Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is advancing key infrastructure projects as it reviews bids from leading global and regional firms for two major substation projects.
The projects, one for a 400/132kV substation and another for multiple 132/11kV substations, are part of Dubai’s ongoing effort to enhance its power grid and support its growing energy needs.
DXBINTRL 400/132kV substation project
DEWA’s tender for the DXBINTRL 400/132kV substation project, issued on May 29, 2024, has attracted bids from industry heavyweights.
Siemens Energy submitted a bid of $159 million, followed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at $175 million and Danway Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at $177 million.
The utility aims to complete the project by the fourth quarter of 2027, according to sources familiar with the plans.
The scope of the project includes the engineering, construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the 400/132kV substation and its associated infrastructure.
The substation is critical to DEWA’s broader energy infrastructure strategy, supporting Dubai’s increasing energy demands and grid reliability as the city scales up its renewable energy initiatives.
Multiple 132/11kV Substations
In addition to the DXBINTRL project, DEWA is also moving forward with another significant tender, which includes the construction and commissioning of multiple 132/11kV substations.
The substations in focus are the SNATSIHS and SCIENCEP substations, alongside an additional typical substation and their associated infrastructure. The tender was floated on May 20, 2024, with bids submitted by August 29, 2024.
The bidding process attracted several key players in the power sector. General Enterprises GECO offered the lowest bid at $76 million, followed by Danway Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at $81 million, MBH Power and Energy DMCC at $89 million, and Siemens Energy at $114 million.
Other notable bids included AG Power and Larsen & Toubro, both at approximately $105 million, and KEC International at $137 million.
DEWA has rejected offers from IMCO Engineering & Construction Co., Kalpataru Projects International, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
The winning bidder is expected to complete the project by the fourth quarter of 2026. The scope involves delivering the substations and all related infrastructure, ensuring that DEWA continues to meet its expanding energy requirements as Dubai’s population and industries grow.
Both projects are part of DEWA’s ongoing investments in power generation and transmission infrastructure to support Dubai’s ambitious economic and population growth.
The expansion of substation capacity is crucial for maintaining grid stability and supporting the emirate’s push towards increased reliance on renewable energy sources.
