India Explores Interconnection Projects with Middle East for Power Transmission
Key Ideas
  • The Power Grid Corporation of India is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE for interconnection projects, aiming to transmit 2,000-2,500 mega watts with an estimated value of Rs 35,000-40,000 crore.
  • India and Saudi Arabia have signed an MoU to cooperate in areas like electrical interconnection, green hydrogen, and supply chains, with plans for subsea cables linking their grids and those of the Middle East and South Asia.
  • The interconnection projects with neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh are designed to enhance cross-border electricity trade, improve grid stability, and boost regional economic development.
  • In the first quarter of financial year 2024-25, Power Grid reported a three percent increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 3,723.92 crore, while revenue from operations remained stable at Rs 11,006.18 crore.
India is actively engaging in power interconnection projects with its neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. The State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India is now exploring opportunities for interconnection with Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE, targeting transmission of 2,000-2,500 mega watts valued between Rs 35,000-40,000 crore. These projects are expected to be completed within five years and involve the installation of HVDC cables. Additionally, India and Saudi Arabia have signed a MoU to collaborate on electrical interconnection, green hydrogen, and supply chains by connecting subsea cables between their grids. These initiatives aim to enhance cross-border electricity trade and grid stability, ultimately supporting economic growth in the region. Power Grid's financial performance for the first quarter of 2024-25 showed a three percent increase in net profit, reaching Rs 3,723.92 crore, while revenue from operations remained steady at Rs 11,006.18 crore.
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