Energy efficiency
Saving energy is a key, global climate change mitigation action.
At Aramco, we recognize that our future quality of life depends on how we manage energy consumption today.
Our energy efficiency program in fact started more than 20 years ago.
The program involves reducing energy consumption at our facilities, making sure new facilities are designed to be energy efficient, and increasing the Company’s overall energy efficiency. Improving the energy efficiency of our Upstream and Downstream assets is one of five key levers we’re utilizing to help attain our 2035 GHG emission-reduction targets.
Our efficiency initiatives
- Cogeneration to help reduce our dependency on the national electricity grid and make our operating plants electrically self-sufficient.
- Improving industrial efficiency in our new and existing plants by conducting energy optimization studies and using solar, battery, and renewable energy technologies where possible.
- Saving energy elsewhere in our operations through our Lead by Example program, which focuses on water heaters, lighting, vehicles, heating ventilation and air conditioning, home ownership and smart electricity meters.
- Promoting energy efficiency nationwide, by creating the National Energy Strategy, supporting the Saudi Energy Efficiency Program and collaborating with national energy entities such as the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center.
2024 energy efficiency highlights
0.57 MMtCO2e
The avoided emissions from energy efficiency initiatives implemented during 2024.
43
The total number of Aramco organizations that have received the ISO 50001 certification.
101
New energy efficiency initiatives implemented in 2024.
Capturing unused heat
Our Combined Heat and Power sub-program captures and converts the heat from plant exhaust streams into useful thermal energy.Through cogeneration we produce electricity as a natural byproduct of our operations, and our aim is to achieve 100% self-sufficiency in electrical power generation for our operating plants.
Our new operating facilities include grassroots cogeneration systems, and we are retrofitting existing plants.
Awards & Firsts
2020
Aramco wins the 2020 Green Award for environmental best practice for our Wa’ad Al-Shamal PV and battery-powered gas well.
2020
Aramco wins a regional award from the Association of Energy Engineers1 for our Energy Management Program.
2019
Aramco wins a Solomon Benchmark for best-in-class energy intensity among major oil and gas companies.
2017
Aramco installs Saudi Arabia’s first utility-scale wind turbine2 at the Turaif Bulk Plant.
2013
Aramco builds one of the world’s largest solar carports3 at Al Midra Tower site.
1980s
Aramco uses solar panels to power remote sites.
Climate Change & Energy Transition
For some, the idea of an integrated energy and chemicals company positively contributing to the climate challenge is a contradiction.