The greenfield project worth USD 12.8 million will come up at the company’s factory in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. Pilot production will commence for one month in Q4 2025/26, while commercial production is expected to begin in Q1 2026/27.

Feb 18, 2025

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry, a leading manufacturer of steel pipes, tubes and hollow shapes in Saudi Arabia, is coming up with a new line for the manufacturing of helical submerged arc welded (HSAW) pipes in its factory at Dammam 2nd Industrial City.

The steel pipemaker said in a statement that the project, entailing an investment of USD 12.8 million (SAR 48 million), will be financed from the company’s available cash, bank facilities and other programs.

Work on the project will commence in February 2025 itself, said the company, adding that it has signed multiple contracts with different entities and consultants for the supply of machinery and equipment.

The new line, having a manufacturing capacity of approximately 100,000 MT, is expected to be completed in Q4 2025/26. Pilot production will commence for one month in Q4 2025/26, while commercial production is expected to begin in Q1 2026/27.

The company, having a nominal capacity of 400,000 MT, is estimating the project to impact its financial result in Q1 2026/27.

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As per the company, the project reflected its commitment to driving the Kingdom’s growth, aligned with its position as a leader in the pipes manufacturing sector. The steelmaker said there were no related parties to the deal and that it would announce any critical project developments soon.