Top 5 Most Severe Power Outages in World History

A power outage is not at all a new experience. Most of us must have already experienced being trapped in an elevator in our office buildings, groping in darkness in our homes, or reading under the light of a candle. The reasons for blackouts are diverse and could either be man-made or natural. Some examples of man-made causes of load shedding may include power plant closures, delay in the construction of power sources, facility refurbishment and operational errors, to name a few. On the other hand, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding and lightning strikes may be natural causes of an energy outage.

Cases of electricity interruption last from several minutes to days, weeks or, worst, even months. Though not at all new, power outages are not supposed to be “normal”, and regular electricity disruption almost always leads to catastrophic and unsettling social and economic consequences. A power interruption affects the society in more ways than the news reports reflect. Imagine children studying in the dark, hospital patients suffering due to lack of working medical equipment, car owners honking their horns in desperation in a traffic jam that lasts for hours, passengers sleeping on the floors of airports for their flights have been cancelled, bank clients being refused service as computers and ATM machines won’t work, families stressed out as dead mobile phones and erratic coverage won’t let its members communicate with each other. Imagine business owners scratching their head at the sight of a growing deficit, employees being laid off, shops and establishments closing. People filling up the streets, crying for immediate resolution, governments destabilized, economies crumbling down….

We have trawled the Internet to find out the biggest power outages ever recorded in the recent history of the world. For this countdown, we included only those cases that were not planned by the utility provider, and those that have affected at least 1,000 people. Additionally, there must be at least 1,000,000 person-hours of disruption.

• India, July 2012 (620 million people affected)

On July 31, 2012, India recorded what is known as the biggest power failure that ever happened in the world. This severely affected hundreds of trains, and hundreds of thousands of households and other establishments.

• India, January 2001 (230 million people affected)

The Northern Region Grid of India witnessed a large-scale interruption on January 2, 2001. Over 1,500 MW of generation was lost and the entire region experienced a debilitating blackout. The total losses attributed to the event was a whopping INR 7 billion.

• Bangladesh, November 2014 (150 million people affected)

On November 1, 2014. Bangladesh experienced a nationwide power interruption that made the whole country suffer for 10 hours.

• Indonesia, August 2005 (100 million people affected)

The blackout experienced across Java and Bali on August 18, 2005 affected most areas of the region, including business centers in Jakarta and Surabaya.

• Brazil, March 1999 (97 million people affected)

The power failure of March 11, 1999 affected São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul. The power failure was said to have been caused by a lightning strike.

Massive, widespread and disastrous occurrences of power interruption, such as the ones presented above, could have been prevented had the utility providers or the government been proactive in countering the effects of load shedding. In cases when conventional power sources are not producing enough energy, or when electricity infrastructure are overwhelmed by the demand, temporary power plants can bridge the gap in electricity supply.

As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”. Applied in the context of power outages, one can say “preparedness is better than compensation”. With interim power stations on board, a city, a region or even a country can be assured of an uninterrupted, consistent and viable supply of electricity that guarantees economic sustainability, social solidity and political stability.

End

PRESS INQUIRIES

Robert Bagatsing

Altaaqa Global

Tel: +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com

READER REQUESTS

Altaaqa Global

Marketing Department

P.O. Box 262989

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Temporary Power in Hostile Environments

Temporary power providers are familiar with working in hostile environments despite the trials that such locations present. They accept the challenge of operating in countries where the political, economic, social and security systems are fragile. 

The temporary power industry is no stranger to hostile environments. Lack of infrastructure drives the demand for temporary power.  Operating in such hostile environments increases the temporary power provider’s duty of care. A hostile environment is generally defined as an unstable and insecure environment, where periods of unrest are caused by uncontrolled elements making the host country or the settlement an environment of conflict and unsafe operation. In such environments, workers may encounter risks, such as the presence of organized crime, theft, assault and hostage taking. When deploying professionals in such a context, it is essential for companies to provide safety alerts and travel tips, hostile environment training, country specific briefing and familiarization prior to travel, and a face-to-face consultation to clarify questions that employees may have in relation to the assignment.

