Saudi Electricity
Company awards Neom sub-station contract to Al Gihaz
The Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC) has officially granted the multi-million dollar contract for the
development of NEOM Substation. This significant undertaking involves the
construction of a 380/132kV substation within the visionary NEOM project, a
futuristic city situated in the northwest region of Saudi Arabia.
The esteemed local
firm, Al Gihaz Contracting Company, has been selected to execute this
substantial project. Remarkably, the company boasts a track record of 40 successful
years in the industry. Al Gihaz specializes in various sectors, including
renewable energy, communications infrastructure, security services,
entertainment projects, and solutions for conventional energy.
Valued at $137.4
million (SR515 million), the NEOM Substation's Multi-Million Contract
encompasses the NEOM Industrial City (NIC) Circle substation. The entire
construction phase is projected to span 28 months. Al Gihaz has expressed its
commitment to ensuring the successful delivery of this endeavor.
The terms of the
contract stipulate that the contractor will oversee design, engineering, and materials
procurement. Additionally, the contractor will manage inspection, testing,
quality control, and site transport. The project's scope also includes the
testing and commissioning of all related services, culminating in the final
handover. The contract places emphasis on the substation's operational capacity
and overall condition upon handover.
Taking a step beyond,
the contract also encompasses the expansion of the Duba Green Substation. This
expansive development features an integrated solar combined-cycle (ISCC) power
plant located in the Tabuk province. Encompassing a vast 160-hectare coastal
area, the project has a potential capacity of 600MW. Significantly, it will
stand as the region's inaugural fossil fuel-fired power plant. Environmental
impact assessment (EIA) filing took place in 2014, with development commencing
in 2015. Once completed, this monumental facility has the potential to supply
electricity to approximately 600,000
Source: https://constructionreviewonline.com/
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