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Press Release25 November 2020Siemens EnergyKuwait
Siemens Energy awarded major service contract to strengthen Kuwait’s power grid reliability
The substations will undergo
maintenance to enhance their reliability and safety and will provide power to
residential and commercial areas. The service agreement covers preventive
maintenance and emergency repair of the substations, including switchgears of different
voltage levels, power transformers and various assets in each substation.
“As the heart of any electrical power distribution system, efficient
substations are crucial for a reliable energy supply. I am very proud that
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water, for whom Siemens Energy has
executed high-voltage maintenance projects for more than 50 years now, trusts
once again in our long-term service abilities and that we will continue to
jointly strengthen the power supply security in Kuwait,” said Katharina
Beumelburg, Vice President Transmission Service at
Siemens Energy.
“The advanced maintenance services provided to these
substations will help maximize performance, lower operating costs and deliver
better and more reliable network operations for the Ministry of Electricity,” said
Ananthnarayan Iyer, Vice President Transmission Service, Siemens Energy Middle
East. “We are looking forward to contributing further to the country’s
long-term energy demands in a sustainable manner.”
“This agreement builds on our strong
legacy of successful projects in Kuwait,” said Herbert Klausner, Managing
Director of Siemens Energy Kuwait. “We remain committed to driving power sector
efficiency across Kuwait and helping the Ministry of Electricity meet the
increasing demand for power for domestic, industrial and municipal use.”
A substation
is key to power supply as it is used for transmitting and distributing
electricity to distant locations. It is for that reason that safety, security,
reliability and efficiency are essential.
Through preventative maintenance Siemens Energy will ensure that the
people of Kuwait have a stable and reliable source of energy. Around a quarter of
the power transmitted in the country utilizes Siemens Energy’s technology.
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