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Siemens Energy chief says Saudi Arabia can power AI data centers faster than the US
Christian Bruch, the head of Siemens Energy, says Saudi Arabia may be able to supply electricity to AI data centers faster than the United States.
He points to the kingdom’s power system and plans to add generation capacity.
Bruch says speed matters because bringing a data center online six months earlier or later can make a major difference as AI develops quickly.
He also says Saudi Arabia could offer data centers electricity at competitive cost.
Siemens Energy plans to invest about $150 million to expand its Dammam site, add a large transformer factory and create around 130 to 150 jobs.
The factory is intended to serve Saudi Arabia and export markets, and will make large transformers for high-voltage networks.
Bruch expects further announcements in Saudi Arabia about larger data center computing capacity, but did not disclose a specific agreement with Humain.
Siemens Energy chief executive Christian Bruch said Saudi Arabia can supply electricity to AI data centers faster than the United States.
He said Saudi Arabia’s developed power system and clear plans for adding generation capacity give it an advantage in attracting computing investments.
Bruch said speed matters because bringing a data center online six months earlier or later can make a significant difference.
Siemens Energy is investing about $150 million to expand its Dammam site, including a large power transformer factory.
The expansion is expected to add about 130 to 150 jobs and serve Saudi and overseas markets.
- Who
- Christian Bruch, president and chief executive of Siemens Energy.
- What
- He said Saudi Arabia can supply electricity to AI data centers faster than the United States.
- When
- October 12, 2026. The article was published on that date.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, with the interview conducted at Siemens Energy’s Dammam site.
- Why
- Bruch cited the development of Saudi Arabia’s power system and clear plans to add generation capacity.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yes, I think so
a model to be followed in strategic infrastructure planning
What we need is clarity about the stability of the environment, meaning: Is there sustained demand? Is there a long-term strategy? And that is what I see today in Saudi Arabia.
Siemens Energy announced a contract to supply key technology for the Taiba 2 and Qassim 2 gas-fired power plants.
The company announced a $1.6 billion contract to supply key technology for the Rumah 2 and Nairiyah 2 power plants.
Al Eqtisadiah published Bruch’s comments about Saudi Arabia’s ability to supply power to AI data centers faster than the United States.
- Investment
- About $150 million for the Dammam site expansion
- New factory
- Large power transformers
- Added jobs
- About 130 to 150
- Taiba 2 and Qassim 2
- About $1.5 billion contract announced in June 2024
- Rumah 2 and Nairiyah 2
- $1.6 billion contract announced in March 2025
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