Saudi Arabia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Saudi Arabia generated 288 TWh of electricity from gas in 2024, 63.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 6th largest gas power producer in 2024 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 22.1% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia generated 288 TWh of electricity from gas in 2024.
- Gas supplied 63.3% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2024.
- Saudi Arabia was the 6th largest gas power producer in 2024 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Saudi Arabia's gas generation in 2024 was 29% higher than in 2019, when it was 224 TWh.
- Saudi Arabia's gas generation in 2024 was 89% higher than in 2014, when it was 152 TWh.
- 2024 was Saudi Arabia's highest year for gas generation in Ember's records, which start in 1985.
- Saudi Arabia's gas share in 2024 was above the world share of 22.1%.
- Saudi Arabia had 69.4 GW of gas generating capacity in 2024.
- Gas power in Saudi Arabia emitted 211 MtCO2 in 2024, 67% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 288 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of Saudi Arabia's electricity | 63.3% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 22.1% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 6 of 117 | 2024 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 69.4 GW | 2024 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 211 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 29.8 TWh |
| 1986 | 30.8 TWh |
| 1987 | 33.1 TWh |
| 1988 | 34.6 TWh |
| 1989 | 38.8 TWh |
| 1990 | 40.7 TWh |
| 1991 | 42.8 TWh |
| 1992 | 43.9 TWh |
| 1993 | 47.9 TWh |
| 1994 | 50.5 TWh |
| 1995 | 49.8 TWh |
| 1996 | 49.5 TWh |
| 1997 | 52.9 TWh |
| 1998 | 53.6 TWh |
| 1999 | 54.9 TWh |
| 2000 | 63.8 TWh |
| 2001 | 76.7 TWh |
| 2002 | 86.5 TWh |
| 2003 | 91.4 TWh |
| 2004 | 98.7 TWh |
| 2005 | 108 TWh |
| 2006 | 105 TWh |
| 2007 | 103 TWh |
| 2008 | 101 TWh |
| 2009 | 94.1 TWh |
| 2010 | 111 TWh |
| 2011 | 116 TWh |
| 2012 | 131 TWh |
| 2013 | 139 TWh |
| 2014 | 152 TWh |
| 2015 | 165 TWh |
| 2016 | 189 TWh |
| 2017 | 223 TWh |
| 2018 | 227 TWh |
| 2019 | 224 TWh |
| 2020 | 232 TWh |
| 2021 | 242 TWh |
| 2022 | 248 TWh |
| 2023 | 266 TWh |
| 2024 | 288 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | Saudi Arabia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 57.6% | n/a |
| 1986 | 55.4% | n/a |
| 1987 | 50.9% | n/a |
| 1988 | 49.3% | n/a |
| 1989 | 51.3% | n/a |
| 1990 | 51.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 50.3% | n/a |
| 1992 | 47.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 46.6% | n/a |
| 1994 | 47.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 45.3% | n/a |
| 1996 | 44.2% | n/a |
| 1997 | 44.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 42.5% | n/a |
| 1999 | 41.9% | n/a |
| 2000 | 46.0% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 52.5% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 55.8% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 54.8% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 56.9% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 56.5% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 53.3% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 50.2% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 49.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 43.3% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 44.8% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 44.6% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 46.7% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 47.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 46.5% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 47.2% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 52.7% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 56.4% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 60.5% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 59.1% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 60.8% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 61.6% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 60.5% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 61.9% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 63.3% | 22.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 288 TWh | 63.3% | 22.1% | 69.4 GW | 211 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 266 TWh | 61.9% | 22.5% | 69.4 GW | 195 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 248 TWh | 60.5% | 22.8% | 69.4 GW | 182 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 242 TWh | 61.6% | 23.2% | 65.8 GW | 177 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 232 TWh | 60.8% | 23.8% | 65.8 GW | 170 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 224 TWh | 59.1% | 23.8% | 61.7 GW | 164 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 227 TWh | 60.5% | 23.5% | 59.6 GW | 166 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 223 TWh | 56.4% | 23.5% | 53.9 GW | 163 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 189 TWh | 52.7% | 23.7% | 53.1 GW | 138 MtCO2 |
| 2015 | 165 TWh | 47.2% | 23.1% | 49.0 GW | 121 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Saudi Arabia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.