Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing

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Overhead line crossing

The Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing is a major electrical power line built across the Suez Canal in 1998, located near Suez, Egypt. It is designed for two 500 kV circuits.

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Significant developments in the region

The crossing was part of a major drive to develop the areas surrounding the Suez Canal, including other projects such as the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel under the Suez Canal (completed in 1981), the El Ferdan Railway Bridge, and the Suez Canal Bridge (completed in 2001).

It was constructed by a consortium between STFA Enerkom and Siemens.[1]

See also

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References

  1. Pylons of Suez Canal Powerline Crossing 2021, skyscraperpage.com, accessed 10 April 2021

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