The $10m worth contract will provide an inroad for ABB into Kuwait’s electricity distribution market.
Kuwait-based IEPC is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for low and medium voltage power distribution equipment.
As a part of the contract, ABB’s VD4 type vacuum circuit breakers will be installed into 500 distribution substations rated at 11kV along with switchgear panels and other equipment provided by IEPC.
ABB Middle East and Africa Regional OEM business development manager Smiljan Music said the contract will strengthen the company’s position in the country.
"Our open and transparent working relationship with IEPC has been key for the success and in gaining an understanding of the technical needs and operating environment in Kuwait," Music added.
IEPC general manager Yousef Al-Majed said, "We now have the challenge of delivering the project in a timely manner, which will go a long way towards setting us up as a major force in Kuwait."
