A consortium of Elsewedy Electric and Siemens Energy has achieved a major milestone in the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Rabigh 1 power plant following the signing of a SAR5.3 billion ($1.4 billion) energy conversion agreement by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer).

Rabigh 1 Expansion Project involves the development of a 1,200 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant, located about 135 km north of Jeddah in Rabigh with carbon capture readiness, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s energy transition strategy and emissions reduction roadmap.

According to SEC, the project scope covers the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of the gas-fired combined cycle power plant.

As per the deal, the Elsewedy consortium will be delivering, on a full turnkey basis, a world-class power plant for Saudi Electricity Company, incorporating a multi shaft configuration built around three high efficiency SGT6-5000F gas turbines from Siemens Energy.

Each of these will be paired with an SGen6-1000A air-cooled generator and supported by three heat recovery steam generators and one Siemens Energy steam turbine generator, engineered to deliver best-in-class efficiency, reliability, and operational flexibility.

The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and installation services as well as commissioning, and performance validation of the entire plant, including all balance-of-plant, electrical, instrumentation and control, civil and marine works.

Once operational, it is expected to serve the equivalent of 500,000 residential units annually, supporting the kingdom’s growing industrial, urban, and economic development.