GE has entered into a contract with National Grid SA to supply four new electricity substations on a turnkey basis and upgrade four others, in the southern region of Saudi Arabia.

With a total capacity of 1,933 MVA, the substations will enable power delivery to up to 25,000 homes as well as different industries in the southern region, supporting the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 to deliver reliable and efficient power to foster all-round economic growth.

Hisham Al Bahkali, GE’s president & CEO for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, said: 'Ensuring the delivery of reliable and efficient power is a key focus area of the Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to drive all-round economic growth.

'The contract for GE to provide four substations on a turnkey basis and to upgrade four other existing substations will help strengthen the electricity grid that serves the Southern Region of the Kingdom. It will not only deliver more electricity to more homes in the region but also support the focus on industrialization and economic diversification.'

Mohammed Mohaisen, president & CEO for GE Energy Connections’ Grid Solutions business in Mena & Turkey, said: 'This is a milestone agreement as the substations delivered by GE will support SEC in providing reliable power to the homes and industries in the Baish region.