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SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC  |  Abu Dhabi, UAE

EngineeringCritical EnergyAssets

Oil & Gas E&I Engineering, Automation & Digitalisation

  • Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Rig Modernisation
  • PLC/SCADA & Control Systems
  • Digital Asset Intelligence
  • Middle East & Global Engineering Support
  • India Engineering & Manufacturing
  • 0125+Years
  • 0210+Countries
  • 03500+Employees
  • 0410,000+Projects

Approved Partners

Who we are?

SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC is an Abu Dhabi-based oil and gas engineering and system integration company providing electrical and instrumentation (E&I), industrial automation, drilling rig modernisation and digitalisation solutions across the UAE, Middle East and international markets.

Our engineering capabilities cover PLC, SCADA and control-system integration, brownfield automation upgrades, SCR/VFD systems, drilling monitoring, safety systems, industrial IoT, remote asset monitoring, predictive maintenance and digital twin technologies.

Working with oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, EPC companies and OEMs, SMEC supports engineering design, equipment integration, panel manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site installation and commissioning, with regional project coordination in the UAE and engineering and manufacturing support from India.

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Engineering Relationships Across Markets.

From Middle East energy operators and utilities to Indian industrial clients and global automation technology providers, SMEC’s engineering ecosystem supports projects across drilling, production, electrical systems, industrial automation and digitalisation.

Middle East — Clients & Approved Vendors

Supporting drilling contractors, energy operators and industrial projects across the Middle East through electrical, instrumentation, automation and system integration expertise.

Selected Drilling Clients

Approved Vendor Registrations

From Engineering Scope to Operational Systems.

From individual equipment upgrades to integrated E&I, automation and digitalisation projects, SMEC brings together engineering design, system integration, testing and commissioning for new and existing energy assets.

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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

From power distribution to field instrumentation.

Electrical engineering, field instrumentation, MCC/PCC panels, equipment interfaces, installation and commissioning for drilling rigs, oil and gas production facilities and industrial plants.

  • E&I Engineering
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Instrumentation
  • Control Panels
Explore E&I Engineering

Planning a new project, rig upgrade or control-system retrofit?

Share the engineering scope, technical specifications or RFQ with SMEC.

Submit a Technical RFQ

Engineered Systems for Critical Oil & Gas Operations.

  • Drilling & Offshore & Onshore Systems
  • Electrical Power & Control
  • Safety & Industrial Systems

From drilling automation and electrical power distribution to process control, gas detection and safety systems, SMEC engineers, integrates and supplies specialised systems for onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.

Supporting upstream exploration and production, midstream processing and transportation, and downstream refining and petrochemical facilities, our engineered systems address new installations, equipment modernisation, brownfield retrofits and system integration requirements.

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01 / 08Engineered Systems & Products

SCR/VFD Power Houses & E-Houses

Integrated power conversion and electrical control packages.

Engineered SCR and VFD power houses, modular electrical rooms and E-Houses integrating motor drives, switchgear, power distribution, protection and automation interfaces for drilling rigs and industrial energy facilities.

  • SCR Houses
  • VFD Houses
  • E-Houses
  • Power Distribution
Explore Power Systems

Switch system

Explore All Systems & Products

Need an engineered system, replacement package or technical integration proposal?

Share the equipment specifications, existing system details, drawings or project RFQ with SMEC’s engineering team.

Submit a Technical RFQ

Connected Assets. Intelligent Operations.

  • Industrial IoT
  • Remote Asset Monitoring
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Digital Twins
  • AI Video Analytics

From individual equipment to geographically distributed energy assets, SMEC delivers industrial digitalisation solutions that connect operational data, equipment condition and maintenance intelligence.

Our digital platforms support onshore and offshore oil and gas operations, refineries, processing facilities, utilities and industrial infrastructure through remote monitoring, condition-based maintenance, digital twins and AI-powered video analytics.

Explore All Digitalisation Solutions
  1. NexWave logo above a laptop showing an SMEC monitoring dashboard of gauges and charts

    NexWave

    Industrial IoT & Remote Monitoring

    Connect equipment. Monitor operations. Act on critical data.

