Composite Technology Announces First Project in Qatar

2010-06-17

Composite Technology Corporation recently announced a new order for its subsidiary, CTC Cable Corporation from Midal Cables Limited. The order is for ACCC(R) core to be stranded by Midal to produce 70 kilometers of ACCC(R) Drake conductor for a reconductor project of an existing 132 kV, 125 MVA per circuit ACSR Zebra conductor transmission line. This project will upgrade the line into a higher capacity 260 MVA per circuit ACCC(R) Drake conductor line. Installation is scheduled for September 2010.

CTC Cable's ACCC(R) Drake conductor was chosen for this project because it exceeded ACSR's mechanical and electrical parameters and its slightly smaller outer diameter offered better performance in wind conditions. Due to lower resistance and reduced line losses, our conductor enabled an increase in capacity without replacing existing structures. The application of ACCC(R) conductor in this line substantially improves the capacity and reliability of the transmission grid serving Qatar in the KAHRAMAA network.

Benton Wilcoxon, Chief Executive Officer of Composite Technology Corporation, stated, "The continued adoption of ACCC(R) conductors within new territories shows the effects of our new marketing strategies. We are very excited to receive this first order from the Middle East and are looking forward to further near term expansion in the region."

This entry into the Middle Eastern market is further evidence of CTC Cable's position as the leading Composite Core conductor in the electrical transmission and distribution industry. ACCC(R) conductor is the most broadly accepted composite core conductor technology in the industry with over 140 installations and 9,400 kilometers commercially deployed in transmission and distribution grids in the U.S., Mexico, South America, Asia and Europe.

Midal Cables Limited was founded in 1977 to manufacture aluminum rod and overhead conductors. Midal supplies the world market with rod cast from molten aluminum delivered direct from the Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) Smelter adjacent to its plant. The aluminum is super pure which allows Midal to cast an exceptionally high conductivity rod. Midal's EC grade and 6201 alloy rods are sold around the world as well as being used "in-house" to manufacture a full range of overhead conductors and aluminum wires. Midal also supplies rods and wires of various mechanical alloys. The company is dedicated to making a quality product to all international standards and specifications. It has continued a policy of investment in the most up-to-date technology in its plant and puts great emphasis on work force training to ensure the technical excellence of the products it manufactures.