Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 1.97% is in Saudi Arabia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Saudi Arabia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
1. Jeddah South Power Plant
The Jeddah South Power Plant is a 4,192MW thermal power project located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is being developed by Saudi Electricity. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Saudi Electricity. Buy the profile here.
2. Taiba Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant (ISCC)
Taiba Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant (ISCC) is a 3,600MW thermal power project in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Electricite de France; Aljomaih Energy & Water; Saudi Electricity; Acwa Power is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2027. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Electricite de France; Aljomaih Energy & Water; Saudi Electricity; Bohoor International Investment; Acwa Power. Buy the profile here.
3. Qassim IPP
The 3,600MW Qassim IPP is located in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia. It is owned by Electricite de France; Aljomaih Energy & Water; Saudi Electricity; Bohoor International Investment; Acwa Power. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Electricite de France; Aljomaih Energy & Water; Saudi Electricity; Acwa Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Riyadh PP10 Power Plant
The Riyadh PP10 Power Plant is a 3,589.71MW thermal power project. It is planned in Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project is currently in partially active stage. It will be developed by Saudi Electricity. Saudi Electricity is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Nairyah-1 CCGT Power Plant
The 1,800MW thermal project, Nairyah-1 CCGT Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2028. It The project is currently in announced stage. Buy the profile here.
For more details on the latest thermal power plants, buy the project profiles here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying research used to produce this article.
This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