    NexWave supports industrial IoT connectivity and remote asset monitoring by bringing operational signals, equipment parameters, alarms and performance information into a centralised monitoring environment.

    • Industrial IoT
    • Remote Asset Monitoring
    • Connected Assets
    • Operational Dashboards
    Explore NexWave (opens the SMEC Asset Digital Intelligence site in a new tab)
  2. A tablet showing a ProSet360 maintenance dashboard of trend charts, bar charts and figures

    ProSet360

    Predictive Maintenance & CMMS

    Turn equipment condition into maintenance decisions.

    ProSet360 combines condition monitoring and maintenance management to support asset health visibility, predictive alerts, maintenance planning and equipment lifecycle management.

    • Predictive Maintenance
    • Condition Monitoring
    • CMMS
    • Asset Health Intelligence
    Explore ProSet360 (opens the SMEC Asset Digital Intelligence site in a new tab)
  3. A processing plant at sunset beside its glowing blue wireframe digital twin, under the NexVerse logo

    NexVerse

    Digital Twin Solutions

    Connect physical assets with digital operational intelligence.

    NexVerse supports digital twin applications that bring asset information, operating parameters and engineering context into a connected digital environment for asset visualisation and operational analysis.

    • Industrial Digital Twin
    • Asset Visualisation
    • Operational Data Integration
    • Digital Engineering
    Explore NexVerse (opens the SMEC Asset Digital Intelligence site in a new tab)
  4. Engineers on a plant walkway at dusk, with a security camera, video tiles and the NexView logo overlaid

    NexView

    AI Video Analytics

    Move beyond video recording to actionable operational visibility.

    NexView integrates video management and AI-powered analytics to support automated event detection, safety monitoring, security applications and centralised video intelligence across industrial and energy facilities.

    • AI Video Analytics
    • Industrial Safety Monitoring
    • Intelligent CCTV
    • Video Management Systems
    Explore NexView (opens the SMEC Asset Digital Intelligence site in a new tab)

Turn an Existing Asset into a Connected Asset.

Whether the requirement involves remote equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, digital twin integration or AI video analytics, share the asset type, existing infrastructure and operational challenge with SMEC’s digital engineering team.

Discuss a Digitalisation Project

From the Wellhead to the Refinery.

Engineering Solutions for Upstream, Midstream & Downstream Oil and Gas Operations

From offshore drilling rigs and onshore production facilities to gas processing plants, pipelines, LNG terminals and refineries, SMEC supports electrical, instrumentation, automation, engineered control systems and industrial digitalisation requirements across the energy value chain.

Working with oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, EPC companies and OEMs, SMEC provides engineering, system integration, equipment upgrades, testing and commissioning support for new projects, existing facilities and asset modernisation programmes.

  • An offshore drilling platform with a derrick, cranes and orange lifeboats, standing in open sea

    Offshore Drilling & Jack-Up Rigs

    Offshore Rig Automation, Power Systems & Modernisation

    Electrical and automation engineering for jack-up rigs and offshore drilling assets, covering SCR/VFD systems, drilling monitoring, jacking controls, generator power management, safety-system interfaces and rig modernisation.

    Explore Offshore Drilling Solutions
  • A land drilling rig with its equipment containers on a desert site at sunset

    Onshore Drilling & Rig Reactivation

    Drilling Control Systems, Rig Upgrades & Reactivation

    Engineering support for land drilling rigs, including control-system retrofits, drilling instrumentation, power distribution, PLC/SCADA upgrades, obsolete equipment replacement, troubleshooting and recommissioning.

    Explore Onshore Drilling Solutions
  • An engineer in SMEC coveralls and hard hat checking the control unit of a valve actuator on a plant platform

    Oil & Gas Production Facilities

    Production Automation, Instrumentation & Asset Monitoring

    Electrical, instrumentation and control-system integration for oil and gas production facilities, including field instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, safety interfaces, remote monitoring and brownfield automation upgrades.

