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Argaam
22-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Aramco launches world's first renewable storage for gas operations
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) achieved a global milestone by successfully operating a megawatt-scale renewable energy storage system for gas production. It's the first time an iron-vanadium redox flow battery has been used as a solar energy backup for gas well operations. The company said the technology could offer a flexible, cost-effective energy solution across industrial applications. It also helps integrate renewables and supports emissions reduction goals. The 1 MWh flow battery is installed in Waad Al Shamal, northwest Saudi Arabia. It's based on Aramco's patented technology and was developed in collaboration with China-based Rongke Power (RKP), a global leader in flow batteries. The battery supports up to five gas wells over a 25-year lifespan. It provides a strong alternative to current solar systems, with high efficiency and cost savings. It's also designed for Saudi Arabia's extreme climate, ensuring stable performance under harsh weather. Unlike traditional batteries, flow batteries store energy in liquid electrolytes outside the cell. When pumped into the cell, the electrolyte converts chemical energy into electricity. This design allows frequent charging and discharging with minimal capacity loss. The system improves fire safety and features a modular structure, making it easier and cheaper to maintain. It also consumes less vanadium and uses the electrolyte more efficiently than other systems. It operates within a wide temperature range, from -8°C to 60°C, without requiring thermal management. This makes it ideal for isolated, unmanned oil and gas sites, offering scalable, cost-effective energy storage. Aramco said the project supports its investment focus on renewables and energy efficiency. It's part of the company's goal to reach net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions for fully owned and operated assets by 2050. Ali Al-Meshari, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Technology, said the battery marks a major shift for the energy sector. He noted that Aramco currently powers remote wells with solar panels and lead-acid batteries, but the new system offers a more adaptable and resilient storage solution.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Aramco deploys mega renewable energy storage system to power gas operations
Saudi Aramco has successfully commissioned a megawatt (MW)-scale renewable energy storage system to power gas production activities. This is the first deployment globally of an Iron-Vanadium (Fe/V) flow battery as a backup solar power source for gas well operations, the Saudi-listed oil producer said in a statement. Located in Wa'ad Al-Shamal, in western Saudi Arabia, the 1-MW/hour flow battery system is based on Aramco's patented technology and was developed in collaboration with China-based flow batteries manufacturer Rongke Power. Aramco said the system can support up to five wells over its projected 25-year lifespan and is an alternative to solar energy solutions. It is engineered to withstand the hot climate and achieve optimal performance under extreme weather conditions. Aramco already powers a large number of remote gas wells with solar panels connected to lead-acid battery systems. ...the flow battery technology offers a flexible solution for diverse renewable energy storage requirements,' said Ali A. Al-Meshari, Aramco Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight & Coordination. The new flow battery commissioned aligns with the company's focus on renewables investment and energy efficiency to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its operational assets by 2050. (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
