Skip to main content
Home Media Center News Details
Print

​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​


24.12.2015

KAHRAMAA successfully dismantles OHL to Al-Thumama substation

1
 
​Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has accomplished to successfully commission Al-Thumama Super 220/132kV Substation 1. It comes within State plans to implement a number of major projects and according to KAHRAMAA strategic plan.

Al-Thumama substation serves the new residential area at Al-Thumama by transferring bulk power from Ras Abu Fontas B and Messaieed Power Generation Plants. The Substation connects to Doha South super as well, which is the interconnection point of the GCC grid.

220kV and 132 kV over-head lines linked to Al-Thumama have been replaced with extra high voltage cables that are buried underground. That includes seven OHLs linked to Ras Abu Fontas A, Ras Abu Fontas B, Al-Wukair Super and Al-Wakra substations, comprising a total length of 54 km. The project was completed before the target deadline, as over-head lines replacement with cables was essential to complete the basic infrastructure projects of Ashghal and Qatar Rail aimed at year 2022 in the area.

The main challenge of the project was to dismantle those over-head lines that were installed over years and link the connected network substations in a tight deadline to ensure continual power supply to all customers, with no interruptions. KAHRAMAA has been able to successfully manage to overcome this challenge.

The project comprises  13 contracts at a total value of QR 788m. This includes 220 kV cable installations for a total length of 183 km and 132 kV at a total length if 58 km, as well as dismantling 54 km of over-head lines. Combined Work hours exceeded748,147  man-hours, with no lost time due to injury (LTI).​​
Quick Access
Quick Access
Our use of Cookies
We understand that your online privacy is very important, and we want to put you in control of your data.
You have the option to decline cookies that we automatically place on your browser; however, allowing Kahramaa and our trusted partners to use cookies or similar technologies will give you a truly remarkable browsing experience and help us improve our content and communication with you.
We will not set optional cookies unless you enable them, and you can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the tool. For more information, please read our Privacy policy.