Qatar Projects Magazine Issue 70

STRUCTUREL QATAR W.L.L. BEST ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 2019 AL RAYYAN STADIUM & PRECINCT

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UMM AL HOUL POWER A KEY PARTNER OF QATAR NATIONAL VISION 2030

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LIVING FOR TODAY As a species, we have become more and more obsessed with the future and how evermore invasive technology will change our lives for the better. But as we all know, tomorrow never comes – when the day arrives that we are calling ‘tomorrow’, we will call that day ‘today’ and a different day will be called tomorrow. So no,‘mindfulness’ is not just a fad, it is actually the only way one can live an enjoyable life, by being here in the ‘now’.

However, the past should never be forgotten, as it often informs the future, in addition to providing us with much-needed roots. That is why it was recently good to discover that Qatar Museums (QM) and UCL Qatar have unearthed the earliest Islamic period site in Qatar in an historic discovery in the country’s northwest.

Researchers have identified that the settlement dates to the later Sassanian period, between 538 and 670 CE, with the architectural features still in place today traceable back to the Umayyad period of 661-750 CE. Since 2016, the project has centred on the archaeological study of Meleiha and Umm al-Ma’, near Zubarah. In spite of this, it was it was at the excavation of Yoghbi that the team uncovered Qatar’s earliest

Islamic period settlement. Amongst the items found were ceramics from between the seventh and eighth centuries and fragments of glass, metals, stone vessels and fishing tools.

The discoveries at Yoghbi are noteworthy because they contradict earlier academic belief that the occupation of the Gulf in the early Islamic period is linked to the peak of trade with the Indian Ocean, which was brought about by the foundation of Baghdad in 762 CE and Siraf around 800 CE. This discovery is vital in helping to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Qatar; it is also a timely reminder that perceived wisdom is not always correct. Moreover, it reminds us that we are all living during one small period of time, infinitesimal in the great scheme of things, and it is of the utmost importance that we live for today, whilst simultaneously building a future for the next generation and helping our fellow man whenever and wherever we can.

Rod Millington Editor

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COVER STORY

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QUALITY WORKMANSHIP IN EVERY DETAIL

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8 Local News QATARGAS RECOGNISED FOR EDUCATION EFFORTS

CUP FINAL A MOVING EXPERIENCE Mowasalat (Karwa) transported spectators to and from Al Wakra Stadium during its inauguration, which hosted the final football match of Amir Cup. It deployed 115 buses for 10,000 fans out of the 38,678 total, and allocated 75 buses to transfer over 6,000 students, as well as providing wheelchair accessible buses to carry their users to and from the stadium. In addition, Mowasalat collaborated with Qatar Rail in the operation of Metro Link feeder buses.

And for the first time, Mowasalat utilised a number of eco-friendly electrical buses as part of an initiative to preserve the environment, and as a step towards the achievement of the Qatar National Vision 2030 to enhance sustainable environmental development.

Qatargas was recently awarded the Qatarisation Certificate at the annual Qatarisation review meeting of the Energy and Industry Sector in Qatar. This prestigious certificate was awarded to Qatargas in recognition of the company’s valued ‘Support and Liaison with the Education Sector’ during 2018.

Last year, the company hosted 14 interns from a variety of disciplines in line with its policy of strategic Qatarisation planning. Qatargas also visited 17 schools across Qatar to create awareness of the many career opportunities available for national graduates and trainees. Furthermore, Qatargas attended the Qatar Foundation Networking Event held late last year to reiterate the company’s commitment to the education sector in Qatar.

NEW WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION Zublin is to design and build a wastewater pumping station in Qatar, with the project scheduled to be completed

by July 2021.

The scope of work includes the construction of a wastewater pumping shaft with a depth of 50m, a diameter of 36m, and a planned pumping capacity of 6,000 litres per second.The contract also includes building an upstream screen shaft with similar depth and diameter of 24m, including an odour control system, as well as ancillary buildings and facilities.

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Local News 9 HILL INTERNATIONAL TO WORK ON ABRAJ AL TAHWILIYA Hill International has been selected by the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) to provide project management services for the construction of the Abraj Al Tahwiliya (QIMC Tower West Bay Project) in Doha.

Estimated to cost QAR1.2 billion, with a total development area of 120,000m², the project has been designed as the centrepiece of the West Bay, with the 29-storey residential tower offering some of the most spectacular views in the city. The second tower will consist of 23 floors of office space, whilst the third tower will be a 38-storey luxury five-star hotel.

A FLIGHT TO DREAMLAND Qatar Airways, the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, launched its stunning new TVC campaign, celebrating the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, taking place in cities throughout France.

