Connecting Saudi Arabia to the Future
Offshore oil and gas operations
In Saudi Arabia's offshore oil and gas industry, Amphenol Energy Technologies' IECEx-certified connectors, such as the Star-Line EX and Amphe-EX series, are utilized in drilling rigs, FPSOs, and subsea equipment. These connectors ensure reliable power and signal transmission in hazardous environments, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety.
Power generation and turbo machinery
Amphenol Energy Technologies' Amphe-EX™ connectors are employed in steam and gas turbine systems within Saudi Arabia's power generation sector. These rugged connectors, tested to 150 bar, facilitate secure electrical connections in demanding conditions, supporting efficient energy production and grid stability.
Renewable energy infrastructure
With Saudi Arabia's push towards alternative and renewable energy sources, Amphenol Energy Technologies' Starline-EX Hermetic connectors are integral in several LNG applications. Explosion proof compliant and designed for safety in environments where flammable or combustible gases, vapors, mists or dusts are present, glass-sealed connectors ensure mechanical and environmental durability.
Cable assemblies
Amphenol Energy Technologies provides ruggedized cable assemblies, service loops, open loops, and drag chains designed for harsh environments. These solutions are particularly beneficial in sectors such as oil & gas, agriculture, aircraft ground support, ports/maritime, and heavy industry.
Oil and gas exploration in harsh environments
Saudi Arabia's vast oil reserves require advanced drilling operations. Amphenol's cable assemblies and service loops are ideal for land rigs and downhole applications, offering high-temperature and high-pressure resistance. These solutions ensure reliable power and signal transmission in extreme conditions, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Drilling
Land rigs
Amphenol Energy Technologies offers rugged, high-performance connectors engineered for the demanding environments of land rigs and down-hole applications in Saudi Arabia. These connectors are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration while maintaining reliable signal and power transmission. With decades of field-proven expertise, Amphenol Energy Technologies ensures optimal performance in the harshest oil and gas drilling conditions.
Offshore
Amphenol Energy Technologies designs durable, high-performance connectors for Saudi Arabia’s offshore platforms that are built to endure harsh drilling environments. Engineered for reliability, these connectors support critical power and signal transmission while withstanding exposure to extreme temperatures, vibration, and corrosive elements. Their rugged construction helps ensure continuous operation and safety across vital land- and marine-based oil and gas applications.
Amphenol Energy Technologies top products
Rig Power
- Lower Insertion and Removal Forces
- Rated for use up to 1000V AC/DC
- Higher Amperage up to 1500A
- Field Repairable
- Contact available from 313 to 777 MCM
- Available in UL and EX options
R49 / R24
- Lower Insertion and Removal Forces
- Rated for use up to 1000V AC/DC
- Higher Amperage up to 1500A
- Field Repairable
- Smallest Hardware Footprint in the Industry
- Contact available from 4/0 AWG to 777 MCM
Starline and Starline EX
- Rated for use up to 1000V AC/DC
- Large coupling sleeve, secured with captive set screws
- Durable machined aluminum construction and double lead threaded coupling system
- Corrosion resistant plating exceeds 300 days salt spray testing
- Vast family of hardware & strain relief options, and reversible inserts for Power, Signal and Mixed applications
- From one to 143 contact positions
Amphe-EX
- Conductor options: Copper, Fiber Optic, Coaxial, Mixed
- Corrosion resistant plating exceeds 300 days salt spray testing
- Aluminum / 316 Stainless Steel material options
- RJ45 CAT 5/6 and USB insert options available
- Accepts a wide variety of cable options, including armored styles
- Alternate insert rotations are available to prevent cross-mating
Neptune
- 30 Amp through 200 Amp / 1000 VAC inserts available, UL listed
- Double lead Acme threads for easy coupling
- Machined contacts designed for longer life/mating cycles
- Machined aluminum dust cap for environmental protection
- Smallest Hardware Footprint in the Industry
HDE
- Certifications: NEC 500/505, ATEX, IECEx, Class I Div 1 / Zone 1, IP68 Ingress Protection
- Hazardous area design: Explosion-proof and submersible - underwater flood-proof simulation test (14 days @ 3bar ~ 30m water deep)
- Corrosion resistant, manufactured in aircraft quality Aluminum or 316 Stainless Steel
- Box or In-line mounting options available
- Color-coded plugs for specific identification with alternate keyways for added safety
MVC
- Rated for use up to 15KV / 600 Amps
- Aluminum Housing and Fire retardant insulators
- Incorporates patented RADSOK® contact technology leading to 20-25% more current in the same size contact, while reducing mating forces
- Rapid-Couple mating technology is a one-person operation without the need for expensive tools or closing mechanisms
- All parts are replaceable and can be serviced easily in the field, equaling less downtime for repairs