Name of the Project
Rumaila power plant.
Location
The project is located in the Basra region of southern Iraq.
Client
Shamara Holding Group.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 3 000 MW power plant.
The plant is expected to increase power generation capacity by about 20% and address acute shortages of electricity, which are hampering economic growth in the country.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
ABB has won a $30-million order to supply and install a substation at the Rumaila power plant.
The company will design, engineer, supply and install the 400 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS) substation, which will be equipped with technology and instrument transformers from ABB.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB (substation and AIS).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Shamara Holding Group, tel +962 6 569 2976, fax +962 6 560 3775 or email info@shamaraholding.com.