Two 110/20 kV Substations – Maiwand and Pushmol

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SEPS Kandahar Substations and Electrical Transmission Projects, 110/20 kV Substations at Pushmol and Maiwand, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

This is a design-build project that will upgrade the high voltage power system in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Maiwand and Pushmol substations each shall have two 110 kV line bays, a 110 kV/20 kV transformer rated no less than 20 MVA, a 20 kV yard with indoor switchgear. The objective of this project is to provide a cost effective, reliable power system for the distribution of electric power in Kandahar Province. Each substation shall be designed to support a 20 MVA transformer.

Novin Simia performed the erection, installation, testing and commissioning services for Maiwand and Pushmol substations.

  • Voltage Rate 110 kV to 20 kV
  • 2× 4 MVA, 50 Hz, Power Transformers
  • Main Bus and Transfer Bus system
  • 2 Incoming/Outgoing 110 kV and 5 Outgoing 20 kV Feeders

Client: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Prime Contractor: Assist Consultants Inc.

Date: Jun. 2016 to Oct. 2017 (scheduled)

Location: Maiwand and Pashmul, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan