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.
Clients, Registrations & Technology Ecosystem
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
India — Clients & Project Experience
Engineering and system integration experience across oil and gas, marine, industrial automation, infrastructure and heavy industries in India.
Selected Clients
Approved Indian client logos to be added from SMEC’s project reference portfolio.
OEM & Technology Ecosystem
Working with established electrical, automation and industrial technology platforms to support engineering, system integration and modernisation requirements.
OEM & Technology Brands
Oil & Gas Engineering Solutions
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.
Electrical engineering, field instrumentation, MCC/PCC panels, equipment interfaces, installation and commissioning for drilling rigs, oil and gas production facilities and industrial plants.
PLC, HMI, SCADA and DCS interfaces, industrial communication networks, OEM package integration and control-system architecture for new installations, process automation and modernisation projects.
Upgrading drilling systems for the next operating campaign.
Engineering support for onshore and offshore rig modernisation, SCR/VFD upgrades, drilling monitoring, power management, jacking interfaces, control-system retrofits and rig reactivation.
Integrated engineering packages from design to commissioning.
Engineering, procurement, panel manufacturing, system integration and testing for defined oil and gas project packages, including E-Houses, modular electrical rooms, power distribution systems and control panels.
Modernising existing assets without overlooking legacy interfaces.
Obsolete PLC replacement, SCADA and DCS migration, control-panel retrofits, industrial network upgrades and equipment interface modifications for existing oil and gas facilities.
Factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), troubleshooting, commissioning, shutdown and turnaround support, hydraulic and pneumatic system services, and recommissioning for critical industrial assets.
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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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.
Drilling parameters, equipment controls and operational visibility.
DMS3000 drilling monitoring, integrated drilling control and equipment interface systems supporting parameter acquisition, HMI visualisation, alarms and control-system integration for onshore and offshore drilling rigs.
Engineered electrical and automation panels for critical applications.
PLC control panels, MCC/PCC distribution panels, HMI panels and VFD drive panels designed and integrated for oil and gas production, process facilities, drilling applications and industrial automation projects.
Gas detection, alarms and safety-system interfaces.
Industrial gas monitoring and fire and gas systems integrating detection instrumentation, alarm panels, control interfaces and monitoring functions for drilling rigs, production facilities and hazardous industrial environments.
Safety-related control and shutdown system integration.
Integrated control and safety system packages supporting emergency shutdown logic, process monitoring, field instrumentation interfaces, alarm handling and integration with plant automation systems.
Engineered ignition packages for flare and pilot applications.
Flare pilot ignition systems incorporating ignition control panels, high-energy ignition components, hazardous-area field equipment, monitoring interfaces and electrical integration for onshore and offshore oil and gas installations.
Integrated generator control and electrical power management.
Generator control, synchronisation, load sharing, power management and associated automation interfaces for drilling rigs, offshore installations and industrial power systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Middle East project coordination, customer and EPC engagement, technical evaluation, engineering services, equipment integration and site execution support.
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
Technical Training & Workforce Development
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.
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On-the-Job Training
Practical learning around installed systems, equipment and operating environments.
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Project-Specific Training
Training aligned with newly commissioned, upgraded or integrated systems.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
System diagnostics, fault identification and maintenance practices.
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Engineering Team Upskilling
Capability development for electrical, instrumentation and automation personnel.
For operators, EPCs, OEMs, drilling contractors and industrial maintenance teams.
Projects & Engineering Knowledge Library
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.
Technical references for engineering teams, project managers and procurement professionals evaluating equipment upgrades, system integration and commissioning requirements.
Exploring the evolution of industrial equipment, control technologies and critical energy infrastructure — and what ageing systems reveal about modernisation decisions.
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.
01What 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.
02Can 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.
03Does 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.
04What 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.
05Can 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.
06Does 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.
07Can 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.
08Does SMEC provide engineering, manufacturing, FAT, SAT and commissioning support?
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.
10Does 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.
11How 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.
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.