Al Gihaz Contracting Company starts year 2025 with a big win as they submits lowest Bid for 380kV AFIF PV-1 BSP #9101. Afif PV-1 BSP is Located in COA. Al Gihaz submits lowest Bid of 960M SAR. The Client is SEC & the project consists of CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 380KV BSP AFIF PV-1 # 9101…
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SEC Invites Bids for Mega 380kV BSP projects
In the first week of March 2025, SEC Invites Bids for Mega 380kV BSP projects. These BSPs will be connected to different PV & Wind Plants in various areas inside Kingdom. The First Phase was started in July 2024 when Saudi Electricity announced over 16 BSP projects worth more than 8 billion SAR. As per recent Post from…
Vector Group of Transformers
Vector Group of Transformers, indicates the phase relationship also called phase difference (angle shift) between the High Voltage and Low Voltage windings. It tells you how the windings are connected (star or delta) and the phase displacement between them. This is important for ensuring proper synchronization and operation in power systems. This is our 6th post that…
Top Excel Functions Every Engineer Should Master
Excel is an indispensable tool for engineers, offering powerful functions to simplify complex calculations, analyze data, and optimize workflows. In this Post, we’ll explore the top Excel functions every engineer should master to enhance productivity and tackle technical challenges with ease. COUNTIFS The COUNTIFS function in Excel is used to count the number of rows that meet multiple…
Sag templates & Curves
Sag templates are a critical tool in the design and construction of transmission lines. We usually use these to determine the vertical position of conductors (and ground wires) under specified design conditions, ensuring that the transmission line provides adequate clearance to the ground and other facilities. Below is a detailed explanation of sag templates based…
SEC Invited Bids for HVDC EOA-COA Links
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has taken a significant step toward enhancing the nation’s power transmission infrastructure by inviting bids for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission projects: These projects are part of SEC’s broader strategy to ensure efficient and reliable electricity transfer across the Kingdom, connecting key industrial and power generation hubs….
HV Substation Contractors in KSA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing rapid infrastructure development, particularly in the energy and power sectors. Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) substations are critical components of this growth, ensuring efficient power distribution across the region. Below is a comprehensive list of contractors and bidders who have established their presence in this sector,…
ASC submits lowest Bid for 380kV OHTL in Riyadh
AL SHARIF CONTRACTING AND COMMERCIAL DEV also known as ASG or ASC submits lowest Bid for 380kV OHTL in Riyadh for the below two projects PP15 BSP TO AIRPORT NORTH BSP OHTL Scope of Work PP15 BSP # 9077 TO AIRPORT NORTH BSP # 9089 consists of Design and Construct two (2) 380kV Double Circuit…
Al Gihaz submits lowest Bid for 380kV Northern BSP
In the end of Nov 2024, Al Gihaz Contracting Company submits lowest Bid for 380kV Northern BSP in WOA, Worth Over $239M (897M SAR). The Client is SEC & the project consists of Construction of 380/132kV BSP along with Dismantling of 380kV Madian BSP.the Project is expacted to be completed in 33 Months and Final Acceptance…
SSEM awarded New HVDC OHTL Project
Saudi Services for Electro Mechanic works SSEM awarded new HVDC OHTL Project ±500kV worth $505 million. This is Portion 3 of new Double VSC HVDC Overhead Transmission Line for COA-SOA Interconnection Link that is 381 kM long. The new Double VSC HVDC Overhead Transmission Line for COA-SOA Interconnection Link involves constructing a total of 1,089…