The Green Box Containers stand at ADIPEC. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

Green Box Containers, a leading design-led modular building manufacturer, exhibited its container-based solutions at ADIPEC

The company transforms ISO shipping containers into innovative, functional, and sustainable environments.

From offshore and onshore projects to EPC, marine, and commercial developments, Green Box delivers bespoke container-based solutions that combine durability, versatility, and modern design. Built to DNV 2.7-1 / ISO 10855 standards, its offshore certified units are engineered to perform in the toughest conditions. The company uses high-grade materials, reinforced structures, and permanently installed sling sets for safe lifting and handling in severe weather.

Its comprehensive portfolio spans commercial and residential applications, including offices, accommodation units, retail outlets, kiosks, hotels, and liveable residential spaces, each designed for maximum efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

Operating from an 84,000 sq. ft. facility in Dubai Industrial City, Green Box manages every aspect of the process, from concept and design to engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and installation. This integrated, turnkey approach ensures consistent quality, rapid delivery, and minimal disruption to clients’ operations.

The product range includes:
• Reefer, dry, and mini containers
• Half-height containers
• Diving and decompression chambers
• Accommodation and office units
• Control rooms, workshops, and laboratories
• Offshore baskets

Green Box Containers focuses on its customers and their needs, designing bespoke, purpose-built solutions that prioritise speed, sustainability, and innovation. features include:
• Tailor-made designs to meet specific project needs
• Premium, durable construction built to last
• Rapid project delivery and installation
• Off-site manufacturing ensuring minimal on-site disruption
• Sustainable, eco-friendly materials and methods
• Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
• Award-winning, quality-assured, and In-Country Value (ICV) certified
Whether for industrial, commercial, or residential use, Green Box creates modular spaces that balance form, function, and experience, making the company the partner of choice for organisations seeking smart, sustainable, and future-ready container solutions.

API-grade ERW tubing and casing boost performance. (Image source: UTP Group)

In oil and gas, “long-term value” isn’t a slogan, it’s more run-time, fewer surprises, and safer operations over many years. It starts with the steel you run. At UTP Pipe, THL Pipe, and across the wider UTP Group, we produce API-grade ERW tubing and casing that steadily lift performance. They give operators consistent quality, tight tolerances, strong welds, and full traceability. And when wells last longer and need fewer repairs, your total cost goes down, and the value keeps adding up

How we create that value

At UTP Group, our promise is simple: deliver pipe that lets operators plan with confidence. We design for consistency with closed-loop process control, inline ultrasonic and eddy-current testing, and full traceability from start to finish. Inside the mill, efficiency is a discipline: high uptime, low scrap, quick changeovers, and automated handling that keeps flow steady and lead times short. That’s how we make reliability repeatable – whether the job is around the corner or across borders.

Scale. Reliability. Speed: our model for long-term value

We’re scaling this advantage. By 2026, UTP Group is executing an expansion to a total capacity of 54,000 MT, unlocking broader size ranges, faster cycle times, and strategic on-hand inventory for critical grades and connections. This is capacity with purpose: engineered responsiveness; from specification support, to mill scheduling, to delivery schedule that matches your drilling plan.

Value creation also means transparency. Our digital mill certificates, serialised product history, and customer dashboards bring the factory to your fingertips, so QA, compliance, and ESG reporting are straightforward and audit-ready. It means partnership beyond the PO – metallurgy reviews at the design table, quick turnaround on Q&A during completions, and continuous improvement that raises the bar on the next project.

Energy markets will remain dynamic. The winners will be those who turn reliability into a strategic asset and speed into a habit. That is the company we are building at UTP Group – one that elevates the unseen backbone of every well with relentless process discipline and practical innovation.

If your standard is long-term value, our job is to make it inevitable. And with 54,000 MT of focused capacity by 2026, we’re just getting started.

For further information, access the website here.

The collaboration expands ongoing technical studies by Decahydron and SNOC. (Image source: Decahydron)

The northern Emirates is considering natural hydrogen as a medium for power generation or other industrial uses, as Sharjah National Oil Corporation and Siemens Energy has collaborated with Decahydron, a natural hydrogen and carbon mineralisation company, to assess its feasibility

The collaboration expands ongoing technical studies by Decahydron and SNOC on an existing exploration well in Sharjah to assess the Emirate’s natural hydrogen potential. Early results are encouraging, with drilling planned for 2026 in order to provide detailed resource data and measured flow rates.

The project intends to avoid storage and transport costs while creating a new low-carbon energy source for the UAE, which could be used for energy-intensive facilities such as data centres.

Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, said, “We look forward to advancing this feasibility study in parallel with our ongoing exploration activities. The potential discovery of natural hydrogen could mark a new chapter in Sharjah’s energy landscape — providing an abundant, naturally occurring source of clean energy. If proven viable, it would not only strengthen Sharjah’s role in the national energy transition but also reaffirm SNOC’s commitment to driving sustainable, secure, and resilient energy solutions for generations to come.”

Khalid Bin Hadi, Managing Director UAE, Siemens Energy, said, “Hydrogen has the potential to be central to the decarbonisation of the power sector, and our technology is ready to enable this transition. This collaboration marks the start of a new initiative to explore the potential of natural hydrogen as a clean, sustainable energy source for the region.”

Arnaud Lager, CEO of Decahydron, said, “Natural hydrogen has the potential to transform the energy landscape. Our early findings suggest that this resource could redefine how clean hydrogen is produced by offering an abundant and continuous supply directly from the Earth. This is the right moment for the energy industry to come together and prepare for the opportunities that natural hydrogen will bring. Our work indicates that Sharjah and the northern Emirates hold exceptional potential, a finding also supported by independent research from the Colorado School of Mines and the Université de Pau.”

Pelco's products are used across a range of sectors, including critical infrastructure, utilities, oil and gas and ports. (Image source: Pelco)

In this article, Vidya Venogopal - regional sales director, Strategic Accounts, shares insights on Pelco, one of Motorola Solutions’ video security portfolios, and its role in securing the region’s oil and gas sector

Can you give us some brief background on Pelco and its products and services?
Pelco is a trusted global leader in security hardware with a legacy of innovation that spans over six decades. We design, develop and deliver video security with a broad range of specialised cameras, sensors, analytics and cloud integration. Our products are used across a range of sectors, including critical infrastructure, utilities, oil and gas and ports to help organisations protect people, property and assets.

How do you view the market in the Middle East for your solutions? Are there any particular trends that are influencing the market and any specific countries or business areas where you see strong potential for growth?
The Middle East remains a critical global hub for oil production, with natural gas also becoming a strong sector in the region, with major LNG expansions planned and underway. With the recent acquisitions of Aramco and Adnoc, it’s also a reflection of shifts towards gas and downstream petrochemicals. The region is also making significant investments in low-carbon technologies and hydrogen, which means an expanded portfolio. We have aggressively aligned our strategy to this growth. Our most recent acquisition, Silent Sentinel, is a reflection of this.

How are you looking to develop your business in the region further?
Oil and gas is a challenging environment and it has needed us to be laser-focused and creative to come out with products that are resilient as well as innovative. Our approach continues to be vertically focused, and we’re investing in subject matter experts (SMEs) who are driving our customer engagement. These SMEs are then able to align product development teams with specific segment needs.

We have also invested in training centres in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. These centres demonstrate the benefits of the Motorola Solutions ecosystem approach and enhance control room operations. Having regional and local service centres has allowed us to grow our customers' confidence and trust in delivering large mission-critical projects.

What would you highlight as the most exciting innovations in the video security space, and how do you see video security technology evolving in the future?

The most exciting innovations lie in the integration of AI, edge analytics and cloud technologies. We’re moving beyond simple video capture to intelligent video understanding, where systems can detect anomalies, recognise patterns and trigger automated responses in real-time.

The future of video security is proactive, not reactive. We see the rise of predictive analytics, cybersecurity-hardened devices and cloud-native platforms that allow users to manage video securely from anywhere in the world. Sustainability and ethical AI will also play an increasing role, as customers demand not just smarter but more responsible technology.

At Pelco, we’re actively shaping that future, and we’re developing solutions that combine the reliability of our hardware with modern analysis to deliver meaningful, actionable outcomes.

What do you think sets Pelco apart from its competitors?
Pelco's differentiation is rooted in a history of quality and trust. For over 65 years, we’ve been at the forefront of video innovation, and our customers rely on us for products that deliver exceptional reliability, image quality and performance.

Beyond that legacy, what truly sets us apart is the breadth and depth of our portfolio, combined with our commitment to open technology. We offer one of the industry's most complete lines of security hardware, ranging from IP cameras to specialty devices and smart sensors. Additionally, Pelco champions an open architecture. Our devices seamlessly integrate with a vast ecosystem of third-party hardware, including any ONVIF-conformant VMS. This customer-centric approach gives organisations the flexibility to integrate Pelco with their existing technologies, protecting their past investments while enabling future growth.

Finally, Pelco products are built to perform in any environment, for any need. Our technology is not just about capturing video; it’s about delivering actionable intelligence in the most demanding conditions.

If you are interested in Pelco or have any questions about our product portfolio, you can email Vidya at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

With two decades of experience, Vidya Venugopal started as an electronics engineer before moving into sales. She leads Motorola Solutions’ Strategic Enterprise End Users Team for the Middle East and India, focusing on oil and gas, and brings expertise across presales, technical sales and management.