03 November 2015
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will present some of its cutting edge power technologies at the GCC Cigré conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Running from November 3-5, 2015, the event is a key platform for discussion of global trends, technologies and future developments in the power sector, with delegates attending from all over the world.

Economic growth in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, necessitates a strong power infrastructure to secure a reliable electricity supply to growing industrial and commercial sectors in the region, as well as to households.

To meet this rising demand, Saudi Arabia is targeting for aiming an average annual growth rate of 7.5 gigawatts (GW).

"We are privileged to continue supporting the development of Saudi Arabia's power infrastructure," said Mohammed Masri, Managing Director of ABB in Saudi Arabia. "Our participation as a Powered sponsor in the GCC Cigré is a reflection of our strong commitment to this region."

From semiconductors to cables, pioneering HVDC technologies to digital substations of the future, asset health center and microgrids, ABB will showcase some of its latest offerings that are shaping the evolution of a stronger, smarter and greener grid. Also on display will be the latest gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) designed to minimize footprint, lifecycle costs and environmental impact, enabling installation where space is limited and in harsh environments.

Customers will get an opportunity to experience the latest technologies for the integration of renewable energy sources such as offshore wind and solar and solutions for remote power networks and microgrids.

As part of its smart grids showcase, ABB will present and explain its products and solutions such as Symphony plus, Outage management and Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) among other advanced portfolios.

"We offer a range of products, systems and services for power generation, transmission and distribution to help increase power capacity, enhance grid reliability, and improve energy efficiency and lower environmental impact. With a 130 year heritage of technology innovation ABB continues to shape the grid of the future. We invite you to visit ABB booth number 20 to experience the latest technologies," he added.

Managed by GCC CIGRE, the 11th GCC -CIGRE International Conference and 20th Exhibition for Electrical Equipment, GCC Power 2015 Conference & Exhibition, will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The conference offers the ideal forum for allthose concerned with the power sector to develop business relations and discuss the issues and challenges facing the power sector in the region. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss the latest trends, challenges, developments and strategies to meet the region's rapidly expanding energy needs through a series of panel and technical sessions.

About ABB
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000.

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