ABB has announced it has won a contract worth USD 220 million from the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) for phase one of the massive Gulf Grid project, linking the electricity networks of six Gulf states. The Gulf Grid project will be carried out in three phases. Phase one will link Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. For this, ABB will deliver six turnkey 40kV gas-insulated substations, including gas-insulated switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers and shunt reactors as the main components. ABB will be responsible for design and manufacturing of the equipment, system engineering, installation, commissioning and civil works. Work will start immediately, to be completed by January 2009. Phase two will link UAE with Oman, and all states will be linked up in the final phase.
Looking for more projects or tenders? This is just the tip of the iceberg! Subscribe to our Projects & Tenders newsletter. If the above link does not work, please visit the following website: www.projectsandtenders.com
