Half a century of Bilfinger's impact in the Middle East

Bilfinger celebrated 50 years in the Middle East, highlighting growth in diverse sectors, commitment to sustainability, and a strong focus on decarbonisation and localised solutions for the region's energy markets, Christian Rugland tells OGN

- By ABDULAZIZ KHATTAK

BILFINGER Middle East, a leading industrial services partner, started its engineering business in 1974 with a focus on the water industry, but has since expanded its footprint across various sectors, including oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, and utilities, and now boasts an extensive presence in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

The company’s success can be attributed to its strategic vision of becoming a leader in efficiency and sustainability within the processing industry.

“By collaborating across the entire asset lifecycle and offering tailored solutions, Bilfinger has positioned itself as a trusted partner for clients on their decarbonization journeys. This approach has been reinforced by a restructuring of its operations, focusing on operational excellence and integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market,” Christian Rugland, President, Bilfinger Middle East, tells OGN energy magazine.

Bilfinger’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its ambitious net-zero approach, designed to help clients reach carbon neutrality through phased implementation strategies and innovative technologies.

Below are excerpts from the interview:

• The year 2024 marked 50 years of Bilfinger’s presence in the Middle East. What were some of the key milestones in the journey?

We celebrated the golden jubilee of Bilfinger Engineering Middle East's journey and are proud to look back at our achievements and are committed to moving forward to deliver on our commitments.

Over the past 50 years, we have expanded our services in this region to cover almost all process industries, while maintaining a focus on oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals, and utilities. We also aim to engage other energy-intensive industries such as cement, mining and metals, and pharmaceuticals through our consultancy and engineering resources.