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ABB Digital Technology to Enhance Egypt’s Power Grid

ABB, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has been selected by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to help upgrade and digitize the electrical grid in the Port Said region. Located along the country’s Mediterranean coast this region includes the landmark Suez Canal.
ABB Digital Technology to Enhance Egypt’s Power Grid
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The scope of supply includes an ABB Ability™ Network Manager Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System, more than 120 Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and a fiber-optic communications network to help monitor and control the grid more efficiently. ABB Ability™ is the company’s cross-industry digital offering.

The initiative is part of the country’s efforts to upgrade and modernize its power grid. A reliable supply of electricity plays a critical role in operating the Suez Canal, a major artery for global commerce, through which about 17,000 ships pass annually carrying up to 800 million tons of cargo. Demand for electricity is growing fast in the area as a result of rapid urbanization and economic growth. In addition, the country has set ambitious targets for the roll-out and expansion of renewable electricity generation as well as transmission infrastructure over the next few years.

The ABB Ability™ Network Manager SCADA/EMS helps monitor and control the network to ensure high system reliability and optimize efficiency. The communication network provides a back-bone where real-time data from equipment in the field can be quickly leveraged in the “control room,” maximizing efficient operations. The order is part of a larger project to upgrade the grid in Egypt and will be handled by a consortium composed of ABB and El Sewedy Electric. 

“ABB continues to support Egypt's efforts to upgrade and expand its power grid,” said Massimo Danieli, head of ABB’s Grid Automation business, within the company’s Power Grids division. ”The digital transformation in Egypt's power network will enhance the operations of the Suez Canal and ensure reliable power supply for millions.”

 

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