Manama: In implementation of a royal order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to designate this year as the "Year of Isa Al Kabeer", Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the 400 kV Al Jasra power station, the largest electricity transmission station in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This significant event took place on behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah congratulated His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on the completion of this major national project. He emphasized that the opening of Al Jasra station marks a milestone in the development of Bahrain's national electricity grid, which began in 1930 during the era of HH Isa Al Kabeer.
The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that this development is a testament to Bahrain's commitment to modernisation under the leadership of His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The project aims to support sustainable development by enhancing national infrastructure.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah noted that the Al Jasra station plays a vital role in stabilizing the national electricity grid, increasing operational capacity, and meeting future demand efficiently. The project was completed to international standards with the collaboration of leading global companies.
He extended his gratitude to Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), and the staff for their efforts in delivering the project on schedule. The Deputy Prime Minister commended their coordination with relevant authorities and the competence of national teams.
Kamal bin Ahmed expressed his gratitude to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for their support, which enabled the EWA to enhance electricity and water service reliability. He also thanked Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah for inaugurating the project and prioritizing it through the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects.
The EWA President explained that the project included constructing a 400/220 kV transmission station in Al Jasra, installing high-voltage cables, and integrating them into the national grid. It upgraded the Gulf Cooperation Council interconnection and increased transformer capacity, enhancing grid stability and reducing electrical loads in the Riffa area.
He emphasized that Al Jasra station is a major national project, developed in cooperation with international companies, following the highest technical standards.