Interconnection of ADCO/TRANSCO Power Net-works

Interconnection of ADCO/TRANSCO Power Net-works
Project was developed on basis of the following:
  • Increase security of power evacuation from Shuweihat Power Plant (1500 MW)
  • Provide a bulk infeed point to the Western Region of Abu Dhabi
  • Provide strong interconnection at 220 kV level for ADCO (Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations) at their oil fields in Bab, Bu Hasa & Asab
Client:
Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA), U.A.E.
Period:
2003 - 2008
Services:
  • Planning & conceptual design
  • Preliminary route reconnaissance and survey
  • Tendering & evaluation
  • Contract admin. & follow-up
  • Design approval
  • Site supervision during construction
Technical data:
  • 1x400 kV gridstation (4 sections, 13 bays, 2x500 MVA transformers, 2x70 MVar line reactors, 2x36.7 MVar reactors)
  • 1x220/33 kV SS (2 sections, 7 bays, 2x340 MVA transformers, 2x140 MVA transformers, 33 kV GIS, 22 bays)
  • 1x220/33 kV SS (2 sections, 7 bays, 4x140 MVA transformers, 33 kV GIS, 20 bays)
  • 1x220/132 kV SS (2 sections, 9 bays, 2x200 MVA transformers, 132 kV GIS, 14 bays)
  • 1x145 km 400 kV double circuit OHL
  • several 220 kV double circuit OHL, total length 150 km
Department
Energy
Spectrum
Transmission and Distribution
Country
United Arab Emirates