# SEC signs agreement with Hitachi Energy for HVDC upgrade

Saudi Electricity Company has signed an agreement with Hitachi Energy to upgrade ultra-high voltage DC technologies in new projects in Saudi Arabia.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-07-17
- Where: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
- Status: announced
- Products: HVDC technologies
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Saudi Electricity Company](https://endata.com/companies/8447.md) (customer)
- [Hitachi Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15140.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [gulfconstructiononline.com](https://gulfconstructiononline.com/ArticleTA/276481/sec-picks-hitachi-energy-for-hvdc-technologies-upgrade-), 2023-07-17: "SEC has signed an agreement with Hitachi Energy for the upgradation of ultra-high voltage DC technologies in the kingdom."

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