Most of us must have seen videos of people around the world who can conduct electricity through their body and survive unscathed. A tenth of an amp is enough to kill an ordinary human being, but these people can survive several amps of electricity without suffering any bodily harm. They don’t shoot lightning bolts or anything like it, but they can power up light bulbs and other household appliances by allowing massive amounts of current to pass through their body.
See this man featured on a magazine show in the Philippines: https://youtu.be/eOPMI7kJCbs
These people are admittedly outliers, as they can do things that normal people, like you and me (I don’t know about you, though), won’t ever dare try. Electrocution causes death and is among the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. So, for the rest of us who don’t possess the “super-powers” that they have, we try our best to avoid electrocution, be it at home or at work.
Here are some safety steps to avoid electrocution at work, for example in a construction site or a power plant:
Keep Distance
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires a worker to stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines with up to a 50,000-volt current. (Even the “super-humans” won’t survive that!) For lines that exceed 50,000 volts, one is required to add a distance of stay of at least 10 feet, plus four additional inches for each additional 10,000 volts of current above 50,000 volts.
Double Check
If a worker will be working around electrical circuits or parts, he or she has to ensure that the machinery and power tools are properly grounded and that all power cords are in good condition. If one needs to inspect or repair machinery, he or she has to ensure to pull the plug first.
A worker’s PPE is the last line of defense between him and any hazards he may face. One has to make sure that his or her PPE is approved for the type of work performed and that it is in good condition. Attention! PPE should be comfortable, as uncomfortable equipment can cause distraction and make one vulnerable to an accident.
Many accidents related to electrocution appear to occur because of the workers’ lack of basic electrical knowledge. The safety steps I provided above seem to be common knowledge, if not passé, but these steps are oftentimes overlooked due to their apparent simplicity. Electrocutions can be avoided, and it is not worth finding out if you yourself have the “super-power” by risking injury or, worse, death.
The program through Caterpillar University helps solve Cameroon’s energy challenge while facilitating the transfer of engineering and advanced technical knowledge to local professionals at state-of-the-art 50 MW project
DUBAI – Altaaqa Global Caterpillar Rental Power, a leading global temporary power solutions provider, and Caterpillar Inc. have developed a solution to one of Cameroon’s biggest challenges: reliable energy access. This solution is not only about transferring power but also knowledge and prosperity across the African country.
In 2015, Altaaqa Global installed a 50 MW natural gas power plant in Cameroon’s most populous city, Douala, as an immediate solution to the city’s chronic electricity shortage. The power plant added reliable power to Cameroon’s grid, and provided its people and industries with a new, reliable source of electricity.
Just as important as the power was ensuring a local team of highly trained professionals was able to oversee the operation of the power plant. Altaaqa deployed Caterpillar University, Caterpillar’s proprietary training platform, to launch a Customer Development Program. The pilot program, which will continuously run for one year, is offered to a team of select local engineers and technical professionals from Altaaqa Global’s client Eneo, Cameroon’s integrated utility provider.
The Customer Development Program
One of the key pillars of Altaaqa Global's sustainable business model is extending employment and learning opportunities to local communities where it has projects, with the aim of enhancing their skills and transferring world-class industry knowledge to the local workforce.
To facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills to Eneo’s team of local engineers and professionals, Altaaqa Global launched a tailored customer training program, in cooperation with Caterpillar University.
The program features three methods of instruction: classroom teaching, online instruction and on-the-job mentoring with Altaaqa Global’s Cat-certified in-house technicians. To encourage a better understanding of technical concepts taken up in the classroom, Altaaqa Global enrolled the Eneo engineers in Caterpillar University, which features expert-curated modules on service, safety and equipment operation.
For the purposes of the program, Altaaqa Global’s training engineers designed a learning plan that included carefully selected modules available on Caterpillar University. Considering their relevance to the participants’ tasks at site and to the engines installed for the project, the trainers hand-picked specialized courses on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Engineering Service.
At the end of the year-long program, subject to the completion of all necessary on-line modules and a satisfactory performance in the final evaluation, the participants will be awarded a Level 1 Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician certificate, and will thus be eligible to progress to second-level training. Altaaqa Global will conduct the program on a continuous basis, such that the training will be offered to every new team of engineers and technical professionals from Eneo.
Commenting on the motivation behind the training program, Peter den Boogert, CEO of Altaaqa Global, said: “In all of our projects, we provide more than electricity; we offer training and employment opportunities to locals. In fact, 95% of our site employees in our projects around the world is composed of locals.”
A commitment to sustainable progress
The training program is in accordance with Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy, which aims, among others, to promote economic and social development in areas where it operates. The company believes that an effective way to encourage sustainable social and economic progress is to educate local professionals on globally recognized industry best practices.
Against this backdrop, Kim Hauer, Caterpillar Vice President with responsibility for the Human Services Division and Chief Human Resources Officer said: “At Caterpillar, we believe in empowerment through education and transfer of knowledge. So, we work together with our global dealers, like Altaaqa Global, to provide tailored customer training solutions. Such initiatives have been proven to enhance customer efficiency, global competitiveness and help deliver sustainable progress around the world.”
Commending Altaaqa Global’s customer development initiatives, Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., said: “Altaaqa Global’s successful customer development program is a testament to the company’s commitment to support and improve the communities it serves. Altaaqa Global provides solutions that power and light the world.”
Mr. Fahad Y Zahid, Chairman of Altaaqa Global and Executive Vice President of the Zahid Group, avowed the company’s continued dedication to its mission of inspiring progress and prosperity to people, businesses and communities. “Since its inception, Altaaqa Global has looked beyond profit. We have always aimed to play an active role in spurring growth and progress not only by providing a reliable supply of electricity, but also by transferring knowledge to locals. We hope that the Customer Development Program yields a globally competitive workforce that will drive the continuous growth of Cameroon.”
Altaaqa Global and Caterpillar have produced a documentary video on the program, showcasing the effectiveness and benefits of Caterpillar’s tailored customer training solutions to dealers and customers all over the world. The video was premiered at the 2016 Africa Energy Forum in London, UK in late June, and was seen by energy ministers and other energy stakeholders from around the world.
