What RCG does

RCG, legally RCG International, is a privately-held engineering services company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Massy Palaiseau, France. The firm specializes in complex electrical commissioning, erection, and engineering services across eight operational divisions: Electrical Substation, Marine, Electrolysis, Oil and Gas, Power Plant, Renewable Energy, Traction, and Variable Speed Drive. Its technical footprint spans substations up to 400 kV (AIS and GIS configurations), power plants up to 800 MW, marine electrical propulsion systems for cruise ships, tankers, and LNG carriers, and variable speed drives for industrial and offshore applications. RCG's service offering runs the full lifecycle from studies, design, and erection through to commissioning, operation, and maintenance, often delivered under turn-key EPC contracts with capacity ceilings around 100 MW.

The company operates through a global office network covering more than 15 countries across France, Lebanon, the United States, the Gulf (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE), Singapore, Algeria, several West and Central African markets, and Uzbekistan, with subsidiaries including RCG Electrical and Mechanical Works LLC (Dubai) and RCG SOLAR LLC. GTM is exclusively direct enterprise sales, with RCG engaged by major engineering firms and OEMs — including GE Power Conversion, Siemens, ALSTOM, and Schneider Electric — as well as government utilities and end-users such as DEWA, EDL, RUSAL, Carnival Corporation, and MSC Cruises. The 2018 exclusive agency agreement with Schneider Electric Solar extends the firm into solar inverter distribution and solar EPC in Lebanon. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and is led by founder and CEO Rabih EL KHOURY, with regional country managers across Algeria, Uzbekistan, and other operating geographies.

Name

RCG

Legal name

RCG International

Website

https://rcgint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RCG International is a privately-held engineering services firm specializing in electrical commissioning, erection, and maintenance for power plants, substations, marine propulsion, variable speed drives, and renewable energy systems, serving global OEMs, government utilities, and industrial end-users across more than 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reliability Engineering & Root Cause Analysis (RCFA) (EUAEAKAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical commissioning services
• High voltage substations
• Marine electrical services
• Power plant engineering
• Industrial variable speed drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Joünié

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Commissioning Services: Professional services for commissioning, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, drives, propulsion systems, and industrial equipment across multiple sectors.
2. EPC Contracts: Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts for power plants, substations, and renewable energy installations, typically up to 100 MW capacity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RCG is a global engineering services company that delivers electrical commissioning, testing, and maintenance services to heavy industrial clients. Its offerings are organised into eight practice areas — Marine, Electrolysis, Oil and Gas, Power Plants, Electrical Substations, Renewable Energy, Traction, and Variable Speed Drives — serving enterprise operators and EPC contractors worldwide. The company executes field-deployed engineering work rather than selling software or manufactured products.

