Alfanar Engineering Services Signs an Agreement with IPS During CIGRE Paris Session 2026 to offer Advance Digital Testing and Commissioning Services

Alfanar Engineering Services announced the signing of Agreement with IPS Intelligent Process Solutions GmbH (IPS Energy) during its participation in the CIGRE Paris Session 2026.

Alfanar Engineering Services, with its established testing, commissioning, and field-service capabilities and IPS Energy with its Intelligent Commissioning Management software shall offer combined digitized, intelligent, and sustainable commissioning services across Energy and other Infrastructure Projects in the Kingdom

Under the collaboration, Alfanar Engineering Services will lead the engineering framework by defining testing workflows and protocols, developing client-facing digital reporting formats, establishing pass/fail criteria and asset structures, and validating the solution through live commissioning projects. IPS Energy will provide its IPS ENERGY Intelligent Commissioning Management and Asset Performance Management (APM) software, along with integration interfaces, solution architecture, training, and technical expertise.

The Agreement was signed by Eng. Sattam Al Motairi, Chief Operations Officer of Alfanar Engineering Services, and Mr. Michael Schneider, Chief Executive Officer of IPS Intelligent Process Solutions GmbH. The collaboration brings together Alfanar Engineering Services' established testing, commissioning, and field-service capabilities in Saudi Arabia with IPS Energy's intelligent software solutions and digital expertise.

Commenting on the collaboration, Eng. Sattam Al Motairi, Chief Operations Officer, Alfanar Engineering Services, said: “At Alfanar Engineering Services, we are excited to help shape the future of digital testing and commissioning in Saudi Arabia by building on our extensive expertise in supporting the Kingdom's expanding energy infrastructure. Partnering with a global technology provider such as IPS enables us to further scale our capabilities, improve efficiency, and deliver greater value to our customers at a time of significant investment and transformation across the energy sector.”

Mr. Michael Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, IPS Intelligent Process Solutions GmbH, added: “Working with Alfanar Engineering Services brings together IPS Energy's Intelligent Commissioning and Asset Performance Management capabilities with leading regional engineering and delivery expertise. Our shared objective is to create a more connected digital thread, from testing and commissioning through ongoing performance management, enabling project and asset teams to make faster, better-informed decisions across the asset lifecycle while improving efficiency and quality.”

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About Alfanar Engineering Services:

Alfanar Engineering Services is a key division of Alfanar Projects that plays a key role in supporting the energy and other sectors in Saudi Arabia. Through its integrated solutions and extensive expertise, the company helps to enhance the reliability of assets and meet clients' needs across various sectors. With its specialized business units, Alfanar Engineering Services provides comprehensive offerings, including operation and maintenance, testing and commissioning, repair services of Large Electric Motors, Power Transformers and Generators, and offer calibration services through its labs, making it a strategic partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  

 For more information, visit www.alfanarengineeringservices.com 

About IPS Energy:
IPS Intelligent Process Solutions, also known as IPS Energy, is a global provider of specialist software for electric power utilities and infrastructure operators. Its platforms support asset and network data management, intelligent commissioning management, advanced analytics, asset performance management and investment planning, helping organizations improve operational efficiency, optimize asset performance and accelerate their digital transformation. For more information, visit www.ips-energy.com