{"id":56492,"date":"2026-04-02T11:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=56492"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:16:22","slug":"e4-million-investment-strengthens-capacity-at-st-andrews-distribution-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/e4-million-investment-strengthens-capacity-at-st-andrews-distribution-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"\u20ac4 million investment strengthens capacity at St Andrews distribution centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A \u20ac4 million investment in the extension of the St Andrews distribution centre has significantly strengthened Malta\u2019s electricity network, delivering increased capacity and resilience to meet future demand in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Energy Miriam Dalli, Enemalta Executive Chairman Ing. Ryan Fava, and Pembroke mayor Kaylon Zammit visited the site to mark the completion of the works.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_56493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56493\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PR260544a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-56493\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PR260544a-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PR260544a-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PR260544a-150x100.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PR260544a.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-56493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Energy Minister Miriam Dalli visiting St Andrews power distribution centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The project includes the installation of a new 30MVA power transformer, the extension of switchgear to connect with both 33kV and 11kV distribution networks, and upgrades to the substation\u2019s control system to enable remote operation and 24\/7 monitoring. Civil works were also carried out to support the development, with careful planning and safety measures implemented to ensure minimal environmental impact on the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, Minister Miriam Dalli stated that continued investment in Malta\u2019s energy infrastructure is key to prepare the country for the future. \u201cThis project forms part of our long-term vision to modernise and strengthen the electricity distribution network across Malta and Gozo. Through Enemalta\u2019s nine-year plan, we are investing in a number of new distribution centres, and we are upgrading existing infrastructure to ensure we can meet increasing demand while improving reliability and efficiency for consumers,\u201d Minister Dalli stated.<\/p>\n<p>Enemalta Executive Chairman Ryan Fava highlighted the technical significance of the project. \u201cThis investment has enhanced the flexibility and resilience of the network in the St Andrews and surrounding areas. By increasing transformer capacity and improving system monitoring, we are ensuring that the network is better equipped to handle current and future load demands,\u201d Ing. Fava said.<\/p>\n<p>Pembroke mayor Kaylon Zammit welcomed the completed works, noting the importance of reliable energy infrastructure for the locality\u2019s continued growth.<\/p>\n<p>The St Andrews distribution centre extension will play a key role in supporting Malta\u2019s growing energy needs while maintaining high standards of safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos: MEEC<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_56492\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"56492\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A \u20ac4 million investment in the extension of the St Andrews distribution centre has significantly strengthened Malta\u2019s electricity network, delivering increased capacity and resilience to meet future demand in the area. 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