Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO)
The ambition of powering Saudi Arabia’s communities with reliable and efficient energy lies at the center of all SAPCO do. From pioneering solutions to modern energy challenges, to creating power infrastructure, SAPCO works hard to meet their customers’ needs.
Saudi Aramco Power Company (also known as SAPCO or Aramco Power), is a fully-owned subsidiary of Aramco, established in 2014 with the objective of consolidating all of Aramco’s conventional and renewable power investment under this entity, and of offering electrical energy and power trading services to Aramco joint ventures and external customers. SAPCO builds on seven decades of experience gained from Aramco Power Systems which provided dependable electric supply, and operation and maintenance services, to Aramco's hydrocarbon facilities.
SAPCO is investing in power entities and infrastructure across the Kingdom to build a robust power sector in their pursuit to lead energy supply and services in Saudi Arabia — such as via joint venture investments with industry leaders.
SAPCO's operations span energy supply, infrastructure development and operations, expert consultation, and maintenance services. Building on long-standing experience, their services extend to performing detailed power systems failure investigations and evaluations of highly-complicated and sophisticated system designs.
Aramco and SAPCO strive to deliver more-sustainable and lower-carbon energy by investing in renewable energy and promoting innovation across the power sector value chain. We are also making an important contribution to the Kingdom’s renewable energy strategy. We do this through proactive investment in the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and ACWA Power’s renewable energy program, and via in-company renewable applications that support emissions reduction.
Commercialization of power services
SAPCO provides the full value chain of power services, including but not limited to, the following:
- Power systems technical studies
- Electrical systems O&M
- Power systems planning and project development
- Power system Investment consultation
- Renewables energy development
SAPCO's vision
To be a key player in the domestic power market and deliver competitive electrical power services.
SAPCO's investments
Sudair Solar
SAPCO supports Saudi Arabia’s economic growth and diversification through investment in sustainable and renewable energy solutions. Our 30% stake in the SAR 3.4 billion / $920M, 1,500 MW Sudair Solar photovoltaic plant was the first investment of the partnership between Aramco, PIF and ACWA Power. The project, which is located at Sudair Industrial City, reached full operational capacity in early 2024.
Saudi Electric Company
SAPCO has owned 6.93% of the total outstanding shareholding of the Saudi Electric Company (SEC) since its initial IPO in 2000. SEC, or its subsidiaries, own and operate a full value chain of electricity business lines comprising generation, transmission, and the distribution network, and provides first-class services to more than 10 million customers in the Kingdom.
Marafiq
SAPCO owns 24.81% of the total shareholding in Marafiq alongside three other equal shareholders: the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu’ (RCJY), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) , and the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The remaining shares, equivalent to less than 1% of the total, is owned by seven private investors.
Marafiq is a power and water utility company established in 2000 as a joint-stock company with $670 million of equity under the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu’; started commercial operations in 2003. Marafiq has successfully carried out its charter by undertaking the operation, maintenance, management, expansion, and construction of seawater cooling systems, desalinated and treated water systems, sanitary and industrial wastewater systems, and electric power systems to provide essential utility services to industrial, commercial, and residential customers in the industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu’.
Fadhili Plant Cogeneration Company (FPCC)
Located in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia the Fadhili Plant Cogeneration Company (FPCC) provides an aggregate capacity of 1,519 MW of electricity, and 1,447 t/h of steam, through the efficient cogeneration of steam and electricity. FPCC is a Special Purpose Vehicle consisting of SAPCO, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), and Engie Energy International (EEI).
Power Cogeneration Plant Company (PCPC)
The Power Cogeneration Plant Company (PCPC) ensures the reliable and cost-efficient delivery of electric power and steam to Aramco, utilizing innovative cogeneration technology.
PCPC is a Special Purpose Company established for Aramco's Third-Party Cogeneration Project of Saudi Aramco. The project formed as a joint venture between SAPCO and ArchWLL (ARCH) — with project sites in Abqaiq, Hawiyah, and Ras Tanura — generates a combined 876 MW of power and 3,260,000 lb/hr of steam.
Jazan Integrated Gasification Power Company (JIGPC)
In 2020 Aramco established a joint venture, named JIGPC, in partnership with Air Products Qudra (55%), and ACWA Power (25%), and SAPCO (20%) to own, maintain, and acquire the gasification, power, and industrial gas assets at Jazan Economic City, representing a total investment value of about $11.5 billion. The Jazan Integrated Combined Cycle Plant is one of the world’s biggest and most complex plants with an installed production capacity of 3.8 GW of power, 75,000 tons of oxygen and nitrogen per day, 585,000 tons per hour of steam, and 184,000 Nm3 per hour of hydrogen through complex integrated gasification processes.
Sudair One Renewable Energy Company/Sudair Solar Project
To help achieve key milestone in support of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) commitment to develop 70% of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy by 2030, SAPCO along with ACWA Power joined the consortium with Badeel (PIF’s Water & Electricity Holding Company) to establish the 1,500 MW Sudair Solar Plant Project. SAPCO holds 30% of the equity, while the remaining 70% is equally owned by Badeel and ACWA Power. Sudair PV IPP is one of the world’s largest single-contracted solar PV plants and at launch, was the largest in Saudi Arabia.
King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) O&M contract
SAPCO has been contracted to provide all the electrical operation and maintenance (O&M) services as a sole service provider to the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located to the east of Abqaiq, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, starting from the second quarter of 2021. SPARK is a 50 km2 Energy City mega-project being developed by the Energy City Development Company (ECDC) help to position Saudi Arabia as a global energy and technology hub. In order to cater to local and foreign investors in the energy sector, it aims to provide an ideal environment for its land tenants to establish and expand their operations in Saudi Arabia. As a service provider, SAPCO is committed to providing uninterruptible power operations to SPARK’s customers.
Join us
Aramco Power (SAPCO) is determined to attract, develop, and retain talented professionals from across Saudi Arabia and from around the world. We make long-term commitments to our people by supporting them in developing their careers with a combination of comprehensive training programs and the real-world application of knowledge.
Our staff are composed of talented and customer-focused professionals who are energetic, empowered, and engaged. If you would like to discuss opportunities, please contact us.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us by phone or email:
Building 3107, LIP, Dhahran
Telephone +966-13-876-6655
Email: info@aramcopower.com
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