Magnum Technology Center (MTC) has unveiled two fully enclosed production halls in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone, boosting manufacturing capacity for modular data centres, cooling systems, and hydrogen-powered solutions amid growing regional demand and strategic investment in digital and green energy industries.
Magnum Technology Center (MTC) has extended its reach within Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) with the opening of two brand-new, fully enclosed production halls. Together, these add about 53,806 square feet of manufacturing space to the company’s existing campus. As reported in a Zawya press release, this move brings MTC’s total land investment in Hamriyah to around 800,000 square feet. The expansion is seen as a strategic step to strengthen their manufacturing of modular data centre solutions, power distribution gear, cooling modules, and systems powered by hydrogen.
The new facilities were inaugurated by H.E. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA, in the presence of Magnum executives and senior officials from the free zone. During a tour of the site, he was shown the production, storage, and assembly areas, and briefed on the advanced technologies and operational systems implemented to meet international standards. HFZA officials describe these buildings as weather-protected, purpose-built structures designed to streamline material handling, keep workflows continuous, and minimize downtime caused by maintenance.
HFZA positioned this expansion as part of Sharjah’s bigger goal to appeal more strongly to global investors. “The new expansion will allow Magnum to take advantage of HFZA’s strategic location and quick access to markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe,” the authority communicated. They also highlighted that the zone already hosts over 2,000 companies involved in oil, gas, and energy supply chains. Additionally, HFZA has adopted smart tools and digital platforms, including AI and big data, to support investor decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
Sajeev John, MTC’s vice president, mentioned that the extra covered space will boost operational resilience and enable increased production of modular data centres and their components, as well as cooling and hydrogen-related projects. He emphasized that HFZA’s mix of traditional and renewable energy expertise, along with its investor services, were key reasons behind choosing this location. The company noted the expansion aims to support sales efforts throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Looking back, this isn’t MTC’s first growth in Hamriyah. Back in 2022, regional media reported the opening of a significantly larger, 345,000 square foot facility in the same free zone. That plant was described as MTC’s second manufacturing site in the UAE, mainly focused on increasing fabrication capacity for oil and gas equipment. The earlier investment signaled a multi-phased expansion approach in the emirate, with this latest expansion focusing more on tech-driven product lines aligned with trends in decarbonisation and digital infrastructure.
The new facilities come at a time when demand for modular data centres, pre-made, transportable units that can be quickly deployed and designed for lower emissions, is rising. Industry experts also highlight increasing interest in hydrogen-powered solutions that support industrial decarbonisation efforts. Observers note that the Gulf region is positioning itself to take advantage of supply chain opportunities in digital tech and low-carbon energy industries. HFZA’s recent messaging underscores its efforts to attract high-value projects in both conventional and renewable energy sectors, all while maintaining strong environmental standards.
Magnum’s latest expansion runs alongside substantial investments from other tenants of HFZA. For example, last year, Technomak announced plans to significantly grow its footprint in Hamriyah, including adding half a million square feet to reach nearly 1.8 million square feet of operational space, according to a Zawya summary. Such developments point to a growing cluster of engineering firms, modular fabricators, and energy service providers within the zone.
While MTC and HFZA highlight benefits like improved operational capabilities and easier market access, it’s important to view this news within the broader market context. The global market for modular data centres and hydrogen energy solutions is expanding but still faces hurdles, such as project financing, policy clarity around hydrogen markets, and the cost effectiveness of green hydrogen compared to other options. HFZA’s focus on digital decision-support tools and efficient investor services aims to reduce these risks by cutting lead times and lowering operational complexities for manufacturers.
For MTC, the new covered facilities are described as key to making production more reliable regardless of weather conditions and improving logistics. They claim this will speed up deliveries, cut waste, and boost long-term asset sustainability. If the company can translate this increased capacity into secured orders, particularly in digital infrastructure and clean energy, the expansion could greatly enhance its regional standing as a provider of modular systems that support decarbonisation in industry.
