Rabigh IPP

Rabigh IPP

The Rabigh IPP Project is a land mark project in the Middle East showcasing Chinese technology and an important integral part of the strategic and economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and China. It is also the first IPP in Saudi Arabia without a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance. 

Key facts

  • Location

    Rabigh, Western Saudi Arabia

  • Offtaker

    Saudi Electricity Company

  • Fuel

    Heavy Fuel Oil

  • Power

    1,204 MW

  • Configuration

    Steam Turbines

  • Project cost

    US$ 2,506 million

  • Commercial operations date

    Q2 2013

  • Acwa share

    40.0%

  • Other investors

    KEPCO, SEC

  • Contract type and term

    PPA-BOO 20 years

  • Project company

    Rabigh Electricity Company ("RABEC")

  • Operations & maintenance company

    ROMCO (Joint venture of KWEPCO and Acwa Operations)

  • Engineering, procurement & construction company

    SEPCO III + Dongfang Consortium

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