In a strategic move to bolster the Middle East’s clean energy infrastructure, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has inaugurated the region’s largest new energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh. The NING SERVICE Experience Center, spanning over 7,000 square meters, represents CATL’s first and most comprehensive service hub outside China, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.
The facility’s establishment aligns directly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, which include converting 30% of Riyadh’s vehicles to electric and reducing capital city emissions by 50% before the decade’s end. The center confronts regional challenges including oil dependency, extreme climate conditions, and insufficient charging infrastructure through its full-lifecycle service approach.
NING SERVICE offers comprehensive solutions across seven product categories, including passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and energy storage systems. The facility features advanced diagnostic capabilities, maintenance zones, refurbishment workshops, and dedicated training spaces designed to develop local technical expertise. Through its specialized training programs, CATL has already certified over 9,700 new energy professionals globally.
The Riyadh center operates as both a service hub and an ecosystem connector, facilitating partnerships between CATL and major regional stakeholders. The company is currently engaging with fuel network operators to deliver green electricity to gas stations, infrastructure corporations seeking to electrify vehicle fleets, and energy companies implementing solar-plus-storage solutions.
Ahmed Ibrahim, Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, noted: ‘As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. We plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce oil reliance. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL.’
CATL’s global service network encompasses 1,200 professional stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-part warehouses totaling 370,000 square meters. The company maintains the world’s largest inventory of genuine new energy components, having supported over six million electric vehicles worldwide.
Bruce Li, President of Quality System and Aftermarket Business at CATL, emphasized the long-term commitment: ‘Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice but a strategic partnership with the region’s sustainable future. This hub connects advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration to foster deeper synergy across the Middle East.’
The facility’s launch signals CATL’s confidence in the Middle East’s evolving energy landscape and demonstrates how technological partnerships can accelerate regional decarbonization efforts while creating skilled employment opportunities and knowledge transfer.