沙特阿美启动电厂资产出售，或筹资40亿美元

Group 1 - Saudi Aramco plans to sell four to five gas power plants as part of a strategy to unlock funding potential, which could generate several billion dollars [1] - The sale of these gas power plants, which supply power to refineries, could raise approximately $4 billion [1] - The Saudi government is urging Aramco to enhance profitability to increase national fiscal revenue [1] Group 2 - Aramco is the world's most profitable company and a major source of Saudi fiscal revenue, prompting ongoing asset sales, efficiency improvements, and cost-cutting measures [1] - The company is expected to cut nearly one-third of its dividend payments this year due to revenue impacts from falling oil prices [1] - Saudi Arabia's budget for 2024 is projected to have a deficit exceeding $30 billion, despite significant oil revenue contributions [5] Group 3 - Aramco owns or partially owns 18 power plants and related infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, providing energy for its gas and refinery operations [2] - New power plants are set to come online, including the Tanajib gas power plant project expected to start operations this year [2] - The asset sale coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push for economic diversification amid ongoing pressure from declining oil prices [5] Group 4 - Potential buyers for the assets may include local companies such as Saudi utility firms [1] - In May, Aramco issued $5 billion in bonds and signaled further financing plans [5] - The company is also exploring funding options through investor participation in infrastructure projects [5]