Bahrain’s EWA awards power contracts worth $177 million
Bahrain’s EWA awarded BD67.4 million ($177 million) in August contracts, with major work tied to new high-voltage grid substations in Sitra.
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what happened
Zawya reported that Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) awarded agreements totaling BD67.4 million ($177 million) during August.
The largest portion involved major works connected with new substations serving the high-voltage grid in Sitra. The report cited Gulf Daily News, which Zawya identified as its sister publication.
why it matters
The announcement signals substantial activity in Bahrain’s electricity infrastructure. The focus on high-voltage substations makes the contracts relevant to monitoring development and investment across the country’s power sector.
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- ZAWYA: Bahrain's EWA awards $177mln power contracts in August, says report — Zawya, 12 October 2026 at 11:56 UTC
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