ABB
has won a $60 million contract from the government of
to refurbish a steam power plant and help meet increasing demand for reliable supplies of power and water.
Doha West is one of the largest desalination and steam power plants in
ABB will extend the plant’s lifespan by replacing old instrumentation and control systems with ABB control technologies, including an Optimax plant performance package to help monitor and optimize fuel consumption, equipment operation and maintenance.
ABB control technology was originally installed when the Doha West plant was constructed in 1979. It is one of five power stations owned by
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