Valmet to deliver an automation system retrofit to Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station in Kuwait

Valmet Oyj’s trade press release on May 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. EEST

Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNA Automation System retrofit to Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station in Kuwait, owned by the country’s Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy. The new system will replace an existing control system in distillation units 1-8 and recarbonation.

The order was placed by Peak National General Trading & Contracting Co. w.l.l. The company has established a strong presence in Kuwait as Valmet’s value-added reseller for automation systems since 2018.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The system delivery will take place in November 2023, the first commissioning phase in the spring 2024 and the second commissioning phase in the autumn 2024.

“Valmet’s experience in similar control system retrofits gives us a technical and competitive edge. The end users have been impressed by the advanced features of the Valmet DNA User Interface, which makes it easier for us to promote the Valmet solutions. The Valmet staff provides us with excellent and quick support with full transparency,” says Abdel Moneim Khalil, Managing Partner, Peak National.

“Peak National has delivered several distributed control system (DCS) projects based on Valmet DNA technology to Kuwait and has now received the second major DCS retrofit order. We are expecting several similar DCS retrofit projects during this and coming years together with Peak National. We are also planning to expand our automation system business to process industries like oil and gas, not only in Kuwait, but also in other selected countries in the Middle East,” says Kari Heikkilä, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Systems, Valmet.

Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNA Automation System retrofit to Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station in Kuwait.

Technical information about the delivery

Valmet's delivery scope consists of Valmet DNA Automation System including Valmet DNA User Interface (DNA UI) and support services. The system withstands the harsh weather, dust and moisture typical of the region.

Information about Peak National

Peak National is a multicultural organization with a team of experienced professionals proficient in engineering, project execution, commissioning as well as sales and marketing. It offers complete engineering and project execution services covering a complete spectrum of controls, interfaces, management systems and monitoring tools.

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For further information, please contact:
Kari Heikkilä, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Systems, Valmet, tel. +43 664 9637414, kari.s.heikkila@valmet.com

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our 17,500 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. In 2022, a major milestone was achieved when the flow control company Neles was merged into Valmet. Valmet’s net sales in 2022 were approximately EUR 5.1 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.   

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