THE RED SEA PROJECT: 69 GENSETS ARE NOW PROVIDING 32MW OF PRIME POWER

The Red Sea Project is a major land and property development announced by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in July 2017 and very much in full-swing in 2023. It is being established on the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast.

The project is primarily focused on tourism, with facilities to encourage tourists to stay and explore the Saudi Western Coast.

Zahid Tractor was selected by a major contractor to supply power solutions which deliver 32MW of prime power for The Red Sea Project, a nearly 11,000 squaremile (28,000 sq km) fully-regenerative tourism destination currently under development along Saudi Arabia’s west coast.

Zahid Tractor is currently supplying 69 generator sets capable of running on both conventional diesel and B100 biodiesel to supply energy during the construction phase of The Red Sea Project. The luxury tourist destination will include a total of 16 hotels, an international airport and other commercial operations scheduled for completion in 2023.

The project involves supplying and maintaining field-proven gensets fed by various eco-friendly hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biodiesel, and blended fuel products.

Zahid Tractor has already delivered, installed and commissioned most of the generator sets in weather-resistant, sound-attenuated enclosures which are currently being used to support construction activities and workforce accommodations.

Most of the genset units are equipped with Connect Remote Access Monitoring (RAM) sensors, an advanced data visualisation, reporting and alert offering from Caterpillar.

The technology provides data visualization, reporting, and alerts from anywhere in the world through an easy-to-use web interface or mobile app. Cat RAM helps operators and Cat dealers track and manage the operation of Cat generator sets, flag potential problems, perform remote troubleshooting, manage operational expenses, and leverage long-term archives of site performance history to identify opportunities for further operational or system enhancements.

Zahid Tractor is also addressing uptime needs through Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), which include customer technician training, regular maintenance at scheduled intervals, and around-the-clock, on-demand technical support.

“The Red Sea Project is a global showcase for demonstrating how large-scale economic development projects can incorporate sustainability into their operations to help them achieve their business goals,” comments Bart Myers, general manager.

“Zahid Tractor has the advanced technologies and local expertise needed to support every phase of this high-profile project and help attain its business and sustainability targets.” www.zahid.com

Managed by The Red Sea D evelopment Company, The Red Sea Project is one of three giga-projects included in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

With sustainability at its core, The Red Sea Project encompasses an archipelago of more than 90 islands, desert landscapes, mountain canyons, dormant volcanoes, and ancient cultural and heritage sites.

The project will include hotels, residential properties, leisure, commercial and entertainment amenities, supported by infrastructure that emphasises clean renewable energy, full decarbonisation, water conservation and reuse, and a circular waste management system for achieving zero-waste-to-landfill goals.