RIYADH: The electricity interconnection project between Saudi Arabia and Jordan is expected to become commercially operational in the second half of 2025 as both countries look to officially sign related agreements later this year. Both nations had entered into a memorandum of understanding in 2020 to develop the 164-km electricity interconnection between Qurrayat in Saudi
RIYADH: Saudi Electricity Co. has extended the tender closing date for the contract to build an electricity interconnection network between Saudi Arabia and Jordan by two months to the end of July, MEED reported. At least three teams are understood to have been qualified to bid for the contract, it added. Saudi Electricity Co. issued the request for proposals for the contract
RIYADH: Gulf countries have saved $3 billion since the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority in 2019, it said. Savings have come from a reduced need for new generation plants, thus lower operating and maintenance expenses, and reduced carbon emissions, SPA reported. The Authority has agreed an action plan for the establishment of a joint