As part of its commitment to advancing industrial sustainability and innovation, SPARK Utilities, the licensed power utility provider for King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), participated in a panel discussion at the Global Industrial Utilities Forum. The participation highlighted SPARK Utilities’ pivotal role in delivering sustainable utility solutions, reinforcing the park’s position as a leading energy industrial ecosystem at the heart of the global energy market.

Mr. Ayedh Al Fardan, Utilities Services Director of SPARK Utilities, served as a key panelist in a high-level discussion centered on the nexus of water, energy, and motor systems. The forum gathered industry leaders and innovators to explore the critical interdependence between water systems, energy infrastructure, and motor-driven technologies that power industrial operations.

During the session, Mr. Al Fardan shared insights on how utilities can play a transformative role in optimizing this nexus to promote sustainable industrial growth, enhance resource efficiency, and improve operational resilience.

“As stewards of power and water utilities, we are uniquely positioned and obligated to lead the charge in creating integrated, sustainable solutions,” stated Mr. Al Fardan. “By breaking down silos between systems and investing in smart technologies, we not only enhance performance but also secure resources for future generations.”

He emphasized the importance of adopting advanced technologies such as smart motor systems, high-efficiency pumps, and digital twins. Additionally, he highlighted the necessity for cross-sector collaboration, lifecycle thinking, and the utility sector's role as a nexus architect—bridging operations among energy, water, and motor systems while fostering equity, resilience, and innovation.

SPARK Utilities' participation in the forum underscores its strategic vision and continued leadership in providing reliable, future-ready utility services. Through initiatives focused on energy efficiency, digital transformation, and resource optimization, SPARK Utilities sets regional benchmarks and supports the Kingdom’s broader objectives under Vision 2030.

About SPARK

SPARK is a leading industrial ecosystem with sustainability at its core, connecting the world to opportunities in the Saudi energy sector and beyond. As a national megaproject proudly driving socio-economic impact locally and globally, SPARK is simultaneously catalyzing the Kingdom’s role in the global energy transition while offering a world-class ecosystem in the heart of the energy market for investors and tenants.