{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/sewa-completes-220kv-al-layyah-substation-upgrade-october-2026",
  "slug": "sewa-completes-220kv-al-layyah-substation-upgrade-october-2026",
  "category": "transmission-substations",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-03",
  "sourceName": "Sharjah Electricity and Water News",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.sewa.gov.ae/en/media-centre/news/al-layyah-220kv-substation-completion-october-2026",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "UAE",
    "SEWA",
    "Substation",
    "220 kV",
    "Sharjah"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "SEWA Completes 220 kV Substation Upgrade at Al Layyah Power Station",
    "summary": "Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the commissioning of its 220/33 kV Al Layyah transmission substation, installing 3 power transformers rated at 150 MVA each to evacuate power from a 1026 MW combined-cycle plant.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "High-Voltage Transmission Modernization",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The upgraded 220 kV gas-insulated substation replaces older air-insulated equipment, reducing footprint by 65 % and boosting fire safety.",
          "3 power transformers rated at 150 MVA each step down generated power from 220 kV to 33 kV for distribution across Sharjah city."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Grid Interconnection and Efficiency Gains",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The substation connects the 1026 MW high-efficiency Al Layyah power plant to the UAE federal electricity transmission network.",
          "State-of-the-art telemetry and automated busbar protection isolate transient line disturbances in less than 25 ms."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}