Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a new 132/11 kV substation with a capacity of 150,000 kV in Dubai Marina
Power Generation
APR and Hertz Dayim sign power deal

APR Energy will collaborate with Hertz Dayim on business development opportunities for large-scale power projects in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: APR Energy)
APR Energy and Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental have revealed plans to develop business for fast-track power solutions in Saudi Arabia
ABB awarded circuit-breaker contract by Kuwait government
Power and automation technology group, ABB, has received a US$10mn order from IEPC, which includes vacuum circuit-breakers (VCBs) and accessories, for a project at Kuwaits Ministry for Electricity and Water
Oman outlines plans to increase power generation capacity

The tendering process for the Oman power projects have been scheduled in such a way that they are commissioned by 2017-18. (Image source: Strupey/Flickr)
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has launched a study to find a location for an independent power plant in Duqm, which will be expected to generate up to 300MW
Iraq to launch 11 new power schemes

Iraq faces sporadic power cuts, particularly during summer demand peaks. (Image source: ephoz/Flickr)
The Ministry of Electricity of Iraq has outlined 11 new schemes to expand the electricity network in the Babel province in 2013