Black and Veatch opens new Dubai office in DIC

Black and Veatch will provide consultancy for energy, water and telecommunication projects in the Middle East.

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Black and Veatch, the US based consultant for engineering, construction and operation in energy, water and telecommunications, announced on Wednesday that it would be opening a new Dubai location.

The new operation is part of the consultant’s growth plan for the region, which includes the establishment of an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The new operation enhances the company’s ability to provide local support to further the development of power, water, oil and gas infrastructure in the region, the chairman, president and CEO of Black and Veatch explained.

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“Understanding that water and energy are inextricably linked is crucial for modern infrastructure planning. This is especially vital in arid areas such as the Middle East.”

“We bring together Black and Veatch’s globally recognised energy and water expertise in one location and combine it with our integrated project team approach. This allows us to better meet the needs of local clients,” Len Rodman explained.

The company is currently working on a number of energy projects, including the 2X660MW heavy fuel oil thermal power plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

It is also working on a 430MW and 15MIGD RO Salalah Independent Water and Power project in Oman.
Its current water projects include the $120m Wadi Dayqah Water Supply Scheme in Oman and the Kuwait 8 B Sewerage scheme.

The new location in Dubai Internet City will provide an operations base for planning and execution for both professional services and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects