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How many GWh of energy storage will Saudi Arabia have by 2025?

Projections indicate that Saudi Arabia aims to operate 8 GWh of energy storage projects by 2025 and 22 GWh by 2026, positioning the nation as the third-largest global market for energy storage, following China and the United States.

Is Saudi Arabia a leader in battery energy storage?

Riyadh, February 14, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a leading position among the top ten global markets in the field of battery energy storage, coinciding with the launch of the Bisha Project, which has a capacity of 2000 MWh and is one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa.

Will Saudi Arabia develop a storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours?

Under the National Renewable Energy Program, which is overseen by the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia aims to develop a total storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours by 2030. To date, projects totaling 26 gigawatt-hours have been tendered and are currently in various phases of development.

How much oil does Saudi Arabia have?

Saudi Arabia held an estimated 17% of the world’s proved oil reserves and 22% of OPEC’s proved reserves in 2023, according to OPEC data. Saudi Arabia’s reserves include Ghawar and Safaniya, the world’s largest onshore and offshore oil fields, respectively (Figure 3).11

How much oil does Saudi Arabia use in 2023?

Saudi Arabia accounted for nearly 40% of the Middle East’s oil consumption in 2023 and was the world’s fifth-highest consumer of liquid fuels after the United States, China, India, and Russia. Total liquid fuels consumption in Saudi Arabia increased 2% year over year, from 3.6 million b/d in 2022 to 3.7 million b/d in 2023.10

Does Saudi Arabia need a natural gas power plant?

Saudi Arabia seeks to increase its electricity generation capacity from natural gas and renewable energy sources as part of the country’s Vision 2030.3 The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) awarded bids for four natural gas-fired power plant projects in October 2023 and began receiving bids for four additional projects in January 2024.