Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a PPA with Golden Chicken for a 5.18 MWp ..Read More

Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a PPA with Golden Chicken for a 5.18 MWp (4.13 MWac) solar power plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant will generate over 13 GWh of clean energy annually and cut 6,710 tons of CO₂ emissions, supporting Golden Chicken’s sustainability goals. Featuring 8,160 PV modules with solar tracking systems, the project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and carbon reduction targets.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracti ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracting Company for the construction of the Northern 380kV BSP in Al Ula, Western Province. The project includes a 380/132kV indoor Gas Insulated Substation with key components like 502MVA transformers, GIS systems, reactors, automation, telecom, cybersecurity, and civil/electro-mechanical works. It supports Saudi Arabia’s ongoing power transmission infrastructure expansion.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has received bids for the Al Shaqaya 400 kV Ov ..Read More

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has received bids for the Al Shaqaya 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) project, linking the solar power station to Al Wafra (Z) substation. Larsen & Toubro submitted the lowest bid at KWD 41.45 million (USD 135.2 million). The project supports KISR’s Shagaya Renewable Energy Master Plan to generate 3.2 GW by 2030, which began with a 50 MW CSP plant (commissioned in 2018), a 10 MW wind farm, and a 10 MW PV plant. The CSP plant alone reduces over 81,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
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The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait has received bids for the 400 kV Overhead T ..Read More

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait has received bids for the 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) project connecting the Al Shaqaya solar power station to Al Wafra substation. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) submitted the lowest bid of KWD 41.45 million (USD 135.2 million). This project is part of Kuwait’s Shagaya Renewable Energy Park, which includes a 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, 10 MW wind farm, and 10 MW photovoltaic plant, aiming to generate 3.2 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
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Shanghai Electric has signed two major cooperation agreements in the Middle East, marking a significant step i ..Read More

Shanghai Electric has signed two major cooperation agreements in the Middle East, marking a significant step in advancing the region’s energy transformation. The agreements include a 2-gigawatt photovoltaic project with Masdar in Saudi Arabia, which is Shanghai Electric’s largest solar EPC project globally, and a wind power collaboration with Oman’s Mawarid Group. The projects align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Oman’s Vision 2040, promoting localized manufacturing and technology exports while contributing to sustainable energy growth.
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Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East launched the new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Dubai, showca ..Read More

Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East launched the new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Dubai, showcasing the product’s potential to support energy transition and power resilience across the Middle East. The launch event, attended by key industry players, highlighted BESS’s benefits in peak shaving, backup power, and grid stability with a reduced environmental footprint. The product is designed to address the UAE's growing need for renewable integration and reliable backup, and Cummins Arabia’s robust support network will drive its adoption across diverse sectors in the region.
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Assystem Radicon has signed a contract with Shanghai Electric Group to provide Design and Detail Engineering S ..Read More

Assystem Radicon has signed a contract with Shanghai Electric Group to provide Design and Detail Engineering Services for the Sadawi Round 5 Solar PV Independent Power Plant (IPP). The scope includes engineering for two substations, overhead transmission lines, and modifications to the BSP substation. The 2,000 MW Al Sadawi Solar Project, part of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), is set to begin commercial operation in Q2 2027. Shanghai Electric had earlier signed a cooperation agreement for the 2GW project with MASDAR in April 2025.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bidders' proposals for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bidders' proposals for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW in Tabuk and Hail regions of Saudi Arabia. Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage submitted the lowest prices for supply and maintenance, while Alfanar Projects offered the lowest bids for construction. The BESS will provide load shifting, black start, frequency regulation, and voltage support. The awarding of these projects is pending successful evaluation. SEC previously awarded contracts for 2,500 MW BESS in January 2025.
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