Siemens, the global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering operating in the energy, infrastructure, industry and healthcare sectors, has been awarded an 81 million-euro turnkey contract from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for a new high-voltage substation that will help Jeddah's power grid to cater for rapidly increasing electricity demand.
Under the terms of the contract Siemens is responsible for the design, engineering, construction, testing and commissioning the new substation, including the supply of power transformers, switchgear and protection and telecommunication systems, and the associated civil engineering and construction works.
"This latest contract award from SEC is testament to the confidence placed in Siemens as a turnkey supplier of innovative infrastructure solutions," said Wolfgang Braun, head of power transmission, Siemens Middle East. "Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented growth and Siemens is proud to be a reliable and trusted partner to the Saudi Electricity Company, as it continues the expansion of a safe, dependable and efficient power grid for the Kingdom.
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