    Explore Production Facility Solutions
  • An engineer in SMEC coveralls holding a tablet in front of refinery columns at sunset, with a projected data display

    Refineries & Petrochemical Plants

    Process Automation, E&I Engineering & Control-System Upgrades

    Industrial automation and electrical engineering support for refinery and petrochemical facilities, including control panels, instrumentation integration, PLC/DCS interfaces, obsolete control-system migration, shutdown support and commissioning.

    Explore Refinery & Petrochemical Solutions
  • Aerial view of a gas processing plant with spherical storage tanks, pipe racks and process columns

    Gas Processing & LNG Facilities

    Instrumentation, Safety Systems & Process Control Integration

    Engineering and integration support for gas processing and LNG applications, including gas detection, fire and gas interfaces, ESD control systems, electrical packages, instrumentation and industrial monitoring.

    Explore Gas Processing & LNG Solutions
  • Large pipelines running towards a processing plant under a clear sky

    Pipelines, Terminals & Energy Infrastructure

    Remote Monitoring, Automation & Electrical Control Systems

    Electrical and automation solutions for pipeline infrastructure, storage facilities and terminals, covering control systems, equipment monitoring, field instrumentation, industrial communications and remote operational visibility.

    Explore Pipeline & Terminal Solutions

Engineering Support Across the Energy Value Chain

From individual equipment packages to multidisciplinary engineering scopes, SMEC works with project and asset teams to define technical requirements, integrate systems and support project execution.

Certified Systems. Engineering Confidence.

Quality, environmental responsibility, occupational health and safety, and energy management are integral to SMEC’s engineering and project execution approach.

SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC — UAE

Four management-system certifications covering quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy management.

  • ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
  • ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management System
  • ISO 45001:2018Occupational Health & Safety Management
  • ISO 50001:2018Energy Management System

Certification documents and verification details

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Regional Presence. Integrated Engineering. Project-Ready Execution.

Oil & Gas Engineering and System Integration Across the UAE, Middle East and International Markets

SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, supports electrical and instrumentation (E&I), industrial automation, drilling rig modernisation, engineered control systems and digitalisation requirements across onshore and offshore energy assets.

Working with SMEC Automation Pvt Ltd in India, the company draws on engineering, system integration, panel manufacturing and testing capabilities to support projects from technical evaluation and design through equipment integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site commissioning and lifecycle support.

Two Engineering Bases. Connected Project Delivery.

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    01 — UAE Operations

    SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC

    Middle East project coordination, customer and EPC engagement, technical evaluation, engineering services, equipment integration and site execution support.

  • The entrance of the SMEC building, its sign carrying the SMEC logo with IADC and SIDM membership marks

    02 — India Engineering & Manufacturing

    SMEC Automation Pvt Ltd

    Engineering design, PLC/SCADA development, industrial automation, electrical and control-panel manufacturing, system integration, factory testing and technical project support.

Engineering Capabilities Across the Project Lifecycle

  1. EngineerTechnical assessment, system architecture, design and equipment selection.
  2. IntegrateElectrical, instrumentation, automation, power, safety and digital system interfaces.
  3. Build & TestEngineered control packages, panel manufacturing, integration and FAT.
  4. Commission & SupportSite installation support, SAT, troubleshooting, modernisation and lifecycle services.

Inside SMEC / Corporate Film

Beyond the Drawings. Inside the Engineering.

A closer look at the people, facilities and technical capabilities behind SMEC’s engineering, manufacturing, system integration and project execution.

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • System Integration
  • Testing
  • Site Execution

We Engineer the Systems. We Help Teams Master Them.

Technical competence doesn’t end with installation and commissioning.

SMEC supports project-specific technical training, on-the-job learning and workforce upskilling for engineering, operations and maintenance teams working with industrial electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems.

From new system handovers to legacy equipment modernisation, training programmes can be developed around the installed equipment, operational responsibilities and technical requirements of each facility.

  1. On-the-Job Training

    Practical learning around installed systems, equipment and operating environments.

