Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction

What Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction does

Al Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction W.L.L. (KECC) is a Bahraini-owned, private limited-liability infrastructure contractor established in 1974, headquartered in Ras Zuwayed, Kingdom of Bahrain. The company delivers turnkey engineering services across five core verticals: civil works; electricity distribution and street lighting; electricity transmission at 66kV, 220kV, and 400kV; water distribution; and water transmission, including large-diameter pipeline installation up to 1000mm. Its work covers substations, cable networks, transmission feeders, and pipeline systems for utility, defense, aviation, and industrial clients.

KECC's customer base is concentrated in the Bahraini public sector and large state-owned enterprises, including the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Electricity and Water Authority, the Electricity Distribution Directorate, the Water Distribution Directorate, the Bahrain Defense Force, Civil Aviation, Public Security, BAPCO, and Aluminum Bahrain (Alba). It holds a Grade A Commercial Registration in Construction — the highest tier in Bahrain's regulated construction sector — and maintains ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certifications. The firm has executed more than 500 projects over its 50+ year history, including technically demanding 400kV transmission works delivered in partnership with international cable suppliers such as Furukawa Electric, Prysmian Powerlink, and LS Cables.

The business model is project-based, sales-led, and dependent on competitive government procurement. Revenue is generated through one-time construction contracts awarded via public tendering or direct negotiation with ministries, utilities, and large enterprises. The company is family-controlled under CEO Mustafa Ebrahim Al Kooheji, with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Operations are exclusively domestic to Bahrain, and there is no evidence of digital products, recurring software revenue, or international expansion.

Name

Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction

Legal name

Al Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction W.L.L.

Website

https://kecc.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction (KECC) is a Bahraini-owned infrastructure contractor established in 1974 that delivers turnkey electrical transmission and distribution, water network, and civil works projects for government ministries, utilities, and state-owned enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Utility System Construction (2371), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Electrical Work (1731), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA), Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Electrical infrastructure construction
• Power transmission services
• Water network installation
• Civil engineering contracting
• Electrical distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sitra

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Services: Revenue generated from project-based contracts for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering works including electricity transmission/distribution, water distribution/transmission, and civil construction projects. Projects are awarded through competitive bidding and direct contracts with government ministries and large enterprises.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Al Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction (KECC) is a Bahraini-owned infrastructure contractor that executes turnkey electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering projects for government ministries, utilities, defense, and industrial clients. The company delivers high-voltage electricity transmission (up to 400kV) and distribution, water transmission and distribution pipelines, and civil works including substations, military base infrastructure, and airfield lighting. Projects are awarded through competitive bidding and direct contracts in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Product overview

Kooheji Electrical Contractors and Construction is an infrastructure development company offering integrated engineering services in five core areas: Civil Works, Electricity Distribution and Street Lighting, Electricity Transmission, Water Distribution, and Water Transmission. The company operates as a single unified service offering focused on turnkey infrastructure projects for government ministries and utility companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with projects ranging from individual substations to large-scale transmission networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Works Construction and infrastructure development services including offices, separation walls, fencing, and civil engineering projects for government and industrial clients in Bahrain.
• Electricity Distribution and Street Lighting Installation and reinforcement of electricity distribution networks and street lighting systems including 11kV cable networks, substations, and switch rooms for government utilities and road authorities.
• Electricity Transmission High and extra-high voltage transmission infrastructure including 400kV, 220kV, and 66kV cable works, feeders, substations, and grid station construction for government electricity authorities in Bahrain.
• Water Distribution Water distribution network installation and pipeline laying services including trunk mains, distribution stations, and pipeline replacement projects for government water authorities.
• Water Transmission Large-diameter water transmission pipeline installation including 1000mm, 800mm, and 600mm diameter pipelines for forwarding and distribution stations serving government water utilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully executed projects since 1974

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint execution of 400kV cable works between 400kV Ras Le Grain Substation and 400kV Riffa'a Grid Substation Tatweer Route F2 and F4 Feeders under Contract No. 4663/2017/3100 (A). Furukawa supplied high-voltage cable technology for critical transmission infrastructure.
• Prysmian Powerlink S.r.l.coreTechnology or IntegrationMultiple project collaborations including 400kV Loop Circuit between Hidd and Riffa 400kV Substation (Contract No. 4664/2014/3100) and 220kV Feeder Cable Works between Hidd – Shamal Al Fateh (Contract No. 4661/2017/3100). Prysmian provided power cable systems and technology.
• LS Cables & System Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on 220kV Reinforcement and Diversion Works (Contract No. 4666/2013/3100) and 220kV Feeder Cable Works between Hidd – Shamal Al Fateh. LS Cables supplied cable systems for transmission infrastructure.
• ETA / EWA - Al FanarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction of 66kV Substation at Hawar Island in 2022. Partnership for substation construction and electrical infrastructure development.
• BAPCO / Areva FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationExecution of 66kV Substation and MEP Works for Bahrain Petroleum Company in 2006. Areva provided technology for substation and electrical systems.
• Ministry of Electricity and Water / Comsip Al AliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpgrading of System Control Centre of Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) project completed in 2002.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Al-Bawani: Saudi Arabian general contractor with capabilities across civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure, including substations and transmission. Direct regional peer executing comparable utility and government infrastructure work in the GCC.
• Bahwan Engineering Company: Omani MEP and infrastructure contractor with strong presence in civil, electrical, and water projects. Comparable in scope and customer profile (government utilities, industrial clients) to KECC's Bahrain operations.
• Nesma & Partners: Major Saudi EPC contractor delivering civil, electrical, and utility infrastructure to government and industrial clients. Comparable business model and project mix to KECC, with a much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Galfar Engineering & Contracting: Oman-headquartered EPC contractor delivering oil & gas, civil, electrical, and water infrastructure across the GCC. Directly comparable to KECC as a regional family-founded infrastructure contractor executing government and industrial projects, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Al-Toukhi Company for Industry, Trading & Contracting: Saudi-based EPC contractor with electrical, mechanical, and civil capabilities, including power transmission and substations. Comparable in capability set to KECC though primarily operating in Saudi Arabia rather than Bahrain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alkoohejicontractors

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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