Siemens Energy submits bid for Bahrain substation project

Siemens Energy was the only bidder for the Bahrain Electricity and Water Authority’s new 400 kV substation project in the Sitra Industrial Area. The company submitted a bid of 59 million Bahraini dinars ($157 million) for the project. The substation project is part of the planned Sitra Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) and involves the design, manufacturing, and installation of a 400 kV Grid substation. The project also includes the installation of 220 kV GIS, 21 kV switchgear, and control systems, as well as civil works for the substation and associated buildings. Additionally, the project involves the installation of CCTV and electronic access control systems, as well as work related to the interface with the Sitra IWPP. The bid was submitted through a Request for Proposal (RFP) tender.