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
Power Generation
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
ABB wins Saudi Electric transformer order
Power and automation technology group ABB has won orders worth around US$120mn from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to supply transformers and increase capacity
Caterpillar and Altaaqa Global sign power deal
Caterpillar has entered into an international power projects (IPP) agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Zahid Groups subsidiary company Altaaqa Global