The inauguration at HFZA underscores Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to diversify its industrial base and target higher-value parts of the energy transition supply chain. As regional competition heats up, free zones’ ability to provide integrated logistics, regulatory support, and operator assistance will likely play a crucial role in turning manufacturing capacity into sustained project pipelines.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/magnum-technology-center-expands-operations-in-hfza-to-support-data-center-and-energy-industries-l5j8dzd0 – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com%2C2026-02-03%3Anewsml_Zaw7tFdbF%3A0-zawya-pressr-magnum-technology-center-expands-operations-in-hfza-to-support-data-center-and-energy-industries/ – Magnum Technology Center (MTC), a leading manufacturing and technology solutions provider for the energy sector, has expanded its operations at the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) by inaugurating two fully enclosed production facilities covering approximately 53,806 square feet. This expansion aims to strengthen MTC’s presence in manufacturing modular data center packages, power distribution systems, cooling modules, and hydrogen-based power projects. The total invested land area in HFZA now stands at approximately 800,000 square feet, reflecting MTC’s growing confidence in Sharjah’s investment environment. The facilities were inaugurated by H.E. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA, in the presence of Magnum officials and senior HFZA representatives. The new facilities are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve material handling, and support streamlined operations and maintenance, thereby contributing to higher operational efficiency and long-term asset sustainability. The expansion supports current and future manufacturing requirements and underpins Magnum’s regional and international growth and sustainable expansion plans.
- https://sharjah24.ae/en/articles/2022/09/25/mtc-opens-uaes-2nd-production-facility-at-hamriyah-free-zone – Magnum Technology Center (MTC), a global leader in the design and manufacture of complete equipment packages for well testing and production, managed pressure drilling, and underbalanced drilling services, has inaugurated a new 345,000 square foot production facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone. The new factory is set to increase MTC’s production capacity by 10% from its current 1,000 metric tons per year. MTC’s second plant in the UAE was opened by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, HFZA Director, and Sajeev John, Vice President of MTC, in the presence of senior officials from HFZA and General Manager Shibu David of MTC HFZA. The facility is supported by 121 highly skilled employees and has sound engineering and manufacturing capabilities to serve the oil and gas industry. Mr. Al Mazrouei, joined by other HFZA officials, toured the new facility shortly after the official inauguration.
- https://www.gccbusinessnews.com/magnum-technology-center-opens-its-2nd-production-site-in-the-uae-at-hfza/ – Magnum Technology Center (MTC), a global leader in the design and manufacture of complete equipment packages for well testing and production, managed pressure drilling, and underbalanced drilling services, has commissioned a brand new 345,000 square foot production facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone. The facility will allow MTC to raise its production capacity by 10 percent from its existing 1,000 metric tons per year. MTC’s second plant in the UAE was formally opened by HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, HFZA Director, and Sajeev John, Vice President of MTC, in the presence of senior officials from HFZA and General Manager Shibu David of MTC HFZA. Mr. Al Mazrouei, joined by other HFZA officials, toured the new facility shortly after the official inauguration. The facility is supported by 121 highly skilled employees and has sound engineering and manufacturing capabilities to serve the oil and gas industry. Mr. Al Mazrouei received an update on the most recent methods and fixes offered in the areas of well production and testing, underbalanced drilling, managed pressure drilling, and modular buildings.
- https://www.tradearabia.com/News/401107/MTC-opens-new-production-facility-in-Hamriyah – Magnum Technology Centre (MTC), a world leader in the design and manufacture of entire equipment packages for well testing and production, has opened a new 345,000 square foot production facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone. The new factory, MTC’s second plant in the UAE, is set to increase its production capacity by 10% from its current 1,000 metric tonnes per year. The facility was opened by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, HFZA Director, and Sajeev John, Vice President of MTC, in the presence of senior officials from HFZA and General Manager Shibu David of MTC HFZA. Soon after cutting the ribbon, Al Mazrouei, accompanied by a number of HFZA officials, toured the new facility, which is powered by 121 highly experienced staff and has a sound engineering and manufacturing capability to cater to the oil and gas industry.
