N 123470 E 678950 EL +99.800 · Basra, Iraq
SDC is a multidisciplinary engineering company based in Basra, Southern Iraq — delivering integrated design and technical support across oil & gas, water, power, industrial facilities, buildings and pipeline networks.
“Where vision becomes structure”
01 Company overview
A multidisciplinary engineering company providing design and technical support across industrial and infrastructure sectors — built around delivery excellence and practical, constructible, clash-free solutions.
Our team brings experience across oil and gas facilities, water and wastewater systems, fire and gas systems, utilities, industrial facilities, buildings, infrastructure, power systems and pipeline networks.
We work flexibly as an engineering consultant, subcontractor or delivery partner, integrating with client and project teams according to the needs of each assignment. From early concept development through design, execution support and final handover, SDC provides multidisciplinary engineering support across the full project lifecycle — from initiation through close-out.
From defining the requirement to delivering the final engineering solution, SDC brings the disciplines, coordination and technical insight required to move projects forward with confidence.
To become a trusted engineering partner, recognized for delivering practical, integrated and constructible solutions that create lasting value for our clients and the communities we serve. We aim to grow as a reliable regional engineering partner, combining local understanding, technical capability and international standards to support increasingly complex and demanding projects.
To provide multidisciplinary engineering and technical solutions that transform project requirements into safe, practical and executable designs — combining technical competence, effective coordination and delivery excellence from concept through handover. We work closely with our clients to understand their operational needs, optimize engineering decisions and deliver coordinated solutions that are efficient, constructible and fit for purpose.
02 Our approach
Three connected principles guide how we take a project from requirement to outcome — a clear framework for understanding the challenge, developing the right engineering solution, and carrying it through to successful delivery.
Step 01
Define the project needs, objectives, constraints and available information to establish a clear and reliable basis for engineering. By understanding the challenge from the outset, we enable informed decisions and set the direction for an effective solution.
Step 02
Design practical, integrated, clash-free and constructible solutions through coordinated multidisciplinary engineering. We consider technical requirements, site conditions, operability and constructability to produce designs that are fit for purpose and free from unnecessary conflicts.
Step 03
Deliver quality-assured engineering outputs with the coordination, responsiveness and technical support required to move the project forward. From controlled deliverables to execution, handover and close-out support, we stay focused on turning the design into a successful project outcome.
03 What we do
Our engineering services can be deployed as standalone scopes or integrated across multiple project stages, allowing SDC to support projects from initial definition through execution, handover and close-out.
04 Markets
SDC applies its multidisciplinary engineering capability across a diverse range of industrial and infrastructure environments — allowing engineering knowledge and practices to be applied across different facility types and project requirements.
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Upstream, midstream, processing and associated production facilities.
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Treatment, pumping, storage, distribution and supporting utility systems.
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Process-based facilities requiring integrated plant, mechanical, piping, electrical and control engineering.
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Industrial, commercial and supporting buildings, civil works and associated infrastructure.
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Electrical, mechanical and utility infrastructure supporting industrial and operational facilities.
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Process, production and supporting industrial facilities requiring multidisciplinary engineering integration.
05 Capability
SDC's multidisciplinary model brings engineering disciplines together within one coordinated design environment, allowing interfaces to be identified early and solutions to be developed as an integrated whole rather than in isolation.
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Development of process requirements, calculations, simulations, philosophies and process design documentation.
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Engineering input focused on the identification, assessment and mitigation of safety-related risks within the design.
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Engineering of static, rotating and packaged equipment, including technical specifications, calculations and equipment selection.
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Plant layout, piping design, material definition, flexibility analysis and integration of piping systems within the overall facility.
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Engineering of pipeline and distribution systems, including routing, technical requirements and associated infrastructure.
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Design of site development, foundations, drainage, roads and associated civil infrastructure.
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Analysis and design of steel, concrete and supporting structures to applicable engineering requirements.
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Power distribution, equipment sizing, electrical studies, layouts and supporting electrical design documentation.
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Instrumentation, control systems, monitoring architecture and associated engineering deliverables.
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Design and coordination of industrial, commercial and supporting building requirements where applicable.
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Development and coordination of engineering drawings, plant layouts, models and design visualization.
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Identification and management of interfaces between disciplines, systems, packages, vendors and external stakeholders.
06 Outputs
Our capability translates into clearly defined technical outputs that support decision-making, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover. The objective is not simply to produce documents, but to provide coordinated engineering solutions that can be understood, executed and maintained throughout the life of the facility.
07 How we work
The ability to deliver effective engineering extends beyond the range of services offered. It depends on the technical competence, coordination processes and engineering controls behind every deliverable.
One model, every discipline. Foundations, structural steel, equipment, piping and electrical are developed inside a single coordinated environment — so spatial conflicts, access restrictions and interface issues surface during design review, not during construction.
Model coordination and clash detection are run systematically across disciplines, and the same model carries through to general arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, material take-offs and, at close-out, the final as-built record.
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Disciplines working within one coordinated design environment so interfaces are identified early and resolved as the design develops.
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Coordinated engineering drawings and intelligent 3D models supporting visualization, spatial coordination, design reviews and construction planning.
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Application of engineering calculations, simulations and technical analysis to validate design decisions and support technically robust solutions.
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Systematic review of multidisciplinary models to identify spatial conflicts and interface issues before they reach the construction stage.
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Engineering solutions within existing facilities where access, interfaces, live systems, operational requirements and physical constraints must be carefully considered.
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Fabrication, installation, access, maintenance and execution requirements considered throughout the design process to support practical implementation.
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Review and verification of existing conditions to strengthen the engineering basis and reduce design uncertainty where reliable site information is essential.
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Structured technical checking, review and approval processes supporting accuracy, compliance and engineering integrity.
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Application of relevant international codes, engineering standards, client specifications and project-specific technical requirements.
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Controlled management of engineering documents, revisions, comments and final records throughout the project lifecycle.
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Quality requirements integrated within the engineering workflow through defined checking, review, verification and approval processes.
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Engineers and technical specialists with relevant industry, discipline and project experience, supported by appropriate professional qualifications.
08 Digital capability
Our software capability is aligned with the engineering task rather than treated as a standalone technology offering — using the appropriate tools to produce accurate, coordinated and technically validated engineering outputs.
09 Differentiators
Engineering capability alone does not differentiate a delivery partner. The real value lies in how that capability is brought together, how well the team understands the operating environment, and how effectively engineering is translated into solutions that can actually be built.
Multidisciplinary coordination is embedded into the design process, not left until the end. Our disciplines work within a coordinated engineering environment, considering interfaces collectively and resolving conflicts as the design develops — reducing discipline gaps, minimizing rework and delivering coherent engineering packages.
We design with execution in mind. SDC uses 3D modelling, multidisciplinary model reviews and clash detection to assess spatial relationships, access, installation requirements and interfaces before they become site issues. The objective is simple: identify problems in the design environment before they become problems in the field.
Our engineers combine an understanding of the regional working environment, local project conditions and operating realities with knowledge of internationally recognised engineering codes, standards and industry practices — solutions that are technically robust while remaining relevant to where they will be executed.
Experience and familiarity with oil and gas facilities and operating environments across Southern Iraq and the wider region. We consider not only what should be designed, but where it will be installed, how it will interface and how the facility operates around it.
The technically possible solution is not always the right project solution. We consider cost, constructability, material requirements, existing assets and execution implications alongside technical compliance — aiming not simply to reduce cost, but to achieve the right level of engineering for the requirement.
Accessible engineering resources and direct multidisciplinary coordination let technical matters be resolved efficiently, without unnecessary layers between the client and the engineering team. Clients gain access not only to deliverables, but to the people and technical thinking behind them.
We understand live systems, restricted physical space, incomplete or legacy information, tie-in requirements, access and maintenance constraints, construction sequencing and operational continuity. Our approach is centered on working with the facility that exists, not simply designing the facility we wish existed.
Projects do not all require the same delivery model. SDC can operate as an engineering consultant, subcontractor or integrated engineering partner, scaling its involvement according to the scope, schedule and needs of the client.
10 Track record
Our experience has brought us together with clients and partners across a range of projects, industries, and working environments.
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Partners
11 Our team
Engineering is ultimately driven by people. SDC brings together experienced leadership and a growing multidisciplinary team, combining technical knowledge, practical project experience, and direct communication to support effective project delivery.
Managing Director
Executive Director
20+ professionals
A strong core multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery team, with access to additional local and international specialists — enabling us to mobilize the right combination of resources for each project's technical requirements, scale and schedule. Our flexible delivery model supports office, site and remote working arrangements.
12 Assurance
Safety, quality and engineering assurance are integral to how we develop and deliver our work. From early design decisions through final issue and close-out, we apply structured engineering controls to support safe, compliant and technically reliable project outcomes.
Safety begins with the design. HSE requirements are considered throughout engineering development, with the objective of identifying and reducing risk at the earliest practical stage.
Quality is built into the engineering process, not inspected into the final deliverable. Defined workflows support consistency, accuracy and traceability throughout design development.
Technical integrity is maintained through disciplined review and verification. Engineering outputs are developed and reviewed against applicable requirements before issue.
13 Contact
Whether you require a focused technical solution, multidisciplinary engineering support, or a delivery partner for your next project, SDC is ready to engage.