The innovative new film features a mother telling her daughter a wonderful bedtime story. It is a flight of the imagination, in which she describes an amazing new land where women’s football reigns, where players rule, and fans from many nations gather to cheer. The film features one of the most famous faces from the world of football, Brazilian superstar Neymar, celebrating with fellow football fans.

By the film’s end, we realise that mother and daughter are in fact on-board a Qatar Airways aircraft flying to the very destination she has been describing: a magical land, where the story of women’s football comes alive.

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AL RAYYAN STADIUM

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP IN EVERY DETAIL THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CRITICAL THINKING, OPEN COMMUNICATION, AND 25 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, STRUCTUREL IS ABLE TO MAXIMISE EACH PROJECT’S QUALITY, SCHEDULE, AND COST EFFICIENCY.

STRUCTUREL QATAR W.L.L. P.O. BOX 23214 DOHA QATAR T: +974 44214150 E: STRUCTUREL@STRUCTUREL-INT.COM W: WWW.STRUCTUREL-INT.COM

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Indeed, the company is committed to exceeding clients’ expectations every single time by consistently building the best teams to deliver the best outcomes.

It all began back in Lebanon in 1993, when the founders recognised a need to create an engineering, procurement, and construction company that delivered high calibre workmanship and fast, friendly customer service in a timely manner. Today, with a highly successful branch in Qatar, STRUCTUREL has grown to become one of the most sought after and respected companies in the region, underlined by its proactive, forward-looking business philosophy.

Operating in Qatar since 2005, STRUCTUREL has become the ‘go to’ EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) electro-mechanical contractor for discerning clients, having evolved into a modern, efficient firm with a team of people that is universally recognised as being amongst the finest in the industry.

In fact, having attracted and retained a team of experienced engineers and technicians, STRUCTUREL is able to work as an extension of each client’s organisation, providing incomparable insight that fuels a forward-thinking and innovative approach that delivers complete peace-of-mind for the client.

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A Passion for Excellence STRUCTUREL has successfully worked on some of Qatar’s most important and prestigious projects, combining the talents and experience of its highly motivated workforce with the strategic use of the very latest technology. This means that no matter how big or complex the challenge, STRUCTUREL can create and carry out solutions that allow it to meet both deadlines and budget.

The entire team at STRUCTUREL has a genuine passion for what they do, and this has proven to be the point-of-difference on many high-profile projects, allowing the company to deliver a proficient end result.

With this in mind, STRUCTUREL pays close attention to health and safety, sustainability, and the environment. Its people are important to it; so are the communities in which it works. So to attain the highest levels of safety performance the company involves each individual employee at every level. Its primary objective is to achieve ‘zero accidents’, the most important aspect of a quest to achieve excellence at every level.

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More than Just Lip Service At the heart of STRUCTUREL is a set of values that keeps the company to the fore of the industry, spearheaded by unrivalled customer service, honesty, integrity, and consistency. This is more than just ‘lip service’ too; for although many companies lay claim to these values, at STRUCTUREL they are central to every business decision taken on a day-to-day basis. This goes a long way to explaining why it retains the best people and how it attracts new clients. It is a business philosophy that makes it stand out from its competitors, with every new member of staff being taught to respect and abide by these values at all times.

Broad Expertise STRUCTUREL has successfully completed major commercial and industrial projects, in addition to energy centre, stadia, hotels, hospitals, university compounds, villas, and city developments.

The company is able to offer a wide range of specialist services, including the supply, installation, testing and commissioning, operation, and maintenance of a broad array of systems in the power, extra low-voltage, HVAC, fire-fighting, plumbing, and drainage disciplines. In point of fact, no matter what the challenge or project, STRUCTUREL has the experience and expertise to be bestow outstanding workmanship and customer service.

So no matter what field of endeavour the client operates in, STRUCTUREL understands their specific targets and challenges, which it works hard to meet and overcome.

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An Enlightened Approach to Business STRUCTUREL is fully cognisant of the fact that when work is completed, it does not necessarily mean that the project is finished. That is why it offers followup monitoring services to ensure that its systems function properly after occupants move in. This allows the company’s engineers and technicians to fine-tune systems in order to better reflect their operational needs. This fine-tuning can cover a range of attributes, including a building’s fluctuating occupancy and hours of operation.

Put simply, STRUCTUREL offers the full package; a fully integrated solution for the supply and installation of firstclass mechanical and electrical systems.

