CableDataSheet, Cable and Wire Technical Consulting Service

Eaton to supply the Sadara chemical complex with electrical equipment

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has entered into an agreement with Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company, to supply motor control, power distribution solutions and engineering services.

Under the multimillion dollar agreement, Eaton will provide equipment and services to enhance the overall reliability and safety of Sadara's world scale, fully integrated chemical complex currently under construction in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. The Sadara complex will be the world's largest integrated chemical facility ever built in a single phase.

It will produce more than three million metric tons of value added chemicals and plastics to serve the rapidly expanding energy, transportation, infrastructure and consumer products sectors.

"Sadara will expand production of important chemical products and advance industrialization, job creation and innovation," said Frank Campbell, president, Europe, Middle East and Africa Region for Eaton's Electrical Sector. "With more than a century of power system design experience and a comprehensive global network of engineering and manufacturing resources, Eaton is well positioned to help enhance electrical safety and reliability at this critical facility."

Eaton's Electrical Sector, a global leader in power distribution, power quality, industrial automation and power control products and services, is contracted to provide custom electrical solutions to promote safe and reliable power distribution at the complex. Additionally, Eaton's Electrical Service and Systems division, which has one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system engineers in the industry, will provide Sadara with electrical system startup assistance and training.

For more information about Sadara, visit You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. Eaton's electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today's most critical electrical power management challenges. Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power.

A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.

Source: Eaton