About Altaaqa Global
Altaaqa Global, a subsidiary of Zahid Group, has been selected by Caterpillar Inc. to deliver multi-megawatt turnkey temporary power solutions worldwide. The company owns, mobilizes, installs, and operates efficient temporary independent power plants (IPP’s) at customer sites, focusing on the emerging markets of Sub-Sahara Africa, Central Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, South East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Offering power rental equipment that will operate with different types of fuel such as diesel, natural gas, or dual-fuel, Altaaqa Global is positioned to rapidly deploy and provide temporary power plant solutions, delivering electricity whenever and wherever it may be needed.
http://www.altaaqaglobal.com About Zahid Group
Zahid Group represents a diverse range of companies, offering comprehensive, customer-centric solutions in a number of thriving industries. Some of those include construction; mining; oil & gas; agriculture; power, electricity & water generation; material handling; building materials; transportation & logistics; real estate development; travel & tourism; waste management & recycling; and hospitality.
About Caterpillar Inc.
For 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.
About Eneo Cameroon S.A.
Cameroon’s long-term electricity operator, Eneo (formerly AES-SONEL) is a semi-public company with 56% shares owned by Actis Group and 44% by the State of Cameroon. Eneo has an installed generation capacity of 968 MW. Its transport network connects 24 substations and includes 1,944.29 km of high voltage lines, 15,081.48 km of medium voltage lines and 15,209.25 km of low voltage lines. Its distribution network consists of 11,450 km of lines of 5.5 to 33 KV and 11,158 km of lines of 220-380 kV. Eneo has more than 973,250 customers, of which approximately 45% live in the cities of Douala and Yaoundé. Eneo employs 3,698 permanent staff.
Le programme, au travers de la « Caterpillar University », aide à relever le défi énergétique du Cameroun tout en facilitant le transfert de connaissances techniques avancées et en ingénierie aux professionnels locaux dans le cadre d'un projet de pointe de 50 MW.
DUBAÏ – Altaaqa Global Caterpillar Rental Power, un prestataire leader mondial de solutions d’énergie temporaires, et Caterpillar Inc. ont mis au point une solution à l’un des défis les plus importants du Cameroun, à savoir un accès fiable à l’énergie. Non seulement cette solution consiste à transférer de l’énergie mais également des connaissances et une prospérité dans l’ensemble de ce pays d’Afrique.
En 2015, Altaaqa Global installait une centrale à gaz naturel d'une capacité de 50 MW à Douala, la ville la plus peuplée du Cameroun, pour résoudre immédiatement la pénurie chronique en électricité de la ville. La centrale a apporté une énergie fiable à la grille du Cameroun et a fourni à son peuple et à ses industries une nouvelle source fiable d’électricité.
Tout aussi important que l’énergie, il fallait s’assurer que l’équipe locale de professionnels hautement qualifiés puisse surveiller l’exploitation de la centrale. Altaaqa a déployé la plate-forme de formation appartenant à Caterpillar, appelée « Caterpillar University », pour lancer un programme de développement des clients. Le programme pilote, qui durera un an, est offert à une équipe sélectionnée d’ingénieurs locaux et de techniciens professionnels du client d’Altaaqa Global, Eneo, fournisseur de services publics intégrés du Cameroun.
Le programme de développement des clients
L'un des piliers clés du modèle commercial durable d’Altaaqa Global est d’étendre les opportunités d’embauche et d’apprentissage dans les communautés locales où l’entreprise a ses projets, dans le but d’améliorer leurs compétences et de transférer les connaissances de classe mondiale de l’industrie à la main-d'œuvre locale.
Pour faciliter le transfert des connaissances et des compétences à l’équipe d'ingénieurs et de professionnels locaux d'Eneo, Altaaqa Global a lancé un programme de formation des clients personnalisé, en coopération avec la « Caterpillar University ».
Le programme comporte trois méthodes d'instruction : l’enseignement en salles de classes, les instructions en ligne et le mentorat durant la tâche à effectuer avec les techniciens interne, certifiés CAT, d’Altaaqa Global. Pour encourager une meilleure compréhension des concepts techniques abordés en classe, Altaaqa Global a inscrit les ingénieurs d’Eneo à la « Caterpillar University », qui comprend des modules sur l’entretien, la sécurité et l’exploitation des équipements, préparés par des experts.
Aux fins du programme, les ingénieurs-formateurs d’Altaaqa Global ont réalisé un plan d’apprentissage qui inclut des modules soigneusement sélectionnés disponibles à la « Caterpillar University ». En raison de leur pertinence par rapport aux tâches des participants sur les sites et par rapport aux moteurs installés dans le cadre du projet, les formateurs ont soigneusement sélectionné des cours spécialisés sur l’environnement, l’hygiène et la sécurité (EHS) et les services d’ingénierie.
À la fin du programme d'un an, à condition d’avoir complété tous les modules nécessaires en ligne et après une performance satisfaisante durant l’évaluation finale, les participants se verront attribuer un certificat de technicien de maintenance préventive (MP) de niveau 1, et ils pourront ensuite être sélectionnés pour suivre la formation nécessaire pour obtenir le certificat de niveau 2. Altaaqa Global exécutera le programme sur une base continue, de manière à ce que la formation soit offerte à toute nouvelle équipe d'ingénieurs et de techniciens professionnels d’Eneo.
Commentant la motivation derrière le programme de formation, le PDG d’Altaaqa Global, Peter den Boogert, a déclaré : « Dans tous nos projets, ce n’est pas seulement de l’électricité que nous fournissons ; nous apportons également des opportunités d’embauche et de formation aux locaux. En fait, 95 % de nos employés sur site et qui prennent part à nos projets partout dans le monde sont des locaux. »
Un engagement envers un progrès durable
Le programme de formation est conforme à la stratégie de durabilité de Caterpillar, qui vise, notamment, à promouvoir un développement économique et social dans ses zones d’exploitation. L’entreprise croit que c'est en éduquant les professionnels locaux sur des pratiques d’excellence reconnues dans l’industrie à l’échelle mondiale qu’un progrès social et économique durable peut être efficacement encouragé.
