Ksa POWER SECTOR

Dr.
Saleh H Alawaji
Deputy Minister for Electricity, Ministry of Water and Electricity. Chairman, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The 15th Annual Power & Electricity World Asia 2012, 16-19 April , Singapore.
General Information
Population of Saudi Arabia: 27 Million.
Area: 2.25 Million Square Km. Total Available Power Capacity 53 GW.
Number of Customers = 6.2 Million.

Average Annual Forecasted Electricity Growth = 8% Peak Load 47.3 GW, Summer (2011). Used Fuel at Present: Oil & Gas. Connection with the Neighbor Countries (Power Market).
Development (2000 2011)

DATA No. of Customers (Million) Peak load (MW) Available Transmission Generation (km-circular) (MW) Energy (GWh)
2000
2011
Increase Growth (%)
3.6
6.2 2.6 72
21700
47300 25600 118
23800
53000 26200 123
30000
48300 18300 61
114000
237000* 123000* 108*
* For the year 2010

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Actual & Forecasted Demand (MW)
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Challenges Facing Saudi Power Sector

Need for Capital. (400 Billion SR for the next 10 years) High Rate of Growth (Peak Load, Energy). Attracting Private Investors for the Power Projects . Load Profile and Load Variation(Reserve, Load Factor).
Energy Conservation and Efficiency.

Promoting Utilization of Renewable Energy and Other
Alternatives.
Market Development (Local and International).

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Investment Opportunities for the Private Sector in the Projects

Saudi Arabia continues to encourage the Private Sector
to invest in the Power Projects.
30 40 % of the fund will be from the Investors.

SEC Partnership will be 20%-50% of the Equity.
Long Term Power Purchase Agreements with SEC.

SEC will be Responsible for the Fuel (ECA).
Major IPP Future Projects (2011 -2020)

Power Plant Project RABIGH (2) DHEBA RASH ABU GAMIS JEDDAH SOUTH (2) RIYADH (13) Capacity (MW) 1700 1600 3600 2520 1800 Date in Service 2016 2016 2018 2020 2017
Total Capacity 11220 MW , with Estimate Cost about 20 Billion US$

SUCCESSFUL IPP ROJECTS

IPP Projects Under Construction: 1. Rabigh 1 Power Plant (Awarded July 2009)
1200 MW / HFO IPCOD APRIL 2012 Investment US$ 2.4 billions
2. Riyadh Power Plant 11 (Awarded 2010)

1800 MW / GAS IPCOD APRIL 2013 INVESTMENT US 1.5 billions.
3. Grayyah IPP Power Plant (Awarded 2011)

3900MW / GAS IPCOD MAY 2014 INVESTMENT US$ 3 BILLIONS
Other (IWPP) Projects in Operation

Policies for Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Peak load Leveling Initiatives.
Equipment Efficiency, Standards & Labels.

Strict Implementation of Saudi Building Code. Saudi Energy Efficiency Center. Renewable Policy / Feed-in Tariff. Mix of Energy Sources (Now 100 % Oil and Gas).
The 15th Annual Power & Electricity World Asia 2012, 16-19 April , Singapore
Relating Industries & Services

Manufacturing :
Generation Equipment.
Transmission Equipment (Transformers, Cables, Insulators ). Distribution Equipment. Joint Development & Manufacturing of Spare Parts. Smart Grid Solutions.
Projects Engineering Services (EPC):

Project Execution.
Cooperation with Local Partners. Engineering for Design and Construction.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M). Energy Services Companies (ESCOs).

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Vision for the Power Market Development

Regional:
Creating Electricity Market in KSA. GCC Interconnection Grid. Connection with Egypt.
Regional Arab Market.

International:
Connection with European Market.

Saudi Grid GCC ARAB.
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Summary
Ramping Development of Saudi Power Sector. Great Potentials and Business Opportunities :

Private Sector Investments. Energy Efficiency Measures, and Energy Services Companies . Regional and International Electricity Market Development. Partnership in Engineering , Construction, Operation of the Power Projects with Qualified Partners.
Localizing Industry and Services. Joint Research & Development.
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Relevant Websites For More Information

Ministry of Water and Electricity: www.mowe.gov.sa Electricity Regulator: www.ecra.gov.sa Saudi Electricity Company: www.se.com.sa
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Number of Customers = 6.2 Million.

Development (2000 2011)

* For the year 2010

Actual & Forecasted Demand (MW)

Challenges Facing Saudi Power Sector

Energy Conservation and Efficiency.

Market Development (Local and International).

Investment Opportunities for the Private Sector in the Projects

30 40 % of the fund will be from the Investors.

Long Term Power Purchase Agreements with SEC.

Major IPP Future Projects (2011 -2020)

Total Capacity 11220 MW , with Estimate Cost about 20 Billion US$

SUCCESSFUL IPP ROJECTS

2. Riyadh Power Plant 11 (Awarded 2010)

3. Grayyah IPP Power Plant (Awarded 2011)

Other (IWPP) Projects in Operation

Policies for Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Equipment Efficiency, Standards & Labels.

Relating Industries & Services

Projects Engineering Services (EPC):

Operation and Maintenance (O&M). Energy Services Companies (ESCOs).

Vision for the Power Market Development

Regional Arab Market.

Connection with European Market.

Localizing Industry and Services. Joint Research & Development.

Relevant Websites For More Information

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