The company’s capabilities are comprehensive, and its aim is to make challenging and one-of-a-kind projects go smoothly. Furthermore, STRUCTUREL takes full responsibility for the quality of every single project, enthusiastically approaching each one as an opportunity to craft pioneering and innovative solutions.

STRUCTUREL achieves this by building close and mutually beneficial relationships with clients, enabling it to fully understand the objectives and requirements that need to be met in order to find the most effective and efficient solution. Coordination, communication, and advanced planning are at the very core of this enlightened approach, which is warmly welcomed by companies and organisation throughout the length and breadth of Qatar.

As its celebrates its 25th anniversary, STRUCTUREL continues to be dedicated to providing exceptional client service, but is equally dedicated to providing support for its employees and the community. Nationally recognised for delivering mission critical facilities, the company has completed numerous projects in the Qatari marketplace, and is proud of the contribution it has made to this dynamic nation.

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A STYLISH AND SOPHISTICATED ENVIRONMENT DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM ITALY’S GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II IN MILAN, ALHAZM, WHICH TRANSLATES AS ‘THE HIGHEST HILL” IN QATARI, IS A LUXURY DESTINATION SITUATED IN MARKHIYA.

AL HAZM P.O. BOX 3890 DOHA QATAR T: +974 44955916 E: INFO@ALHAZM.COM W:WWW.ALHAZM.COM

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Providing guests with spectacular views of West Bay from its high ‘hilltop’ location, it has been designed to reflect classical architecture with European influences, making use of grand marble pillars (more than 41,000 tons of marble and stone were shipped in from Italy & Greece), water features, and ancient olive trees, some up to 600-years-old.

The primary structure is called the Galleria, which has a remarkable glass-domed roof within its central atrium.

There are six additional buildings known as Onyx, Siena, Calacatta, Thassos, Travertin, and Arabescato.

Intended for connoisseurs, people who appreciate the finer things in life, Al Hazm presents the world’s most exclusive brands in a stylishly refined environment, providing the ideal blend of high-end fashion boutiques, trendy restaurants and cafés, and unforgettable events.

Internationally Famous Retailers and Restaurants A magnificent venue of lavish proportions and noble design, Al Hazm is undoubtedly an architectural jewel in the heart of modern-day Qatar. With classic continental style in the spirit of grand Italian shopping arcades of years

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14 Al hazm gone by, Al Hazm is testament to a timeless and traditional style, designed to inspire wonder and a spirit of amazement in everyone who strolls amongst its striking pillars, domes, and arches.

The shopping and dining areas are home to numerous world-famous brands. Of course, Al Hazm is not simply created to fulfil the needs of ‘shopaholics’ and diners; the main focus is on providing an excellent experience for all guests. If Al Hazm is to remain the most popular destination for the locals, they should have other features too, taking into consideration the desires and demands of all age groups and preferences. Al Hazm achieves all of this and more, often in quite surprising ways; such as the recent Teeb Al Hazm event which was an exhibition for Oud, Oud Oil & Perfumes.

A Wonder of the Design World Amble through the lush central gardens and discover the delights of nature in the middle of magnificent classical architecture. Stroll among the outdoor pavilions and shaded kiosks, or climb the small hill to enjoy a breathtaking view and a gentle breeze. Relax in the fragrant flower gardens, enclosed by majestic olive trees, water features, and special attractions.

A miracle of modern landscaping, the gardens feature a state-of-the-art outdoor ventilation system and heat-absorbing white marble flooring, which make them a fantastic setting for a lively chat, a moment of repose, or an al fresco bite to eat anytime of the year.

Quite Possibly the Most Awe-Inspiring Luxury Destination in the World As you would expect, Al Hazm provides all of the provisions and facilities anyone could ask for, with this spectacular destination ensuring that the customer service rivals the product. This includes an information desk, limousine service, valet parking, children’s area, car care, and a personal shopper option.

Al Hazm is definitely worth a visit.Who can fail to delight in the gorgeous marble, the ancient gnarled olive trees, luxurious hand-carved finishes (meticulously produced by master craftsmen), internationally famous brands, and an attention to detail that makes this destination just about the most breathtaking in the world!

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BAB AL AMOUD RESTAURANT

BAB AL AMOUD RESTAURANT high-end restaurant where modern elements, elegance meets traditional grandeur across inAvarious aspects of Architectural stories beyond the wall of the holy a variety of architectural elements, Amouditself is high on the list of discerning .City of Jerusalem, and of courseBab theAl cuisine diners who have a taste for luxurious surroundings and exquisite food, with its many stories extending beyond the walls of the holy city of Jerusalem.