Mitigating the risks 
The hazards of any particular project should be identified at the outset, prior to bidding and through a comprehensive risk assessment.  This may involve hiring local or internationally recognized security agencies and conducting site-specific risk assessment to identify the particular security requirements of the project site. The findings from the assessment will determine the extent of the security measures required to keep employees safe and the power plant generating the required power. When the risk level has been determined, safety and security control measures are put in place. The security measures may include using armoured vehicles along with close protection officers to transport employees. A detailed emergency evacuation plan should be drawn up and tested to ensure operational suitability. With security situations volatile, all personnel should be provided with daily security briefings. In worst-case scenarios, companies should be prepared with life, kidnap and ransom insurance policies.

Business continuity can be supported by engaging the services of locals where possible. In addition to supporting the company’s in-house staff members and ensuring that HSE standards are maintained throughout the project, local work force professionals provide specific operational knowledge and experience that are invaluable to the safe and peaceful completion of projects in hostile locations.

Benefits of duty of care towards workforce and subcontractors
Staff deployed to hostile environments are the backbone of the project; without them, the project cannot be delivered. Having a robust safety and security plan in place will provide the employees with the confidence to perform their jobs.

Staff should be provided with country-specific information and security briefings before travel to help reduce tension. After all the relevant information and situational assessment have been laid out, the choice of either accepting or declining the project should be freely given to those nominated for the project.

It is the aim of a temporary power service provider to offer uninterrupted and dependable service even in times of natural calamities, and political and security uncertainty. Business continuity planning considers the security of direct employees and subcontractors.

On hostility and safety
In many situations, accepting a project in a hostile environment is a necessary premise of providing emergency electricity services. These challenges provide opportunities to temporary power providers. Having a robust HSE plan that provides the necessary security to the people who operate and maintain the plant allows these companies to mitigate their risk to some extent. When employee safety takes precedence over equipment, it becomes easy to consider and to give staff security higher priority than profit generation. With business continuity plans in place, working in hostile environments can be made less daunting. The safety of our industry professionals should not be sacrificed, and formulating an HSE initiative should not be an after-thought. As companies, and their employees work in hostile environments, the duty of care through providing appropriate training and physical security becomes an integral part of the business operation.

End

*The foregoing article was based on what was originally published in the December issue of Energize magazine, EE Publishers, South Africa.*


Postscriptum

Altaaqa Global's initiative, titled "Providing Adequate Security in Hostile Environments" has been recognized as the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Initiative of the Year at the MEP Middle East Awards 2014, and has been named among the finalists at the Middle East Electricity (MEE) Awards 2015.

Majid Zahid, Strategic Accounts Director of Altaaqa Global, and Meghana Millin, the company's HSE Officer,
receives the award for HSE Initiative of the Year.

PRESS INQUIRIES
Robert Bagatsing
Altaaqa Global
Tel: +971 56 1749505
rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com

READER REQUESTS
Altaaqa Global
Marketing Department
P.O. Box 262989
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Altaaqa Global, Altaaqa Alternative Solutions reap major honors at MEP Awards 2014

Recognized for Health and Safety Initiative of the Year; sister company recognized as the Specialist Contractor of the Year, respectively

Dubai based Altaaqa Global, the global provider of temporary power solutions, and sister company Altaaqa Alternative Solutions (Altaaqa), the leading provider of electrical power, water and temperature control solutions in Saudi Arabia, garnered major awards at the MEP Awards 2014 held on November 26, 2014, at the Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Altaaqa Global was recognized for its outstanding health, safety and security initiatives in relation to the deployment of its personnel and equipment in hostile environments. Jeddah based Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, on the other hand, won the Specialist Contractor of the Year Award, following the successful completion of its 95 MW temporary power plant project in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia in just 22 days.  

Altaaqa Global emerged victorious amidst a formidable line-up of nominees, including ETA Engineering, Arabian MEP Contracting, Mercury MENA, AECOM, and ALEMCO. Altaaqa bested a stellar pool of shortlisted companies, including Arabian MEP Contracting and SEMCO. 

The Health and Safety Initiative of the Year is awarded to a company that excels in maintaining or improving upon health and safety standards on its project sites, or which has introduced any specific training or awareness initiative. According to the esteemed panel of judges, with its entry, titled “Providing Adequate Security in Hostile Environments”, Altaaqa Global was able to demonstrate that through careful planning of project risk assessment, it is possible to ensure lives are protected, even in the face of highly demanding deliverables. 