  2. Project-Specific Training

    Training aligned with newly commissioned, upgraded or integrated systems.

  3. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    System diagnostics, fault identification and maintenance practices.

  4. Engineering Team Upskilling

    Capability development for electrical, instrumentation and automation personnel.

Training can be tailored to:

  • PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems
  • Electrical & Control Panels
  • VFDs & Motor Control
  • Industrial Instrumentation
  • Drilling Control Systems
  • Power Management
  • Remote Monitoring & Digital Platforms
Discuss a Customised Training Programme

For operators, EPCs, OEMs, drilling contractors and industrial maintenance teams.

Knowledge Beyond the Datasheet.

Oil & Gas Engineering Projects, Technical Case Studies & Industrial Knowledge

Explore technical guides, engineering case studies and practical resources covering oil and gas automation, drilling systems, electrical and instrumentation engineering, industrial digitalisation and asset modernisation.

From understanding complex control-system architectures to evaluating retrofit decisions, SMEC’s technical resources connect engineering knowledge with real-world industrial applications.

Explore All Projects & Resources

The Engineering Library

Technical perspectives, documented experience and practical engineering resources.

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Technical Guides & Whitepapers

Engineering Decisions, Explained.

Technical guidance on industrial automation, drilling systems, electrical engineering, control integration and digitalisation.

Explore Technical Guides
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Asset Archaeology

The Technology Behind the Timeline.

Explore the evolution of industrial systems, ageing infrastructure and the engineering decisions that shape modernisation.

Explore Asset Archaeology
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Engineering Case Studies

Inside the Engineering.

Project challenges, technical approaches, system integration, factory testing and execution experience.

Read Case Studies
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Engineering FAQs

Questions Engineers Actually Ask.

Practical answers about PLC migration, control-system integration, equipment upgrades and commissioning.

Explore Engineering FAQs
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Engineering Glossary

The Language of Industrial Systems.

Clear definitions of technical terminology across E&I, drilling, automation and digital engineering.

Explore the Glossary
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Technical Checklists

Before the Work Begins.

Practical checklists for engineering reviews, equipment upgrades, FAT, SAT and commissioning preparation.

Explore Checklists

Explore Our Engineering Experience

  • Project Experience

    Electrical, automation and engineered system projects supporting drilling rigs, oil and gas facilities and industrial energy infrastructure.

    Explore Project Experience
  • Engineering Case Studies

    A closer look at engineering challenges, system architectures, equipment interfaces, testing approaches and project execution.

    Read Engineering Case Studies
  • Engineering & Manufacturing Facilities

    Explore the engineering, system integration, panel manufacturing, assembly and testing capabilities supporting SMEC’s project delivery.

    Explore Our Facilities
  • Technical Articles & Engineering Guides

    Practical engineering perspectives covering PLC/SCADA migration, drilling automation, power management, instrumentation, safety systems, asset modernisation and industrial digitalisation.

    Explore Technical Knowledge
  • Engineering FAQs, Checklists & Downloads

    Technical references for engineering teams, project managers and procurement professionals evaluating equipment upgrades, system integration and commissioning requirements.

    Access Engineering Resources
  • Asset Archaeology

    Exploring the evolution of industrial equipment, control technologies and critical energy infrastructure — and what ageing systems reveal about modernisation decisions.

    Explore Asset Archaeology

Insights & perspectives

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Technical Questions. Engineering-Led Answers.

From drilling rig modernisation and electrical and instrumentation engineering to industrial automation, engineered systems and digitalisation, explore how SMEC supports complex engineering requirements across onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.

What engineering solutions does SMEC provide for the oil and gas industry?

SMEC provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) engineering, industrial automation, PLC/SCADA integration, drilling rig modernisation, engineered power and control systems, safety-system integration and industrial digitalisation.

Our engineering capabilities support drilling contractors, oil and gas operators, EPC companies and OEMs across new installations, brownfield upgrades, system integration, commissioning and asset lifecycle requirements.

