SATEC

What SATEC does

SATEC (Saudi Arabian Trading & Engineering Company) is a Jeddah-headquartered, privately held infrastructure contractor founded in 1976, operating across Saudi Arabia's power and telecom sectors. The company provides medium- and low-voltage power distribution services for underground and overhead networks up to 36KV, power rental solutions spanning 100KVA to 80MVA with associated fuel and cable logistics, telecom OSP and FTTx infrastructure deployment, overhead transmission line and OPGW installation, directional/horizontal thrust boring, civil works, and turnkey electrical infrastructure for critical facilities including Hajj sites, airports, military bases, and international borders. SATEC operates 6 branch offices and 18 warehouses across major Saudi cities, holds First Class Contractor certification from MOMRA (2013), and is ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 certified. The company developed a proprietary equipment tracking system in 2015 and has supplied SCADA systems for power generation and distribution supervision.

SATEC's business model is B2B enterprise contracting with Saudi government ministries and state-linked utilities, executed through direct enterprise field sales rather than marketing-led demand generation. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based contracts (power distribution, telecom OSP, civil works, turnkey solutions) supplemented by usage-based power rental revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are awarded through government and utility procurement processes. Customer relationships are long-tenured: 20+ years with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), 15+ years with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), 10+ years with GACA, and 7 years with MOF and Royal Commission of Yanbu. The company's stated strategic objective is to extend its leadership across all Saudi regions and into Gulf-area markets, though no active Gulf expansion is documented in current operations.

The company's core technology stack is industrial rather than digital: heavy physical equipment (power generators, boring rigs, cable installation apparatus, fuel tank infrastructure), traditional SCADA systems for power management, and an internal equipment monitoring platform. No AI/ML capabilities, software products, or technology licensing revenue streams are evidenced. Geographic operations are confined to Saudi Arabia, with all offices and warehouses located in domestic markets. Management team and ownership details are not disclosed in available materials, and the company maintains no app, no public APIs, and limited modern digital presence.

Name

SATEC

Legal name

Saudi Arabian Trading & Engineering Co.

Website

https://satec.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SATEC is a privately held Saudi infrastructure contractor founded in 1976, providing medium-voltage power distribution, power rental (100KVA–80MVA), telecom OSP/FTTx, and turnkey electrical infrastructure to government ministries, SEC, and STC across Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power and Telecom Infrastructure Contracting

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (23713), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

SCADA/DMS/OMS Integration, Upgrades & Managed Services (EUAEANAE)

Keywords

• Power distribution services
• Telecom OSP contracting
• Power rental solutions
• Turnkey electrical infrastructure
• Medium voltage networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Power Distribution Services: Medium and low voltage power distribution services for underground and overhead lines up to 36KV, including civil works, cable laying, splicing, termination, equipment installation, testing and commissioning
2. Power Rental Solutions: Rental of power generation equipment from 100KVA to 80MVA with fuel tanks (5,000 to 50,000 liters), cables, operation and maintenance services
3. Telecom OSP Services: Outside Plant telecom network construction including FTTx, overhead lines, OPGW installation as main contractor for STC
4. Turnkey Projects: Complete electrical infrastructure design and installation including switchgears, package substations, transformers, synchronization panels for critical areas

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SATEC is a first-class Saudi Arabian contractor providing integrated power distribution and telecom outside-plant (OSP) infrastructure services. Its portfolio covers medium- and low-voltage power networks up to 36KV (underground and overhead), turnkey electrical infrastructure, power rental solutions from 100KVA to 80MVA, telecom OSP/FTTx builds for STC, overhead transmission lines with OPGW, directional/horizontal thrust boring, civil works, and rapid-response critical-area projects at Hajj sites, airports, military bases, and international borders.

