Siemens has signed a contract with Emirates Smart Solutions (ESS), a subsidiary of UAE’s Etimad Holding Group, in order to renovate the Esna Barrage and Lock in Luxor.
Under the contract, Siemens will supply, design, install, test, and operate a SCADA system to control the movement of the Esna Barrage’s gates, in addition to providing a monitoring system for water levels, which will be integrated into the Distributed Control System (DCS) for the Esna Hydroelectric Power Station.
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has assigned this project to Emirates Smart Solutions. This project holds strategic significance for Egypt as Siemens delivers integrated solutions for monitoring and controlling critical barrages along the Nile, aligning with the Egyptian government’s efforts to maximize water utilization efficiency in the country.
The contract also includes Siemens supplying a gate movement control system that utilizes a new motor and variable speed drives, alongside fiber optic networks.
Dr. Mohamed Al-Naqbi, Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates Smart Solutions, stated that the company has been operating in Egypt and many African countries for years in the fields of infrastructure, vital utilities, information technology, and systems and technological programs, including artificial intelligence.
Dr. Al-Naqbi stated that this project is part of our collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, following our provision of the optimal solution for monitoring, control, and management systems for the Esna Barrage and Lock through advanced technological solutions offered by Siemens.
“This will enable the Ministry to monitor and control water levels and flow rates through the Barrage. Furthermore, this project marks the beginning of a series of initiatives to integrate the operational processes of all dams, reservoirs, and barrages along the Nile, providing decision-makers and operators with real-time key performance indicators and allowing for significant improvements in the operational efficiency of Egypt’s water resources,” the Chairman added.
