SEWA Inaugurates 220KV Substation in Umm Fannin

The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) on Sunday launched the largest 220 kV substation in the network, located at the airport area in Umm Fannin.

This strategic move, with a cost exceeding $136 million, aims to boost the energy infrastructure of Sharjah city. The project was carried out in collaboration with Siemens Energy and General Projects Company for Mechanical and Electrical Contracting.

The new substation includes four 400 MVA transformers (220/132 kV) and four 75 MVA transformers (132/33 kV), offering a total capacity of over 1.2 GW, serving vital areas of Sharjah. This expansion will meet the city’s growing energy demand and improve the electrical grid’s reliability and flexibility.

This expansion will serve vital areas of Sharjah, meeting the city’s increasing energy requirements whilst improving the electrical grid’s reliability and flexibility.

Quality Ensured

Hamad Al Tunaiji, Director of Energy Transmission, said that SEWA was committed to continually developing power transmission and distribution networks across Sharjah. The project was implemented following the highest global standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability in providing sustainable energy.

Abdullah Al-Koos, Deputy Director of Energy Transmission at SEWA, affirmed that the opening of this station represents a major achievement for SEWA, reinforcing its commitment to providing a reliable and modern energy infrastructure for Sharjah.

SEWA is serving roughly 300,000 consumers with electricity, water, and natural gas.