Arafat Project
This project involves constructing two 380kV underground cable circuits—6.86 km (ARFTW–MHR) and 13.63 km (ARFTW–SAZ) with XLPE cables, fiber optics, DTS systems, and related civil works. It is being executed under Contract CN-4400019200 and is currently 63% complete.
Project Summary
- Project Title: 380 kV Power Cables Between the Arftwa MHR (CKT1) and the Arftwa SAZ (Arftw SAZ) Water Intake Station
- Contract Number: CN 4400019200
- Signing Date: October 16, 2023
- Completion Rate: 63%
Scope of Work
The project includes the installation of 380 kV wire cables between Arftwa MHR (Arftw) and the water metering station. The following main contractors were involved:
380 kV Wire Cable Circuit
- Length: 6.86 km (15 sections)
- Scope: Installation of a single 380 kV network cable
- Components:
- Ultraviolet (1x1C) XLPE copper cable, 2500 mm² per circuit
- Number of fiber optic connections
- Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) system
- All required accessories
ARFTW SAZ Cables for Underground Electrical Circuits
- Length: 13.63 km (30 sections)
- Scope: Installation of a single 380 kV underground electrical cable network
- Components:
- 2500 mm² XLPE ultra-clear copper cable per circuit (1x1C)
- Number of fiber optic connections
- DTS system
- All required accessories
Additional Works
- Road inspection, soil testing, and analysis
- Construction of concrete-sheathed cable trenches and drainage channels
- Gravity excavation or technical excavation if underground installation is required