By: MEP Middle east

In a major step forward for Diriyah’s infrastructure, Diriyah Company has announced the completion of two important substations: the 1707 MVA Bulk Substation and the 200 MVA Primary Substation.

Operated by the Saudi Electricity Company, these substations will serve as critical power sources for the ongoing developments in Diriyah Square, the Qurain Cultural District, and the Northern District, among others.

Investment and cabling contracts

The 1707 MVA Bulk Substation, costing $161 million, will be crucial for the first phase of Diriyah’s development. To support its energisation, a significant $84 million cabling contract has been awarded to the Civil and Electrical Projects Contracting Company (Cepco).

The 200 MVA Primary Substation, valued at $20 million, will provide vital power for the Wadi Safar development, with a $45 million cabling contract awarded to Delta Contracting Company.

Both substations have been designed in the traditional Najdi architectural style, ensuring they blend seamlessly with the surrounding developments while preserving Diriyah’s cultural legacy.

Vision for Diriyah’s future

Diriyah Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo stated:

“The completion of the two substations represents a significant milestone in our journey toward delivering key assets in Diriyah, The City of Earth, including global hotel brands, branded residences, and cultural landmarks.”

“Together with the two large scale cabling contracts to operate alongside the new substations, they represent further confirmation that we are progressing on time and within budget as we create one of the world’s greatest gathering places,” he added.

Saudi Electricity Company Acting CEO Khalid bin Salim AlGhamdi said:

“We are honoured to work with Diriyah Company to bring power solutions that are both reliable and in harmony with Diriyah’s architectural heritage,” he added.

Diriyah, one of Saudi Arabia’s five giga-projects backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), aims to house 100,000 people, create 178,000 jobs, and attract 50 million visitors annually by 2030. The opening of these substations is a key step in realising this ambitious vision.