Power Generation

Saudi increases power projects spend estimate by US$25 billion

Saudi Arabia has increased its estimated spend on power projects over the next ten year from SAR 300 billion (US$80 billion) to more than SAR 400 billion (US$106.6 billion), according to the country?s deputy electricity minister

Shoaiba III power plant completed early

Alstom has completed the final unit of the 1.2 GW Shoaiba III steam power plant early and has handed it over to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)

Bahrain inaugurates largest independent power and water plant

The King of?Bahrain?has inaugurated the country?s largest independent power and water desalination plant, Al Dur, which can produce 1,234MW of power and 48 million gallons of desalinated water

Jordan considering nuclear power plant bids

Jordan hopes nuclear power will help it overcome its energy concerns. (Image source: Stefan K?hn)

The authorities in Jordan?are considering bids from a French-Japanese consortium and a Russian firm who are competing to build the Kingdom?s first 1,000MW nuclear power plant

ABB wins SEC contract to boost Saudi power grid capacity

ABB has won Saudi substations contracts worth US$70 million. (Image Source: ABB)

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded ABB substation contracts worth US$70 million to enhance the electrical grid capacity in KSAs central region