to download the complete report - GulfBase.com

Power Sector
» Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) with quasimonopolistic
position in electricity generation,
transmission and distribution, continues with its
efforts to maintain and ensure stability of
electric power supply in the Kingdom.
» The total available capacity for electricity
generation in Saudi Arabia witnessed a rise of
6.1%, rising to 36,949MW in 2007.
» The total peak load during 2007 also witnessed
a rising trend. The peak load recorded increase
of 11.9%, rising from 31,240MW in 2006 to
34,953MW in 2007.
Kingdom's Power Generation Details
(MW)
38,000
33,500
29,000
24,500
20,000
15,500
11,000
6,500
2,000
2005 2006 2007
Generation Capacity of Purchased Power SEC's Actual Generation Capacity
Total Available Capacity (KSA)
Source:: SEC Financial Reports & Global Research
Region-wise Contribution (MW) from SEC's Own
Generation Units -2007
» The total actual capacity from SEC constituted
89.2% of the total generating capacities in the
Kingdom, and posting an increase of 7.5% was
recorded at 32,957MW in 2007.
10,661
3,162
8,314
10,466
Central region Eastern region Western region Southern region
Source: SEC Financial Reports & Global Research
Global Investment House
48 Saudi Arabia Economic Overview - January 2009