The very unique concept of Bab Al Amoud represents the fact of the origin gate “aThe place where all trading and thus Al Amoud Restaurant unique concept of Babassembled”, Al Amoud represents theBab origins of Jerusalem, a city assembled all professional Culinary team from the whole World to be dedicated renowned for the trading of all kinds of goods. And it was with this in mind that in one the Facility restaurant a journey one They of the are world’s Fine orwent youon might say to inassemble one plate. notmost onlycreative Chef’s or even and professional culinary teams;Wide not only chefs or even master chefs,Chef’s but world.master Chef’s they are World well-known PALESTINIAN famous Palestinian chefs.

These renowned chefs bring their experience, passion and love of first-class cuisine to a restaurant whose very name has come to symbolise fine dining.

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UMM AL HOUL POWER IWPP PROJECT, QATAR

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM BY Established in 1974, Zener has become one of the leading Fire & Security Companies in the Middle East. Zener is a UL Registered Firm that possesses world-class capabilities in Fire Safety. We are committed to delivering products and services to help keep people and property safe. Our principle philosophy is focused on Quality and Reliability.

Zener was honoured to be part of the UMM Al Houl Power & Desalination Plant. Zener Successfully Completed the Engineering, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of the Fire Fighting and Fire Detection System for both Power and Desalination Portions.

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CONTACT Ehab Shadid +974 66572781 John Kennedy +974 55216639

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UMM AL HOUL POWER P.O. BOX 37804 DOHA QATAR T: +974 44964311 E: INFO@UHPOWER.NET WWW.UMMALHOUL.NET

A REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT AN INDEPENDENT WATER AND POWER PLANT (IWPP), AND A KEY PART OF THE QATAR NATIONAL VISION 2030, UMM AL HOUL POWER (UHP) FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS FOR BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE OF 2015, WITH THE AIM TO CREATE A NEW POWER PLANT CAPABLE OF GENERATING 2,520 MEGAWATTS OF POWER AND 136.5 MILLION IMPERIAL GALLONS OF DRINKING WATER EVERY SINGLE DAY.

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Find out more about our replacement possibilities and X-Flow Xiga technology! Š2019 Pentair

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Umm Al Houl Power 19 The project partners encompass some of the biggest names in the industry, with local companies leading 70% of the bulk, and foreign companies covering the remaining 30%. They include Qatar Electricity and Water Company, K1 Energy (Mitsubishi Corporation and JERA J/V), Qatar Petroleum, and Qatar Foundation.

There to Take the Challenge UHP is a Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) with both thermal and Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination.

This mix has allowed the design of the plant to be highly optimised and, at the same time, have high flexibility in terms of water production. In earlier plants, where there was only thermal desalination, it would get extremely difficult during the winter months to maintain high water production when there was very low power generation.

As with all projects of this size and scope, there were a number of challenges to navigate. Perhaps the most obvious of these was that UHP had to be completed in less than 36 months, so right from the start the pressure was on.

The diplomatic blockade of Qatar by its neighbours during the peak construction period was another major challenge, as some of the key procurement was coming from GCC countries. Happily, this was mitigated by quicker decisionmaking, excellent planning, and rescheduling of works to give time for changing the procurement sources.

Having Samsung C&T and Hitachi Zosen as UHP’s major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors helped enormously, thanks to their broad leverage and far-reaching business network with the major suppliers. An EPC contract had been awarded to Samsung C&T to construct the entire facility. An EPC contract was also awarded to Hitachi Zosen, which constructed the water desalination plant.

Nexans was selected to provide 575km of power cables, which included Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) cables, whilst Doosan Hydro Technology was awarded a contract for the water treatment and wastewater treatment system. Control systems for the power and desalination plants were supplied by Yokogawa Electric

Corporation’s subsidiaries Yokogawa Electric Korea and Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation, whilst highpressure valves were furnished by HP Valves. ABB was contracted to provide turnkey substations to transfer the electricity generated to the grid. The substations will be at 400kV and 220kV/132kV, equipped with gas-insulated switchgear, as well as advanced control and protection, and telecommunication systems.The design and construction of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination plants was carried out by Spanish company Acciona Agua, which will also be responsible for their operation and maintenance At the peak construction period, there were 15,000 workers on-site; this was a further huge challenge in terms of maintaining a very high level of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards.

There was a vast commitment from the top management to achieve this goal with the direct involvement and weekly walk downs by the UHP CEO, Jamal Alkhalaf. A highly professional approach and zero tolerance to noncompliance resulted in 69 million man-hours without a single major incident or accident.

