ABB Power Grids to enable major grid expansion in Egypt
The project is expected to contribute towards Egypt becoming a regional hub for electricity exchange with Africa and Europe
ABB has been contracted by El Sewedy Electric T&D to deliver high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and shunt reactors to ensure reliable power supply for the expansion of the Toshka 2 substation in Egypt.
ABB stated that the Toshka 2 substation will feature six bays of 500-kilovolt GIS from ABB Power Grids, making it the first such installation that will be commissioned in Egypt.
GIS is a compact metal-encapsulated switchgear consisting of high-voltage components such as circuit-breakers and disconnectors, which can be safely operated in confined spaces. ABB Power Grids will also supply 500 kV shunt reactors, an essential component in bringing reliable electricity to the population and ensuring that voltage levels are within safe limits to avoid possible blackouts, the statement added.
Mohamed Hosseiny, country managing director of ABB Power Grids, Egypt & North Africa, said: “ABB Power Grids is working with El Sewedy Electric T&D for many years and, once again, we proved our expertise in designing a complex technological solution in a very short time.”
He added that this project is a key milestone in our strategy to expand its positioning across the whole continent.
This expansion, in the second phase of the 300-megawatt electric interconnection project between Egypt and Sudan, is an important step to transform Egypt into a regional hub for electricity exchange with African and European countries, according to a statement from the Swiss-headquartered company.
Medhat Maher, CEO at El Sewedy Electric T&D, added: “We are committed to working with global leaders who enable us to deliver premium quality and reliable energy to the Egyptian grid.”
“ABB Power Grids responded quickly and demonstrated exceptional expertise during the engineering process and fully met our expectations for collaboration with an international technology leader,” he concluded.
