Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has announced the start of operation and linking of its Abu Ajram transmission station (132 KV) in Al-Jouf region. The 178 million riyals ($47.5 million) project will strengthen the electrical network for subscribers in the region’s cities and villages, linking the governorate of Abu Ajram with the Kingdom’s main electrical transmission network.
Laith Al-Bassam, CEO of the National Grid SA, a subsidiary of SEC, said the Abu Ajram station will put an end to any potential or emergency problems in voltage drop of the distribution network. In addition, the 250 MVA-station will reduce diesel consumption following the cancelation of any leased generation operations in Um Nakheelah village.
Al-Bassam said the project was implemented using modern technologies in order to reduce dependence on diesel fuel, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. “The length of the network implemented in the project reached 78.2 kilometers, while the station itself consists of four transformers with advanced capabilities and techniques,” he said.
“Abu Ajram transmission station is part of the strategic projects of electric transmission and connection, implemented in the northern regions of the Kingdom, at a total cost of 5.5 billion riyals. The projects include the establishment of six transmission stations, and five overhead lines for electrical connection between a number of cities and northern regions as part of other electric projects in different areas to connect them to the Kingdom’s main network,” Al-Bassam added.
The National Grid SA has recently implemented and operated the longest overhead line in the Kingdom, part of its project of electric transmission and connection in the northern regions. Extending to 790 kilometers, the overhead line runs through rugged terrain and remote sites. This effort required large construction works that were carried out by specialized technicians.
Laith Al-Bassam, CEO of the National Grid SA, a subsidiary of SEC, said the Abu Ajram station will put an end to any potential or emergency problems in voltage drop of the distribution network. In addition, the 250 MVA-station will reduce diesel consumption following the cancelation of any leased generation operations in Um Nakheelah village.
Al-Bassam said the project was implemented using modern technologies in order to reduce dependence on diesel fuel, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. “The length of the network implemented in the project reached 78.2 kilometers, while the station itself consists of four transformers with advanced capabilities and techniques,” he said.
“Abu Ajram transmission station is part of the strategic projects of electric transmission and connection, implemented in the northern regions of the Kingdom, at a total cost of 5.5 billion riyals. The projects include the establishment of six transmission stations, and five overhead lines for electrical connection between a number of cities and northern regions as part of other electric projects in different areas to connect them to the Kingdom’s main network,” Al-Bassam added.
The National Grid SA has recently implemented and operated the longest overhead line in the Kingdom, part of its project of electric transmission and connection in the northern regions. Extending to 790 kilometers, the overhead line runs through rugged terrain and remote sites. This effort required large construction works that were carried out by specialized technicians.
