Aramco operates the world's first advanced renewable energy storage system in its gas business
Saudi Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has achieved a world-first by successfully operating a megawatt-scale renewable energy storage system to power gas production activities.
Aramco said in a statement today, Thursday, that this is the first global use of an iron-vanadium flow battery as a backup solar energy source for gas well works.
The 1-megawatt-hour flow battery system is located in Waad Al-Shamal, in the west of the Kingdom, and is based on Saudi Aramco’s patented technology and was developed in cooperation with Rongke Power Company (RKB), a global leader in the field of flow batteries.
The battery can support up to five wells over its 25-year lifespan, provides a powerful alternative to existing solar solutions, and meets changing energy needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
The battery was specifically designed to withstand the hot climate in the Kingdom, and the battery achieves optimal performance under harsh weather conditions, which distinguishes it from other vanadium flow batteries available on the market.
“The pioneering flow battery system, whose development was led by Saudi Aramco researchers, represents a paradigm shift in the oil and gas sector, and Aramco currently supplies a large number of remote gas wells with solar panels connected to lead-acid battery systems,” said Ali Al-Mishari, Saudi Aramco’s Senior Vice President for Technical Coordination and Oversight,However, this pioneering flow battery technology offers a flexible solution to meet diverse requirements for renewable energy storage, making it a preferred choice for many industrial applications. This is an example of how Aramco develops and uses advanced technologies with the aim of enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions throughout its business.”
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