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10 May 2017
Siemens has won a QR3.1bn (€790m) worth contract related to the expansion works of Qatar General Electricity and Water Coporation's (Kahramaa) power transmission network. Billed as Qatar’s largest contract to-date in the country’s power transmission network sector, in terms of value, Siemens will deliver 35 turnkey super and primary substations for Phase 13 of the Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion project.
The mega deal is a significant milestone for Siemens, which has maintained involvement in every stage of the project since Phase 4. Siemens will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of the substations for the 400-kilovolt (kV), 220-kV, 132-kV, 66-kV, and 11-kV voltage levels, including gas-insulated switchgear, transformers, and control and protection equipment. Completion is scheduled in two years’ time.
“Since the upgrade program started in 2005, Siemens has installed more than 120 substations and approximately 1,500 kilometers of high-voltage cable”, Ralf Christian, CEO of Siemens Energy Management Division said. “With this new order intake, our completed and under execution projects with Kahramaa total nearly 2.5 billion euros.”
As part of the contract, an existing ‘super substation’ – one that allows multiple voltage settings – in Doha will be upgraded with new 400kV/220kV gas-insulated switchgear and associated equipment, before connecting to the grid. Another substation will be used to meet rising demand for electricity in Al Jahhaniya and surrounding area, including temporary power feed to Rayyan Stadium, one of the venues for the upcoming world soccer championship. Substations will also feed power to steel, oil and gas and petrochemical facilities in Mesaieed industrial area, as well as Al Sadd area in Doha. Overall, the substations are required to supply power for ongoing infrastructure development projects, schools, hospitals, industries and residential complexes in and around Doha, Qatar’s capital city.
“We are delighted to build on a trusting relationship with Kahramaa, as we embark on yet another important phase to upgrade the power network. Siemens is committed to supplying reliable and innovative products to this highly ambitious project that will meet growing demand for electricity in a fast-developing country,” said Adrian Wood, CEO of Siemens in Qatar.
In addition to Phase XIII, Siemens also received a second order from Kahramaa to supply and install more than 2,170 medium-voltage switchgear boards. The 8DJH switchgear will be used as ring main units (RMU) in the 11 kV distribution network. RMUs protect, for example, transformers connected to the grid against overloads and short-circuits, ensuring a reliable power supply. The switchgear will be manufactured in Frankfurt, with the first units expected to go into operation by end-2017. The order is valued at around €27m.
Siemens has won a QR3.1bn (€790m) worth contract related to the expansion works of Qatar General Electricity and Water Coporation's (Kahramaa) power transmission network. Billed as Qatar’s largest contract to-date in the country’s power transmission network sector, in terms of value, Siemens will deliver 35 turnkey super and primary substations for Phase 13 of the Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion project.
The mega deal is a significant milestone for Siemens, which has maintained involvement in every stage of the project since Phase 4. Siemens will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of the substations for the 400-kilovolt (kV), 220-kV, 132-kV, 66-kV, and 11-kV voltage levels, including gas-insulated switchgear, transformers, and control and protection equipment. Completion is scheduled in two years’ time.
“Since the upgrade program started in 2005, Siemens has installed more than 120 substations and approximately 1,500 kilometers of high-voltage cable”, Ralf Christian, CEO of Siemens Energy Management Division said. “With this new order intake, our completed and under execution projects with Kahramaa total nearly 2.5 billion euros.”
As part of the contract, an existing ‘super substation’ – one that allows multiple voltage settings – in Doha will be upgraded with new 400kV/220kV gas-insulated switchgear and associated equipment, before connecting to the grid. Another substation will be used to meet rising demand for electricity in Al Jahhaniya and surrounding area, including temporary power feed to Rayyan Stadium, one of the venues for the upcoming world soccer championship. Substations will also feed power to steel, oil and gas and petrochemical facilities in Mesaieed industrial area, as well as Al Sadd area in Doha. Overall, the substations are required to supply power for ongoing infrastructure development projects, schools, hospitals, industries and residential complexes in and around Doha, Qatar’s capital city.
“We are delighted to build on a trusting relationship with Kahramaa, as we embark on yet another important phase to upgrade the power network. Siemens is committed to supplying reliable and innovative products to this highly ambitious project that will meet growing demand for electricity in a fast-developing country,” said Adrian Wood, CEO of Siemens in Qatar.
In addition to Phase XIII, Siemens also received a second order from Kahramaa to supply and install more than 2,170 medium-voltage switchgear boards. The 8DJH switchgear will be used as ring main units (RMU) in the 11 kV distribution network. RMUs protect, for example, transformers connected to the grid against overloads and short-circuits, ensuring a reliable power supply. The switchgear will be manufactured in Frankfurt, with the first units expected to go into operation by end-2017. The order is valued at around €27m.
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