400MW Gas Fired Modernization Project Spotlight
PROJECT BACKGROUND
A major utility initiated an expansion project to enhance capacity by 400MW, and support Nevada's growing energy demands. The expansion involved adding two new natural gas-fired units and was approved for $353 million.
The project received expedited approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada due to the urgent need to increase the state's energy supply. Construction began in 2023 and concluded in 2024 (9 months).
CHALLENGES
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Supply chain constraints, time, and quality concerns
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Insufficient staffing: lack of experienced leadership in procurement and project management available.
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Project location: supply chain and on-site staffing
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Cost: Balancing the need for comprehensive support with cost optimization
SOLUTION
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Project Management
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Owner's Engineering
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Procurement & Contract Negotiation
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Construction Management
120+
MILLION
TOTAL COST
SAVINGS
OUTCOME
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Identified and managed 250 risks, opportunities and threats, delivering the project within budget
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Shifted train freight and OEM shipment approach, avoiding total delays of over 7.2 months (218 days)
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The client retained our technical and project management team long term due to fit and performance, resulting in a 225% scope increase.