Can SMEC modernise existing drilling rig automation and control systems?

Yes. SMEC supports onshore and offshore drilling rig modernisation, including drilling monitoring systems, PLC/HMI upgrades, SCR and VFD systems, generator control and power management, jacking control interfaces and integrated automation.

Modernisation may involve complete system replacement, partial upgrades or integration with existing equipment, depending on the rig’s technical condition and operational requirements.

Does SMEC provide PLC, SCADA and industrial control-system migration?

Yes. SMEC supports PLC migration, SCADA modernisation, HMI upgrades, obsolete control-system replacement and integration with existing DCS and industrial communication networks.

Our engineering approach considers control logic, I/O compatibility, system architecture, operational continuity, testing and commissioning requirements.

What industrial digitalisation solutions does SMEC offer?

SMEC’s digitalisation portfolio includes remote asset monitoring, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, digital twin applications and AI-powered video analytics.

Our digital platforms include:

  • NexWave: Remote monitoring and connected asset visibility.
  • ProSet360: Predictive maintenance and computerised maintenance management.
  • NexVerse: Digital twin applications and asset visualisation.
  • NexView: AI-powered video analytics for safety, security and operational monitoring.

These solutions help engineering and operations teams access relevant asset information, identify developing issues and support more informed maintenance and operational decisions.

Can SMEC integrate digital monitoring solutions with existing industrial equipment?

Yes. Depending on the existing infrastructure, SMEC can evaluate integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial sensors, field instruments, communication gateways and other operational technology systems.

Digitalisation projects may involve industrial data acquisition, protocol integration, remote dashboards, asset condition monitoring and integration with maintenance workflows.

Does SMEC provide drilling, electrical power and industrial safety systems?

SMEC’s engineered systems portfolio covers drilling monitoring and control, SCR/VFD power systems, generator control and power management, jacking control interfaces, MCC/PCC panels, PLC control panels, gas detection, flare ignition and associated industrial safety systems.

Engineering, manufacturing, integration and testing responsibilities are defined according to the project specifications.

Can SMEC support brownfield upgrades and obsolete equipment replacement?

Yes. SMEC supports brownfield automation upgrades, electrical system modernisation, instrumentation replacement, obsolete PLC and HMI migration, drive retrofits and control-system integration.

Where technically feasible, existing equipment can be retained while selected components or subsystems are upgraded to address obsolescence, maintainability, compatibility and operational requirements.

Does SMEC provide engineering, manufacturing, FAT, SAT and commissioning support?

Yes. SMEC Oil & Gas Solutions LLC in the UAE works with SMEC Automation Pvt Ltd in India to support engineering, system integration, electrical and control-panel manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation and commissioning.

The execution model and responsibilities are determined by project location, technical requirements and agreed scope.

Which industries and organisations does SMEC support?

SMEC supports oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, EPC contractors, OEMs and industrial asset owners.

Applications span offshore and onshore drilling, oil and gas production, refineries, petrochemicals, gas processing, pipelines, terminals, marine and offshore vessels, utilities and heavy industrial facilities.

Does SMEC provide customised technical training and on-the-job training for industrial teams?

SMEC can support project-specific technical training, operator familiarisation, maintenance training and engineering workforce upskilling for electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems. Training requirements can be aligned with installed equipment, system upgrades, commissioning activities and the technical responsibilities of the client’s personnel.

How can I submit an engineering enquiry or technical RFQ to SMEC?

Share the project scope, technical specifications, equipment details, drawings, datasheets, applicable standards, project location and required schedule.

For modernisation and retrofit projects, information about the existing control systems, installed equipment, operational issues and integration requirements will help SMEC’s engineering team evaluate the scope.

Project Enquiries

Have a Technical Requirement? Send Us the Scope.

New project, retrofit, equipment replacement, system integration or commissioning requirement?

Share the technical specification, SLD, P&ID, BOQ, existing equipment details or project brief. SMEC’s team can review the scope and assess the appropriate engineering response.

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Middle East & International RFQs

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