Abanto Substation is a 400kV substation located in Abanto, Pais Vasco, Spain.
The Abanto Substation project’s construction has begun in 2018. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2021.
Description
Abanto Substation project, which is an upgrade substation, will be operated by Red Electrica Corporacion.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV.
The step-in voltage of the project is 400kV. Upon completion, the substation will have a capacity of 450MVA.
Abanto Substation project development status
The development of the Abanto Substation project was approved by National Energy Commission in 2018. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2021.
About Red Electrica Corporacion
Red Electrica Corporacion SA (REC) carries out transmission, generation, distribution and operation of the transmission network for the Spanish electricity system. The company operates the regulated activities through its principal subsidiary, Red Electrica de Espana, S.A. (REE), a transmission system operator and other subsidiaries. REC is involved in electricity transmission activities outside Spain and provides telecommunications services. The company also undertakes the construction of international interconnections, energy storage and financing and risk reinsurance. It serves the third parties in Spain, Peru, Chile and among others. REC is headquartered in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain.
Methodology
All publicly-announced T&D Line & Substation projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC. The information regarding the projects is sourced through secondary information sources such as country specific utility players, company news and reports, statistical organisations, regulatory body, government planning reports and their publications and is further validated through primary from various stakeholders such as power utility companies, consultants, energy associations of respective countries, government bodies and professionals from leading players in the power sector.
