Mahasen Substation is a 380kV substation located in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
The Mahasen Substation project’s construction has begun in 2018. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2021.
Description
Mahasen Substation project, which is a new substation, will be operated by Saudi Electricity.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 380kV and the operating voltage level is 380kV.
The step-in voltage of the project is 380kV.
Mahasen Substation project development status
The development of the Mahasen Substation project was approved by Ministry of Water and Electricity in 2018. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2021.
About Saudi Electricity
Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) is an energy utility. Through its subsidiaries, the company generates, transmits and distributes electricity; and carries out operations of the fiber optic networks, trading and realization of renewable energy among others. It produces electricity in gas, combined, steam and diesel power units. SEC also builds independent power plants on a build, own and operate basis. The company distributes electricity customers in cities, villages and communities across Eastern, Central, Western and Southern sectors. It is owned by Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and other shareholders. SEC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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.
