Diriyah Company launches substation with Saudi Electricity Company

The Diriyah Company has opened two substations, the 1707 MVA Bulk Substation and 200 MVA Primary Substation.

 


Diriyah Company launches substation with Saudi Electricity Company

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Saudi Arabia, Diriyah: The Diriyah Company has opened two substations, the 1707 MVA Bulk Substation and 200 MVA Primary Substation. Operated by the Saudi Electricity Company, they could accelerate the growth and development of assets being developed across The City of Earth in Diriyah and Wadi Safar. Diriyah is one of Saudi Arabia’s five giga-projects backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and both substations were designed to reflect its Najdi architectural style, blending with the surrounding development.

The 1707 MVA 380/132/13.8 kV Bulk Substation, with a contract value totalling SAR 605 million ($161.3 million), will support the development of assets in the first phase of Diriyah’s development and will be implemented by the Saudi Electricity Company through Saudi Services for Electro Mechanic Works (SSEM). To enable its energization, a cabling contract valued at SAR 316 million ($84.2 million) will be implemented by the Saudi Electricity Company through the Civil and Electrical Projects Contracting Company (CEPCO).

The 200 MVA 132/33 kV Primary Substation, with a contract value of SAR 77 million ($20.5 million) will be implemented by the Saudi Electricity Company through (MAETEL) contracting company. The substation will serve as one of the primary power sources for Wadi Safar. To enable its energization, a cabling contract valued at SAR 168 million ($44.8 million) will be implemented by the Saudi Electricity Company through the (DELTA) contracting company.

Khalid bin Salim AlGhamdi, Acting CEO of Saudi Electricity Company, commented: “The completion of the Bulk Substation and the Primary Substation marks a new era for Diriyah, one that combines advanced infrastructure with our shared vision of creating a sustainable, world-class city. We are honored to work with Diriyah Company to bring power solutions that are both reliable and in harmony with Diriyah’s architectural heritage.”

Source: Diriyah Company