C’est dans ce contexte que Kim Hauer, vice-présidente chez Caterpillar, responsable du département des services sociaux et directrice en chef des ressources humaines a déclaré : « Chez Caterpillar, nous croyons en l’habilitation au travers de l’éducation et du transfert des connaissances. C’est pourquoi nous collaborons avec nos partenaires internationaux, comme Altaaqa Global, pour fournir aux clients des solutions de formation personnalisées. Il a été prouvé que de telles initiatives améliorent l’efficacité du client, sa compétitivité sur le plan mondial et que cela contribue à développer un progrès durable dans le monde. »
Félicitant les initiatives de développement des clients d’Altaaqa Global, le Président et Directeur général de Caterpillar Inc., Doug Oberhelman, a indiqué : « La réussite du programme de développement des clients d’Altaaqa Global témoigne de l’engagement de l’entreprise au soutien et à l’amélioration des communautés qu’elle assiste. Altaaqa Global fournit des solutions qui éclairent et donnent de l’énergie au monde. »
M. Fahad Y Zahid, le président d’Altaaqa Global et vice-président exécutif du Zahid Group, a affirmé l’engagement continu de l’entreprise envers sa mission qui consiste à inspirer le progrès et la prospérité chez les personnes, dans les entreprises et les communautés. « Depuis sa création, Altaaqa Global est allée au-delà de ses bénéfices. Nous avons toujours cherché à jouer un rôle actif dans la stimulation de la croissance et du progrès, non seulement par une alimentation fiable en électricité, mais aussi par le transfert des connaissances aux locaux. Nous espérons que le programme de développement des clients produira une main-d'œuvre compétitive sur le plan international qui stimulera la croissance continue du Cameroun. »
Altaaqa Global et Caterpillar ont produit un documentaire vidéo qui présente l’efficacité et les bénéfices associés aux solutions de formation des clients sur mesure, pour les partenaires et les clients, partout dans le monde. Cette vidéo a été diffusée pour la première fois au « Forum 2016 de l’énergie en Afrique », qui s’est déroulé à Londres au Royaume-Uni, fin juin, et a été visionnée par les ministres de l’énergie et d’autres acteurs de l’énergie dans le monde.
À propos d’Altaaqa Global
Altaaqa Global, filiale du groupe Zahid, a été choisie par Caterpillar Inc. pour fournir des solutions électriques temporaires clé en main de plusieurs mégawatts dans le monde entier. L'entreprise possède, mobilise, installe et exploite des centrales électriques indépendantes (IPP, Independent Power Plants) temporaires sur le site des clients, avec un intérêt particulier pour les pays émergents d'Afrique sub-saharienne, d'Asie centrale, du sous-continent indien, d'Amérique latine, d'Asie du Sud-Est, du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique du Nord. Avec son offre de location d'équipements capables de fonctionner avec différents carburants (diesel, gaz naturel ou bicarburant), Altaaqa Global est bien positionnée pour déployer rapidement des solutions de génération électrique temporaire afin de produire l'électricité à l'endroit et au moment où les besoins sont les plus grands.
http://www.altaaqaglobal.com À propos de Zahid Group
Zahid Group est composé d'une grande variété d'entreprises et offre des solutions complètes et personnalisées dans un grand nombre de secteurs en pleine expansion. Parmi ces secteurs on peut citer : l'exploitation minière, pétrolière et gazière, l'agriculture, l'énergie, la production d'eau et d'électricité, la manutention, les matériaux de construction, le transport et la logistique, le développement immobilier, le tourisme et les voyages, la gestion des déchets et le recyclage ainsi que l'hôtellerie.
À propos de Caterpillar Inc.
Depuis 90 ans Caterpillar Inc. rend le développement durable possible et apporte des changements positifs sur chaque continent. Les clients consultent Caterpillar pour les aider à développer des actifs d'infrastructure, d'énergie et de ressources naturelles. Avec des ventes et des recettes ayant atteint 47,011 milliards de dollars en 2015, Caterpillar est le plus gros fabricant mondial d'équipement de construction et d'exploitation minière, de moteurs diesel et au gaz naturel, de turbines à gaz industrielles et de locomotives hybrides diesel/électricité. La société opère principalement au travers de ces trois segments de produits : les industries des ressources, de la construction et des systèmes d'énergie, et de transport. Par ailleurs, elle offre des services de financement et des services associés au travers de son segment de produits financiers.
À propos d'Eneo Cameroon S.A.
L'opérateur d'électricité du Cameroun sur le long terme, Eneo (anciennement AES-SONEL) est une société mixte dont 56 % des parts sont détenues par Actis Group et 44 % par l'État du Cameroun. Eneo a une capacité de production installée qui s'élève à 968 MW. Son réseau de transport relie 24 sous-stations et comprend 1 944,29 km de lignes à haute tension, 15 081,48 km de lignes à moyenne tension et 15 209,25 km de lignes à basse tension. Son réseau de distribution détient 11 450 km de lignes de 5,5 à 33 KV et 11 158 km de lignes de 220-380 kV. Eneo compte plus de 973 250 consommateurs, dont environ 45 % résident dans les villes de Douala et Yaoundé. Eneo emploie 3 698 salariés permanents.
With over 15 years of experience in the rental power industry, Ford takes the helm of the company’s strategic business development and top-line revenue generation functions
Altaaqa Global, a leading global provider of large-scale temporary power services, has appointed energy industry veteran, Julian Ford as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective July 1, 2015. As the company’s CCO, Ford’s remit is to ensure that Altaaqa Global achieves revenue growth targets and overall commercial success, and to facilitate the formulation and implementation of innovative global commercial strategies.
Julian Ford, Chief Commercial Officer of Altaaqa Global
Ford’s career in the industry started at the time when the concept of power plants on a rental basis was just gaining ground. He had a hand in introducing the concept of power project rental to governments of developing economies, which allowed them to hire power capacity to address short term energy issues during times of hydropower shortage or other generation or transmission issues.
Ford was instrumental in taking the rental power concept to different regions across the globe, including Middle East and Africa, South America, East Asia and South Asia. “My vision then,” he said, “was for the rental power market to develop beyond its traditional local markets and become a truly global business. We started in the Middle East and East Africa and quickly expanded our operations in other regions of the world.”
A true visionary, Ford led the way for the development of the gas-fueled temporary power equipment market in the mid-2000s. “At that time,” explained Ford, “diesel costs were rapidly rising, and it was imperative to diversify the product offering and capitalize on the growth of natural gas reserves.” With keen interest in markets where gas reserves were not vast enough to be commercially developed, Ford pioneered a new business model that allowed countries to monetize their ‘stranded gas’ reserves to generate useful low-cost electricity for the national grid.