Commenting on the company’s latest feat, Peter den Boogert, General Manager of Altaaqa Global, said, “We are proud yet humbled to be recognized by one of the most credible and respected publications in the region. This award is certainly dedicated to the hardworking men and women of Altaaqa Global, who brave security instability and the harshest weather conditions in the areas where our company operates. We, furthermore, share this recognition with the local engineers and security and HSE agencies that helped our in-house teams maintain the highest standard of safety and environmental stewardship in our power plant sites.” 

On the other hand, the Specialist Contractor of the Year Award is given to a company that played a pivotal role in the MEP sector’s ongoing development, and that promotes sustainability and cost-effectiveness, helping the MEP sector benchmark itself globally. Bannering its historic 22-day completion of a 95 MW power plant in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, the judges were convinced that Altaaqa showed that with a high level of coordination and planning, and by having what the judges dubbed as “nerves of steel”, it can deliver on highly challenging requirements. 

Speaking from the event, Emad Mukhalalaty, Managing Director of Altaaqa, said, “This award will further encourage the entire team at Altaaqa to continue providing its customers with innovative and quality solutions that exceed their expectations.”

Steven Meyrick, commenting on behalf of the Board of Altaaqa Global and Altaaqa Alternative Solution, said that the recognitions would inspire both companies to further improve on its processes and courageously take on projects that push the boundary of engineering and health & safety best practice. 

Majid Zahid, speaking on behalf of the parent organization, Zahid Group, shared the distinction with the people and the governments of the countries that trusted Group companies with providing the much-needed electricity in times when it is needed the most. “Though several of our projects are in highly hostile environments, with Allah’s Blessings, our teams draw the strength to continue pursuing excellence in serving the people from our state-of-the-art power plants. We will continue to keep powering regions, cities and industries, which are crucial enablers of global development.”

End

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/ 

PRESS INQUIRIES

Robert Bagatsing

Altaaqa Global

Tel: +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com 

READER REQUESTS

Altaaqa Global

Marketing Department

P.O. Box 262989 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Altaaqa Global, Altaaqa Alternative Solutions obtuvo galardones importantes en los premios MEP 2014

Reconocida como Iniciativa de salud y seguridad del año 
La empresa hermana fue reconocida como Contratista especialista del año

La empresa Altaaqa Global, con sede en Dubái, proveedora global de soluciones energéticas temporales, y su empresa hermana Altaaqa Alternative Solutions (Altaaqa), proveedora líder de soluciones de control de energía eléctrica, agua y temperatura en Arabia Saudita, recibieron varios premios importantes en la ceremonia de los premios MEP 2014 que se llevó a cabo en Dubái el 26 de noviembre de 2014, en el Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Altaaqa Global fue reconocida por sus destacadas iniciativas de salud, seguridad y seguridad personal en relación con la implementación de su personal y sus equipos en entornos hostiles, mientras que Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, con sede en Jeddah, ganó el premio al Contratista especialista del año después de completar exitosamente el proyecto de central eléctrica temporal de 95 MW en Al Kharj, Arabia Saudita, que se construyó en solo 22 días.

Altaaqa Global fue la vencedora entre una formidable lista de empresas nominadas, como ETA Engineering, Arabian MEP Contracting, Mercury MENA, AECOM y ALEMCO. Altaaqa superó a un grupo estelar de empresas preseleccionadas, entre las que se incluyeron Arabian MEP Contracting y SEMCO.

El premio Iniciativa de salud y seguridad del año se otorga a la empresa que se destaca por mantener o mejorar los estándares de salud y seguridad en los sitios de sus proyectos, o que haya introducido una iniciativa específica de capacitación o toma de conciencia. Según el respetado panel de jueces, la presentación de Altaaqa Global, titulada “Proporcionar una seguridad adecuada en entornos hostiles”, demostró que mediante una planificación cuidadosa de la evaluación de los riesgos del proyecto, es posible asegurar la protección de las vidas humanas, incluso cuando los productos finales son muy exigentes.

En sus comentarios sobre la última hazaña de la empresa, Peter den Boogert, gerente general de Altaaqa Global, declaró: “Para nosotros, es un gran orgullo y honor recibir el reconocimiento de uno de los organismos más prestigiosos y confiables de la región. No cabe duda de que este premio está dedicado a los esforzados trabajadores y trabajadoras de Altaaqa Global, quienes enfrentaron una seguridad inestable y las condiciones climáticas más adversas en las áreas donde trabaja nuestra empresa. También compartimos este reconocimiento con los ingenieros locales y las agencias de seguridad y salud que ayudaron a nuestros equipos internos a mantener el más alto estándar de seguridad y gestión medioambiental en nuestras centrales eléctricas”.

