Electrical Substations in Saudi Arabia

Substation Voltage Levels and Documented Roles

The documented substations differ in both voltage configuration and functional role. A 380 kV designation identifies a high-voltage level, while configurations such as 380/110 kV and 115/13.8 kV indicate transformation between voltage levels. A bulk supply point describes a supply role, while gas-insulated and industrial-city descriptions identify other technical or application characteristics. These distinctions describe function and configuration rather than a ranking of substations.

High-Voltage and Bulk Supply Substations

High-voltage substations operate at voltage levels used to move or distribute electrical power through major parts of a grid, while a bulk supply point identifies a facility that supplies power onward at substantial capacity. Kandarah-2 380kV Substation is documented as a 380 kV high-voltage substation, and Yanbu-3 BSP Substation is documented as a 380 kV bulk supply point substation.

Transformation and Industrial-Site Substations

Multi-voltage substations transform electrical power between documented voltage levels for onward use within the network. Um Al-joud 380 KV Substation, Makkah is documented as a 380/110 kV indoor gas-insulated substation, while South East Dammam Substation, Saudi Electricity Company is documented as a 115/13.8 kV installation. Ras Al Khair Industrial City-1(RIC-1) Substation is documented as a high-voltage substation located within Ras Al Khair Industrial City, giving it a distinct industrial-site context.

Locations of Documented Substations

The selected substations span several documented locations in Saudi Arabia. Um Al-joud 380 KV Substation is in Makkah in Makkah Province, while Kandarah-2 380kV Substation is in the Al Warood area of Jeddah in the same province. Yanbu-3 BSP Substation is in Yanbu in Medina Province. In Eastern Province, South East Dammam Substation is in Al Muntazah, Dammam, and Ras Al Khair Industrial City-1(RIC-1) Substation is in Ras Al Khair Industrial City.

Documented Google Maps Ratings

The supplied Google Maps ratings range from 3.0 to 4.7, but each score should be read together with its review count. Um Al-joud 380 KV Substation, Makkah has a 4.7 rating from 6 reviews; Kandarah-2 380kV Substation has 3.0 from 1 review; Yanbu-3 BSP Substation has 3.0 from 2 reviews; South East Dammam Substation, Saudi Electricity Company has 4.5 from 2 reviews; and Ras Al Khair Industrial City-1(RIC-1) Substation has 4.0 from 6 reviews. Small review totals provide limited evidence and do not establish technical quality or suitability.

How to Compare Electrical Substations for a Specific Need

A useful comparison starts with the required location, voltage configuration, and documented functional role. A user looking at high-voltage facilities can distinguish the 380 kV listings from the 115/13.8 kV installation, while a need related to a bulk supply point, gas-insulated configuration, or industrial-city setting can be matched to those documented characteristics. Operational status is explicitly recorded as active for Um Al-joud 380 KV Substation, Kandarah-2 380kV Substation, and Yanbu-3 BSP Substation, and the supplied Google Maps links provide the recorded locations.

Yanbu-3 BSP Substation also has documented 24-hour opening hours for every day of the week. Suitability should be based on the relevant technical and geographic requirement rather than a universal ranking. Before visiting a substation, confirm current access conditions and any required permissions because a directory location does not establish public access.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Substations in Saudi Arabia

Which electrical substations are included in this Saudi Arabia directory? The selected listings are Um Al-joud 380 KV Substation, Makkah; Kandarah-2 380kV Substation; Yanbu-3 BSP Substation; South East Dammam Substation, Saudi Electricity Company; and Ras Al Khair Industrial City-1(RIC-1) Substation. The list represents the supplied documented records rather than every substation in Saudi Arabia.

What is the difference between 380 kV, 380/110 kV, and 115/13.8 kV substations? A 380 kV designation identifies a high-voltage operating level, while 380/110 kV and 115/13.8 kV describe transformation between an incoming higher voltage and a lower voltage used by another part of the electrical network. The appropriate configuration depends on the role a substation serves within that network.

Where are the documented electrical substations located? The supplied records place substations in Makkah and Jeddah in Makkah Province, Yanbu in Medina Province, and Dammam and Ras Al Khair in Eastern Province. Documented local areas include Al Warood in Jeddah, Al Muntazah in Dammam, and Ras Al Khair Industrial City.

How should Google Maps ratings for these substations be compared? Compare each score together with its review count rather than using the score alone. The supplied listings have between 1 and 6 reviews each, so the ratings represent relatively small sets of Google Maps reviews and should not be treated as measures of technical performance.

What should be confirmed before visiting or relying on a substation listing? Confirm current access conditions, operating circumstances, and any permissions or contact arrangements required for the intended visit. An address or map listing identifies a documented location but does not by itself establish public access.