Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) in consortium with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) to plan the construction of a new power generation project. The proposed project is located in Ras Abu Fontas an industrial area on the coasts of Doha. The general objective is to build, own, and operate peak units with a production capacity of 500 MW.
The objective of this project is, meeting the growing electricity demands of Qatar. The country has been on the steady grow both economically and in population sense, its need for energy grows larger and larger, hence the move to expand its power generation capacity.
The technical and commercial offers for the project are being evaluated currently. Upon completion of the evaluations, the main contractor for the project will be selected. The contractor will undertake the construction and operation of the selected power units.
In the near future, a full proposal on the project will be submitted to KAHRAMAA in detail including plans concerning the construction, ownership, and operation of peak power units in order to ensure that the project aligns with the general strategy concerning energy in Qatar.
This joint effort by QEWC and KAHRAMAA is a component of Qatar’s efforts to improve the energy infrastructure of the country. The project designed for Ras Abu Fontas provides a stable electric supply, especially at peak hours. With increased electricity production, the country can meet the goals set by it to advance while proceeding at a stable pace with an efficient power grid.
