1. National Grid SA Company
The SEC Power Forum
Session IV: Opportunities in Transmission & Distribution Related Industries
Dr. Mohammad Owayedh
CEO
National Grid SA Company

2. Smart Grid in Action in National Grid SA
(One of SEC Subsidiaries)
Smart Grid in Action in National Grid SA

3. Presentation Overview
Demand
National Grid Network
Capital Budget
Localization

4. Demand
Smart Grid Drivers

5. Geographical Area

6. Capital Budget

7. Smart Grid Drivers Smart Grid Drivers: Huge Capital Investment
Transmission Capacity Added (MVA)
Transmission Substations Added
Transmission Lines Added (KM)
Transmission Project Cost
(billion riyals)
Year
37,559 76
5,185 35
2013
35,403 59
4,120 24
2014
35,180 60
3,923 23
2015
27,943 65
7,761 21
2016
21,462 56
3,813 22
2017
18,707 51
5,755 25
2018
21,150 45
6,978
2019
19,270 41
5,309
2020
17,860 38
3,480
2021
2,346
2022
253,804
532
48,670
240
TOTAL
Smart Grid Drivers

8. Telecommunication Infrastructure

9. SCADA System Deployment
National Control Center
Al Jouf T
Hail
Qassim
Riyadh
NCC
Central Regional Control Center
Eastern Regional Control Center
Southern Regional Control Center
Western Regional Control Center
Dammam
Jiddah D
Najran
Bisha
Mecca
Madina
Tabook
Abha
Asir
Jizan
Jubbah
SEC Control Centers

10. Localization Benefits
Manufacturer Point of view:
Huge and Fast Growing Market
Competitive advantage in term of delivery time and long term service agreements
Easer prequalification process
Enhancements of supplier – Client relationship

11. Localization Benefits
National Grid Point of view:
Shorter Delivery Time
Standardized Design Adapted to local environment and requirements
Long term Local Support
Toward National Grid Social responsibility Objectives

12. National Grid Efforts Bulk Purchase Contracts
Working with Closely with Manufacture through all stages of development to ensure timely qualification
Willingness to accept pilot installations in their network

13. THANK YOU