The Ministry of Power announced on 19 October 2026 that India and Saudi Arabia held a virtual meeting to review the progress of a proposed electrical interconnection between the two nations. The discussions focused on deepening energy cooperation and sharing technical knowledge and best practices. Saudi Arabia expressed specific interest in collaborating on high-voltage transmission, renewable energy grid integration, and power for data centres. The release does not say when these initiatives will take effect.
Key points
- Review of the India–Saudi Arabia Electrical Interconnection initiative
- Interest in Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission systems
- Focus on managing renewable energy penetration in the grid
- Strategies for power requirements of emerging data centres
- Collaboration on updating grid codes
When it applies
- virtual bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia
Who it affects
- power sector authorities of India and Saudi Arabia