Savage Saudi Arabia to Provide One of the First Industrial Rail Switching Operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Saudi Aramco’s Natural Gas Plants

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Savage Saudi Arabia (Savage) has entered into an agreement with Saudi
Aramco, the world’s top exporter of crude oil and natural gas liquids,
to operate one of the first industrial rail switching facilities in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The rail operations will support Saudi Aramco’s
Wasit and Berri natural gas plants, located near the Jubail area in the
Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

“We’re excited to bring our unique capabilities and expertise to provide
world-class service for our Customer, Saudi Aramco, at one of the first
industrial rail switching operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,”
said Kirk Aubry, Savage President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our
commitment to ensure safe and efficient operations at this critical link
in our Customer’s supply chain will provide significant long-term value
for this part of their business.”

Savage will perform rail switching services at the two Saudi Aramco
natural gas plants using rail car movers and three Tier 3-compliant,
low-emissions locomotives. The Company will also provide track
maintenance and track signaling system operations and maintenance.
Savage Saudi Arabia will own, operate and maintain the locomotives for
Saudi Aramco, and will interface with the mainline rail carrier on
behalf of the two plants. These services will help facilitate the
transportation of molten sulphur by rail from Saudi Aramco’s Wasit and
Berri plants to Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company’s (MWSPC) new
mining and processing plants in Wa’ad Al Shammal Mineral Industrial City
and Ras Al Khair Mineral Industrial City.

“Our experience in safely providing refinery services in Saudi Arabia
since 2012 has opened doors to new opportunities to move and manage
critical materials and provide industrial services for Customers in the
region,” said Aubry. “We’re pleased to participate in the growth and
development taking place in Saudi Arabia and look forward to working
with Saudi Aramco to help meet the world’s growing energy needs.”

About Savage Saudi Arabia

Savage Saudi Arabia is a joint venture between Savage Companies (Salt
Lake City, Utah, USA) and Ahmad Nasser Albinali Holding Company (Dammam,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Savage Saudi Arabia provides expert refinery
and industrial services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that include
petroleum coke cutting and handling, sulphur handling, liquids loading
and unloading, and rail switching. www.savagesaudiarabia.com

About Savage Companies

Founded in 1946, Savage Companies is a privately owned supply chain
solutions and industrial services company based in Salt Lake City, Utah
(USA), with 3,800 team members in more than 240 operating locations
throughout North America and in Saudi Arabia. Savage supports a wide
variety of customers in the production, manufacturing and distribution
of energy resources and other essential commodities. Our capabilities
span rail, truck and marine transportation and logistics, terminal and
facility operation and design, materials handling, and other
environmental and industrial services. www.savageservices.com

Contacts

Savage Saudi Arabia
Troy Savage, +966 (0)13 859 0530, extension 108
SVP
– Executive Manager
[email protected]
or
Savage
Companies
Jeff Hymas, +1 (801) 944-6584
Communications Director
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