Saudi Arabia's 2GW Sudair Wind Power Project Commences Excavation for First Turbine Foundation

Wedoany.com Report-Dec.29, On December 25 local time, a key milestone was achieved for the Saudi Arabia 2GW Sudair Wind Power Project, jointly constructed by Chinese enterprises. The excavation work for the first wind turbine foundation officially commenced, marking the project's entry into the substantial on-site construction phase.

Located in the Al-Hada and Al-Hama regions of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Province, the project is a crucial component of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" new energy plan. The project is jointly contracted by China Energy Engineering Group International, Guangdong Thermal Power, and Northwest Electric Power Design Institute (NWEPDI), with commercial operation scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2027. Upon completion, it is expected to generate a total of approximately 213 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity over its 25-year operational period, corresponding to a reduction of nearly 90 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Foundation excavation is the core initial phase of wind power project construction. Considering the local high temperatures and frequent sandstorms in Saudi Arabia, the construction quality and precision of the foundation structures face high demands. The project team conducted geological surveys in advance and formulated targeted construction plans. By optimizing the construction processes and strengthening quality control, the aim is to ensure the foundation works are solid and reliable, laying a solid groundwork for the subsequent turbine installation and grid connection.