GE Vernova announces $14.2bn initiatives to support Saudi energy transition

22/05/2025 05:07 AST

GE Vernova has announced initiatives worth up to $14.2 billion to accelerate Saudi Arabia's energy transition with US technology and expertise.

The initiatives were announced in the presence of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and Donald Trump, President of the US, during the latter's recent state visit to Saudi Arabia.

It will cover GE Vernova's world class energy equipment technology and services to support power generation and grid stability projects. The announcements include up to $2 billion in backlog or on a reservation agreement as of the first quarter of 2025, with future contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for agreements spanning across the next four years. The initiatives are expected to play a strong role in supporting the kingdom to achieve its energy goals under Saudi Vision 2030 and transition to net zero by 2060, said a statement.

"As the world's energy equipment manufacturer, GE Vernova is proud to deploy world class technology to help deepen the longstanding relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, advance energy security, and strengthen the economic prosperity and competitiveness of both nations. We are thankful for the leadership of both governments for putting energy manufacturing, innovation, and technology front and center, setting the strongest possible precedent for the role of equipment to unlock more solutions globally. We are committed to continuing our work to grow capacity and jobs in the US and beyond to meet these critical needs," said Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova.

The collaborations announced are:
 Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and GE Vernova announced initiatives spanning the supply of highly efficient and flexible heavy duty gas turbines - built in Greenville, SC, with a deep U.S. supply chain; synchronous condensers and balance of plant equipment that can support grid stability by providing voltage regulation, reactive power, and system strength, supplying crucial inertia to maintain reliable operations as more variable renewable energy is integrated into the system; and capital parts, maintenance and repair services for more efficient and reliable power plant operations.
 Principal Buyer and GE Vernova entered MoUs to supply advanced power generation equipment and services for future projects; commercialize carbon capture technologies; and training and investments in power sector manufacturing, repairs, and research and development (R&D) activities.
 ACWA Power and GE Vernova signed frameworks to collaborate on identifying and exploring potential opportunities to supply high efficiency gas turbines and electrification equipment for projects expected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ACWA Power is the world's largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover in green hydrogen.
 Aramco and GE Vernova announced collaborations to provide maintenance services, repairs, spare parts, and more to support the reliable operations of various power plants around the Kingdom.

With a power generation technology installed base of more than 50 gigawatts, and nearly 90 years of operations in the Kingdom, GE Vernova plays a vital role in Saudi Arabia's energy transition, supporting economic growth, and fostering talent. The company's presence in Saudi Arabia includes the GE Manufacturing and Technology Center (GEMTEC) Campus in Dammam - featuring a service and repairs center for gas turbines, a manufacturing facility for heavy duty gas turbines and components, and a research and development cell - as well as an employee base of up to 850 people, the company said.

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