Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an international power projects (IPP) agreement with Zahid Group, which recently formed a new subsidiary company, Altaaqa Global.

As an IPP partner, Altaaqa Global will provide multi-megawatt temporary power solutions around the world, supported by partnerships within the worldwide Cat dealer network.

“Zahid Group has demonstrated a proven track record of excellent customer service for more than 60 years,” said Bill Rohner, VP, electric power at Caterpillar.

“Having them as a strategic partner will help expand Caterpillar’s evolving role in the IPP market,” he added.

“Caterpillar’s global presence and Altaaqa Global’s temporary power expertise is a powerful synergy,” said Steven Meyrick, MD, Altaaqa Global.

“Bringing power to solutions is what we are offering. Bringing power where it is needed, when it is needed,” he said.

“Our temporary power plants are mobile, easy to deploy and quick to install,” said Peter den Boogert, GM, business development of Altaaqa Global.

“We can intelligently generate electricity within weeks in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific,” he added.

Based in Dubai, Altaaqa Global will provide fast-track and large-scale temporary power solutions from 20 MW to 100 MW and more, offering gas, diesel or dual fuel technology to various sectors such as oil and gas, power utilities, mining, government services, military, manufacturing and construction.

The company aims to serve its customers with engineered solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each industry.

Highly experienced Cat power generation consultants along with a specialized power generation team from Altaaqa Global are fully aligned right from the planning phase, ensuring that the technical and logistical aspects of projects are addressed both effectively and efficiently.