UTEC, a Saudi-based manufacturer and part of the publicly listed Bawan Group, is at the forefront of power and distribution transformer production.

 

Specialising in key grid components, including transformers and switchgear, UTEC is committed to sustainability and embraces digital innovations, ensuring a future-ready approach to energy solutions.

 

In an exclusive interview with OGN, Wael Gad, CEO of UTEC and Board Member of Bawan Engineering Group, highlighted the company's commitment to shaping the energy landscape in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

 

Gad emphasised UTEC's proactive role in the energy transition, stating that their products are designed with grid resilience and sustainability in mind. “We have strong R&D capabilities with three offices: one in Saudi Arabia, one in Cairo, and one in China. We work closely with utilities to understand their challenges and ambitions regarding grid resilience, sustainability, and digitisation.”

 

The company’s recent SAR 80 million ($21 million) investment in a high-voltage transformer manufacturing facility aims to localise the energy supply chain, enhancing the resilience of grid-related products while also catering to export markets.

 

Gad stated: “This investment will not only strengthen our company's portfolio and the industry's supply chain but will also enable us to export.”

 

Innovations such as the PIX-50 and GearAir, both SF6-free and intelligent switchgear solutions, showcase UTEC's commitment to eco-friendly technology.

 

Gad noted that these products not only meet local standards but are also designed for international markets.

 

Addressing the talent gap in the energy sector, UTEC collaborates with academic institutions to provide hands-on training programmes, ensuring a skilled workforce ready for the industry's evolving demands.

 

Through strategic partnerships and a focus on R&D, UTEC is positioning itself as a regional solutions partner, playing a crucial role in Saudi Arabia's broader energy transformation and economic diversification efforts.

 

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