The German group Siemens Energy an order has been awarded for the supply of turbines to two combined cycle power plants in Saudi Arabiaas well as for its maintenance for 25 years, the total amount of which reaches 1,500 million dollars (1,403 million euros), as reported by the multinational.
As part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, Siemens Energy will supply key technologies that will provide almost 4 gigawatts (GW) to the country and, in addition, it has also signed a long-term maintenance contract for 25 years for the Taiba 2 and Qassim 2 plants.
These are two of the combined cycle power plants largest and most efficient in the worldwhich will be built in the western and central regions of Saudi Arabia over the next few years.
Gas turbines (HL class) from Siemens Energy, in combination with steam turbines and generators, will generate approx. 2,000 megawatts of electricity at each site, as explained by the German, whose contractual partner is China Energy International Group.
The new power plants will provide additional power for the country’s growing population and burgeoning economy and will replace parts of Saudi Arabia’s aging power plant fleet, allowing for reduced up to 60% CO2 compared to oil-fired power plants.
Taiba 2 and Qassim 2 will initially connect to the grid in simple cycle mode in 2026 and will operate permanently as a combined cycle power plant a year later.
“The new gas-fired power plants will provide reliable energy supply and contribute to the sustainable and future-oriented development of the country,” stated Karim Amin, member of the board of directors of Siemens Energy and head of the Gas Services business area.
