Central-West HVDC Link
- Contractor
- Saudi Services for Electro Mechanical Works (SSEM)
- Location
- Central and Western regions, KSA
- Voltage
- VSC HVDC
- Line length
- 298 km
- Project reference
- PTS-23SO385
- Services
- Power and transmission
About the project
Portion II of the overhead transmission line for the COA-WOA interconnection: a voltage source converter (VSC) HVDC link between the Central and Western operating areas of the Saudi power grid. This portion alone runs for 298 km. VSC HVDC technology gives fast, precise control of the power flowing between two large regional grids.
Scope of work
SDEC provided engineering design for this 298 km portion of the line, working with Saudi Services for Electro Mechanical Works (SSEM) as the construction contractor. SDEC's overhead transmission line services cover line layouts, tower structures, foundations and coordinated design verification.
