The opening of the 400 kV Al Jasra power station, the largest electricity transmission station in Bahrain, marks an important milestone in the development of the national electricity grid.
Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa inaugurated the power station yesterday on behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
This was in implementation of a Royal Order by His Majesty King Hamad to designate 2026 as the ‘Year of Isa Al Kabeer’, in commemoration of the founder of the modern state and leader of institutional development in Bahrain, His Highness Isa Al Kabeer, Ruler of Bahrain and its Dependencies.
Shaikh Khalid congratulated His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on the completion of this major national project, which adds to the kingdom’s record of development achievements.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the opening of Al Jasra station marks a major milestone in the development of the national electricity grid, which dates back to 1930 when Manama became the first Gulf capital to receive electricity. This development began during the era of HH Isa Al Kabeer and has continued from the Ras Ruman station to the opening of Bahrain’s largest station.
He added that this progress reflects Bahrain’s continued commitment to modernisation and development under the leadership of His Majesty and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to enhance national infrastructure and support sustainable development.
Shaikh Khalid noted that the project plays a key role in enhancing the stability of the national electricity grid and increasing operational capacity to support urban and investment growth, improve service quality, and meet current and future demand efficiently and reliably.
He also said the project’s completion to international standards, in co-operation with leading global companies, reflects Bahrain’s advanced capabilities in managing and delivering major energy projects, supporting the national economy and attracting large-scale investment.
The Deputy Prime Minister thanked Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) president Kamal Ahmed and the staff for their efforts in delivering this strategic project on schedule and to high technical standards, commending the competence of national teams and their co-ordination with relevant authorities.
Mr Ahmed expressed gratitude to the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for their continued support to the EWA.
He thanked Shaikh Khalid for inaugurating the project.
The EWA president said the project upgrades the GCC interconnection from 200 kV to 400 kV, increasing interconnection capacity with GCC countries from 926 to 1,359 megawatts, improving energy exchange efficiency and grid stability.
He said the project also increases total transformer capacity from 975 MVA to 2,000 MVA, reducing electrical loads in the Riffa area by up to 25 per cent and directly enhancing transmission network reliability.
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