Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development o ..Read More

Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development of Misfah IPP in Muscat and Duqm IPP in Al Wusta. The two combined cycle gas turbine power plants, with a total capacity of 2,400 MW, will be developed in partnership with the private sector. Notable applicants include ACWA Power, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Samsung C&T. The projects, issued under a build-own-operate model, follow PWP’s December 2024 Expression of Interest to enhance Oman’s energy security and sustainability.
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Mitsubishi Power, in collaboration with Doosan Enerbility, has secured orders to supply six M501JAC gas turbin ..Read More

Mitsubishi Power, in collaboration with Doosan Enerbility, has secured orders to supply six M501JAC gas turbines for the 3.6 GW Rumah-1 and Al-Nairyah-1 IPP projects in Saudi Arabia, developed by SEC, ACWA Power, and KEPCO. The plants, supporting Saudi Vision 2030, will enhance grid stability and integrate renewables, contributing to the Kingdom’s goal of 50% power from natural gas and renewables by 2030. Mitsubishi Power will assemble the turbines in its Dammam facility, strengthening local workforce development and aligning with the Saudi Green Initiative’s decarbonization goals.
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SEPCO 3 Company and Doosan Enerbility signed an EPC contract with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the Saud ..Read More

SEPCO 3 Company and Doosan Enerbility signed an EPC contract with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the Saudi PP12 expansion project, a 1,800 MW combined cycle power plant using 7H-class gas turbine technology. This marks SEPCO 3’s third consecutive Saudi project, following the Rumah and Nairyah 1800 MW power plants. The project, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030,” aims to enhance grid reliability, meet rising electricity demand in Riyadh, and support the country’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.
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GE Vernova and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) successfully completed the first gas turbine outage at Riyadh� ..Read More

GE Vernova and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) successfully completed the first gas turbine outage at Riyadh’s 8th power plant, fully executed by Saudi engineers, highlighting their commitment to localization and Saudi Vision 2030. The 1,700 MW plant plays a vital role in stabilizing Riyadh’s electricity grid. GE Vernova’s Saudi-led maintenance, supported by its Live Outage platform, ensures plant reliability. In 2024, GE Vernova also secured its largest-ever Middle East & Africa order for gas turbines and completed FEED studies on decarbonization for three Saudi cogeneration plants.
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Orascom Construction PLC, Egypt, and Técnicas Reunidas signed a USD 2.6 billion EPC contract to build the 3 G ..Read More

Orascom Construction PLC, Egypt, and Técnicas Reunidas signed a USD 2.6 billion EPC contract to build the 3 GW Qurayyah IPP Expansion Project, a combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with carbon capture readiness and a 380 kV substation. The contract was signed with Hajr Two Electricity Company, a consortium of ACWA Power, Saudi Electricity Company, and Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. Orascom Construction, with a track record exceeding 30 GW capacity in the region, aims to leverage its expertise to deliver high-quality power projects in Saudi Arabia.
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SEPCO3, in partnership with Doosan Enerbility, South Korea, commenced the Rumah 1 and Nairyah 1 combined cycle ..Read More

SEPCO3, in partnership with Doosan Enerbility, South Korea, commenced the Rumah 1 and Nairyah 1 combined cycle power plant projects in Saudi Arabia, with capacities of 1,800 MW each. The projects, part of the Ministry of Energy’s plan to diversify energy sources and reduce liquid fuel use, align with Saudi Vision 2030, targeting 50% renewable energy and gas contribution. The projects also support the Saudi Green Initiative’s goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2060, with readiness for gas turbine localization and carbon capture technologies.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has invited bids for 380kV substations and overhead transmission lines (OHTL) ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has invited bids for 380kV substations and overhead transmission lines (OHTL) for upcoming renewable energy projects across Saudi Arabia. Key projects include Afif 1 & 2, Khurma 1 & 2, Bilghah Wind, Shegran Wind, and several others across the Central, Western, Northern, and Eastern regions. The projects align with the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), supervised by the Ministry of Energy, with the sixth round of RFPs issued by SPPC for a combined capacity of 4,500 MW.
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Aramco, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has launched Saudi Arabia's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) test ..Read More

Aramco, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has launched Saudi Arabia's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) test unit, capable of removing 12 tons of CO2 annually. The facility aims to test next-gen CO2 capture materials, reduce costs, and pave the way for large-scale DAC deployment. This initiative aligns with Aramco’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and complements its upcoming Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hub in Jubail, set to capture 9 million tons of CO2 in phase one.
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