73. Rabigh Power Plant Expansion
Project Overview
With the kingdom's
electricity consumption growing at 5.5 per cent a year, Saudi Electricity Company has embarked on a major expansion of its Rabigh facilities. Comprising several phases, this includes 960MW of generating capacity being added in phase five, a further 2.8GW in phase six, and 720MW in phase seven.
Project Analysis
Riyadh commits to new power capacity
Saudi Arabia is pushing ahead with the delivery of new power generating capacity despite facing the challenges of restructuring the industry and decommissioning ageing plant
News
Saudi Arabia awards $7.6bn power and water contracts during Ramadan
Value of new awards made during late August and early September exceed the total for 2009
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Saudi Electricity gives $3.92bn power projects green light
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Bidders request more time on Rabigh 6 scheme
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Riyadh signs Rabigh power plant agreements
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Riyadh delays deadline for Rabigh bids
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Saudi Electricity invites fresh bids for Rabigh power upgrade
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Banks end Powertek bid for Rabigh power plant
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Bids in for Rabigh 6 power plant
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Delay to bids for Rabigh 6 power plant
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Consortiums begin to form for Rabigh power project
Key Facts
Client: Saudi Electricity Company
Sector: Power
Stage: Execution
Budget: $5.8bn
Completion date: Q2 2014
Location: Saudi Arabia
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