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Top Government Initiatives in Power

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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 14, 2025

Doosan Enerbility, South Korea, has signed a USD 610.7 million construction contract with Saudi Electricity Co ..Read More

Doosan Enerbility, South Korea, has signed a USD 610.7 million construction contract with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the PP12 Combined Cycle Power Plant, located 150 km northwest of Riyadh. The 1,800 MW plant, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify its economy and boost power capacity by 6 GW annually, will utilize efficient gas combined cycle technology. Doosan, in partnership with SEPCO3, will handle design, equipment supply, and commissioning.
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Oman

  •  March 13, 2025

GS Inima has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 6.5 MWp Barka 5 Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Oman, ..Read More

GS Inima has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 6.5 MWp Barka 5 Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Oman, aimed at integrating renewable energy into its desalination operations. Construction will begin soon, with the plant expected to be operational by Q1 2026, supplying 11% of the facility's electricity needs until June 30, 2044. This initiative highlights GS Inima’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability in water treatment.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 13, 2025

SEPCO3 and Doosan Enerability, South Korea, signed the EPC contract with a consortium of ACWA Power, KEPCO, an ..Read More

SEPCO3 and Doosan Enerability, South Korea, signed the EPC contract with a consortium of ACWA Power, KEPCO, and SEC for the Rumah 1 and Nairyah 1 combined cycle power plants in Saudi Arabia. Rumah 1 (1,800 MW) is located 80 km east of Riyadh, and Nairyah 1 (1,800 MW) is 50 km north of Al Nairyah. These projects, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aim to meet rising electricity demand, optimize the power grid, and support the country's sustainable development.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 13, 2025

Doosan Enerability, South Korea, signed a USD 1.54 billion contract with a consortium of ACWA Power, SEC, and ..Read More

Doosan Enerability, South Korea, signed a USD 1.54 billion contract with a consortium of ACWA Power, SEC, and KEPCO to construct the 1,800 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plants, Rumah 1 (80 km from Riyadh) and Nairyah 1 (470 km northeast of Riyadh), in Saudi Arabia. The project, awarded by SPPC, will be completed by 2028 in collaboration with SEPCO-3, with electricity sold to SPPC for 25 years.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 12, 2025

Siemens Energy secured a USD 1.6 billion contract, with Harbin Electric International as EPC contractor, to su ..Read More

Siemens Energy secured a USD 1.6 billion contract, with Harbin Electric International as EPC contractor, to supply key technologies for the 1.8 GW Rumah 2 and 1.8 GW Nairyah 2 gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 60%. Core components will be manufactured at Siemens Energy’s Dammam Hub, supporting Saudi Arabia’s energy transition towards net-zero by 2060. The plants will begin operating in simple cycle mode by 2027 and transition to combined-cycle mode by 2028.
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UAE

  •  March 11, 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned 13 new 132kV substations in 2024, with a conversion ..Read More

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned 13 new 132kV substations in 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1,950 MVA and 127 km of ground cables, serving areas like Al Athbah, Nadd Hessa, and Al Khawaneej 2. DEWA’s investments in 132kV transmission projects reached AED 2.1 billion, bringing the total number of 132kV substations to 360, with 37 under construction. This expansion supports Dubai’s urban growth, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 11, 2025

Alandalus Property Company signed a 10-year agreement with Emerge, a Masdar-EDF Group joint venture, to instal ..Read More

Alandalus Property Company signed a 10-year agreement with Emerge, a Masdar-EDF Group joint venture, to install rooftop solar PV systems with a total capacity of 3.4 MWp at Hayat Mall in Riyadh and Alandalus Mall and Hotel in Jeddah. Emerge will finance, design, build, and maintain the systems, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Alandalus’s ESG goals. The agreement marks a significant step toward promoting renewable energy and sustainability.
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MENA

  •  March 11, 2025

Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, secured $1 billion in new orders by December ..Read More

Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, secured $1 billion in new orders by December 2024, with contributions from the Americas, Asia Pacific/Middle East & Africa, and Europe. Key successes include expanding into Puerto Rico with nine Energy Storage Systems (ESS) projects and securing a major award in Abu Dhabi. Linxon continues to strengthen its presence in core European markets, with new awards expected in 2025, positioning itself for sustained growth in the power transmission sector.
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