Project Details
| Name | Year | Location | Client | Type | Description | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boqaata Dam | 2017 | Boqaata, Lebanon | Khoury contracting Co. | Infrastructure | 7 million m³ water reservoir dam with a structural height of 71m | Overall design of the electrical network for the plant, internal galleries, and road lighting |
Project Background & Objectives
Project Challenges
Designing a robust electrical infrastructure for a high-capacity reservoir dam presents intense architectural and environmental hurdles. PDP Energy had to navigate severe technical constraints when planning the electrical distribution through deep internal concrete galleries characterized by continuous dampness, moisture exposure, and strict space limitations. Sizing and routing power cables to operate flawlessly under these high-humidity conditions required selecting specialized corrosion-resistant materials and engineering tight fault protection. Furthermore, coordinating multi-zone external road lighting and plant machinery circuits demanded precise voltage drop calculations and secure backup power contingencies to prevent dangerous blackouts along the massive 71m structure.
Project Outcomes
Operating as the primary electrical engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully delivered the complete electrical network and lighting design package for the reservoir infrastructure. The project effectively established a highly resilient, modern power framework tailored for heavy municipal utility assets. By providing detailed technical schematics and synchronized protection designs, PDP Energy cleared the way for secure, long-term operations at the 7 million m³ facility, ensuring maximum safety for maintenance crews within the galleries and reliable control over regional water distribution networks.