Cummins Arabia delivers 73.2 MW of reliable power for hyperscale data center expansion in Saudi Arabia

Supply: Cummins’ 30 x DQLC and 6 x DQCA enclosed gensets

Digital infrastructure pioneers

The client, a well-established regional technology provider, has built a strong reputation for delivering integrated digital solutions that meet global standards. Recently, the organization led a major infrastructure initiative involving multi-billion SAR investments to support the growth of hyperscale data centers across the kingdom.

Project scope

The project, a pioneering venture by the client, boasts multiple hyperscale data centers across the kingdom, equipped with Cummins’ 30 x DQLC and 6 x DQCA enclosed gensets, totaling a capacity of 73.2 Megawatts. This project is integral to bolstering the kingdom’s digital and data management capabilities and is also currently under expansion at additional sites.

Meeting challenges, engineering solutions

Design support

Collaborating closely with the consultant, Cummins Arabia supported in refining the design to ensure each data center met operational and energy efficiency standards, accommodating the required products within a limited footprint and ensuring compatibility with 50-degree ambient temperatures and UPTIME Institute data center specs.

Technical provision

Cummins Arabia provided detailed technical information and support to ensure all equipment and systems were aligned with project specifications. This included managing a complex balance of plant system and accessories, featuring remote radiators, dual ACB panels, Ni-Cad batteries, and fuel coolers, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with both local and international standards.

Timely delivery

With a challenging timeline of just 7 months, Cummins Arabia effectively coordinated across four site locations with two main contractors. This efficient logistics and project management practice ensured the timely delivery of components, conducting factory acceptance tests for each model, and installing enclosures while maintaining high safety standards.

Value engineering and upstream influence

Cummins Arabia’s proactive and integrated approach in the early design phase established a strong partnership with consultants, enabling tailored solutions that met the project’s extensive requirements. This strategic involvement from the bid stage through to execution ensured Cummins Arabia’s recommendation for future projects, showcasing their commitment to delivering top-quality solutions within budget and design parameters.

Customer satisfaction

The successful initial project execution led to the client awarding Cummins Arabia additional contracts for further extensions and enhancements within the existing sites. This continuous engagement and proactive support have not only emphasized the trust and satisfaction with Cummins Arabias’ performance but also positioned them as a preferred partner for the client’s future endeavors. Cummins Arabia’s role in powering critical infrastructures is further solidified, establishing it as a key player in the development of Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure.