Perma-Pipe opens its largest production facility outside US in UAE to supply LNG and oil and gas sector
US company Perma-Pipe International Holdings has opened its largest production facility outside North America in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to tap into the increasing Middle East production expansion in the LNG, oil and pipeline natural gas sectors.
Perma-Pipe, based in Spring, Texas, said the official opening of the facility was attended by President and Chief Executive David Mansfield and Chairman Jerry Walker as well as dignitaries from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
While Qatar is embarking on a major natural gas and LNG expansion, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are also expanding their natural gas sectors with plans for increased production and subsequent equipment needs.
The US company, which is listed on the Nasdaq global exchange, said the Abu Dhabi factory is on a six hectare site and is fully equipped with technologies to provide the latest environmentally-friendly products for pipelines, gas-gathering and pipe insulation .
“We have every reason to believe that the demand for clean energy, such as LNG and hydrogen, will continue to grow in the years to come,” said CEO Mansfield.
“This new development is not specific to the UAE only. It is an export hub to serve projects all over the world. We now have a factory that is unique with its wide product offerings and with the capacity to respond to the growing demand,” added Mansfield.
Pre-insulated pipes
Perma-Pipe is leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas gathering, district heating and cooling and other applications.
The new facility will offer fabrication and fusion bonded epoxy coating capabilities, and the XTRU-THERM® and PolyTherm® brands of insulation systems and other jacketed and reinforced products.
In total, Perma-Pipe has operations at 14 locations in six countries.
“This new production site opens up many perspectives for Perma-Pipe, the world leader in pre-engineered pre-insulated piping systems,” said Saleh Sagr, Senior Vice President for Perma-Pipe’s Middle East and North Africa region.
“We aim to meet the growing regional demand and also have a logistical position to better serve the oil and gas industry in the UAE with its large capacity and product quality,” Sagr added.
