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
Energy
ABB wins SEC contract to boost Saudi power grid capacity
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded ABB substation contracts worth US$70 million to enhance the electrical grid capacity in KSAs central region
Mott MacDonald selected as owner's engineer for Omani power plant

Mott MacDonald will supervise the design and construction of Oman?s largest power station. (Image Source: Mott MacDonald)
Phoenix Power Company, which is constructing Omans largest power station, has chosen Mott MacDonald as the owners engineer for the US$1.5 billion project
DEWA invites proposals for Smart Grid implementation
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited consulting companies to submit their proposals and tenders for implementing a Smart Grid strategy to increase its electrical networks output while reducing energy consumption
Siemens wins deal for Iraqi power plant

Siemens will upgrade Iraq?s Al Mussaib power plant and also its GIS substations. (Image Source: Siemens Energy)
The Iraq Ministry of Electricity has awarded Siemens Energy a contract to supply the control and instrumentation system, field equipment, and spare parts for steam turbine generators for its Al Mussaib power plant