AL SHOUMOUKH GROUP
QUALITY SOLUTIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION
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Al Shoumoukh Group provides high-quality products and solutions to an impressive range of domestic and international clients. The group has a wealth of experience in supporting oil and gas companies as one of the industry’s leading providers. COO Joseph Unni outlined the exciting developments at Al Shoumoukh Group in conversation with Phil Nicholls. he energy sector is in a period of
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in order to fulfil his vision, and further
transition as the world explores the
facilities were built in the industrial area
potential of renewable sources of
of Abu Dhabi.
aware of the trend and is ready to explore
and global companies. With a strong
these emerging markets.
management team, and more than 500
power. Al Shoumoukh Group (ASG) is fully
“We have been looking at companies
Today, ASG consists of over 40 regional
employees in Abu Dhabi, the group is well
within the solar energy market,” COO
equipped to take on new challenges in
Joseph Unni explained. “So we are in the
the evolving energy industry.
process of establishing relationships with
“Al Shoumoukh Group is continuing to
companies who produce solar energy.
grow,” Mr Joseph continued. “After Covid,
Nothing has been finalised yet, but we
there was a slow down in the process.
are in negotiations.” ASG was established in 1989, with a handful of employees in Abu Dhabi. Chairman Dr Ali Saeed Al Ameri quickly realised that more space was required
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Now, the market is picking up. We are also trying to move with this changing environment within the energy sector.”
An extensive portfolio From its base in Abu Dhabi, ASG offers a broad portfolio of products and solu-
equipment. Additionally, the skilled
tions to clients. The group has developed
engineers provide overhaul, repair and
a flexible yet strong supply chain, in
maintenance services.
a package that encourages product
Alongside the extensive range of equip-
development and innovation through
ment, ASG supplies a variety of chemicals,
ASG’s JV partners and affiliates.
including drilling mud chemicals, lubricant
In terms of products, ASG can supply a broad selection of drilling equipment,
additives and refinery chemicals, plus catalyst and specialist products.
downhole rental tools, valves, pipe
Finally, the wide scope of capabilities
fittings and seals, and much more.
within Al Shoumoukh Group is demon-
Al Shoumoukh Group is also a leading
strated by the selection of services it
manufacturer of many oil and gas
offers. The experienced team brings a high
products, with machining services that
level of technical skill and ensures that
can create a wide variety of downhole
these services are conducted safely and
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efficiently to meet clients’ expec-
Sustainable growth
tations. Top of the list is a range
In line with an evolving market, ASG is
of pre-commissioning, commis-
expanding the focus of its products and ser-
sioning and maintenance
vices to accommodate the energy transition
services for equipment, pipelines
within the industry. While continuing to serve
and facilities, including petroleum
the oil and gas sector, Al Shoumoukh Group
and petrochemical plants
is exploring other options.
throughout the Middle East.
One such avenue is ASG’s exclusive
Additional services include global audits
distributorship with FEVDI. This French
and inspections, with around-the-clock
nuclear expert has more than 50 years
support and always – on-time, traceable
of experience in the advice, design and
reporting for clients.
manufacturing of products and equipment
ASG works with many leading domestic
for nuclear decontamination. Through this
and international customers. Mr Joseph
partnership, Al Shoumoukh intends to
was happy to share a highlight: “The most
provide innovative solutions for nuclear
notable project in our recent history was
plants in the UAE.
for the supply and service of tubular goods,
ASG is a full participant in the UAE’s
such as line pipe. This project, valued at
journey towards energy transition, with
around 90 million US dollars, was success-
an exploration of the solar market. The
fully completed by ASG within a year.”
group is committed to following waste
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management and environmental protec-
Another consideration at ASG for the
tion legislation, along with a programme
future is the embrace of localisation within
of planting trees in the local area.
the UAE. “The market is changing now,
Yet for all the potential within the
especially with the new concept of locali-
energy sector, Al Shoumoukh Group takes
sation,” said Mr Joseph. “We are moving
a long-term view on how to grow sustain-
along with this national movement,
ably, according to Mr Joseph: “We know the
meeting the requirements of all countries.
importance of our services to our clients.
As part of that process, we have significant
We are not in a hurry to grow rapidly; we
investments here in the UAE.”
want to grow steadily. The group appreciates different values like humanity and
Marching forward together
ecological issues. These are all aspects
As a company with close links across the
we consider as we move forward.”
Middle East, ASG’s ongoing partnerships with suppliers are a core part of the group’s success. Mr Joseph highlighted the key features of these successful relationships: “We pay promptly, we comply with each customer’s requirements: we deliver in good time and supply high-quality
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products and services. These are
energy sector. Thus, we plan to explore
the things that ensure we satisfy our
venture capital as a partner for our future.
suppliers and customers.” By operating under these principles, ASG
“Indeed, wherever there are good ideas for the future, we would like to listen to
was able to endure the combined chal-
them and transform these ideas into
lenges of Covid and the recent disruption
reality. This is where we want to concen-
in the global supply chain. “These factors
trate for the future.”
had a considerable influence on our busi-
In conclusion, Mr Joseph acknowledged
ness,” Mr Joseph explained. “Still, we
that this was an exciting time to be at
overcame these challenges with the
Al Shoumoukh Group: “I love my job.
support of our management and govern-
I walk into the office every day filled
ment, alongside our robust policies
with ambition, then work on my tasks
and procedures.
with a passion.
“Now, the biggest challenge is looking
“We want to move forward as a company
for alternative energy. So we are
and grow bigger and bigger. This means
investing in these areas, although that
improving all of our numbers – both in
process will take time as we evolve to
profits as well as in headcount – as we
meet the requirements of the alternative
work together as a family.”
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