BLACK & VEATCH SELECTED BY ADANI POWER TO OPTIMISE ITS POWER ASSETS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch has been appointed by Adani Power Limited (APL) to optimise its operations and improve the reliability and performance of its power assets in India, with goals including an overall reduction in carbon emissions.

According to a statement, Black & Veatch will deploy predictive analytics software at 23 thermal units to monitor, in real-time, the health and performance of critical assets fleet-wide.

The implementation will support the reliable, efficient, and sustainable operation of nearly 12 gigawatts (GW) of thermal power generation infrastructure in India by minimising unplanned shutdowns and improving operational efficiency.

“Industries of all sizes are facing an increasingly competitive marketplace where success hinges on effectively leveraging data to ensure reliable, efficient and resilient operations,” said Black & Veatch president of Asia-Pacific and India, Hoe Wai Cheong. “Black & Veatch’s portfolio of asset performance management solutions achieves these objectives by converging data analytics, people, and processes to inform and guide timely decisions that help businesses achieve sustainable, resilient, and profitable results.”

The asset performance management solution implemented by Black & Veatch will provide APL with additional data-driven monitoring and diagnostics services from its India and global centres.

Part of the diversified Adani Group, APL is the largest private thermal power producer in India.

Black & Veatch is a 100-per cent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than a 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure.

More details at www.bv.com.

-- BERNAMA