Neom awards USD 200 mn contract for electrical substation: The Saudi Electricity Company has awarded a SAR 744 mn (c.USD 198.3 mn) contract to KSA’s Al Gihaz Contracting to develop a 380/132 KV gas insulated substation in Saudi Arabia’s net zero city Neom, Trade Arabia reports. Gas insulated substations switch, separate, transform, measure and distribute electrical energy in power systems. Earlier this month, KSA’s Arabian Electrical Transmission Line Contracting won a USD 155 mn contract to construct a 605 km-long high-voltage direct current transmission line connecting Neom to Yanbu on the country’s west coast.

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• KSA’s Flynas and SIRC partner on recycling: KSA air carrier Flynas has signed a collaboration agreement with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to develop tech to repurpose the airline’s refuse including e-waste such as battery cells and biowaste like spent oils. (Statement)
• KSA tests out weather-resistant wheat strains: Saudi Arabia has concluded a successful test of four high-yield bread and durum wheat strains with traits designed to withstand the kingdom’s climate. The experiment consisted of planting 20 tons of wheat seeds. (Saudi Press Agency)