Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has launched a pioneering carbon capture project at its Rabigh Power Plant in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
The research project is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to advance sustainable energy solutions. It involves testing a novel carbon capture technology that uses freezing techniques to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and treat other pollutants from the plant’s emissions.
The project introduces a mobile platform designed to capture up to 0.25 tonnes of CO2 per day, providing a practical model for future carbon capture applications in the power generation sector.
SEC, KAUST, and other partners aim to showcase how this technology can help reduce emissions from power plants, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sustainability goals.
The carbon capture process is expected to achieve up to 99% purity, and the captured CO2 will be used in various applications, further supporting the Kingdom’s environmental initiatives.
SEC’s Acting CEO, Khalid bin Salim AlGhamdi, said that the partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to technological innovation and Saudi Arabia’s clean energy transition.
The Rabigh project is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2060, as outlined in the Kingdom’s Green Initiative. The research, underpinned by advanced cryogenic carbon capture technologies, is another milestone in the country’s energy transformation, positioning it as a leader in renewable energy and carbon management.
