The global power industry spotlight is shining on Saudi Arabia as Riyadh plays host to a highly focused exhibition and conference poised to drive prospects for the Kingdom\u2019s electricity sector over the coming decade.<\/p>\n
Suppliers, innovators, experts, global thought leaders and service providers have gathered at\u00a0 Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre for the annual Middle East Electricity Saudi, which runs until November 21 with the support of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), SASO, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and many others.<\/p>\n
Anticipation turned into potential as the global power community sought to understand and vie for a share of the multi-billion-dollar investment opportunities arising out of the sector\u2019s transformation in the Kingdom, spurred by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 plans to develop an integrated and diversified energy industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile this is only the second event in the annual series, the level of interest is nothing short of phenomenal,\u201d said Deep Karani, Exhibition Manager, Informa Markets, which organises the event. \u201cAttendees have come from many corners of the globe to identify the future direction of the Kingdom\u2019s energy sector and what it could mean to their businesses. The stakes are high. Our research points to SR500 billion (USD133 billion) worth of investment needed in the Kingdom, which the Saudi government is partly seeking through renewables \u2013 a sector poised for investment of more than 90 billion dollars. The Saudi market for solar alone is enormous, with a pipeline of more than 40 GW following the Kingdom\u2019s 2030 Vision development plans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Given the heightened focus on renewables, Informa Markets has introduced Renewable Energy Arabia \u2013 a dedicated sector at Middle East Electricity Saudi 2019. The feature covers renewables, energy management and innovative storage solutions from local and international brands.<\/p>\n
With renewables taking top billing alongside digitalisation and energy diversification at the event\u2019s high-level conference, an influential panel includes ministerial representatives from Jordan and Kuwait, sustainability experts from Europe, and public and private sector leaders from within Saudi\u2019s own power industry.<\/p>\n
Middle East Electricity Saudi takes place as Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) implements numerous power sector initiatives and investment opportunities to re-energise local manufacturers and suppliers and attract foreign companies and factories to transform the Kingdom into a regional electricity industry centre. To enhance private sector contribution to the sector in line with the objectives of the National Transformation Program 2020, more than two thirds of Saudi\u2019s electricity generation assets are due to be privatised. SEC Business Development Analyst Mohamad Azid Al-Malki will be speaking at the conference to discuss the company\u2019s localisation programme.<\/p>\n
A key point made by exhibitors such as Althelim Integrated Services Company is the need to foster a greater understanding of renewables amongst consumers. Carlos Reviero from the company\u2019s Renewable Energy Business Development, said: \u201cThe landscape is changing but some of the emphasis of the need of this evolution must come from the policy makers and the decision makers of the projects. Understanding of the system needs to channel to the wider public.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others noted that the responsibility of steering the country\u2019s renewable ambitions rested on leading companies in the sector. Arif Aga, Director at SgurrEnergy India Pvt. Ltd., said: \u201cProminent entities in the energy sector have an important responsibility to make this transition as smooth and seamless as possible. Consultants like us have made it our mission to support these efforts by making this transition sustainable, profitable and growth-focused.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ali Alghammas, Solar Sector Manager at Deem Solar, stressed the Kingdom\u2019s rapid move towards renewable practice adoption is creating significant demand and appeal for forward-looking investors: \u201cOne of Saudi\u2019s vision goals is to make the country the world\u2019s sixth largest energy generator, These changes encourage investors to be more interested in doing solar business in Saudi Arabia.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the right show, at the right time, in the right place,\u201d explained Informa\u2019s Karani. \u201cWe are seeing high level debate and discovering rich market insights from the conference and a stream of indicative partnerships and supply deals are emerging from the exhibition floor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organised by Informa Markets, which manages a wide-ranging portfolio of specialist events healthcare, real estate and power exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, Middle East Electricity Saudi is designed to support Saudi Vision 2030 and fully promote Saudisation plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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