ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
The joint venture of ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC PSP and Sinohydro has signed an EPC contract for the Rabigh 2 IPP expansion project valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Awarded by developer Al Mourjan Two for Electricity Company, the agreement initiates full-scale execution of the 2.3 GW combined-cycle gas turbine facility in Saudi Arabia.
Under the terms of the agreement, the joint venture manages design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and testing. Additionally, the group oversees all associated civil works and national grid interconnection, driving expansion in national economy infrastructure.
Rabigh 2 IPP Technical Specifications
The plant features an SGT6-5000F 2×(3×3×1) configuration comprising six Siemens SGT6-5000F gas turbines and two Siemens SST-5000 steam turbines. Furthermore, the installation includes six Heat Recovery Steam Generators, a cooling tower, a bypass stack, and a diverter damper for simple-cycle operation.
The facility integrates balance of plant mechanical, electrical, and control instrumentation systems. These specialized systems function alongside existing grid networks to ensure reliable power dispatch across municipal and industrial sectors.
Current Construction Progress and Milestones
Field activities began earlier under a Limited Notice to Proceed, allowing site operations to advance ahead of the formal contract signing. Specifically, overall progress on the project has surpassed 39% across multiple disciplines.
Workplace records confirm the site completed more than five million safe man-hours without lost-time incidents. This benchmark reflects the construction protocols implemented across active engineering zones.
“Rabigh 2 IPP Expansion is an important addition to Saudi Arabia’s power system, providing the reliable and flexible generation capacity needed to support the kingdom’s growing electricity demand.”
Dr. Samir J Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Acwa
Leadership Commentary on Execution
Executive representatives emphasized project coordination between developer partners and the construction joint venture. Delivery teams remain aligned to meet planned engineering schedules.
“Together with Sinohydro, we bring the full scope of this project, from engineering through to commissioning under one accountable team.”
Hesham Hegazy, Chief Executive Officer, Elsewedy Electric PSP
“Sinohydro is proud to bring its global EPC experience to this partnership with Elsewedy Electric PSP, and together we are committed to executing every element of this project’s scope.”
Peng Gang, President, PowerChina MENA
Grid Support and Future Timeline
Commercial operation of the Rabigh 2 IPP facility is scheduled for May 2029. Consequently, the completed plant will supply additional baseload capacity to meet rising commercial, industrial, and residential electrical demand throughout Saudi Arabia.
