The company’s leadership views localisation as a long-term strategic imperative, with a clear focus on building the Kingdom’s sovereign industrial and technological capabilities

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its industrial transformation under Vision 2030, the imperatives of self-reliance and economic diversification have become an essential development within the industry.

In this evolving landscape, Kanoo Energy, a division of Kanoo Industrial and Energy, part of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, stands as a strategic enabler of national objectives.

With a heritage of over a century in the Gulf and a proven ability to deliver critical energy and industrial solutions entirely within the Kingdom, the company has positioned itself as an essential partner in advancing the nation’s localisation agenda.

This commitment is reflected in Kanoo Energy’s alignment with transformative frameworks such as the National Industrial Strategy, the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) programme, and Saudi Aramco’s 9COM approval system.

These platforms share a unified aim: To strengthen domestic capabilities while reducing reliance on imported solutions.

The rotating equipment workshop

By executing high-specification services within the Kingdom, Kanoo Energy is set to accelerate priorities that hold particular significance for major stakeholders such as Saudi Aramco and the wider energy sector.

The company’s integrated model of in-Kingdom manufacturing, service, and technical expertise is central to this vision.

Kanoo Energy’s capabilities encompass the local production of safety and pressure relief valves, advanced services for pumps and compressor including refurbishment and performance diagnostics at its Jubail facility, with a new service shop being established in Dammam to strengthen support for customer bases across the upstream, downstream, and utility segments.

The portfolio also includes assembly of precision flowmeters, and integration of complex control and sampling systems from globally recognised technology partners such as SICK and DOPAK.

The company further provides critical height safety solutions, comprehensive transformer servicing supported by advanced electrical diagnostic tools, and automation retrofits, all delivered within Saudi borders to strengthen industrial self-sufficiency.

Kanoo is actively advancing initiatives in the sustainability and energy transition space through its Environment and Sustainability Solutions unit (KESS).

The focus areas include renewables, digitalisation of operations and maintenance (AI-driven inspection, robotics, machine learning, VR, additive manufacturing etc.), and decarbonisation.

The fall protection workshop

The focus is to bring future-ready technologies and digital solutions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and GCC.

To support this mission, Kanoo has established a network of universities, incubators, and accelerators across Asia and Europe to identify early-stage tech companies and help them enter and grow within the GCC through funding and localisation support.

Partners include CleanMax (renewable energy), Corrosion Radar (monitoring corrosion under insulation), Levidian (graphene production and decarbonisation), Grand Perspective (dangerous gas leak detection in real-time) Andium (AI powered wellsite monitoring) and QLayers (robotic industrial coating).

Notably, some of Kanoo’s partners are also part of Aramco’s energy venture ecosystem.

Kanoo Energy’s leadership views localisation as a long-term strategic imperative, with a clear focus on building the Kingdom’s sovereign industrial and technological capabilities.

Kanoo Energy is dedicated to ensuring that the energy and industrial sectors have the independence and resilience needed to meet both present demands and future ambitions.

As the Kingdom forges ahead with its Vision 2030 goals, Kanoo Energy’s established infrastructure, advanced technical portfolio, and alignment with initiatives such as iktva and Aramco 9COM position it as a trusted partner in shaping a self-reliant industrial base.

Through sustained investment in local talent, technology, and capacity, the company continues to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s path toward a more diversified, innovative, and globally competitive economy.