Ford welcomes the challenge of his new role, as he recognizes the continuous evolution of the rental power industry. “The role of temporary power has evolved from being a local, short-term, transactional activity to a major global project-based industry,” said Ford, and added that it is no longer uncommon to see power plants of 100 MW and up being rented on a longer-term basis. “Our objective is to create a highly skilled, motivated and experienced, world-class, power projects team. My vision is for Altaaqa Global to lead the evolution of the industry, and to be recognized as the premier source of innovative technical solutions and the highest level of customer service and support.”
About Altaaqa Global
Altaaqa Global, a subsidiary of Zahid Group, has been selected by Caterpillar Inc. to deliver multi-megawatt turnkey temporary power solutions worldwide. The company owns, mobilizes, installs, and operates efficient temporary independent power plants (IPP’s) at customer sites, focusing on the emerging markets of Sub-Sahara Africa, Central Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, South East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Offering power rental equipment that will operate with different types of fuel such as diesel, natural gas, or dual-fuel, Altaaqa Global is positioned to rapidly deploy and provide temporary power plant solutions, delivering electricity whenever and wherever it may be needed. http://www.altaaqaglobal.com
About Zahid Group
Zahid Group represents a diverse range of companies, offering comprehensive, customer-centric solutions in a number of thriving industries. Some of those include construction; mining; oil & gas; agriculture; power, electricity & water generation; material handling; building materials; transportation & logistics; real estate development; travel & tourism; waste management & recycling; and hospitality. http://www.zahid.com
Fort de plus de 15 années d'expérience dans l'industrie de la location d'énergie, Ford prend la tête du développement stratégique des activités et des fonctions visant à augmenter le chiffre d'affaires de la société
Altaaqa Global, l'un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de services d'énergie temporaire à grande échelle, a nommé Julian Ford comme directeur commercial. Cet homme chevronné du secteur de l'énergie a pris ses fonctions le 1er juillet 2015. En tant que directeur commercial de la société, le rôle de Ford est de garantir qu'Altaaqa Global atteint ses objectifs en matière de progression des bénéfices et plus globalement de succès commerciaux ainsi que de faciliter la formulation et la mise en place de stratégies commerciales mondiales innovantes.
Julian Ford, directeur commercial d'Altaaqa Global
Ford a débuté sa carrière dans ce secteur à une époque où le concept de centrales électriques de location gagnait du terrain. Il s'est impliqué dans la présentation du concept de location d'énergie aux gouvernements des pays en voie de développement, ce qui leur a permis de louer des capacités énergétiques afin de résoudre les problèmes électriques sur le court-terme lors des pénuries hydroélectriques ou ceux en lien avec la production ou la transmission.
Ford a joué un rôle essentiel dans l'introduction du concept de location d'électricité dans les différentes régions du monde, y compris le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique, l'Amérique du Sud, l'Asie de l'Est et du Sud. "À l'époque, j'avais pour ambition que le secteur de la location d'énergie se développe en dehors de ses marchés locaux traditionnels et qu'il devienne vraiment mondial. Nous avons commencé au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique de l'Est, puis nous avons rapidement étendu nos opérations dans d'autres régions du monde", déclare-t-il.
Véritable visionnaire, Ford a ouvert la voie au développement du marché des équipements d'énergie temporaire alimentés au gaz au milieu des années 2000. "A cette période, les coûts du diesel augmentaient rapidement et il était impératif de diversifier l'offre de produits et d'investir dans la croissance des réserves de gaz naturel", explique Ford. Vivement intéressé par les marchés dont les réserves gazières n'étaient pas suffisantes pour être commercialisées, Ford a lancé un nouveau modèle économique permettant aux pays de monétiser leurs réserves de gaz inexploitées afin de générer de l'électricité à bas coût utile pour le réseau national.
Ford est prêt à répondre aux défis inhérents à son nouveau rôle car il reconnaît que l'industrie de la location d'énergie est en perpétuelle évolution. "L'énergie temporaire est passée d'une activité locale, à court terme et transactionnelle, à une industrie mondiale majeure basée sur des projets", déclare Ford, tout en ajoutant qu'il n'est plus rare de voir des centrales électriques de 100 MW ou plus être louées sur de plus longues périodes. "Notre objectif est de créer une équipe hautement compétente, motivée et expérimentée en matière de projets énergétiques à l'échelle mondiale. Mon ambition est qu'Altaaqa Global orchestre l'évolution de l'industrie et soit reconnue comme la première source de solutions techniques innovantes et la meilleure en terme d'assistance et de service clients."
À propos d'Altaaqa Global
Altaaqa Global, filiale du groupe Zahid, a été choisie par Caterpillar Inc. pour fournir des solutions électriques temporaires clé en main de plusieurs mégawatts dans le monde entier. L'entreprise possède, mobilise, installe et exploite des centrales électriques globales (GPP, Global Power Plants) temporaires et efficaces sur le site des clients, avec un intérêt particulier pour les pays émergents d'Afrique sub-saharienne, d'Asie centrale, du sous-continent indien, d'Amérique latine, d'Asie du Sud-Est, du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique du Nord. Avec son offre de location d'équipements capables de fonctionner avec différents carburants (diesel, gaz naturel ou bicarburant), Altaaqa Global est bien positionnée pour déployer rapidement des solutions de génération électrique temporaire afin de produire l'électricité à l'endroit et au moment où les besoins sont les plus grands. www.altaaqaglobal.com
À propos de Zahid Group
Au travers de partenariats, de co-entreprises et de filiales en propriété non exclusive et exclusive, le Zahid Group représente un éventail varié d'entreprises, offrant des solutions complètes, focalisées sur les clients dans plusieurs industries prospères.
Ces industries incluent : le secteur minier, pétrolier et gazier, l'agriculture, l'énergie, l'eau et la génération d'électricité, l'énergie renouvelable, le traitement des matières, les transports et la logistique, l'immobilier, les voyages et le tourisme et l'hôtellerie, pour n'en citer que quelques-unes.
Au cœur du Zahid Group se trouve la relation de longue durée avec l'Arabie Saoudite et leurs valeurs partagées en matière d'intégrité, de professionnalisme, de compétence, de respect et de tolérance, de fierté et d'engagement envers l'excellence.
