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18.07.2018

KAHRAMAA commissioned Al Haidan electricity substation feeding Al Bayt stadium

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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) commissioned on Wednesday 18/7/2018, Al-Haidan electricity substation which feeds Al- Bayt stadium project. The substation was successfully operated as part of the strategic plans that aim to implement and develop electricity networks in order to serve the State’s vital projects. Furthermore, this achievement came in line with Qatar receiving the mantle of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

 

On this occasion, KAHRAMAA President H.E. Eng. Essa Bin Hilal Al Kuwari, stated “the highest quality standards were observed to complete Al Bayt stadium. All technical requirements pertinent to the use of technology that ensures the continuity of electrical power in emergency situations were adopted; and today, we celebrate the completion of the fourth substation out of five electricity substations that are planned to serve the stadiums of FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar. Consequently, in conformity with the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar and with the full support of our wise government, we reiterate our commitment to complete all infrastructure projects on time.” 

Furthermore, KAHRAMAA’s main concern is to adopt and implement the highest standards of safety and security in its activities and operations. Hence, all along the 15 months of work on the project, with more than 780,000 work hours completed at Al-Haidan substation which is part of the stadium project, without Lost Time Injury (LTI). As well, the Corporation is committed to providing a safe and secure environment to the staff working on its various projects in recognition of their role effective role as partners in success, which positively affect productivity.

KAHRAMAA President explained that the substation feeds Al Bayt stadium. It is part of the 11th phase of Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion project and one of the five main substations specified by KAHRAMAA for FIFA 2022 World Cup.The 132/11 kv, 80 MVA substation will be fed by Al Khor South and Semesma substations with 20 km long and 132 kv cable. The cost of establishing this substation with associated works amounts to approximately QR 138 million.

As well, H.E. Eng. Essa bin Hilal Kuwari said that the substation which is associated with Al Bayt stadium observed the requirements of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, requiring an 80 MVA to meet the loads which are related to the operation of the stadium and other facilities such as the main stadium, training fields and others. He also emphasized that KAHRAMAA observed the highest international standards and implemented them when completing the substation construction plan according to the set time

H.E. Al-Kuwari added that the world-famous company Siemens, delivered this substation and the cable works. Various sub-works were entrusted to local companies. The Corporation accomplishes work as planned. KAHRAMAA is working to provide the highest standards of reliability and consistency in its electrical network based on the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy requirements for the substations.

Al Bayt stadium is fed by Al-Haidan substation the fourth commissioned substation after Al-Jahaniya 3 substation which was commissioned last May, Mehairja substation commissioned in May 2017 and which feeds Khalifa Stadium, Al-Wukair 1 commissioned in February 2018 which feeds Al Wakra stadium; as to the fifth substation that will feed Ras Abu Aboud, it will be commissioned next year

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