Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Combined-Cycle Power Plant Development

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is advancing a comprehensive dual-track energy strategy aimed at diversifying its energy mix and curbing carbon emissions. Central to this strategy is the planned deployment of 42 gigawatts (GW) of combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) capacity equipped for carbon capture and storage (CCS), alongside the development of 130 GW of renewable energy and 48 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) by the end of the decade.

Historically reliant on fossil fuels for power generation, Saudi Arabia is now placing renewed focus on combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plants integrated with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology. The Kingdom has announced an ambitious plan to deploy approximately 42 GW of CCSU-ready CCPP projects by 2030, of which 21 GW have already been tendered. A further 9 GW is currently under construction, including the Taiba-1 and Qassim-1, Taiba-2 and Qassim-2, Rumah-1 and Nairyah-1, and Rumah-2 and Nairyah-2 projects--each with a generation capacity of 1.8 GW.

In parallel, the Kingdom is undertaking capacity expansions across several existing power plants totaling 14.6 GW, including major sites such as Ghazlan I and II, Riyadh PP 12, Rabigh, and Qurayyah (Hajer).

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This renewed commitment to CCPPs integrated with CCUS marks a pragmatic shift in Saudi Arabia's energy transition strategy. By aligning its infrastructure investments with emerging clean technologies, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a global leader in CCUS deployment. This strategic realignment is also a cornerstone in the country's broader pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

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