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INNOVATION BY CHEMISTRY Toray is proud to announce its participation as the RO membrane supplier for Umm Al Houl IWPP, an iconic project that highlights the shift from thermal to Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology, an ongoing success story that plays a vital role in responding to water requirements in the State of Qatar. Toray has said that it is extremely grateful to Umm Al Houl Power, as well the market leaders involved, who have given the company the opportunity to take part in this important and prestigious project.

Established in 1928, Toray is a leading chemical manufacturer that throughout its history has kept itself focused on research and

technological development, seeking to contribute to society by creating new value, illustrated in its corporate slogan ‘Innovation

by Chemistry’. Toray is also known as the leading manufacturer of quality membrane products for the water treatment industry, and is one of the largest producers of water treatment membranes in the world.

The global leadership position of Toray attracts the best talent in the industry and gives the company the ability to expand its leadership across the globe. Toray will continue to contribute to the society through the ongoing “Innovation by Chemistry”.

Learn more on www.toraywater.com

TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. HEAD OFFICE Romembra Sales Sect. RO Membrane Products Dept.

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Umm Al Houl Power 21 A Unique Facility With regard to the expansion project, UHP was awarded by the off-taker, Kahramaa, an additional water capacity of 61.45 Million Imperial Gallons per Day (MIGD) using RO technology. The total desalination water capacity at UHP will now be 198 MIGD, which makes it one of the largest desalination facilities in the world.

The plant, located in Al Wakra, 15km south of Doha, is based on the same design as the existing RO plant, with Acciona Agua as the main subcontractor. The design of the expansion, though, is genuinely unique, due to the fact that there is no additional seawater intake facility being built.

Instead, the seawater required for the new RO plant is sourced from the power plant cooling water system. This means that, as there are no offshore works, there is no environmental impact due to this expansion project, which is a fast track development that is expected to be completed

by April 2021.

Sustainability and environmental awareness are of prime concern on this expansion project, with UHP following national and international guidelines in order to meet world-class standards.

Primarily, this revolves around the Executive By-Law for the Environment Protection Law, Decree Law No. 30 (2002), which outlines the requirements for protecting the environment against pollution and promoting sustainable development. Moreover, the Equator Principles (EP), which represents a framework for project financing and set the requirements for projects to adopt the International Finance Corporation Performance Standards (IFCPS), have been utilised, too.The IFCPS are, in addition, supplemented by the IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines.

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Umm Al Houl Power 25 PLANT OVERVIEW Power UHP is regarded as a Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), with a configuration of two blocks in a 3 x 3 x 2 setting, which means that it generates electricity utilising two different power cycles.

First are the Gas Turbines (GT) running in Brayton cycle, which are making use of natural gas as fuel to produce thermal energy and convert it to kinetic energy to be able to generate power. The Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) process is the second part of the equation, which uses the waste of heat from the hot exhaust gas to boil the demineralised water. Last but not least, the Steam Turbine (ST) running in Ranking cycle uses the steam produced from the heat recovery steam generator in order to determine kinetic energy where the power can be generated.

The plant comprises six units of Siemens gas turbine (SGT5-4000F), connected upstream to six generators, with each generator producing 260 MW/h. As for the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), there are six units manufactured by Nooter Erickson that connected

downstream to the Gas Turbine (GT), producing steam and feeding the steam turbine. The plant also has four units of Siemens Steam Turbines (SST5-4000), which are connected upstream to four generators, each of which generates 240 MW/h.

All electricity generated by the plant is planned to be transmitted to the Kahramaa network via 400KV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).

Water Seawater is taken through five raisers with a length fixed at 2.8km, and the seawater is collected in the bay that is located in the seawater intake facility. Subsequently, 23 water pumps are provided in order to supply the plant.

RO technology is provided by Acciona Agua, and is designed to remove the suspended particles by air filtration, while additional particles are removed by an ultra-filtration process. As a direct result of this process, 60 MIGD of permeate water is produced.

The plant has five units of Multi-Stage Flashing (MSF) manufactured by Hitachi Zosen, which will produce 76.5 MIGD of distillate water. It is designed to evaporate the seawater through the use of low pressure steam extracted from Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) or Steam Turbine (ST) and intersect with the

seawater that is supplied by the heat recovery section for its transformation into distillate water.

Permeate and distillate water are collected and transported to the Potable Water Treatment (PWT) section so as to add minerals. On account of this process, permeate and distillate will be transformed into potable water, which is kept in four reservoirs with a length of 15m and diameter of 126m. It is then dispatched to Kahramaa lines through eight pumps.

However, the rejected water is collected in a seal pit to maintain the temperature, as well as to monitor the conductivity in order to meet the environmental specification of seawater and to avoid the damage of marine life.

The plant will also include process and plant drainage systems, systems control, and data acquisition connection between facility, substations, control centres, and fuel supply systems.

UHP is working towards an RO expansion that will increase the production of water to 61.5 million imperial gallons per day, which is equal to 280,000m3. Therefore, by 2021 the total production of water from the plant will be 198 million imperial gallons per day, making UHP the largest water production plant in the Middle East.

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DELIVERING EXCELLENCE ONLY Stream has contributed to the HVAC Works of Umm Alhoul Power Project, we delivered all the project requirements in terms of quality, reliability, and efficiency.

We had 200 people working on the project’s peak; and that included engineers, technical and supervision people, quality control staff etc. In addition, we had about 20 managerial staff.

Safety requirements were exceptional. Works were done at 60 metre heights safely.

We faced the challenges with Samsung C&T Corporation as a reputed partner. The project value was QAR 70,000,000 and it took place between May 2016 and June 2018.

STREAM INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING Salam Tower 1st Floor, Building No. 72, West Bay, P.O. Box 22647, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 40409111 Fax: +974 40409106 E-mail: info@stream-qatar.com www.sream-qatar.com

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Umm Al Houl Power 27 Inauguration Ceremony His Highness the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani recently attended the inauguration of the Umm Al Houl Power Plant, during a ceremony held by Qatar Electricity and Water Company in Umm Al Houl.

Placing the magnetic portion of the logo of the power plant in its correct position, the Emir officially inaugurated UHP. Then, following the ceremony, which was attended

by Prime Minister and Interior Minister His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and several ministers and members of the diplomatic corps, he was given a tour of the power plant.

Delivering a speech at the opening ceremony, Minister of State for Energy Affairs His Excellency Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi stated that the Umm Al Houl plant is amongst the most significant power projects in Qatar, and an addition to the long list of projects that the state has carried out to support comprehensive development in the country.

The Minister remarked that this project, in spite of all of its challenges, has been completed on time and within the estimated cost of approximately QR11 billion, making use of the highest technical and international standards and taking into consideration minimal impact on the environment. He also acknowledged the importance attached by the management of Umm Al Houl Power to the safety and security of employees at the site, where in excess of 15,000 workers were present simultaneously.

The minister likewise welcomed the partners in the UHP project, Mitsubishi and JERA from Japan, which have enjoyed strong cooperation with Qatar for over 50 years

in the field of oil and gas and in the building of power plants and water desalination. He also lauded those who contributed to the culmination of this project, including Qatar Electricity and Water Company, Samsung and Hitachi, in addition to local construction contractors, led

by Al Jaber and Mott MacDonald, firms that oversaw the project in the design and implementation stages.

Fahad bin Hamad Al Mohannadi, Chairman of Umm Al Houl Power Company and General Manager of Qatar Electricity and Water Company, asserted that the value of the UHP project lies in the way it brings together efficiency of performance through optimal utilisation of natural gas and the diversity of the water production mechanism through optimal use of thermal energy and reverse osmosis technology, which are regarded as the best solutions with regard to the environment, pointing to the

strategic location of the project, which feeds Doha, Al Wakra, and the industrial area, in addition to connecting to all of the major reservoirs.

The President and CEO of Mitsubishi, Takehiko Kakiuchi, described UHP as a remarkable accomplishment, observing that it is the first investment project for Mitsubishi in Qatar. He said that the project was completed ahead of the contractual date, adding that involvement in such a project is real evidence of Mitsubishi’s strategy. He also conveyed satisfaction at contributing to the stability of the electricity and water supply in Qatar, adding that Mitsubishi will be delighted to take part in new business opportunities in the future in order to play a role in the overall growth and development of Qatar.

There is no doubt that UHP represents an outstanding addition to the water and electricity security in Qatar.

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THE FUTURE DELIVERED

THE UMM AL HOUL INDEPENDENT WATER AND POWER (IWPP) PROJECT HAS BEEN A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT IN TRYING TIMES, AS THE CONSORTIUM LED BY SAMSUNG C&T HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THIS PROJECT (FACILITY D) ON TIME IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH UMM AL HOUL POWER, THE PROJECT OWNER AND DEVELOPER. The Samsung led consortium, which included Hitachi Zosen, has created a state-of-the-art asset utilising environmentally efficient technologies to provide a safe and reliable facility for future generations.

The project has been brought on line progressively, with the waterplant contributing up to 60 million gallons of water per day as of June 2017, and 1612 MW of power being available from six gas turbine units in simple cycle operation mode since early August 2017. In June 2018, the second phase increased water production to 136 million gallons per day and power output to 2520 MW, enhancing the total power and water generating capacity in the State of Qatar by some 24% and 27% respectively.

