The project is estimated to cut carbon emissions by 1,481,100 tons
ENGIE has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Al Jouf Cement Company (AJCC) to develop a 22 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant AJCC’s cement facility located to the south of Turaif Governorate, which is in the Northern Borders Province region of Saudi Arabia.
The signing ceremony took place today at the Turaif cement plant, attended by HH Prince Faisal Bin Sultan Al Saud, Prince of the Northern Border. This strategic project is key to advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s renewable energy goals, supporting emission reductions, and promoting sustainable energy adoption in the industrial sector.
With ENGIE’s expertise in solar PV solutions, the plant will operate as a fully integrated system tailored to meet Al Jouf Cement’s unique energy needs. Spanning over 420,000sqm, the solar PV installation will provide efficient, on-site power generation designed to decarbonize Al Jouf Cement’s operations, lowering its carbon footprint over the project’s 25-year lifespan.
Maximizing efficiency
ENGIE’s turnkey approach to solar PV includes developing, designing, building, owning, and operating the solar system, with installations on rooftops or nearby land to maximize efficiency and sustainability.
“In alignment with the Kingdom’s vision for the future, we are honored to partner with Al Jouf Cement in decarbonizing their operations. This project underscores our commitment to fostering sustainable and resilient energy solutions in the GCC,” remarked ENGIE’s Pierre Cheyron, Managing Director, Energy Solutions AMEA.
“By integrating this 22 MWp solar plant into our operations, we are not only enhancing our energy resilience but also reaffirming our commitment to environmental stewardship for a better future for Saudi Arabia,” commented Abdulkarim M Al Nuhayer, CEO, Al Jouf.