Le Zahid Group cherche constamment à atteindre l'excellence et est fier d'attirer de talentueux travailleurs saoudiens, hommes et femmes, ainsi que ceux victimes de handicaps, et des professionnels engagés des quatre coins du monde. Il est fier de pouvoir fournir un lieu de travail sûr et appréciable, tout en offrant les outils nécessaires au développement professionnel et personnel. www.zahid.com
India is facing an acute power shortage due to the observed inability of dated and inefficient power infrastructure to support the growing energy demand of the public, as well as of the industries. In fact, according to a recent report by the Central Electricity Authority, India loses about INR 414,800 crore of its GDP due to electricity shortage. The northern states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himchal Pradesh and Uttarakhand were said to be the worst affected with a deficit of 7.1% or 2,912 MW. On the other hand, the northeastern region of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunchal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram were said to have recorded a deficit of 5.9%.
Expanding economy
These conditions set a backdrop for better prospects for the temporary power industry in India. While still in its nascent stages, the rental power market in India has an encouraging outlook, with the coming years expected to see a bullish rise in the country’s GDP. When economies are growing, industrial and commercial activities tend to become energy-intensive. While the power infrastructure in India is being refurbished or enhanced, commercial and industrial entities will likely be more inclined to hire the services of rental power providers than lose production during maintenance, expansion or shutdown of permanent power facilities. Utility companies, in addition, turn to rental power options when demand for electricity spikes during summer months, or when electrification fails in times of natural calamities.
According to industry experts, however, rental power plants will find most opportunities in the Indian construction sector. The expected increase in infrastructure projects in India will necessitate economical, uninterrupted and reliable power wherever and whenever needed. Due to the observed inability of existing power infrastructure to support the present demand, let alone the additional requirement in the future, many construction sites will require standby power generation equipment to run round-the-clock without interruption.
The frenetic pace of construction will also entail power sources that can be swiftly delivered, rapidly installed and easily operated anywhere in India; and this is where rental power plants are most advantageous. Because they are containerized and relatively compact compared to permanent power infrastructure, temporary power stations can be shipped from and to any place on the planet, not barring remote areas where no one has ever been. They also have a plug-and-play configuration that makes them easy to install, connect and power on in a matter of days. They are equipped with the latest power technologies that allow them to be directly connected to the grid without the need for a substation, and to vary the electricity output depending on the precise need of the location.
Aside from utility and construction, rental power plants also find application in mining, oil & gas, shipping, telecom, events and emergency response.
Stringent environmental regulations
Another driver that is fuelling the development of the temporary power technology in India is the new Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) II norms, which aims to reduce pollution in the entire country. Being an omnibus regulation, the norm will require different industries, temporary power equipment providers included, to comply with the cleaner emission standards. Observed to be even more stringent than its European counterpart, the CPCB II norms are welcomed by the industry, as it believes that it represents a step towards the development of rental power units that are not only efficient and viable, but also environmentally friendly.
The temporary power industry in India considers the move towards environmental stewardship beneficial not only to the manufacturers, but most certainly to the consumers. Proactive rental power companies have already introduced Earth-friendly generators, like those running or gas or dual-fuel, in most of their projects. Mobile power plants running on gas meets most worldwide emission requirements at 250mg/Nm3 of NOx level, even without after-treatment. On the other hand, equipment that runs on dual-fuel utilizes dynamic a gas-blending technology, and is equipped with specialized gas-treatment plants.
Powering India’s future
Though still gaining traction in the country, the Indian rental power market holds promise. The improvement in the country’s infrastructure, as well as the intensive activities of other industries, bodes well for the temporary power industry. Prospective customers in the country are also becoming more mature, and are gradually understanding the advantages of hiring rental power providers as opposed to not having power and letting go of production, profit or opportunities. Additionally, policy changes in India, like the CPCB II norms set up an environment conducive to the technological development of temporary power equipment, making them more suitable for a wider range of applications and appealing to a greater number of consumers.
*The article was originally published on the official website of Energetica India, www.energetica-india.net*
Economic excitement is back in many countries in the world. Construction activities have picked up, investment is flowing and manufacturing has once again gained momentum. India’s economy, for instance, reflects a buoyant growth rate of around 5.3% in 2014 and 5.8% in 2015, riding high on intense government and private sector funding and on an aggressive push to build new and improve on existing public and industrial facilities. Naturally, India’s new found economic vitality has attracted entities and professionals from all over the world to set up shop and work in the country, respectively. From information technology to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods, the best global brands are flocking to India as a safe bet of investment.
While the foregoing bodes well for the future of the country and its people, the frenetic pace of economic and social activities in India is taking its toll on the country’s power supply. A study conducted by India’s Central Electricity Authority reported that energy deficiency would be felt across the country and that the spare power capacity of the northern regions would gradually recede. The situation described above has actually been looming for a time now: Recorded data in recent years showed that demand for energy in India had consistently outstripped the supply, both in terms of base load energy and peak availability. India, the data suggested, registered an 8.5% deficit in base load requirement and 9.8% short-fall in peak load requirement.
The government, in recognition of the foregoing, had initiated rural and urban electrification projects that comprised power plants that run on traditional and alternative energy sources. The discrepancy between the rates of the addition of electric power supply and the growth of demand, however, is that wide that the available energy is never enough to fulfill the requirement. And the gap is observed to be continuously growing, whether in generation, transmission or distribution….
The repercussion of the power deficiency is real. In 2012, a massive blackout left 700 million people in India without electricity. In what is touted to be one of the worst blackouts in history, 20 of India’s 28 states suffered the effects of the power interruption that almost incited social instability and protest for fears that the country was no longer able to support its booming local energy demand.
With the feverish growth rate of economic and social activities in India, the country’s demand for electricity should show no signs of slowing down.
How can energy be sustained?
One has to face the truth that permanent power plant projects cannot be completed in days or months. Permanent energy facilities may take decades to complete, as planning, designing, approving, constructing and commissioning them entail time, effort and processes that go through different channels. What, then, can be done? Is there anything that can possibly support the permanent infrastructure while the new ones are being built?
Temporary power generation companies, like Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power, have the technologies that have the capacity to support the existing power generation infrastructure, bridging the gap in electricity supply as, where and when the necessity be. In times when the power demand heavily outstrips the supply, rental power generators, running on diesel for example, can prove to be viable and affordable sources of energy to avoid disastrous power interruptions, unscheduled load shedding and widespread blackouts.