The Umm Al Houl IWPP project located some 15kms directly south of Doha, comprises of:

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a. A power island with a total generating capacity of 2,520 MW, provided from six SGT4000-5F gas turbines, each coupled with a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) feeding four SST-5 4000 steam turbines. The power island further includes three substations for power export to the Qatar grid, a fuel gas receiving station, seawater intake and discharge facility, potable water reservoirs,

balance of plant systems, and administrative facilities, including offices, warehousing, workshops and the like. b. Water island has a capacity to produce 136,000,000 gallons of drinking water per day, using two different desalination processes Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Multi Stage Flash (MSF) operating in parallel.

This fast-track project had a very challenging schedule with both power and water island operations being intrinsically integrated and interdependent, which required the entire facility to be constructed, tested and commissioned within 33 months from the date of site access.

The initial works entailed the excavation of large volumes of rock, mainly for the seawater intake structure, and the casting of more than 275,000m3 of reinforced concrete for the various structures, intake basin and buildings. Furthermore, in total more than 25kms of large diameter GRP pipes had to be laid offshore to supply the 300,000 tons of seawater needed every hour for the Power and Water Islands.

Samsung C&T’s international experience and innovative construction techniques were essential to ensure that such a complex project could be realised with such a challenging schedule. Pre-cast concrete units were designed for structures and trenches, mechanical components were pre-fabricated where possible, and a dry method of working was developed for the installation of the cooling waterlines, extending nearly 2.8kms offshore.

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In addition, simultaneous erection techniques were implemented particularly for the power block and the MSF structures, which necessitated that the labour force topped more than 14,000 during the peak erection period in 2017. Despite the magnitude of the workers on this optimised site, the safety record was exemplary; being testament to the rigorous implementation of the project policy that safety is paramount. This coupled with best practices and lessons learned from previous projects and the continuous monitoring of ongoing works through strict quality control were key factors in the success of the project.

Samsung C&T has engineered, procured and constructed the entire power island, including the gas turbines, steam turbines and HRSGs, the seawater supply and discharge facilities, together with four large circular potable water reservoirs, each with a capacity of 34 million gallons, and the power evacuation system

through three gas-insulated substations at different power levels, 400kV, 220kV, and 132kV, with the latter two being handed over directly to Kahramaa.

In the midst of the project, neighbouring countries to Qatar severed all diplomatic ties, closing all land borders with the state. This required Samsung to devise alternative routes and means of ensuring that disruption to materials to be imported would not adversely impact the completion of the project. Samsung, together with the employer, coordinated relentlessly with the relevant authorities during these challenging times to maintain the commitment to the end user Kahramaa and the people of Qatar to contribute power and water to the networks on time.

From the commencement of the works on-site to the successful completion in June 2018, Samsung C&T worked tirelessly with Umm Al Houl Power and Kahramaa to realise the goal they set out to achieve,

working around the clock with nearly 70 million man-hours used to create this engineering feat.

This project is a successful piece of the Qatar 2030 Vision and instrumental in the sustainable development of the country and supports the inaugural World Cup to be hosted in the Middle East in 2022. The Umm Al Houl Project is testament to what can be achieved when all the players converge as a team and are united in their ambition.

Samsung C&T has successfully completed many large projects in the Middle East both in the power and infrastructure sectors and, building on this experience, expertise and customer focus, is determined to continue establishing its reputation as the foremost ‘trusted builder’ in the Middle East, servicing the needs of clients in a way that will protect and preserve the future for generations yet to come and contributing further to the Qatar 2030 Vision.

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Arabian MEP Contracting has grown to become Qatar’s market leader in MEP construction industry, providing engineering excellence, superior installation works, and maintenance support to its growing army of valued clients, whilst delivering best practice in corporate governance and transparency.

For 22 years,Arabian MEP has been a part of the Qatari landscape, introducing its air-conditioning expertise to the marketplace in 1997. A part of Al Malki Group Holding, which has diversified interests in the fields of construction, engineering, real estate, and trading, the company has worked on some exciting projects in Qatar, cementing its position as one of the top MEP contractors in the region - a position borne out by its Grade A rating.

It has worked across the commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, providing its service to tower and office developments, stadium and sport complexes, hospitals, hotels, schools, and shopping malls. Amongst the many prestigious projects Arabian MEP has completed are Hamad Medical New Hospital complex (mechanical works with M/s Hyundai Engineering), hundreds of substation MEP works with M/s Siemens/ABB/L&T and other main contractors, Rotana 5-star hotels with Gulf Contracting Company, and many other buildings and infrastructure projects with single contract values up to QR350 million.

