Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Power Rating (<100 MW, >100 MW - <300 MW, >300 MW), By Type (Gas Cycle, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration), And By Application (Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Others) - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028
Comprehensive analysis of demand drivers, supply-side constraints, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities across applications and regions.
Description
The Saudi Arabian Gas Turbine market is predicted to witness steady growth during the projected period.
Market key highlights:
- The power demand in Saudi Arabia is rising, particularly due to industrial power, residential power, and commercial power.
- The plan emphasizes reducing oil dependence, expanding natural gas, and integrating renewables, all of which increase demand for efficient gas turbines.
Gas turbines are a critical technology in modern power generation and industrial operations. They function by converting natural gas or other fuels into high-temperature, high-pressure gas that drives turbine blades to generate electricity or mechanical power. Power plants, oil and gas plants, and industrial cogeneration projects commonly use gas turbines because they are highly efficient and can be started quickly, and because they can provide both constant and peak-load generation. As Saudi Arabia aims to ensure that it stops depending on oil-based power and instead uses its natural gas reserves, the gas turbine will continue to form the basis of the energy infrastructure of the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market Overview & Scope
The Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines market is segmented by:
- By Power Rating: The Saudi Arabia gas turbines market can be divided into less than 100 MW, 100-300 MW, and more than 300 MW. Of these, the > 300 MW segment is the most dominant, with many large-scale utility and power generation projects demanding high-capacity turbines to sustain the increased electricity demand in the country. The projects under vision 2030 and mega infrastructural projects are also contributing to demand in this category.
- By Type: The market is segmented based on the type; simple cycle gas turbine, combined cycle gas turbine and cogeneration (CHP). The combined cycle segment dominates in the market because these types of turbines are more efficient and produce less emission, and these elements meet the sustainability goals of Saudi Arabia and the necessity to generate reliable power in the industrial and utility sectors.
- By Application: The major gas turbine uses in Saudi Arabia are related to power generation, oil and gas, and other industries. Its power generation sector is the most dominant as utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) are deploying more and more turbines to satisfy the growing electricity demand in residential, commercial, and industrial locations.
- By Region: The Saudi Arabia gas turbines market is divided into Riyadh, Jeddah, and others. Riyadh is a market leader, with fast industrialization, development of infrastructure, and government-sponsored projects under Vision 2030 that are increasing electricity demand in the capital area. Another important market is Jeddah, which is supported by a high population increase, commercialization, and closeness to mega-projects in the Western region, including the Red Sea Project and NEOM.
Top Trends Shaping the Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market
1. Integration of Gas Turbines in Renewable Energy
- With the rapid development of renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030, gas turbines are becoming more popular as part of the hybrid system with solar and wind energy. They are so fast that their start-up is ideal in balancing the intermittency of renewables to maintain the stability of the grid.
2. Technological Advancements in Efficiency and Emissions Control
- OEMs are targeting high-efficiency turbines that have lower carbon emissions and sophisticated digital monitoring engines. This covers the use of hydrogen-ready turbines and predictive maintenance solutions that are becoming common in the Saudi Arabian energy market.
Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges
Drivers:
- Increased Electricity Demand due to Industrialization: There has been significant demand for continuous power supply due to a rapid growth in heavy industries, petrochemicals and manufacturing that is increasing the turbo installations.
- Expansion of Cogeneration and District Cooling Projects: Cogeneration plants utilize growing numbers of gas turbines in order to generate power and heat/cooling efficiency, reducing operation costs in industrial and urban settings.
- Government Push for Natural Gas Utilization: Saudi Arabia has rich reserves of natural gas, and one of the main priorities of the government is to use gas as a cleaner form of energy than oil in power production, which is propelling high demand in gas turbines.
Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market Competitive Landscape
The market is fragmented, with many notable players:
- Product Launch: In March 2025, Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), won two major orders in collaboration with Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. to supply six state-of-the-art M501JAC gas turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment to the Rumah-1 and Al-Nairyah-1 Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Gas Turbines Market Segmentation:
Table Of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Scope of the Study
2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
3.1. Market Drivers
3.2. Market Restraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Policies and Regulations
3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. SAUDI ARABIA GAS TURBINES MARKET BY TYPE
5.1. Introduction
5.2. PP
5.3. PE
5.4. PVC
5.5. PS
5.6. PET
5.7. Others
6. SAUDI ARABIA GAS TURBINES MARKET BY PRODUCT FORM
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Films & Sheets
6.3. Pipes & Tubes
6.4. Wires & Cables
6.5. Others
7. SAUDI ARABIA GAS TURBINES MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Construction
7.3. Electrical & Electronics
7.4. Packaging
7.5. Automotive
7.6. Agriculture
7.7. Consumer Goods
7.8. Healthcare
8. SAUDI ARABIA GAS TURBINES MARKET BY REGION
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Riyadh
8.3. Jeddah
8.4. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
9.2. Market Share Analysis
9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
10.1. SABIC
10.2. LyondellBasell
10.3. Eaton
10.4. Rowad
10.5. Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited
10.6. Saudi Foam Trays Manufacturing Co.
10.7. Tasnee
11. APPENDIX
11.1. Currency
11.2. Assumptions
11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
11.5. Research Methodology
11.6. Abbreviations
Companies Profiled
SABIC
LyondellBasell
Eaton
Rowad
Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited
Saudi Foam Trays Manufacturing Co.
Tasnee
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