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TotalEnergies begins commercial operations at 112 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia
By November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

A consortium of TotalEnergies, Toyota Tsusho, and Altaaqa Renewable Energy has started commercial operations at its 112 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Wadi Ad Dawasir. The project was built by a subsidiary of Power China and marks TotalEnergies first operational renewable energy asset in Saudi Arabia. Electricity from the plant is supplied to the Saudi Power Procurement Company under a long term power purchase agreement. The project can meet the needs of more than 15000…

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Saudi Arabia awards 4.5 GW renewable projects
By October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has awarded five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 4.5 GW under the sixth phase of the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP). Supervised by the Ministry of Energy, the projects include one wind and four solar plants, representing total investments of more than $2.4 billion. SPPC will manage project development, tendering, and power purchase agreements. The awarded projects are expected to support the kingdom’s plan to expand…

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KEC International wins Rs 1,038 crore substation order in Saudi Arabia
By October 16, 2025October 28, 2025

KEC International Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 1,038 crore for the design, supply, and installation of a 380 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) in Saudi Arabia. According to the company, this is its largest-ever substation contract and marks a significant expansion of its transmission and distribution business in the Middle East. With this order, KEC’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake has crossed Rs 16,000 crore, reflecting growth of about 20%.

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Wipro to deploy smart meter data system for Saudi Arabia’s National Grid SA
By July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Wipro has signed a multi-year agreement with Saudi Electric Company’s transmission arm, National Grid SA, to implement a smart meter data management (MDM) system. The project is expected to modernise the utility’s data infrastructure and improve monitoring and operational efficiency. Under the agreement, Wipro will handle the design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the MDM platform. The system will provide real-time data on electricity flow, voltage levels and equipment status across the grid. This…

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India and Saudi Arabia sign energy pact
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, prioritising security of supply across all energy sources. Both sides agreed to collaborate on balancing global energy market dynamics and strengthening supply chain resilience. The agreement includes support for India’s strategic petroleum reserve programme and extends to crude oil, LPG, refining, and petrochemicals. Cooperation will also cover electricity and renewable energy. A joint study on electrical interconnection…

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BYD secures 12.5 GWh energy storage contracts in Saudi Arabia
By February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed contracts for 12.5 GWh of grid-scale energy storage projects. Combined with a previously delivered 2.6 GWh project, the total collaboration between the two companies now stands at 15.1 GWh. The battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment will be deployed across five sites in Saudi Arabia. BYD Energy Storage will supply its MC Cube-T ESS, which utilizes cell-to-system (CTS) super-integrated technology. These installations will support Saudi Arabia’s…

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GE Vernova completes FEED studies to cut emissions in Saudi plants
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Electric services company GE Vernova, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ash Sharqiyah Operations & Maintenance Company (ASHOMCo), has completed three front-end engineering design (FEED) studies to reduce net carbon emissions at three cogeneration plants in Saudi Arabia. These plants, equipped with GE Vernova’s 7E and 7F gas turbines, collectively generate up to 920 MW of power and 1,400 tonnes per hour of steam, providing energy for around 920,000 homes. The FEED studies explored pre-combustion and…

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KEC International secures Rs 11.42 billion in new orders across T&D, railways, and cables
By October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

KEC International has secured new orders worth Rs 11.42 billion across its various business segments: Transmission & Distribution (T&D): Orders for projects in the Middle East and Americas, including a 380 kV transmission line in Saudi Arabia and the supply of towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas. Railways: An order for constructing bridges and associated works for a railway line in India’s conventional segment. Cables: Orders for the supply of various types of cables…

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Hithium Energy and MANAT to establish BESS manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia
By October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Hithium Energy Storage Technology has partnered with Nabilah AlTunisi’s company, MANAT, to launch a joint venture named Hithium MANAT. The venture will establish a battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing facility with a 5 gigawatt-hour (GWh) annual production capacity in Saudi Arabia. This marks one of the first advanced BESS manufacturing plants in the Kingdom and the wider MENA region, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership was announced at the Solar & Storage Live…

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