También se reconoció –con el premio al Contratista especialista del año– a una empresa que tuvo un rol fundamental en el desarrollo constante del sector de MEP, lo cual promueve la sostenibilidad y la productividad en relación al costo, y ayuda al sector de MEP a posicionarse en el mercado global. Después de que Altaaqa celebró la finalización de la central eléctrica de 95 MW de Al Kharj, Arabia Saudita, en unos históricos 22 días, los jueces se convencieron de que la empresa había demostrado un alto nivel de coordinación y planificación y de que, como tiene lo que los jueces llaman “nervios de acero”, es capaz de cumplir con los requisitos más exigentes.

Durante el evento, Emad Mukhalalaty, gerente general de Altaaqa, afirmó: “Este premio alentará aún más a todo el equipo de Altaaqa a continuar brindando a los clientes soluciones innovadoras y de alta calidad que superen sus expectativas”.

Steven Meyrick, en nombre del directorio de Altaaqa Global y Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, dijo que los reconocimientos inspirarían a ambas empresas a seguir mejorando sus procesos y a continuar afrontando con valentía proyectos que extienden los límites de la ingeniería y, al mismo tiempo, requieren prácticas innovadoras de salud y seguridad.

Majid Zahid, en nombre de la organización matriz a la que la empresa pertenece, Zahid Group, compartió la distinción con la gente y los gobiernos de los países que delegaron a las empresas del grupo el suministro de electricidad vital en momentos en los que la necesitaban con más urgencia. “A pesar de que varios de nuestros proyectos se realizan en entornos muy hostiles, con la bendición de Alá, nuestros equipos obtuvieron la fuerza para continuar con la búsqueda de la excelencia a fin ayudar a la gente con nuestras centrales eléctricas de última generación. Seguiremos brindando energía a las regiones, ciudades e industrias, todas ellas cruciales para posibilitar el desarrollo global”.

Fin

Acerca de Altaaqa Global

Altaaqa Global, filial de Zahid Group, ha sido seleccionada por Caterpillar Inc. para proporcionar soluciones energéticas temporales de múltiples megavatios de llave en mano a nivel mundial. La empresa posee, moviliza, instala y maneja eficaces plantas energéticas independientes (IPP) temporales en emplazamientos de clientes, con una concentración en los mercados emergentes del África subsahariana, Asia central, el subcontinente indio, Latinoamérica, Asia sudoriental, Oriente Medio y el norte de África. Altaaqa Global, que ofrece equipos de alquiler para generación eléctrica que funcionan con diferentes tipos de combustible, como diésel, gas natural o combustible dual, está posicionada para implementar y proporcionar rápidamente soluciones de plantas energéticas temporales que permiten suministrar electricidad en cualquier momento y lugar según sea necesario. 

http://www.altaaqaglobal.com/press-media/press-releases 

Acerca de Zahid Group

Zahid Group representa a una amplia variedad de empresas que ofrecen soluciones integrales orientadas al cliente en diversos sectores en crecimiento. Algunos de esos sectores son los siguientes: minería; petróleo y gas; agricultura; generación de energía, electricidad y agua; manipulación de materiales; materiales de construcción; transporte y logística; desarrollo inmobiliario; turismo y viajes; y hotelería. 

http://www.zahid.com/ 

ATENCIÓN A LOS MEDIOS 

Robert Bagatsing

Altaaqa Global

Tel.: +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com 

SOLICITUDES DE LECTORES

Altaaqa Global

Departamento de Marketing

Casilla de correo 262989 

Dubái, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Altaaqa Global, Altaaqa Alternative Solutions remportent les honneurs aux 2014 MEP Awards

Reconnue comme initiative hygiène et santé de l'année
Société sœur respectivement reconnue comme entrepreneur spécialiste de l'année

 La société de Dubaï, Altaaqa Global, prestataire mondiale de solutions temporaires d'énergie et sa société sœur Altaaqa Alternative Solutions (Altaaqa), fournisseur leader d'énergie électrique, d'eau et de solutions de contrôle de la température en Arabie Saoudite, se sont vues décerner plusieurs grandes récompenses à la cérémonie des 2014 MEP Awards, qui s'est tenue à Dubaï le 26 novembre dernier au Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Altaaqa Global a été reconnue pour ses initiatives exceptionnelles en matière d'hygiène, de santé et de sécurité dans le cadre du déploiement de son personnel et de son équipement dans des environnements hostiles, tandis qu'Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, basée à Jeddah, a remporté le titre d'entrepreneur spécialiste de l'année, suite à l'exécution réussie de sa centrale électrique temporaire de 95 MW à Al Kharj en Arabie Saoudite, qui a été accomplie en 22 jours seulement.

