On November 2nd, 2023, Nesma Infrastructure and Technology (NIT) signed a major strategic package with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) valued at over SAR 1.3 billion to construct and deliver 16 high-voltage transmission substations to support the ongoing rapid development in the eastern region of the Kingdom.

The scope of work for these fast-track contracts includes the engineering, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning and energization of the transmission substations along with their connection to the Saudi Arabian national grid, with an approximate delivery of 16 months.The substations will be built on a lump sum turnkey basis under the Network Reinforcement Program for Big Cities to benefit existing cities in the eastern region and facilitate their future growth.