Voltamp Transformers Company, Oman has signed an agreement with Bahwan Engineering Company to manufacture and supply a 500MVA, 400kV transformer for Oman Electricity Transmission Company’s network.
The agreement was signed by Eng. Ali bin Said Al Hadabi, Vice Chairman of Voltamp Power and Ajay Jhavar, adviser to Vice Chairman and Business Units Head – projects and Products at Bahwan Engineering Company.
The manufacturing of this category of transformers is considered first-of-its-kind in the Sultanate and the region, while the signed deal comes within the framework of the contributions made by the Oman Electricity Transmission Company in strengthening the fundamentals of infrastructure and supporting the energy industry sector in the Sultanate.
Commenting on this deal, Eng. Abdullah Bin Said Al Badri, CEO of Voltamp Energy, said, “We are extremely delighted by signing this agreement today with Bahwan Engineering Company and we are proud to also inform that Voltamp Power has successfully manufactured and tested its High Voltage Transformers of 500 MVA / 220 kV rating during this year and again this is first of its kind in the region, this will be installed for Oman Electricity Transmission Company’s network.”
DN Kachare, Division Head – Electrical Projects of Bahwan added, “Voltamp Sohar facility is meeting the global standards of manufacturing and BEC is confident that this first 400kv class unit will be manufactured and delivered on time to the fullest satisfaction of end client M/s OETC who have always promoted and supported Omani products.”
