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POWERING A
STRONGER
TOMORROW

A Saudi industrial project developing local capability in high-voltage power transformer manufacturing.

SBM POWER TRANSFORMERS • ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER • SAUDI INDUSTRIAL FUTURE • GLOBAL MARKETS • POWERING A STRONGER TOMORROW •

Why power transformers matter

Transformers connect generation, transmission and consumption by matching voltage levels across the electricity system.

Saudi Arabia

Local manufacturing can strengthen supply resilience, create skilled engineering roles and build a domestic supplier base for essential grid equipment.

GCC & the region

Interconnected grids help countries share electricity, support reliability and use generation resources more efficiently.

Global energy transition

Renewable integration, electrification and grid renewal are increasing the importance of transmission infrastructure, equipment availability and specialist skills.

Localization & Impact

People & skills

The workforce development plan combines practical training, engineering knowledge and long-term on-the-job learning.

Technology & suppliers

The localization approach covers documented processes, manufacturing capability, supplier development and quality discipline.

Planned product portfolio

A phased development strategy, with each expansion subject to engineering readiness, qualification and project approvals.

PHASE 1

132 / 230 / 380 kV

High-voltage power transformers. Planned design capacity: 132 units per year.

PHASE 2

500 / 700 kV class

Planned expansion into higher-voltage transformer classes within the project site.

PHASE 3

GIS equipment

A future development phase for gas-insulated switchgear and integrated power equipment.

Industrial high-voltage transformer manufacturing facility

Engineering reliability from the start.

The development model brings together design review, controlled manufacturing processes, material traceability and a defined testing and customer-qualification pathway.

Planned project site: Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

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