Though some parts of the country may have occasional spare power capacity, its availability may be periodic and can be severely affected by a disrupted seasonal pattern. For instance, some parts of the country where hydroelectric power stations operate may experience droughts or prolonged absence of rain, which in turn can drastically reduce the power generation capacity of the said plants. Solar or photovoltaic farms thrive during summer months but may experience shortage in production in months when days are predominantly cloudy or rainy. In these cases, rental power plants may support the power generation capacity of the current facilities to bridge the gap during the crucial months of seasonal change.
With its booming industrial manufacturing sector, production facilities in India often need to double, may be even triple, their capacities to meet the international production requirement in certain months, say during Christmas or Diwali. The consequent spike in power consumption may usher in operational challenges. It is highly probable that during the peak months, utility companies will set ceiling caps for electricity consumption or will ask production facilities to pay an additional consumption premium during peak hours. In this case, based on cost-benefit studies conducted among industries within the arc of peak months, it will be more economically sound for manufacturing facilities to hire temporary power plants than to pay an additional fee for every peak kilowatt used, shut down parts of the production complex when power usage is at its peak, or pay a hefty fine for using more power than what has been allocated. Peaker power plants (peakers for short) are an ideal solution offered by energy rental companies to curb seasonal electricity demand during peak production months.
Power partner checklist
To fully capitalize on the advantages of temporary power technologies, the governments and the utility companies in India need to be discerning in hiring an interim energy service provider. In selecting a temporary electricity partner, one should look at the provider’s experience, organization, support system, rate of deployment and equipment reliability and sustainability before signing an agreement with it.
One of the most important things to consider when entering into an agreement with a rental energy provider is its track record in delivering executable, measurable and sustainable solutions to a wide array of projects. If the mobile generator company cannot supply the required power, it may cause more delays in the project, eventually leading to legal disputes and further economic damages. The Indian government and utility companies should avoid dealing with backyard rental companies that will over-promise but will eventually under-deliver. One should ask, ‘Can we really trust mom-and-pop rental power companies when we are supplying power to airports, hospitals, mining facilities, telecommunication entities and petrochemical companies?’
Though temporary power plants are engineered to endure even the harshest conditions known to man, they are by no means indestructible. The governments and the utility companies in India must keep in mind that the service of a rental energy company should not end when the electric power generators are switched on. The company should have the spare parts and the human resources to carry out after-sales support to installed and commissioned projects at any given location, at any given time. One should ask, ‘Do we stop a 100 MW power plant simply because there was no available spare part?’
An interim energy partner should have the capability to react, deploy, mobilize and commission temporary power plants at a moment’s notice. This means that the provider should have available equipment and manpower on the ground to carry out a rapid delivery. If the power rental company has the available equipment to deploy and a team of professional logistic personnel that can deal with the complexities of ports, customs and transportation, it can immediately solve the power crisis.
Providing solutions to power requirement of different entities does not follow a template nor is it governed by a rule of thumb. Each case should be carefully studied and evaluated in order for rental power companies to prescribe an optimal solution. The only way that an interim energy company can afford to meet the exact requirement of any client is for it to have the adequate and state-of-the-art technologies available in its product line.
Now, there is a solution
The power supply situation in India does not have to be a Catch-22. India could not possibly turn its back on investors and professionals saying that they could not stay in the country because they would eventually consume electricity, putting more pressure on the country’s power facilities. On the other hand, India could not go on growing its economy at the expense of its limited power supply that, when severely overwhelmed, might eventually collapse and cause a massive socio-economic tragedy. In times of tough choices, such as this, rental power plants can make a difference. With interim generators supporting the existing power infrastructure, India can go on its road to economic growth without sacrificing the country’s energy supply. While the permanent power facilities are underway, rental energy plants can bridge the electricity gap, allowing India to power its way to a brighter future.
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*The foregoing article was published in the July 2014 issue of Power Line magazine (India Infrastructure Publishing, India).*
Here is a rundown of factors to consider before
investing in a permanent, semi-permanent or long-term rental power plant.
There is a
popular saying that goes: The best things in life are free. While this article
is not going to contend with that, it will dare say that some things that one
really needs come with a price. A hefty price, at times.
While owning
a car, a home or professional engineering tools gives one a sense of pride and
accomplishment, there may be cases when buying (could mean investing, in this
article) is not always the most rational choice to make.
By the same token
The
scenarios to consider when buying an industrial building, truck or large
construction tools are no different from the factors affecting the choice of
building or renting a power plant. A government or a utility company have to
weigh the same aspects (duration, availability of resources, urgency and location)
in deciding whether investing in a permanent power plant is cost beneficial
vis-à-vis renting temporary power generation facilities.
Duration: Stakeholders need to ascertain the
duration of the need. Case-in point: There are requirements that only last for
weeks or months, at most. Say, the increased energy demand in summer or the
need to power stadia during football matches: These are exceptional events that
would only require supplementary power for a short amount of time. Imagine, how
many millions of Dollars would a government or a utility company spend in
building a permanent infrastructure that would only be sparingly used? In cases
such as these, renting may be a sounder choice.
Availability of resources:Constructing power plants entail a
large sum, which may oftentimes need to be loaned or agreed upon with
institutional investors. If a government with limited funds needs to shell out
a considerable amount of money, there is a possibility that the allocation for
other services, such as education, agriculture or healthcare, will need to be
restructured. Will it be wise to take a portion of the budget for elsewhere and
put it in the construction of an electric power plant if the latter will not be
extensively used?
Urgency: Completing a permanent power station
needs years – some, even decades. Imagine: Factories need to ramp up production
for peak seasons, like Christmas, Eid or Diwali. Will they need to wait for permanent
energy facilities to be completed before they can take advantage of the
increased market demand? What if their products are no longer in-demand after
several years? In these cases, rental power plants could represent an
immediate, cost-effective solution to seize business opportunities as they
present themselves.
Location: When a permanent power plant has
been built, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to uproot the facility and
transfer it elsewhere should the location prove to be challenging under certain
circumstances. Utility companies has to make sure that its expert engineers are
able to access the location 24/7 and that spare parts are always available in
times of emergency. They also have to guarantee that the chosen place can
endure harsh conditions, as power plant closures can bring about disastrous
consequences to cities, regions and even to a whole country.
Horses for courses
The choice
of either renting or to outright buying depends on the tendencies of the user. Foresight
and rationality are always key in making informed and balanced decisions. There
is opportunity cost in everything: One is always bound to absorb losses that accompany
an option not selected. The challenge, then, is to calculate risks and maximize
the benefits of one’s preference.
