Nesma Infrastructure and Technology, a company based in Saudi Arabia, announced it has signed a contract with the Saudi Electricity Company for the construction of a 380kV substation in Riyadh. The value of the contract is approximately 915 million Saudi riyals (SAR). The project will focus on building and installing essential infrastructure to support electricity transmission in the Riyadh area.
As part of the agreement, the company will construct the new 380kV Rumah BSP-9077 substations, labeled A and B. In addition, the project will involve the installation of line reactors at two existing substations: Airport North BSP-9089 and PS3 BSP. The infrastructure will enhance the electricity grid’s ability to manage high-voltage power transmission in the region. The project is planned to be completed within a timeline of 21 months.
The project is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to expand and modernize its energy infrastructure. While specific details on the capacity and energy output of the substations have not been provided, the construction will contribute to improving power distribution in Riyadh, a region experiencing rapid urban and industrial development.
In addition to this project, Saudi Arabia is working on several renewable energy initiatives. One major project is the Sakaka solar plant, located in the Al Jouf region. It has an installed capacity of 300 megawatts (MW) and became operational in 2021. The country is also developing the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm, which will have an installed capacity of 400 MW. These projects are part of Saudi Arabia’s plans to diversify its energy sources under its Vision 2030 initiative.
In Riyadh, other energy projects include smaller-scale solar installations to support urban energy needs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. These projects aim to integrate renewable energy into the city’s power supply system.
