Driving Innovation and partnerships: Alfa Laval participates in SABIC Technical Meeting 2025

~Alfa Laval’s presence at STM 2025 highlighted its position as a trusted partner in the petrochemical sector~

Alfa Laval, successfully participated in the SABIC Technical Meeting (STM) 2025, held from January 26 to 30 in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme “Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Future,” the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in sustainable industrial solutions.

The STM 2025 exhibition spanned 100,000+ m², welcoming 71,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors from 51 countries, strengthening its position as a premier platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration in the petrochemical industry.

Advancing Sustainability Through Innovation

At the event, Alfa Laval showcased its latest industrial heat transfer technologies, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability in petrochemical applications. The company’s experts, including representatives from the Central Team- GPHE & WHE and the Alfa Laval Middle East Sales Company, engaged with industry stakeholders, sharing insights on optimizing energy use and reducing emissions.

A key highlight was the presentation of Alfa Laval’s Energy Hunter Program, which demonstrated how advanced heat transfer solutions can significantly lower energy consumption and carbon emissions, supporting both Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s Net Zero 2060 ambitions.

“Meeting with customers, partners, and industry peers at STM 2025 was a great opportunity to discuss innovative solutions for current and future projects. The exchange of insights and expertise was invaluable,” said Sebastian Fogel, Global Application Manager, Petrochemicals, Alfa Laval.

Strengthening Industry Partnerships

Alfa Laval’s presence at STM 2025 highlighted its position as a trusted partner in the petrochemical sector. The company’s booth attracted significant attention from existing customers, new prospects, contractors, and SABIC representatives, paving the way for future collaborations.

As a testament to its commitment and contributions, Alfa Laval was honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by SABIC—a recognition of its dedication to delivering sustainable and energy-efficient solutions to the industry.

“Being part of the SABIC Technical Meeting 2025 was a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, showcase our solutions, and strengthen our partnership with SABIC. We appreciate the efforts of our team in making this a successful participation. Looking forward to building the connections made and driving future opportunities”, said, AbdulRahman AlShehri, General Manager, Alfa Laval Saudi Arabia.

Driving the Future of Sustainability

With over 100 panel discussions, workshops, and technical seminars, STM 2025 provided a dynamic platform to address industry challenges and opportunities. The event also placed a strong emphasis on inspiring future generations, hosting 30 school visits and engaging 788 students in discussions on technology and sustainability.

As a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, Alfa Laval remains committed to driving innovation, forging impactful partnerships, and contributing to a more sustainable future. As the company moves towards achieving its Net Zero target by 2027, it continues to pioneer solutions that optimize energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and create a lasting positive impact in the industry.

About Alfa Laval:

Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd. launched its operations in 1994 from a regional office in the UAE. Currently, the company boasts over 230 employees across 12 sites, six service centers, and nine field service stations, serving 43 countries in the Middle East, Egypt, and Southeast Africa. With a customer base of over 1,000 satisfied clients and 36,500 installed units, Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd. has consistently delivered excellence and innovation. Notable projects include providing heat exchangers for HVAC applications in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and supplying compact heat exchangers for the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in NEOM, showcasing the company’s pioneering efforts in sustainability across the region and the world.

Alfa Laval was founded 140 years ago, has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales in 2023 were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.