Bahrain Builds Power Backbone

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s electricity grid is preparing for a major leap in capacity with the construction of the Al Jasra 400kV Transmission Station, the country’s largest power transmission project to date.

His Excellency Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), visited the site to inspect progress and underline the project’s critical role in future-proofing Bahrain’s energy infrastructure. The strategic facility is set to reduce pressure on the Riffa substation by up to 25%, a move expected to significantly improve load distribution, cut outage risks, and stabilise the national grid.

Regional Integration

The project also ensures full integration of energy from Phase Two of the Al Dur Power Plant and boosts Bahrain’s ability to meet future demand.

A key feature is the upgrade of cross-border connections with GCC neighbours from 220kV to 400kV, enabling more reliable electricity trade and regional power resilience.

Global Partnerships

The 16,000-square-metre site will host infrastructure supplied by global energy giants Siemens (Germany), Hitachi (Japan), Iljin and Taihan (South Korea), and TBEA (China).

The development will add 2,000 MVA in capacity, marking a 45% increase, with 130 km of 400kV underground cabling (up 92%) and 90 km of 220kV cables (up 14%) forming part of the overhaul.

The Al Jasra station is expected to be operational by 2026, in line with EWA’s pledge to deliver reliable and sustainable energy services across the Kingdom.