Altaaqa Global est ressortie victorieuse parmi des nombreux nominés formidables incluant ETA Engineering, Arabian MEP Contracting, Mercury MENA, AECOM et ALEMCO. Altaaqa a surpassé la liste de sociétés exceptionnelles dont Arabian MEP Contracting et SEMCO.

Le prix relatif à l'initiative hygiène et santé de l'année est décerné à une entreprise qui parvient particulièrement bien à préserver ou à améliorer les normes d'hygiène et de santé de ses chantiers, ou bien une entreprise qui a mis en place une formation ou une initiative de sensibilisation spécifiques. Selon le panel de juges réputés, la participation d'Altaaqa Global, intitulée « Fournir une sécurité adéquate dans des environnements hostiles », a démontré qu'au travers d'une planification soigneuse de l'évaluation des risques associés à un projet, il est possible de protéger les employés, même lorsqu'ils se trouvent confrontés à des demandes très exigeantes.

Commentant le tout dernier exploit de l'entreprise, Peter den Boogert, directeur général d'Altaaqa Global, a déclaré : « Nous sommes à la fois fiers et impressionnés d'être reconnus par l'une des publications les plus crédibles et les plus respectées de la région. Il est évident que ce prix est dédié aux hommes et aux femmes d'Altaaqa Global qui travaillent dur et qui défient l'insécurité et les conditions météorologiques les plus difficiles des régions dans lesquelles notre entreprise opère. Nous partageons cette reconnaissance avec les ingénieurs locaux et les agences d'hygiène, de santé et de sécurité qui ont aidé nos équipes internes à préserver les normes les plus strictes en matière de sécurité et de respect de l'environnement sur nos chantiers de centrales électriques. »

Une autre reconnaissance, celle d'entrepreneur spécialiste de l'année, est décernée à une entreprise qui a joué un rôle essentiel dans le développement continu du secteur MEP et qui promeut la durabilité et la rentabilité tout en aidant le secteur MEP à s'établir en qualité de référence internationale. Célébrant l'exécution historique d'une centrale électrique 95 MW en 22 jours à Al-Kharj en Arabie Saoudite, les juges étaient convaincus qu'Altaaqa avait fait preuve d'un niveau élevé de coordination et de planification et, parce qu'elle a, ce que les juges considèrent « des nerfs d'acier », elle est capable de répondre aux exigences les plus strictes.

S'exprimant à l'évènement, Emad Mukhalalaty, directeur général d'Altaaqa, a indiqué : « cette récompense encouragera encore plus l'équipe entière d'Altaaqa à continuer de fournir à ses clients des solutions de haute qualité, novatrices, qui dépassent leurs attentes. »

Steven Meyrick, commentant au nom du conseil d'Altaaqa Global et d'Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, a déclaré que ces reconnaissances devraient inciter les deux entreprises à améliorer encore plus leurs processus et à continuer de pousser les frontières de l'ingénierie tout en innovant les pratiques d'excellence de l'hygiène et de la santé.

Majid Zahid, parlant pour le compte de l'organisation accompagnatrice, Zahid Group, a partagé cet honneur avec les personnes et les gouvernements des pays qui ont fait confiance aux entreprises du groupe pour leur fournir de l'électricité vitale aux moments où ils en avaient désespérément besoin. « Même si plusieurs de nos projets ont lieu dans des environnements particulièrement hostiles, grâce à Dieu, nos équipes ont la force de poursuivre leur quête d'excellence au service des personnes avec nos centrales électriques de pointe. Nous continuerons d'alimenter en énergie les régions, les villes et les industries qui sont tous des facilitateurs du développement international. »

Fin

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. 

http://www.altaaqaglobal.com/press-media/press-releases 

À propos du groupe Zahid

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. 

