Siemens and its partner Electromechanical will supply five turnkey transformer substations including switchgear for the power distribution network expansion. Siemens’ share of the order is worth a total of approximately EUR150m. The substations are scheduled for completion by 2013.
Peter Loscher, president and CEO of Siemens AG, said: “The Middle East plays an important role for Siemens. In the wake of the massive economic shift away from the dominance of oil toward logistics, for example, and increased tourism the region is literally thirsting for infrastructure solutions.
“We’re proud that Transco has again opted for field-proven, first-class equipment from Siemens for the expansion of Abu Dhabi’s electricity grid.”
Abu Dhabi is expanding its electricity supply network on an ongoing basis in order to keep pace with the rising demand for energy.
