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Paving the way to net zero emissions by 2060

Saudi Arabia is taking a multidimensional approach to emissions reduction.

The Kingdom has committed to have 50% of its power generated from renewable sources by 2030. Beyond a domestic energy mix transformation, SGI is steering a range of ambitious initiatives that will reduce emissions. These include investing in new energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and developing a carbon capture and storage program.

Together, these initiatives will help Saudi Arabia meet its climate goals and ensure a sustainable future.

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Reducing emissions is essential in the fight against climate change

Efforts across the Kingdom are already having a positive impact.
  • 4.1 GW

    renewable energy capacity connected to the grid

  • Homes could be powered by installed renewables

  • 8.2 GW

    renewable energy capacity under construction

  • 10.7 GW

    Renewable energy capacity under development

  • 100-130 GW

    Renewable energy capacity to be tendered by 2030

Saudi Arabia takes a whole-of-society approach to reach its emissions reduction goals.

Action 1

Implementing the CCE framework

Accelerating broad implementation of the Circular Carbon Economy National Program to reduce, reuse, recycle and remove CO2 emissions.

Action 2

Investing in renewable energy

Changing the Kingdom’s current energy mix towards a more sustainable one, consisting of 50% renewable energy.

Action 3

Spearheading a new sustainable energy source

Becoming the world’s leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen.

Action 4

Increasing energy efficiency

Enhancing Saudi Arabia’s Energy Efficiency Program (SEEP).

Action 5

Transforming waste management

Undertaking an ambitious waste management transformation project in Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia’s journey to net zero

Green Hydrogen Project
(under development)
Oxagon, NEOM, Tabuk Province

By 2026 will have the capacity to produce 250,000 tons of green hydrogen annually

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Sudair Solar PV Project
Sudair, Riyadh Province
  • Connected: 1,500 MW
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: N/A
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Sakaka Solar PV project
Sakaka City, Al Jouf Province
  • Connected: 300 MW
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: N/A
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Dumat Al Jandal Wind Project
Dumat Al-Jandal, Al-Jouf Province
  • Connected: 400 MW
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: N/A
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Aramco Research Center
KAUST (Thuwal, Makkah Province)

Will spur innovation for the Circular Carbon Economy

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Layla Solar PV Project
Layla, Riyadh Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 91 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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AlUla solar energy hubs
(under development)
AlUla, Medina Province

500MW+ generation capacity

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Rabigh Solar PV Project
Rabigh Industrial City, Makkah
  • Connected: 300 MW
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 300 MW
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Jeddah Solar PV Project
Jeddah Industrial City, Western Province
  • Connected: 300 MW
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: N/A
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Ar Rass Solar PV Project
Ar Rass, Al Qassim Province
  • Connected: 700 MW
  • Under Construction: 2,000 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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Saad Solar PV Project
Sa'ad, Riyadh Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 300 MW (Plant 1) and 1,125 MW (Plant 2)
  • Under Development: N/A
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Shuaibah Solar PV Project
Al Shuaibah, Makkah Province
  • Connected: 600 MW
  • Under Construction: 2,060 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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Al Ghat Wind Project
Al Ghat, Riyadh Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 600 MW
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Wa’ad Al Shamal Wind Project
Waad Al Shamal, Northern Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 500 MW
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Al Henakiyah Solar PV project
Al Henakiyah, Al Madinah Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 1,100 MW
  • Under Development: 400 MW
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Tubarjal Solar PV project
Tabarjal, Al-Jawf Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 400 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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Wadi Al Dawaser Solar PV
Wadi al-Dawasir, Riyadh Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 112 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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Al Kahfah Solar PV Park
Al Kahafah, Eastern Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: 1,425 MW
  • Under Development: N/A
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Al Sadawi Solar PV Project
As Sadawi, Eastern Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 2,000 MW
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Al Masa'a Solar PV Project
Ḥa'il Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 1,000 MW
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Muwayh Solar PV Project
Al Muwayh, Makkah Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 2,000 MW
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Al Khushaybi Solar PV Project
Al Khushaybi, Qassim Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 1,500 MW
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Haden Solar PV Project
Ateef, Makkah Province
  • Connected: N/A
  • Under Construction: N/A
  • Under Development: 2,000 MW
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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hub JV
(under development)
Jubail Industrial City, Eastern Province

Objective to capture 9 mtpa of CO2 starting in 2027 and 44 mtpa by 2035.

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2030

278 mtpa CO2e emissions reduced

2060

KSA Net zero
  • Wind Project
  • Solar PV project
  • green hydrogen facility
  • carbon capture

One emissions reduction target, many contributing initiatives

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Ambitious initiatives are being implemented across Saudi Arabia to combat the impacts of climate change and create a cleaner, greener future for all. These include implementing comprehensive energy efficiency programs, making significant investments in clean hydrogen and renewable energy sources, and developing cutting-edge carbon capture technology.

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