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Energy Sector
The energy sector is one of the vital areas in national economies, playing a fundamental role in meeting the electricity, fuel, and energy product needs of businesses and individuals. This sector includes renewable energy, encompassing solar and wind energy, and hydrocarbons. Energy extraction and utilization technologies are continuously evolving internationally to achieve higher efficiency and reduce the negative environmental impact of energy use.
Saudi Arabia holds a prominent position in the global energy sector, possessing one of the world's largest oil reserves. The Kingdom is working on diversifying its energy sources and increasing the use of renewable energy, including solar and wind power. It strives to improve energy efficiency across all sectors and implement the latest technologies to preserve the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Kingdom has launched numerous ambitious initiatives and projects at the local and regional levels, establishing a new green era in its history. By 2060, Saudi Arabia targets achieving net-zero emissions through investing in renewable energies, particularly wind, solar, and hydrogen power, promoting clean energy, and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, numerous renewable energy projects are being developed to shape a better future for coming generations.
The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and safety of facilities, projects, products, and services in the energy sector and energy efficiency in the Kingdom. The center verifies the efficiency of companies, project management, products, and services in the sector according to technical, regulatory, and environmental standards and specifications. The center also assesses the competence of technicians, especially those responsible for safety, maintenance, and monitoring tasks. Furthermore, SAAC offers training and accreditation services to companies, conformity assessment bodies, and organizations active in the sector, contributing to raising the level of efficiency and quality in this vital sector.
Standard
Description
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for certification bodies granting certifications to factories and companies operating in the energy sector, according to management system, environmental, and safety requirements.
ISO50001
The international energy management system aimed at improving energy use efficiency and reducing costs.
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems focusing on improving the quality of organization, processes, products, and services of companies and organizations.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems focusing on managing the disposal of negative environmental impacts of companies and organizations' activities
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories operating in the energy sector.
ISO/IEC 17020
Verification of the technical competence of inspection bodies in the energy sector to perform specific types of various inspection services.
ISO/IEC 17065
Requirements for granting certifications for products, processes, and services.
ISO 17024
General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons evaluation of individual competencies, technicians, inspectors, supervisors…etc
These standards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of facilities, equipment, and the products and services of companies active in the energy sector and energy efficiency. These standards work towards improving efficiency and sustainability in the production and consumption of energy, thereby contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection.