Desert Technologies (DT) has launched SAHARA Containerized Solar Generator (CSG) in collaboration with Green Corp Konnection (GCK) to power part of the bivouac in NEOM during the Dakar Rally. Using 1 small container (20ft), 2 standard containers (40ft), with a power range of 62 kW. The SAHARA CSG, whether in events, military sites, desert camp […]
Decarbonizing power generation in Saudi Arabia: The role of gas
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s energy mix is in the midst of a significant transformation as it explores more efficient and sustainable power generation solutions. To that end, the most recently published renewable target in Saudi Arabia aims to have around 60 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030, including solar and wind power. As the Kingdom […]
German steelmaker gets government backing for green hydrogen pilot in Saudi Arabia future city
Germany has handed over a grant to steelmaker Thyssenkrupp’s Uhde Chlorine Engineers’ unit for the development of a prototype of a 20MW alkaline electrolyser for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in Saudi Arabia. Get the market insight you need into the global oil & gas industry’s energy transition – from the new newsletter […]
Coalition Aims for 25GW of Green Hydrogen by 2026
Seven firms join forces for fiftyfold scale-up of global hydrogen production capacity. The soaring hype surrounding green hydrogen reached new heights this week, as a seven-company-strong consortium unveiled plans for a fiftyfold scale-up in production capacity by 2026. ACWA Power, CWP Renewables, Envision, Iberdrola, Ørsted, Snam and Yara launched a coalition called the Green Hydrogen […]
‘Largest’ battery storage facility to power luxury hotel resort in Saudi Arabia
A battery storage facility that is claimed to be the world’s largest is set to begin construction on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. It will come as part of a huge 28,000km square development that will include 50 hotels when complete and will be powered solely by wind and solar energy (pictured). The complex, […]
The new fuel to come from Saudi Arabia
On the edge of the Saudi Arabian desert beside the Red Sea, a futuristic city called Neom is due to be built. The $500bn (£380bn) city – complete with flying taxis and robotic domestic help – is planned to become home to a million people. And what energy product will be used both to power […]
Saudi Arabia’s Electricity Sector Undergoes Largest, Most Comprehensive Transformation On A Global Scale
Sweeping changes will ensure long-term sustainability of the electricity sector – Expected outcomes include more efficient power generation, increased reliability of service, reduction in the use of liquid fuels for electricity generation, and creating a more financially viable and sustainable sector RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A press conference was held on Monday 16th November 2020 , […]
FORMULA ONE have announced that there will be a Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia in November 2021.
The brand-new race will take place in the city of Jeddah, with the track to run along the banks of the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia will become the 33rd country to host a round of the Formula One World Championship when it showcases the race next year. Jeddah will be the venue for the Grand […]
In Saudi Arabia, the leap forward for solar energy.
If there is one country where the use of solar panels makes sense, it is Saudi Arabia. Sunshine is extremely important there, between twelve and thirteen hours a day in the hot season, and between six and eight hours a day in the mild season. In terms of energy, we are talking about 2,300 kilowatt […]
Saudi energy ministry to assist development of mega economic zone Neom
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry is to offer assistance so that Neom, a $500 billion high-tech development that includes tourism and sport facilities on the Red Sea, can be completed on schedule, minister Abdul Aziz bin Salman said on Sunday. The 26,500 square km (10,230 square mile) development, first revealed in 2017 with a planned completion […]