http://www.zahid.com/ 

CONTACT PRESSE 

Robert Bagatsing

Altaaqa Global

Tél : +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com 

DEMANDES DES LECTEURS

Altaaqa Global

Service Marketing

P.O. Box 262989 

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis

Altaaqa Global e Altaaqa Alternative Solutions recebem importantes prêmios no 2014 MEP Awards

Premiada como Iniciativa do Ano em Saúde e Segurança
Empresa afiliada reconhecida respectivamente como Empreiteira Especialista do Ano

 A empresa Altaaqa Global com sede em Dubai, fornecedora mundial de soluções temporárias de energia e sua afiliada Altaaqa Alternative Solutions (Altaaqa), líder no fornecimento de soluções em energia elétrica, água e controle de temperatura na Arábia Saudita, receberam diversos prêmios importantes na cerimônia do 2014 MEP Awards, que ocorreu em Dubai no dia 26 de novembro de 2014, no Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. A Altaaqa Global foi reconhecida por seu notável trabalho em saúde e segurança na implantação de sua equipe e equipamentos em ambientes hostis, enquanto a Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, com sede em Jidá, ganhou o prêmio de Empreiteira Especialista do Ano, pela bem-sucedida conclusão de seu projeto de central elétrica temporária de 95 MW em Al Kharj, Arábia Saudita, realizado em apenas 22 dias.

A Altaaqa Global saiu vitoriosa na competição com outras indicadas formidáveis, entre elas a ETA Engineering, Arabian MEP Contracting, Mercury MENA, AECOM e ALEMCO. A Altaaqa superou um grupo fora de série de finalistas, entre elas a Arabian MEP Contracting e a SEMCO.

O prêmio de Iniciativa do Ano em Saúde e Segurança foi concedido a uma empresa que se destaca em manter ou melhorar os padrões de saúde e segurança nos locais dos projetos, ou que apresentou uma iniciativa específica de conscientização ou treinamento. De acordo com o competente júri, a participação da Altaaqa Global com o tema “Fornecendo a segurança adequada em ambientes hostis” demonstrou que através do cuidadoso planejamento da avaliação de risco de projetos, é possível assegurar que as vidas sejam protegidas, mesmo perante entregas extremamente exigentes.

Comentando a respeito do último evento da empresa, Peter den Boogert, diretor administrativo da Altaaqa Global, disse: “Estamos orgulhosos, mas permanecemos humildes, pelo reconhecimento por parte de uma das publicações de maior prestígio e credibilidade na região. Não há dúvidas de que este prêmio é dedicado aos homens e mulheres da Altaaqa Global que trabalham duro, que encaram a instabilidade da segurança e as condições climáticas mais rigorosas nas áreas em que nossa empresa opera. Também compartilhamos este reconhecimento com os engenheiros locais e com agências de Saúde e Segurança no Trabalho que ajudaram nossas equipes internas a manter o mais alto padrão em segurança no trabalho em nossas centrais elétricas.”

Outra premiação, o Prêmio de Empreiteira Especialista do Ano, foi concedida a uma empresa que desempenhou papel importante no desenvolvimento contínuo do setor MEP (Mobile Electric Power, Energia Elétrica Móvel) e que promove a sustentabilidade e a economia, ajudando o setor MEP a se tornar uma referência mundial. Comemorando a conclusão histórica de 22 dias de uma central elétrica de 95 MW em Al-Kharj, na Arábia Saudita, os juízes convenceram-se de que a Altaaqa havia demonstrado que com um alto nível de coordenação e planejamento, e com o que os juízes chamaram de “nervos de aço”, ela é capaz de cumprir requisitos extremamente desafiadores.

Falando no evento, Emad Mukhalalaty, diretor administrativo da Altaaqa, disse: “Este prêmio incentivará ainda mais toda a equipe da Altaaqa a continuar fornecendo aos clientes soluções inovadoras e de alta qualidade que excedem suas expectativas.”

Steven Meyrick, em nome do Conselho da Altaaqa Global e da Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, disse que os reconhecimentos serviriam de inspiração para as duas empresas aprimorarem seus processos e continuarem empreendendo, de forma corajosa, projetos que ultrapassam os limites da engenharia, ao mesmo tempo que inovam nas práticas recomendadas de saúde e segurança.

