Makeen & Rolls-Royce to manufacture mtu engines in Saudi Arabia

Makeen & Rolls-Royce to manufacture mtu engines in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (Makeen) has signed a Framework License Agreement with Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit to manufacture, test, sell and service mtu engines and gensets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Makeen is a joint venture between Aramco, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Dussur. The deal marks a milestone for the industrial development […]Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (Makeen) has signed a Framework License Agreement with Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit to manufacture, test, sell and service mtu engines and gensets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Makeen is a joint venture between Aramco, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Dussur. The deal marks a milestone for the industrial development of the Kingdom’s rapidly growing marine and off-grid power generation sectors.

Makeen’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Al-Shammary said that, “This partnership aims to have a ripple effect on the local economy, creating employment opportunities, building technological know-how, substituting heavy reliance on imports, promoting sustainable practices, and creating new opportunities for local supply chain development. This strategic collaboration further supports our contribution toward the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”

President of Mobile and Sustainable Power Solutions at Rolls Royce Power Systems Andreas Goertz stated that, “With the investment commitments of our new partner Makeen in