Product overview

SATEC (Saudi Arabian Trading & Engineering Company) operates as a first-class contractor holding MOMRA certification, providing integrated infrastructure services across power and telecom sectors. The portfolio consists of Power Distribution (up to 36KV), Power Rent (100 KVA to 80 MVA), Telecom OSP/FTTx services, OverHead Lines with OPGW installation, Thrust Boring for directional drilling, Civil Works for electrical networks, Turn Key Solutions for complete electrical infrastructure, and Critical Projects for urgent/rush deployments. The company also developed proprietary SATEC Tracking Systems for equipment monitoring. These services collectively serve Saudi Electricity Company, STC, and various government ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Distribution Medium and low voltage power distribution services for underground and overhead lines up to 36KV, including civil works, cable laying, splicing, termination, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance. Sold to Saudi Electricity Company and other government clients across Saudi Arabia.
• Power Rent Rental of independent uninterrupted power generation equipment from 100KVA up to 80MVA, with SEC-approved fuel tanks (5,000 to 50,000 liters), cables, operation and maintenance services. Sold to SEC, government ministries, and other customers needing temporary or emergency power.
• Telecom OSP Services Outside-plant telecom network construction including FTTx, overhead lines, OPGW installation, civil works, and cable deployment, delivered as main contractor for STC and other telecom clients in Saudi Arabia.
• Overhead Lines and OPGW Installation of overhead transmission lines including tower foundations, dismantling, conductor stringing, and OPGW fiber optic cable installation for power and telecom clients.
• Thrust Boring Directional and horizontal drilling using different sizes of ducts for road crossing and underground infrastructure installation supporting power and telecom projects.
• Civil Works Civil construction works related to electrical medium voltage networks, transmission lines, poles, erection, trench excavation of different sizes, concrete duct banks, grounding, backfilling, and LV/MV cable jointing and termination.
• Critical Projects / Turnkey Solutions Turnkey electrical infrastructure projects at critical areas or rush-period sites including HAJJ, Arafat, international airports, military bases, and international borders; complete design and implementation including switchgears, package substations, transformers, and synchronization panels up to 36KV.
• SATEC Tracking Systems Proprietary monitoring system used to track and manage all SATEC equipment during the operation period, supporting power rental and infrastructure deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• First awarded contractor for SEC to install Digital meters at Jeddah in 2017, achieving the biggest volume of digital meter installation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATEC is one of the major contractors for Saudi Electricity Company, providing power distribution services (underground and overhead networks up to 36KV), maintenance and emergency services, and smart meter installations. The relationship spans over 20 years of continuous business.
• Saudi Telecom Company (STC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATEC operates as a main contractor for STC in the field of OSP (Outside Plant) and FTTx telecom infrastructure. The partnership began in 2004 for western region OSP networks and has continued for over 15 years.
• Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) - Power RentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATEC's Power Rent Division provides independent uninterrupted power from 100KVA up to 80MVA to SEC and other customers. SEC-approved fuel tanks with volumes from 5,000 to 50,000 liters support these operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Binladin Group: Largest Saudi construction conglomerate with extensive power, MEP, and telecom infrastructure capabilities. A broader incumbent that competes for the same large-scale SEC/STC and ministry tenders, with deeper resources but less specialization in SATEC's specific medium-voltage/rental niche.
• Aggreko plc: Global leader in temporary power rental and temperature control solutions with operations across the Middle East. Comparable to SATEC's Power Rent business on capability and rental model, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Almabani Company: One of Saudi Arabia's largest general contractors and infrastructure builders with significant power, civil, and MEP capabilities. Directly comparable as a Saudi-based EPC contractor executing large government and utility projects across the Kingdom.
• Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Leading Saudi EPC firm executing power, telecom, and infrastructure projects for government and industrial clients. Comparable in delivering integrated electrical and civil infrastructure under long-term Saudi utility contracts.
• Rawafid Industrial Company: Saudi infrastructure contractor executing power, telecom OSP, and civil works for government and utility clients. Operates with a similar vertically integrated contractor model in the Kingdom.
• El Seif Engineering Contracting Company: Major Saudi EPC contractor with a long track record on power, telecom, and infrastructure projects for Saudi government and utility clients. Highly comparable business model of multi-decade framework relationships with state-owned utilities.
• Al Rajhi Construction: Saudi construction and infrastructure group with significant power distribution and telecom capabilities. Comparable contractor model serving Saudi government ministries and utility clients.
• Al-Bawani Co. Saudi construction and infrastructure group with strong presence in power and telecom infrastructure for government and utility clients. Operates with a similar contracting model serving SEC, STC, and ministry-level customers in KSA.
• Altaaqa Global Energy Services: Saudi-headquartered temporary power rental provider offering multi-MW generator rentals to utilities, events, and industrial clients. Directly comparable to SATEC's Power Rent division (100KVA–80MVA) with overlapping customer base at SEC and large event sites.
• National Contracting Company (NCC): Long-established Saudi contractor specializing in power transmission, distribution, and substations for SEC and other Saudi utilities. Directly comparable technical scope in medium-voltage networks and turnkey electrical works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssatecc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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