The new
Johannesburg office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and
operations in the Southern African region.
Dubai-based Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power, a global provider of temporary power solutions, has
recently opened a new branch in Johannesburg that will cater to several
countries in Southern Africa, including the Republic of South Africa, Angola,
Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The new Johannesburg office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and operations in the Southern African region
Altaaqa
Global will bring its expertise, innovative technologies, industry-proven
reliability and rapid deployment to the region, which is largely known for its
thriving oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, and mineral and coal mining
industries. Peter den Boogert, General Manager of Altaaqa Global, said that we
would provide Southern Africa with the most advanced power plant packaged systems,
remote monitoring, and fuel-efficient gas, diesel or dual-fuel-powered
generators. “Altaaqa Global and its sister company in Saudi Arabia have a total
combined fleet of 1,400 MW rental power plant generation readily available to
serve the Southern African region.”
One of the
flagship innovations that Altaaqa Global will offer, he added, was the flexible
operational mode that can switch from island to grid mode in just seconds. Furthermore,
Altaaqa Global’s energy rental dynamic package allows its power plants to hook
directly to the grid without the need for a substation.
The global
outlook for the rental power industry has been encouraging, and Steven Meyrick,
Board Representative of Altaaqa Global, sees merit in capitalizing on it
through strategic market and geographic expansion. “With this recent feat, we
believe that we are on our way to fulfilling, even exceeding, the highly
ambitious objectives we set at the launch of our company in 2012.” Meyrick
added that Altaaqa Global would continue to pursue multi-megawatt independent
power projects (IPP) in various industries, in addition to heavily investing in
human resources, process and business optimization, and product expansion.
In line with
its avowed corporate social responsibility programs that aim to alleviate the
social needs of its immediate environs, Altaaqa Global will also continue to
provide job opportunities, extend immediate assistance for school children, and
conduct educational campaigns on energy conservation and environmental
stewardship in Southern Africa. Meyrick continued, “One of the pillars of our
sustainable business model is employing and training local professionals in
areas where we operate, and we are excited to extend that commitment to
Southern Africa.”
Majid Zahid,
Strategic Accounts Director of Altaaqa Global, said, “Southern Africa has a
promising economic outlook within the energy, engineering, production, oil and
gas, and mining sectors, and we are delighted to open our new office in Africa
to provide our wide range of highly innovative interim power plants. We are
determined to serve various industries, such as oil and gas, petrochemicals,
mining, electric power utilities, industrial manufacturing and maritime.”
Altaaqa
Global has been aggressively making inroads into the African market with the
opening of branch offices in several key locations in the continent. “We have
also recently opened an office in East Africa,” said Den Boogert, “and have
appointed a highly competent management team to oversee our African
operations.” He shared the information that Hendrick Mtemeri, a power distribution
veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the power utility industry,
has been appointed as the Regional Director for the entire Sub-Saharan region,
and Paul Heyns, a power equipment engineering expert based in Pretoria, and
Oduor Omolo, power generation professional based in Nairobi, have been
appointed as Sales Managers for Southern Africa and East Africa, respectively.
“Under their leadership, we will reinforce our presence in Africa and ensure
that we stay close with our customers.”
The economy
of Southern Africa is largely driven by the precious stone, mineral and coal
mining industry. The Republic of South Africa, a leading economy in the Southern
African region, is ranked as an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank,
and is touted to be the largest African economy ahead of Nigeria. Though still
reeling from the effects of its recent economic setbacks, the African Economic
Outlook expects South Africa's economy to moderately accelerate in 2014.
Angola's economy, after experiencing slow growth due to the recent oil and
financial crises, is also predicted to be on the rebound, expected to grow by
7.8% in 2014. Furthermore, Mozambique's economy is forecast to maintain its
upward trend, predicted to grow by 8% in 2014. Agriculture, manufacturing, oil
and gas, in addition to mineral and coal mining, significantly contribute to
the countries’ GDP, as well as to their employment rates.
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About
Altaaqa Global
Altaaqa
Global, a subsidiary of Zahid Group, has been selected by Caterpillar Inc. to
deliver multi-megawatt turnkey temporary power solutions worldwide. The company
owns, mobilizes, installs, and operates efficient temporary independent power
plants (IPP’s) at customer sites, focusing on the emerging markets of
Sub-Sahara Africa, Central Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, South
East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Offering power rental equipment
that will operate with different types of fuel such as diesel, natural gas, or
dual-fuel, Altaaqa Global is positioned to rapidly deploy and provide temporary
power plant solutions, delivering electricity whenever and wherever it may be
needed.
Zahid Group
represents a diverse range of companies, offering comprehensive,
customer-centric solutions in a number of thriving industries. Some of those
include construction; mining; oil & gas; agriculture; power, electricity
& water generation; material handling; building materials; transportation
& logistics; real estate development; travel & tourism; and hospitality.
Le nouveau bureau de
Johannesburg servira de base centrale aux activités de ventes et d'exploitation
d'Altaaqa Global dans la région de l'Afrique australe.
AltaaqaGlobal CAT Rental Power, fournisseur mondial basé à Dubaï de solutions
d'alimentation électrique temporaire, vient d'ouvrir une succursale à
Johannesburg en vue de prendre en charge plusieurs pays d'Afrique australe,
notamment : l'Afrique du Sud, l'Angola, le Botswana, le Mozambique, Madagascar,
le Malawi, la Namibie, la Zambie et le Zimbabwe.
Le nouveau bureau de Johannesburg servira de base centrale aux activités de ventes et d'exploitation d'Altaaqa Global dans la région de l'Afrique australe
Altaaqa Global
apportera son expertise, ses technologies innovantes, sa fiabilité éprouvée
pour assurer un déploiement rapide dans une région renommée pour ses secteurs
en plein essor du gaz et du pétrole, de la production industrielle et de
l'extraction de minéraux et de charbon. Peter den Boogert, directeur général
d'Altaaqa Global, a annoncé qu'Altaaqa Global fournira à l'Afrique australe les
systèmes les plus avancés de centrales électriques, de groupes électrogènes à
surveillance à distance économes en carburant, fonctionnant au gaz, au diesel
ou aux deux : « Altaaqa Global et sa société sœur en Arabie saoudite détiennent
à elles deux un parc total de centrales électriques de location d'une capacité
de production de 1400 MW, prêtes à desservir la région de l'Afrique australe.
