CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia have reviewed their proposed electricity interconnection and discussed wider cooperation on power systems. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal held virtual talks with Saudi Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs Nasser Al-Qahtani, the Power Ministry said on 19 October.
The Saudi side sought technical cooperation on extra-high-voltage transmission, integrating more renewable energy, meeting growing electricity demand from data centres and updating grid codes. Both sides agreed to continue dialogue and exchange operating knowledge.
The statement described the electricity link as a proposal; it did not announce construction approval or a completion date.
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