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AL SHOUMOUKH GROUP

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AL SHOUMOUKH GROUP

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I PROFILE

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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