Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Company Partners with Emerge for Renewable Energy Project

Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC), a subsidiary of Maaden, one of the world’s fastest-growing mining companies, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF power solutions. The agreement will see Emerge develop a solar power project to supply the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine with clean, renewable energy for the next 30 years. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s energy transition and aligns with the goals of Vision 2030 by reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable industrial growth.

Key Takeaways:

• MBAC has signed a PPA with Emerge to develop a solar power project for the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine, which will supply the mine with clean, renewable energy for the next 30 years.
• The project will integrate an 8 MWp solar photovoltaic array with a 30 MWh battery energy storage system to secure a 24/7 electricity supply.
• The facility is expected to generate approximately 17,300 MWh of electricity annually.
• The project will help avoid around 13,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year, equivalent to removing more than 3,000 cars from the road annually.
• The Al Baitha Bauxite Mine will be able to operate almost entirely on renewable energy, marking a major step toward sustainable mining operations.
• Ali Al-Qahtani, Executive Vice-President of Maaden’s aluminum business, emphasized the partnership's support for Maaden's ambitions to drive renewable energy across its operations.
• Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chairman of Emerge and Chief Operating Officer at Masdar, stated that Emerge offers businesses a seamless, cost-effective pathway to transform to renewable energy.
• Omar Aldaweesh, CEO KSA of EDF Group and EDF power solutions, highlighted the partnership's significance in decarbonizing the Kingdom's mining sector and paving the way for a more resilient, low-carbon future.

Statistics:

• 17,300 MWh of electricity will be generated annually by the solar power facility.
• 13,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will be avoided per year, equivalent to removing more than 3,000 cars from the road annually.
• The battery energy storage system will have a capacity of 30 MWh.
• The solar power facility will have a capacity of 8 MWp.

Sources:

• Gulfoilandgas.com ().
• SyndiGate Media Inc. ().
• Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company).
• Emerge (joint venture between Masdar and EDF power solutions).
• Masdar (global clean energy leader).
• EDF power solutions (leader in low-carbon innovative solutions).