BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23. Aramco has
successfully deployed the world’s first megawatt-scale
Iron-Vanadium (Fe/V) flow battery to support solar-powered gas well
operations in Wa’ad Al-Shamal, western Saudi Arabia, Trend reports.
Developed with Rongke Power, the 1-MWh system is designed to
power up to five wells and operate reliably in extreme heat over a
25-year lifespan.
The flow battery, based on Aramco’s patented technology, offers
a safer, more durable alternative to traditional battery systems,
with minimal capacity loss and no need for thermal management. It
is also modular and cost-effective, making it suitable for remote
oil and gas sites.
The project supports Aramco’s goal of achieving net-zero Scope 2
emissions by 2050 and highlights the company’s focus on renewable
energy integration and operational efficiency.