Arabian MEP has expanded rapidly over the years, delivering exceptional performance and earning a reputation as a highly

dependable specialist MEP contractor in Qatar. It was presented with a prestigious Construction Week Award in 2016 for ‘SubContractor of the Year’.

Ensuring Quality Workmanship Arabian MEP is focused primarily on MEP sub-contract works through main contractors, as well as direct/nominated MEP contracts for clients, from high-rise towers, hospitals and 5-star hotels through to malls and other high value/complex building projects, and infrastructure works.

The company takes complete responsibility for mechanical – HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire-fighting systems, electrical power, lighting, ELV (CCTV, fire alarms, BMS, access control, room management systems, etc. Once the contract is signed, Arabian MEP starts with the planning of MEP activities in line with the baseline programme of the project. It has qualified, experienced planning engineers to handle this part of the project life-cycle in coordination with its project managers and other professionals.

Next, it begins detailed engineering (shop drawings based on design/IFC drawings, material submittals, method statements, etc.) and then comes the execution of works. The company has a team of Qatar Civil Defence and Electricity Authority approved Grade A and B engineers to supervise and execute the works, fully complying to project specifications, authority requirements,

Arabian MEP Contracting 31 international and local standards, and to the full satisfaction of the client. Arabian MEP also deploy a team of qualified and experienced QA/QC engineers and HSE engineers to ensure health, safety and quality of all works. After handing over of the project, the company’s dedicated maintenance team are on-hand during the defect liability period.

At the present time, Arabian MEP is nearing completion on the complete mechanical sub-contracting package for main contactor QDSBG, with the scope of works consisting of 32 buildings (barracks for soldiers, mosque, laundry, shops, etc), and associated infrastructure works. M/s KEO International is the project supervision consultants and M/s QPM is the project managers for the client M/s ISF (Internal Security Force, Ministry of Interior). Arabian MEP has deployed a team of 1,200 for this project during the peak time, which is now nearing completion with testing and commissioning in full swing.

ISO process and its ongoing commitment to periodically review its performance. This is testament to the fact that its business comes primarily from existing satisfied clients and through repeat orders.

Investing in the Future Currently the competition in the Qatari market is purely price driven, and Arabian MEP is approaching the current market cautiously simply because projects are being taken

at lower than cost, which the company believes is not sustainable in the long-term.

However, Arabian MEP is already investing in expanding its state-of-the-art factories in the new industrial area to support the Qatar Vision in localising industries, in this instance air-conditioning equipment, ducts, and panels.This investment is also designed to help the company prepare for upcoming mega projects associated with Qatar milestones.

Financially Strong Arabian MEP’s client-base includes all major Qatari government agencies and blue-chip private clients that include major international contractors such as ABB, Siemens, Larsen & Toubro, Punj Lloyd, QDVC, Hochtief and Hyundai.

Whoever the client and whatever the project, though, Arabian MEP adopts various industry best engineering practices, such as work standardisation, stringent QA/QC procedures, off-site pre-fabrication in factory-controlled environment, inspection prior to site delivery, multiple inspections at various stages of installation, testing and commissioning. Moreover, its duct manufacturing facility is the biggest in Qatar, with the ability to produce special anti-microbial coated HVAC ducts required for hospital operation theatres and laboratories.

In addition, Arabian MEP has an electrical panel manufacturing facility to fabricate/assemble switchboards as per project requirements, approved by Kahramaa in collaboration with M/s ABB. It is also important to point out that Arabian MEP is one of very few companies in Qatar to remain financially strong and honour its payment commitments to all employees and suppliers. This is largely thanks to its policy of re-investing previously earned profits (retained earnings) back into the business, which has given a huge financial leverage.

Working Towards a Common Goal Business is good for Arabian MEP in the early months of 2019, with the company expecting the market to continue to grow in the years ahead, with current projects being accelerated to complete on time for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Qatar Vision 2030. Many tenders are being issued for construction of hotel and leisure, school and infrastructure projects, which will help Qatari companies to increase their market share.

Arabian MEP attracts new clients by providing high performance facility operations, which are designed to improve productivity and considerably reduce energy consumption, as well as operational cost. The company always strives hard to work together as ‘one team’ towards one common goal of successful completion of the project within specified time and cost to the highest quality and safety standards.

It will come as no surprise, therefore, keepArabian MEP received a healthy average of 90% from its recent client feedback survey for 2017, which was part of the

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