SEC Farasan 132 KV Substation & STATCOM Project

Project Owner	Saudi Electricity Company - WOA
Main EPC Contractor	NESMA Infrastructure & Technologies Co.
Consultant	SEC-PDC/ CESI
Employer / Company	Intelligent System General Contracting Co.
Location	Farasan Islands
Country	Saudi Arabia

Technical Information

Industry	Power
Technologies & Systems	13.8 KV switchgear, 13.8KV Capacitor Bank, 13.8KV RMU, 132KV GIS, 33 kV Capacitor Bank, Controls & Protection, Power Transformers
Project Type	HV Substation
Capacity / Specifications	132/33/13.8 KV
Status	Completed
Start Month / Year	Feb 2026
End Month / Year	Aug 2026
Project Duration	6 Months

The Role

Position / Role: Sr. Electrical Engineer & Projects Manager

Scope of Work

Representing Subcontractor ISGCC providing specialized construction and commissioning support for Main EPC Contractor NIT under project owner Saudi Electricity Company

Key Responsibilities

Represented ISGCC in providing specialized Electrical Engineering support for construction, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and energization activities within the assigned project scope.
Coordinated technical submittals, site engineering activities, inspections and interface matters to support timely execution of ISGCC’s contractual responsibilities.
Coordinated construction, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and energization activities within ISGCC’s assigned contractual scope, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality requirements
Contributed to the successful completion of the project through engineering coordination, quality compliance and technical documentation in accordance with client and EPC project requirements.

Key Achievements

Successful completion of assigned scope within approved budget and time schedule while ensuring quality compliance.

Main Equipment & Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Equipment
Hitachi Energy	132 kV GIS, 33 kV Capacitor Bank, 13.8 kV Capacitor Bank, SAS & Protection System
132 kV GIS substation equipment, capacitor banks, substation automation, and protection systems for high-voltage power transmission and reactive power compensation.
Siemens	33 kV Switchgear
33 kV medium-voltage switchgear for power distribution, feeder control, switching, isolation, and protection.
NR Electric, China	STATCOM System, VSC Converter / Valve System, STATCOM AC Reactors, Charging Resistor, STATCOM Bypass Switching System, STATCOM Control System, STATCOM Protection System, STATCOM Cooling System, Heat Exchangers, Cooling Control / Power Panels
Complete STATCOM system based on VSC technology, including power conversion, AC reactors, bypass and charging systems, control and protection, and dedicated cooling infrastructure.
Multi-vendor	STATCOM Main Transformers, 13.8 kV Switchgear, 13.8 kV RMU, Auxiliary Transformer, 132 kV CT/PT/SA/DS/ES, 125 V DC System, 48 V DC System, Telecommunication System, 132 kV Power Cables, Power Transformers
Auxiliary electrical systems supporting the STATCOM and substation, including transformers, MV switchgear, HV measurement and isolation equipment, DC systems, telecommunications, and power cabling.