The order is said to be the largest ever for Areva T&D in the United Arab Emirates and will contribute to the development and improvement of a 132kV electrical distribution network in order to keep up with Dubai’s urban expansion.
Philippe Guillemot, chairman and CEO of Areva T&D, said: “We are honored to have been awarded this prestigious contract. Thanks to our robust local set up and close proximity to DEWA, Areva T&D is able to provide a solution that exactly matches DEWA’s expectations. This new success further strengthens Areva T&D’s presence in the UAE.”
The substations will be delivered during the first semester of 2011.
