Shuqaiq steam power plant, Saudi Arabia

6th September 2013 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Shuqaiq steam power plant, Saudi Arabia

Name and Location
Shuqaiq steam power plant (SSPP), Saudi Arabia.

Client
Saudi Electricity Company.

Project Description
The project comprises the construction of a 2 640 MW oil-fired steam power project on a turnkey basis, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. The project will be located on the Red Sea coast, about 580 km south of Jeddah and 135 km north of Jazan.

Value
$3.3-billion.

Duration
The project will be completed by 2017.

Latest Developments
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been awarded the contract to build the SSPP.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
HHI (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
HHI overseas public relations department, tel +82 52 202 2342 or fax +82 52 202 2347.