RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s upcoming future city NEOM is set to have a new automotive service center to cater to hundreds of heavy machinery and trucks involved in building the giga-project from the ground up.
Saudi mobility solutions provider Petromin Corp. has taken a handover of the Heavy Machinery & Truck Service Center,’ which the firm said will start operation immediately.
Located between NEOM’s key projects, the center is equipped with advanced technologies and facilities management solutions, including a dedicated water recycling plant and solar energy generation system, according to a press release.
“The partnership between NEOM and Petromin brings together unparalleled expertise, resources, and opportunities,” said Kalyana Sivagnanam, group CEO of Petromin.
The service center will offer various services, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and suspension work.
The company said there are plans to equip the center with an advanced vehicle fueling station, including electric vehicle charging bays, adding that hydrogen refueling dispensers are also expected to be part of this facility in the coming years.
“As an industry leader, Petromin recognizes the vast opportunities and the immense impact this collaboration holds for the region’s sustainable growth, economic vitality, and global standing,” added the CEO.
NEOM is considered one of the most ambitious projects in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom is steadily diversifying its economy, which has been dependent on oil for several decades.
The $500-billion project is expected to be one of the finest tourist destinations globally, completely operating sustainably.