- https://gulftime.ae/mtc-opens-new-facility-at-hamriyah-free-zone/ – Magnum Technology Centre (MTC), a world leader in the design and manufacture of entire equipment packages for well testing and production, managed pressure drilling, and underbalanced drilling services, opened a new 345,000 square feet production facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone. The new factory is set to increase MTC’s production capacity by 10% from its current 1,000 metric tons/year. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, HFZA Director, and Sajeev John, Vice President of MTC, opened MTC’s second plant in the UAE in the presence of senior officials from HFZA and General Manager Shibu David of MTC HFZA. Soon after cutting the ribbon, Al Mazrouei, accompanied by a number of HFZA officials, toured the new facility, which is powered by 121 highly experienced staff and has a sound engineering and manufacturing capability to cater to the oil and gas industry. He was briefed on the latest techniques and solutions provided in the fields of well testing and production, underbalanced drilling, and managed pressure drilling and Modular buildings.
- https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/technomak-expands-in-hamriyah-free-zone-increasing-industrial-facility-area-to-over-18-mln-sqft-kgfv6n7u – Technomak, a turnkey EPC company specializing in the field of oil and gas, FPSO, and renewable energy, has announced a significant expansion plan in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah. In response to increasing global demand for its products, Technomak will add an additional 500,000 square feet to build a new factory, increasing the total area of its facilities in the free zone to 1.8 million square feet. Accordingly, this expansion brings Technomak’s investment in HFZA to AED 661 million, up from AED 440.7 million, reflecting the free zone’s competitive advantages and its appeal to international investors. The major expansion was announced during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Technomak and HFZA. The event was attended by HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA, and Mohammed Hanifa, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Technomak, along with other senior officials and stakeholders from both sides. Founded in 2004, Technomak employs 1,500 people worldwide and has completed over 600 projects across global markets. The company headquartered in Hamriyah freezone is a leading EPC provider in Middle East, with operations spanning from Australia, US, Africa and Far East. The expansion in HFZA will boost the company’s plant production capacity from 16,000 to 28,000 tonnes per annum of modular steel structures. Technomak is a specialist in modular control rooms and data centers, offering process design and extensive modularization solutions for both offshore and onshore projects including topsides for FPSO, HVAC/HVDC platform for offshore and Subsea structure for offshore.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The article reports on Magnum Technology Center’s recent expansion in the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA), with the inauguration of two new production facilities covering approximately 53,806 square feet. This expansion is part of the company’s ongoing plans to develop its industrial complex at HFZA and strengthen its presence in manufacturing modular data center packages, power distribution systems, cooling modules, and hydrogen-based power projects. The expansion brings MTC’s total invested land area in HFZA to approximately 800,000 square feet. The earliest known publication date of similar content is from September 25, 2022, when MTC opened a 345,000 square foot production facility in HFZA. Given that this new expansion is recent and the previous expansion was over three years ago, the freshness score is high. However, the article does not provide specific dates for the new expansion, which slightly reduces the score.
Quotes check
Score:
7
Notes:
The article includes direct quotes from H.E. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA, and Sajeev John, Vice President of MTC. A search for these quotes reveals that they have been used in previous reports, such as the 2022 announcement of MTC’s earlier expansion. This suggests that the quotes may have been reused, which raises concerns about the originality of the content. Additionally, the article does not provide direct links to the original sources of these quotes, making independent verification challenging.
Source reliability
Score:
6
Notes:
The article originates from Zawya, a reputable news organisation known for its coverage of business and financial news in the Middle East. However, the article does not provide direct links to the original press release or official statements from MTC or HFZA, which makes it difficult to verify the information independently. The lack of direct sourcing raises concerns about the reliability of the content.
Plausibility check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims made in the article about MTC’s expansion in HFZA align with industry trends towards increased investment in data centers and energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The expansion of MTC’s facilities to support modular data centers and hydrogen-based power projects is plausible given the growing demand for such solutions. However, the article does not provide specific details about the technologies employed or the operational systems implemented, which would help substantiate these claims.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): FAIL
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The article reports on MTC’s recent expansion in HFZA, but there are significant concerns regarding the originality of the content due to the reuse of quotes from previous reports. The lack of direct links to original sources and independent verification raises questions about the reliability of the information. Additionally, the absence of specific details about the technologies employed and operational systems implemented in the new facilities makes it difficult to fully assess the plausibility of the claims. Given these issues, the overall assessment is a FAIL with MEDIUM confidence.