Product overview

RCG is an engineering services company offering specialized commissioning, maintenance, and construction services across eight divisions: Electrical Substation, Marine, Electrolysis, Oil and Gas, Power Plant, Renewable Energy, Traction, and Variable Speed Drive. The company operates as a unified service organization rather than a software product platform, providing end-to-end solutions from studies and design through erection, commissioning, and after-sales support. RCG serves global energy, industrial, and marine clients with turn-key solutions, often in partnership with equipment manufacturers like GE Power Conversion and Schneider Electric.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Electrical Services Electrical commissioning, testing, and maintenance services for marine vessels and offshore installations, delivered to shipowners, shipyards, and offshore operators.
• Electrolysis Services Electrical engineering services for electrolysis plants, covering commissioning and maintenance of power supply systems for industrial electrolysis processes.
• Oil and Gas Services Electrical commissioning and maintenance services for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, delivered to operators and EPC contractors in the sector.
• Power Plant Services Electrical commissioning, testing, and maintenance services for thermal and conventional power generation plants, supporting utilities and EPC contractors.
• Electrical Substation Services High-voltage substation commissioning, testing, and maintenance services for transmission and distribution assets, delivered to utilities and grid operators.
• Renewable Energy Services Electrical engineering services for renewable energy installations, including solar project implementation, delivered to renewable energy developers and operators.
• Traction Services Electrical commissioning and maintenance services for rail traction systems, covering traction power substations and rail electrical infrastructure.
• Variable Speed Drive Services Engineering services for variable speed drives (VSDs) and motor control systems, including commissioning, testing, and maintenance for industrial process applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ AIS and GIS substations successfully commissioned
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schneider Electric SolarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2018RCG is the exclusive agent of Schneider Solar Solution in Lebanon, providing the right to sell Schneider Solar inverters. RCG offers complete solar solutions including technical studies, EPC, and after-sales support. This partnership enables RCG to provide balance-of-system solutions for solar and energy storage backed by Schneider's global service network.
• GE Power ConversioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for variable speed drive commissioning. RCG has been selected by GE for multiple projects including the MV 7000 and SD7000 drive systems, Gina Krog Platform, and Merkur Offshore wind turbine converters. RCG provides specialized commissioning services for GE Power Conversion products.
• Energo-InvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubstation projects partnership achieved with Energo-Invest for AIS and GIS substations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology OEM and EPC provider for power generation, transmission, and grid infrastructure. Directly comparable because RCG commissions Siemens substations (e.g., KSARA 400/220 KV) and operates in adjacent service segments — Siemens is both a customer/partner and a broader incumbent competitor in EPC and commissioning.
• ABB: Electrification, motion, and process automation OEM with strong substation, drives, and marine propulsion portfolios. Comparable because ABB competes and partners with RCG in substations, variable speed drives, and marine propulsion commissioning, with overlapping customer base in utilities and industrial electrification.
• Schneider Electric: Digital automation and energy management OEM with substation, solar inverter, and industrial electrification offerings. Directly comparable because RCG is the exclusive Schneider Electric Solar inverter agent in Lebanon and collaborates on balance-of-system solar solutions — both partner and indirect competitor in substation and solar commissioning scopes.
• Worley: Global energy, chemicals, and resources project services company delivering engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM). Comparable because RCG operates in similar onshore oil & gas, power, and renewables service segments across MENA and Africa, with Worley being a much larger incumbent RCG could be subcontracted to or compete against on tenders.
• Tractebel (Engie): Engineering consultancy specializing in energy, urban, and water infrastructure projects. Comparable because Tractebel competes for power plant, substation, and renewable commissioning advisory work in similar MENA and African markets where RCG operates, often sitting upstream of EPC execution.
• Saipem: Italian energy and infrastructure EPC contractor focused on oil & gas, renewables, and grid infrastructure. Comparable because Saipem delivers onshore oil & gas field development, pipeline, and power infrastructure projects in MENA and Africa — overlapping with RCG's oil & gas and substation service lines.
• McDermott International: Energy project services and EPC provider for offshore/onshore oil & gas and power infrastructure. Comparable because McDermott executes onshore oil & gas gathering, processing, and power projects across MENA — overlapping with RCG's GOSP, pumping station, and pipeline commissioning work.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, procurement, and consulting company focused on power, water, and telecommunications infrastructure. Comparable because Black & Veatch delivers substation, power generation, and renewable commissioning services with a similar enterprise/utility customer profile to RCG, particularly in MENA and emerging markets.

Direct peers

• GE Vernova: Power generation, grid solutions, and electrification OEM. Directly comparable because RCG provides commissioning services for GE Power Conversion's MV7000 and SD7000 variable speed drives (Gina Krog, Merkur offshore wind), positioning RCG as a preferred services partner within GE's ecosystem and as a potential competitor in adjacent commissioning scopes.
• ALSTOM: Rail transport and traction OEM. Directly comparable because RCG's Traction Division (founded 2003) provides commissioning, maintenance, and after-sales services for ALSTOM diesel-electric locomotives across MENA — making ALSTOM both a long-term customer/partner and a reference point for traction commissioning service providers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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