Majid Zahid, falando em nome da organização-pai da empresa, o Grupo Zahid, compartilhou o prêmio com as pessoas e os governos dos países que confiaram que empresas do Grupo fornecessem eletricidade vital em épocas em que ela é desesperadamente necessária. “Embora vários de nossos projetos aconteçam em ambientes altamente hostis, com as bênçãos de Alá, nossas equipes encontraram forças para manter a busca pela excelência em servir as pessoas com nossas modernas centrais elétricas. Continuaremos alimentando as regiões, cidades e indústrias, pois todas elas são importantes capacitadores do desenvolvimento mundial.”

Fim

Sobre a Altaaqa Global

A Altaaqa Global, uma subsidiária do Grupo Zahid, foi selecionada pela Caterpillar Inc. para distribuir soluções elétricas completas e temporárias de muitos megawatts em todo o mundo. A companhia possui, mobiliza, instala e opera usinas elétricas eficientes independentes temporárias (IPPs, Independent Power Plants) nos locais do cliente, concentrando-se nos mercados emergentes da África Subsaariana, Ásia Central, Subcontinente Indiano, América Latina, Sudeste da Ásia, Oriente Médio e Norte da África. Disponibilizando equipamento de energia elétrica de aluguel que pode operar com diferentes tipos de combustíveis, como diesel, gás natural ou bicombustível, a Altaaqa Global está posicionada para fornecer e implementar rapidamente soluções com centrais elétricas temporárias, fornecendo eletricidade sempre e onde quer que seja necessário. 

http://www.altaaqaglobal.com/press-media/press-releases 

Sobre o Grupo Zahid

O Grupo Zahid representa uma gama diversa de empresas que oferecem soluções abrangentes e centradas no cliente em vários setores em expansão. Algumas dessas atividades incluem construção; mineração; petróleo e gás; agricultura; geração de energia, eletricidade e água; manuseio de materiais; materiais para construção; transporte e logística; desenvolvimento imobiliário; viagens e turismo e hotelaria. 

http://www.zahid.com/ 

INFORMAÇÕES À IMPRENSA 

Robert Bagatsing

Altaaqa Global

Tel: +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com 

PEDIDOS DE LEITORES

Altaaqa Global

Departamento de Vendas

P.O. Box 262989 

Dubai, Emirados Árabes

Компании Altaaqa Global и Altaaqa Alternative Solutions получили главные награды на церемонии награждения специалистов в области инженерных сетей MEP 2014 г.

Награда за лучшее нововведение в области охраны труда и здоровья
Родственная компания признана специализированным подрядчиком года

Расположенная в Дубае компания Altaaqa Global, являющаяся поставщиком решений временного энергоснабжения по всему миру, и родственная ей компания Altaaqa Alternative Solutions (Altaaqa), ведущий поставщик решений энергоснабжения, управления водными ресурсами и контроля температуры в Саудовской Аравии, получили ряд главных наград на церемонии награждения специалистов в области инженерных сетей MEP 2014 г., проходившей в Дубае 26 ноября в курортном комплексе Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Компания Altaaqa Global удостоилась награды за исключительные нововведения в области охраны здоровья, труда и безопасности в связи с привлечением персонала и использованием оборудования в неблагоприятных условиях, а расположенная в г. Джедда компания Altaaqa Alternative Solutions завоевала награду «Специализированный подрядчик года» за успешное осуществление проекта по установке временной электростанции мощностью 95 МВт в г. Аль Хардж, Саудовская Аравия, который был завершен в течение 22 дней.

Компания Altaaqa Global одержала победу среди большого количества номинантов, в числе которых были такие компании, как ETA Engineering, Arabian MEP Contracting, Mercury MENA, AECOM и ALEMCO. Компания Altaaqa превзошла достижения таких крупных представителей индустрии, вошедших в финальный список, как Arabian MEP Contracting и SEMCO.

Награда «Нововведение года в области охраны здоровья и труда» присуждается компании, достигшей выдающихся результатов в выполнении и повышении стандартов охраны здоровья и труда на местах осуществления проектов или применяющей специализированное обучение или меры информирования. Согласно мнению авторитетного жюри, заявка компании Altaaqa Global, озаглавленная «Обеспечение необходимого уровня безопасности в неблагоприятных условиях», продемонстрировала, что при помощи тщательного планирования оценки рисков, связанных с осуществлением проекта, можно гарантировать защиту жизней даже в тех случаях, когда поставленные задачи чрезвычайно сложны.

