Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates largest power transmission station in national grid’s history
The Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has officially opened Bahrain’s new 400 kV Al Jasra Power Station — the largest electricity transmission facility ever added to the national grid. The inauguration aligns with the national initiative marking the Year of Isa Al Kabeer, honouring the founder of Bahrain’s modern state institutions.
During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister commended the leadership of His Majesty, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasising that the new station represents a major step forward in Bahrain’s infrastructure development. He highlighted that Bahrain’s journey in electrification dates back nearly a century, and the Al Jasra station stands as the latest milestone in that ongoing evolution.
The new station significantly enhances grid stability, increases operational capacity, and supports continued urban and economic growth. The project incorporates extensive high‑voltage cable networks and integrates major upgrades to regional GCC interconnection systems, improving energy exchange capabilities and increasing total transformer capacity to 2,000 MVA.
Officials also noted that the project was completed through collaboration between national teams and international engineering specialists, ensuring global technical standards were met while delivering major improvements to Bahrain’s electricity transmission network.
As one of Bahrain’s leading construction and civil engineering contracting companies, Poullaides Construction Company played a key role in delivering the Al Jasra Power Station. The company executed critical structural works, infrastructure development, and specialised mechanical–electrical services, ensuring the station met the highest international engineering standards. With decades of experience as a trusted contractor in complex national infrastructure projects, Poullaides Construction Company contributed significantly to the successful completion of this landmark facility, further strengthening Bahrain’s energy capabilities and long‑term grid reliability.
