Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has signed contracts worth approximately QR3.1 billion ($851 million) to enhance the country’s electricity infrastructure, according to the state news agency QNA.

The contracts involve the construction of electrical substations, the connection of cables and overhead lines, and the expansion of existing substations.

The signing of the four strategic agreements was attended by Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi. The contracts were awarded to Elsewedy Cables Qatar Company, Voltage Engineering (Qatar), Best and Betash Consortium (Turkiye), and Taihan Cable & Solution (South Korea).

Under the new deals, seven high-voltage substations will be established, and 212 km of underground cables and overhead lines will be provided to connect these substations.

The minister hailed Kahramaa’s efforts in meeting the growing electricity requirements saying: “These signings are a reflection of our commitment to implement effective and comprehensive plans for our strategic projects that would ensure our networks’ continued and sustainable ability to accommodate the unprecedented growth of the power sector and meet the increasing electricity demand.”

Kahramaa President Abdulla bin Ali Al Theyab said the contracts are an important step in developing Qatar’s electricity networks infrastructure. He highlighted the collaboration with national and international companies and emphasised the commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting the local economy.

Al Theyab noted that Qatari companies secured the largest share (58.4 per cent, or QR1.8 billion) of the contract value, reflecting confidence in the local private sector and its role in achieving Qatar National Vision 2030.