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Power generation for a Red Sea island resort

Client: Tiejun, a large-scale construction company

Location: Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

Sectors: Construction

The Challenge

Powering a remote island construction project

The luxury Shura Island Resort off the coast of Saudi Arabia needed a temporary power solution for the resort’s construction while their permanent solar powerplant was still being built.  However, this remote island is home to several species of sensitive flora and fauna. So the project demanded a power solution that adhered to strict environmental standards to protect these species.

Another challenge was powering the resort’s luxury waterfront villas, which required using a subsea cable. This presented technical difficulties, such as managing the high capacitive load over an extensive length. Tiejun contracted Aggreko to deliver reliable power to the resort without compromising the island’s pristine environment.

Fact File

Contract length 1 year
Power provided by Aggreko equipment 6MW
Output from transformer setup 33kV
Aggreko personnel executing the project 5

The Solution

Customised power solutions and engineering

We delivered a tailored power solution for construction, providing reliable power without negatively impacting the local flora and fauna. To do this, we provided Tiejun with a 6 MW power package in a double six pack configuration of33 kV output. This package was complete with redundancy, offering spare transformers and feeders. We also supplied specialised 33 kV switchgear to ensure seamless operations.

Our skilled team – one site team leader, two regional technicians, and two additional technicians from our Jeddah depot –executed the project. Together, they offered an innovative engineering solution, involving an inductive load bank to manage the challenging capacitive load – a level of detail unmatched by competitors.

The Impact

Successful outcomes with expert solutions

By delivering reliable power and managing complex technical challenges, we ensured uninterrupted progress during the island resort’s construction. Following construction, our power solutions are now used to aid in the operation of the resort’s luxury villas, providing guests with the ultimate comfort and enjoyment during their stay.

Our high-quality service and detailed documentation facilitated smooth approval processes with both the project owner and consultants. This saved the customer valuable time and resources. In addition, our innovative use of the inductive load bank improved power factor efficiency, boosting the project’s overall success. Ultimately, our power solutions and expertise ensured the luxury resort was powered effectively and sensitively to protect the island’s delicate environment.