« L'une des
nombreuses innovations phares d'Altaaqa Global, » a-t-il ajouté, « est le mode
opérationnel souple que nous employons, qui peut passer du mode îlot au mode
réseau électrique en l'espace de quelques secondes. D'autre part, le système
dynamique d'énergie de location d'Altaaqa Global permet de connecter ses
centrales électriques directement au réseau sans avoir besoin de passer par
l'intermédiaire d'un poste.
Les perspectives
mondiales pour le secteur de la location sont très prometteuses, et Steven
Meyrick, représentant de la direction d'Altaaqa Global, envisage des débouchés
en capitalisant sur ce marché stratégique et en prévoyant son expansion
géographique. « Avec l'ouverture de ce bureau, nous pensons que nous sommes sur
la bonne voie pour atteindre, et peut-être même dépasser, les objectifs
hautement ambitieux que nous nous sommes fixés lorsque nous avons lancé notre
société en 2012. » M. Meyrick a ajouté qu'Altaaqa Global continuera à
s'intéresser à des projets de centrales électriques indépendantes (CEI) de
plusieurs mégawatts dans divers secteurs, tout en investissant lourdement dans
les ressources humaines, l'optimisation des processus et des affaires, et
l'expansion des produits.
En accord avec ses
programmes de responsabilité sociale qui visent à atténuer les problèmes
sociaux de son environnement immédiat, Altaaqa Global va également continuer à
créer des emplois, à élargir l'assistance immédiate offerte aux enfants
scolarisés et à mener des campagnes de sensibilisation à la conservation de
l'énergie et au leadership environnemental en Afrique australe. « L'un des
piliers de notre modèle d'entreprise durable, » a continué M. Meyrick, «
consiste à employer et à former des professionnels sur place dans nos domaines
d'exploitation. Nous sommes par conséquent très heureux de pouvoir étendre
notre modèle à l'Afrique australe. »
« Les perspectives
économiques de l'Afrique australe sont prometteuses dans les secteurs de
l'énergie, de l'ingénierie, de la production, du pétrole et du gaz, et de
l'extraction minière, » a expliqué Majid Zahid, directeur des comptes
stratégiques d'Altaaqa Global. « Nous sommes donc très heureux d'ouvrir ce
nouveau bureau en Afrique pour fournir notre large gamme de centrales
électriques temporaires hautement novatrices. Nous sommes déterminés à être
présents dans des secteurs variés, tels que ceux du pétrole et du gaz, de la
pétrochimie, de l'extraction minière, des infrastructures électriques, de la
production industrielle et du secteur maritime. »
Altaaqa Global a déjà
commencé à affirmer sa présence sur le marché africain, avec l'ouverture de
succursales dans plusieurs endroits clés aux quatre coins du continent. « Nous
avons également ouvert un bureau en Afrique de l'Est récemment, » a expliqué M.
den Boogert, « et nous avons nommé une équipe de direction extrêmement
compétente pour diriger nos opérations en Afrique. » Il a poursuivi en
annonçant que Hendrick Mtemeri, vétéran de la distribution électrique fort de
plus de 20 années d'expérience dans le secteur des services publics
d'électricité, a été nommé directeur régional de toute la région de l'Afrique
subsaharienne, tandis que Paul Heyns, expert en équipements électriques basé à
Pretoria a été nommé directeur commercial pour l'Afrique australe, et Oduor
Omolo, professionnel de la production d'électricité basé à Nairobi, directeur
commercial pour l'Afrique de l'Est. « Sous leur direction, nous allons
renforcer notre présence en Afrique et nous assurer que nous restons proches de
nos clients, » en a conclu M. den Boogert.
L'économie de
l'Afrique australe repose en grande partie sur les secteurs des pierres
précieuses, des minéraux et du charbon. L'Afrique du Sud, économie dominante
dans la région de l'Afrique australe, est classée parmi les économies à revenu
intermédiaire (tranche supérieure) par la Banque mondiale et est présentée
comme étant la plus grande économie de l'Afrique, devant le Nigéria. Bien que
l'Afrique du Sud soit encore ébranlée par les conséquences de ses récents
revers économiques, les Perspectives économiques africaines prévoient pour 2014
une reprise modérée de l'activité. En attendant, après une période de
croissance lente due aux récentes crises pétrolières et financières, l'économie
de l'Angola devrait être sur la voie de la reprise et on s'attend dans ce pays
à une croissance de 7,8 % en 2014. D'autre part, l'économie du Mozambique
devrait maintenir sa tendance à la hausse, avec une croissance prévue de 8 % en
2014. Les secteurs de l'agriculture, de l'industrie, du pétrole et du gaz, en
plus de ceux des minéraux et de l'extraction de charbon, contribuent largement
au PIB de ces pays ainsi qu'à leur taux d'emploi.
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À propos de Altaaqa
Global
Altaaqa Global,
filiale du groupe Zahid, a été choisie par Caterpillar Inc. pour livrer des
solutions d'alimentation électrique temporaire clé en main de plusieurs
mégawatts dans le monde entier. L'entreprise possède, mobilise, installe et
exploite des centrales électriques indépendantes (CEI) temporaires et efficaces
sur les sites de ses clients, et se concentre sur les marchés émergents de
l'Afrique subsaharienne, de l'Asie centrale, du sous-continent indien, de
l'Amérique latine, de l'Asie du Sud-Est, du Moyen-Orient et de l'Afrique du
Nord. Avec son offre de location d'équipements capables de fonctionner avec
différents carburants (diesel, gaz naturel ou bicombustible), Altaaqa Global
est bien positionnée pour fournir et déployer rapidement des solutions de
centrales électriques temporaires afin de produire de l'électricité partout et
à tout moment, selon les besoins de ses clients.
Le groupe Zahid
représente un large éventail d'entreprises qui offrent des solutions complètes
axées sur le client dans de nombreux secteurs en pleine expansion. Parmi ces
secteurs on peut citer : l'exploitation minière, le pétrole et le gaz,
l'agriculture, l'énergie, la production d'électricité, l'alimentation en eau,
la manutention, les matériaux de construction, les transports et la logistique,
le développement immobilier, les voyages et le tourisme, et l'hôtellerie.
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