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Cabinet Resolution No.262 of 2020 issuing the Electricity Law.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Royalties/fees Protection of environment Public participation Sustainable development Authorization/permit Consumer protection Procedural matters
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 42 articles divided in 9 Chapters aims at (i) upgrading the electricity service provided to the consumer and protecting his rights, including his right to obtain electrical service with high reliability and efficiency, and choose among licensed competitors, with reasonable competitive prices; (ii) creating an appropriate environment to encourage legitimate competition in electrical activities; (iii) ensuring that the electricity sector adheres to state policies and directives; (iv) facilitating consumers' access to electrical supplies, and working to deliver services to areas not provided by the electric service; (v) providing safe, reliable, high-efficiency, and at the lowest cost possible; (vi) protecting the rights and interests of licensees, and providing a regulatory framework for electrical activities for both public and private sector; (vii) encouraging the private sector to contribute and participate in the systematic expansion of electrical activities; (viii) restructuring the electricity sector by following an effective and fair process; (ix) encouraging research and development work; and (x) ensuring that the electricity sector adheres to the approved environmental and safety regulations and standards.

Full text
Arabic
Website
laws.boe.gov.sa