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ABOUT DRAKKEN

Don't settle for the status quo

In a world that demands rapid energy transition and resilient power, Drakken exists to fill the execution gap, breaking new ground in upstream E&I engineering, even in the world’s most demanding environments.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Engineering Agility

Our Methodology

Re-Engineering Project Execution

Our methodology is structured to reduce rework cycles, compress deployment timelines, and maintain cost discipline from FEED through commissioning.

Our Capability

Empower energy infrastructure

We engineer, fabricate, procure and commission world-class power and control, integrating Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) systems and containerized power distribution (e-houses) in some of the world’s most demanding and high-risk environments. 

Our Model

Owner-led and independent

Drakken operates without the bureaucracy of traditional contractors. A mid-size operator with a team composed of senior specialists who manage the entire lifecycle, from FEED and detailed design to in-house commissioning, we ensure that every decision is focused on achieving your outcomes & challenging the status quo. 

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Guinea

Control system for an upstream fuel farm delivering fuel to a 16MW HFO power station. 

 

 

Dubai, UAE

Automation Programme Logic Controller (PLC) system for DEWA’s Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant in Dubai, UAE

Niger Delta

Electrical switchgear, MCC, UPS, ICSS, communication network into modular, climate-controlled, containerized buildings

LEADERSHIP

Ben Watts CEO Drakken

Ben Watts

Chief Executive Officer
Marcel Bruyere COO Drakken

Marcel Bruyere

Chief Operating Officer

HEADQUARTERS

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From our Dubai hub to the world

To handle projects on a global basis and work within our clients’ and suppliers’ business hours, Drakken has established offices in Calgary (-7hrs GMT), UK (+1 GMT) and Dubai (+3hrs GMT).
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Dubai

Unit 2304, SABA 1 Tower, Cluster E
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
PO Box 393532
tel: +971 4 421 8332

UK

Northfield House
Shurdington Road
Bentham Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL51 4UA

Calgary

Suite 1100, 550 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 1M7
tel: +1-403-243-8885

NEWS & INSIGHT

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Ben Watts CEO Drakken

Ben
Watts

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Watts is a project management professional, innovator, and strategic leader in the energy sector. As the CEO of Drakken, he has dedicated his career to re-engineering how the world executes complex infrastructure projects, transforming traditional engineering into an agile, tech-driven discipline.

Under Ben’s leadership, Drakken reached a critical strategic inflection point in 2025, transitioning into an independent, global entity focused on high-value Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) integration. Ben has been instrumental in pivotally aligning the company’s market identity with the future of energy integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), modular Data Centres and artificial intelligence through the launch of Drakken.AI. His Integrated Agility approach has established Drakken as a premier one-stop-shop for the world’s energy and utilities sectors.

With over 15 years of experience in the oil and energy industry, including a decade-long rise through the ranks at Drakken, Ben has built an formidable track record in project mobilisation and engineering management within high-risk environments like Iraq and Nigeria. He is a firm believer in challenging the status quo, moving beyond technical delivery to achieve strategic differentiation through paperless workflows and real-time data analytics.

Ben is a PMP certified professional and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electronics Engineering Technology. He is a registered Engineering Technologist with ASET, bringing a deep technical foundation to his mission of empowering industries with unmatched efficiency and intelligence.

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Marcel Bruyere COO Drakken

Marcel
Bruyere

Chief Operating Officer

Marcel Bruyere is a field-tested operator turned strategic leader, dedicated to driving the operational excellence and global expansion of Drakken. With a career rooted in the front lines of the energy sector,

As COO, Marcel is the architect of Drakken’s scaling operations, focusing on unlocking new revenue channels and spearheading the company’s digital transformation. He has been a primary driver behind the launch of Drakken.AI, an adaptive intelligence venture designed to bring industrial optimisation to the world’s most demanding environments. His leadership is defined by a commitment to strategic clarity and a “make it happen” mentality that cuts through complexity to deliver real-world outcomes.

Marcel’s trajectory from a Red Seal Journeyman to a global executive provides him with a unique, 360-degree perspective on project lifecycles. This rare combination of hands-on expertise and executive vision allows him to push the boundaries of what is possible in E&I integration, particularly in high-risk markets where reliability is non-negotiable.

Marcel holds an MBA and is a PMP certified professional. His focus on organic development and team integration ensures that Drakken remains an agile, future-driven entity, consistently challenging the status quo in energy, technology, and operations.

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