Saudi Arabia Provides $150 Million Emergency Energy Support to Yemen

Saudi Arabia has provided an urgent grant of oil derivatives worth $150 million to Yemen to help sustain the operation of power plants that rely on diesel and mazout across the country.

This move is part of ongoing Saudi support for Yemen and aims to strengthen electricity generation and improve essential public services.

The assistance was ordered by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi officials said the initiative reflects the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting the Yemeni people and addressing urgent humanitarian and infrastructure needs.

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has been tasked with overseeing follow-up on the grant's implementation.

Development Programme

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) will supervise the execution of the grant, ensuring the delivery and distribution of fuel supplies to support electricity generation.

Officials said the funding will help stabilise power production, improve basic services, and reduce the pressure on Yemen’s strained energy infrastructure.

Focus on improving living conditions

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and General Supervisor of SDRPY Mohammed Al-Jaber said the initiative reflects the Kingdom’s consistent support for Yemen, particularly as seasonal temperatures rise and demand for electricity increases.

He added that the assistance is intended to ease humanitarian hardship and strengthen essential services for the Yemeni population.