GCC Begins Construction of 400 kV Cross-Border Grid Interconnection Linking Oman to Regional Power Network

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The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has announced the commencement of implementation of a direct electricity interconnection project linking the GCC power grid with Oman’s national network, marking a major milestone in regional energy integration and cross-border infrastructure development.

The project aims to enhance grid reliability, energy security, and electricity exchange capacity across the Gulf region, while supporting the integration of renewable energy and strengthening emergency power support mechanisms.

Technically, the project includes the construction of two 400-kilovolt transmission lines spanning approximately 530 kilometres, connecting the Al Sila substation in the UAE with the Ibri substation in Oman.

Once operational, the interconnection is expected to strengthen network reliability, enhance emergency power support, accelerate renewable energy integration, and deliver significant economic savings, reinforcing the GCC power grid as a leading model of regional energy cooperation.

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