В своем комментарии к последнему достижению компании, управляющий директор Altaaqa Global Петер ден Богерт сказал: «Мы одновременно испытываем гордость и смущение от того, что получили признание со стороны самого авторитетного и уважаемого издания в регионе. Нет сомнений, что эта награда - дань тяжелому труду, который вложили в проект сотрудники и сотрудницы Altaaqa Global, не побоявшиеся ни напряженной политической обстановки, ни самых суровых погодных условий в регионах, в которых компания ведет свою деятельность. Мы разделяем полученное нами признание с местными инженерами, а также с агентствами по обеспечению безопасности и охране здоровья и труда, которые помогли нашим штатным командам обеспечить высочайший уровень безопасности и рационального использования природных ресурсов на наших энергетических объектах».

Еще одно признание – звание «Специализированного подрядчика года» – досталось компании, сыгравшей центральную роль в текущем развитии сферы инженерных сетей и способствующей устойчивой и экономически эффективной работе отрасли, что позволяет повысить репутацию сектора инженерных сетей в мире. Высокая оценка исторического осуществления проекта создания 95-мегаваттной электростанции в г. Аль Хардж в Саудовской Аравии за 22 дня служит свидетельством признания судьями представленного компанией Altaaqa доказательства, что тщательная координация и планирование, а также, выражаясь словами судей, «железные нервы» позволяют выполнить самые сложные требования.

Выступая на мероприятии, управляющий директор компании Altaaqa Эмад Мухалаты сказал: «Эта награда станет новым стимулом для всего коллектива компании Altaaqa продолжать предоставление клиентам инновационных и высококачественных решений, превосходящих их ожидания».

Стивен Мейрик, давший комментарий от имени правления компаний Altaaqa Global и Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, сказал, что полученное признание вдохновит обе компании на дальнейшее совершенствование применяемых ими процессов и продолжение требующей решимости работы над проектами, раздвигающими границы инженерного мастерства, в то же время создавая новые передовые решения в области охраны здоровья и труда.

Маджид Захид, выступавший от имени материнской организации Zahid Group, разделил полученное признание с населением и правительствами стран, доверивших компаниям группы задачу по обеспечению электроснабжения во время, когда потребность в нем была наиболее сильна. «Несмотря на то, что сразу несколько наших проектов осуществляется в сложных условиях, с благословения Аллаха, наши команды находят силы не отступать от стремления к совершенству в служении людям при помощи наших передовых электростанций. Мы продолжим обеспечивать энергоснабжение регионов, городов и отраслей, поскольку все они играют важную роль в глобальном развитии».

Конец

О компании Altaaqa Global

Компания Altaaqa Global, являющаяся подразделением группы компаний Zahid Group, была выбрана компанией Caterpillar Inc. в качестве поставщика решений по обеспечению энергоснабжения по всему миру в объеме, измеряющемся многими мегаваттами. Компания владеет, мобилизует, устанавливает и эксплуатирует эффективные временные независимые электростанции (НЭС) на объектах заказчиков, сосредоточившись на развивающихся рынках регионов Африки, расположенных к югу от Сахары, Центральной Азии, Индостана, Латинской Америки, Юго-Восточной Азии, Ближнего Востока и Северной Африки. Наличие сдаваемого в аренду оборудования, работающего на различных видах топлива, таких как дизельное топливо, природный газ или двойное топливо, позволяет компании Altaaqa Global поставлять и в короткие сроки развертывать временные электростанции, обеспечивая энергоснабжение там, где необходимо, и тогда, когда это необходимо.

http://www.altaaqaglobal.com/press-media/press-releases

О группе компаний Zahid Group

Группа компаний Zahid Group представляет широкий ряд компаний, предлагающих полный набор услуг, ориентированных на потребности клиента, в различных отраслях, переживающих подъем. В их числе - строительство, горнодобывающая промышленность, нефтегазовая промышленность, сельское хозяйство, энергетика, выработка электроэнергии и водоснабжение, транспортировка материалов, строительные материалы, транспорт и логистика, девелоперская деятельность, путешествия и туризм и гостиничный сектор.

http://www.zahid.com/

КОНТАКТЫ ДЛЯ ПРЕССЫ 

Роберт Багатсинг

Altaaqa Global

Тел: +971 56 1749505

rbagatsing@altaaqaglobal.com

АДРЕС ДЛЯ ОТЗЫВОВ ЧИТАТЕЛЕЙ

Altaaqa Global

Marketing Department

P.O. Box 262989

Dubai, United Arab Emirates