Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), have officially launched the Umm Al Houl 3 primary substation to supply electricity to Qatar Free Zones Authority.
The milestone underscores the ongoing partnership between both entities to advance national power infrastructure and enhance energy reliability across Qatar’s free zones.
The newly commissioned 132/11 kV substation, with a total capacity of 80 MVA, significantly enhances grid reliability and ensures a stable and efficient power supply to support the growing energy demands of both new and existing investors in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and emerging technologies. Located in Al Wakra area, it also supports Qatar’s wider transmission network serving major industrial and service hubs.
Developed under Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between QFZ and Kahramaa in 2021, the project underscores their ongoing collaboration to strengthen Qatar’s investment environment through world-class, sustainable infrastructure that supports expanding business and logistics activities across the free zones.
Umm Al Houl 3 Substation enhances the efficiency and stability of Qatar’s electricity transmission network and expands capacity to meet future urban and industrial demand. Equipped with advanced digital systems for monitoring and control, as well as modern protection technologies, it strengthens grid reliability and reduces outages. The substation’s design and operations follow the highest environmental standards, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in line with Kahramaa’s future-ready vision.
Ahmed Nasser Al-Naser, Director of Technical Affairs’ Sector, of Kahramaa, said: “The inauguration of Umm Al Houl 3 Substation embodies Kahramaa’s strategic vision to lead the electricity and water sector through innovative projects that ensure service continuity and excellence. This facility supports the needs of Qatar’s growing economic and service sectors and reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure in line with the country’s national development plans.”
Eng. Abdulla Al-Rewaily, Acting Chief Zones Development at QFZ, commented: “The inauguration of the Umm Al Houl 3 Substation is a key milestone in the ongoing development of Umm Alhoul Free Zone as a strategic base for advanced industry and maritime operations. Robust, future-ready infrastructure remains central to QFZ’s mission to create a globally competitive environment where businesses can grow, innovate, and connect. Our collaboration with KAHRAMAA reflects the strength of national partnerships in enabling sustainable growth and advancing the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
