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Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Ameren unit gets green light for $1.6 billion Illinois power transmission project
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Utility Ameren Corp's (AEE.N), opens new tab Illinois unit said on Tuesday it has got approval to build and upgrade 380 miles of power lines across 13 counties in the state as part of a $1.6 billion project to boost energy access. Construction is set to begin later this year and is expected to be completed in 2029. U.S. utilities face growing pressure to boost grid capacity amid rising electricity demand and a shift toward cleaner energy sources. "At a time when the Midwest faces a persistent shortage of the electricity needed to meet rising demand, this vital project will provide energy access and certainty for businesses and residential growth," said Shawn Schukar, chairman and president of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the proposed route through a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, the company said. The project includes three new substations and upgrades to several others, with most of the work taking place along existing infrastructure corridors to minimize land use. Ameren Illinois serves 1.2 million electricity and more than 800,000 natural gas customers across 1,200 communities in the state.
Zawya
05-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Electricity Company boosts Haj grid capacity by 75%
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has significantly increased the electrical grid capacity in the holy sites for this Hajj season by over 75% compared to last year, investing more than SAR3 billion in development projects. This enhancement, guided by government directives and Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, stems from a thorough review of past Hajj seasons and anticipated needs, reported SPA. SEC stated that projects were implemented early, ensuring full load connectivity for network reliability. The operations and management center in the holy sites is now equipped with advanced, AI-supported technical applications for comprehensive system monitoring, with equipment connected via fiber optics for rapid information flow and timely decision-making by trained national cadres, said the report. SEC has also developed a robust emergency plan, deploying over 2,200 engineers, technicians, and specialists across 57 strategically located centers to ensure a response time of under five minutes anywhere in the holy sites, it added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
04-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Saudi Electricity Company boosts Hajj grid capacity by 75%
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has significantly increased the electrical grid capacity in the holy sites for this Hajj season by over 75% compared to last year, investing more than SAR3 billion in development projects. This enhancement, guided by government directives and Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, stems from a thorough review of past Hajj seasons and anticipated needs, reported SPA. SEC stated that projects were implemented early, ensuring full load connectivity for network reliability. The operations and management center in the holy sites is now equipped with advanced, AI-supported technical applications for comprehensive system monitoring, with equipment connected via fiber optics for rapid information flow and timely decision-making by trained national cadres, said the report. SEC has also developed a robust emergency plan, deploying over 2,200 engineers, technicians, and specialists across 57 strategically located centers to ensure a response time of under five minutes anywhere in the holy sites, it added.
