India and Saudi Arabia are exploring a significant collaboration of linking their electricity grids via undersea cables across the Arabian Sea.
Apr 22, 2025
India and Saudi Arabia are exploring a significant collaboration to assess the feasibility of linking their electricity grids via undersea cables across the Arabian Sea. This proposed interconnection aims to establish a high-voltage power power grid connection between the two nations.
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The undersea cables would enable seamless sharing of electricity, helping balance supply and demand more efficiently across regions. Such a setup is expected to foster better energy cooperation, increase grid reliability, and support renewable energy integration.
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This initiative could be a strategic shift for India, potentially transitioning it from an LPG importer to a key player in energy exports. Notably, the project represents the first offshore grid link under Prime Minister Modi’s ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ (OSOWOG) vision, aimed at building a global green energy network.
