Feasibility Study for the Saudi Arabia – Yemen HVDC Interconnection
Project data
Client
AFESD
Region / Country
MIDDLE EAST / Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Period
2005-2006
Client Challenge
A feasibility study and technical-economic analysis for the HVDC interconnection between Saudi Arabia and Yemen through an HVDC link (BtB with AC lines or conventional HVDC with DC lines).
What we've done
- Data collection and analysis
- Preliminary simplified screening study to assess possible location of converter stations and AC or DC lines routes in terms of:
- Detailed analysis of the selected solution
- Definition of the functional specifications of the converter stations and of the AC or DC lines
- Routing of the AC or DC line


