Alfanar Engineering Construction to expand Ras Alkhair 380kV BSP
- Alfanar Engineering Construction signed a contract with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) to expand the Ras Alkhair 380kV Bulk Supply Point (BSP).
- The expansion will provide electrical service to the desalination plant in Ras Alkhair.
- Scope includes protection and communication systems, Remote End BSP protection, automation, communications upgrades, civil works, and a new customer room.
- The contract was signed by Eng. Abdulrahman Al Fadhli and Eng. Khalid Al Solami in the presence of Eng. Sharikh Ibrahim Al Sharikh.
Contract and purpose
Alfanar Engineering Construction signed a contract with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) to expand the Ras Alkhair 380kV Bulk Supply Point (BSP) to provide electrical service to the desalination plant in Ras Alkhair.
Scope of work
The scope includes protection and communication systems, construction of a new customer room, civil works, and Remote End – SWA BSP protection, automation, and communication upgrades.
Signatories
The contract was signed by Eng. Abdulrahman Al Fadhli, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), alongside Eng. Khalid Al Solami, Executive Vice President of Engineering Construction at Alfanar Projects, in the presence of Eng. Sharikh Ibrahim Al Sharikh, Vice President for Technical Affairs and Projects.
Company comment
Eng. Khalid Al Solami said: "This contract reinforces our role as a trusted partner in delivering critical power infrastructure across the Kingdom. The expansion of Ras Alkhair BSP will play a key role in ensuring reliable electrical supply to support vital water desalination projects in the region, and we are proud to contribute to this important national development."
Source: Alfanar