Saudi Aramco inaugurates first wind turbine in Turaif
The 2.75-megawatt turbine, installed in the Northern Borders Region, was designed to supply power to an oil distribution facility.
At a glance
- Saudi Aramco installed the Kingdom's first wind turbine in Turaif in January 2017
- The 2.75-megawatt turbine supplies power to Aramco's petroleum products distribution facility
- Aramco projected the turbine would save approximately 19,000 barrels of oil equivalent annually
Saudi Aramco inaugurated the Kingdom's first wind turbine for electricity generation in Turaif, a governorate in the Northern Borders Region, in January 2017. The company selected the location after evaluating four potential sites, choosing Turaif for its favourable wind resources, accessibility and grid connections.
The turbine has a maximum capacity of 2.75 megawatts and stands on an 85-metre tower with a 120-metre rotor diameter. Aramco estimated the output would meet the needs of approximately 250 homes and projected annual savings equivalent to around 19,000 barrels of oil by reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
Why it matters
The project represents an early step in Saudi Arabia's development of wind energy as part of its electricity generation portfolio.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteWhere was Saudi Arabia’s first wind turbine installed?
- Saudi Gazette — LatestWhere was Saudi Arabia’s first wind turbine installed?
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