DOHA: IGTC-Chubb Fire Qatar, a worldwide leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, will supply essential storage tanks for the Kahramaa Qatar Transmission Phase VIII project.
Carried out in conjunction with Chubb Fire Qatar partner, Galglass Ltd, a producer/installer of state-of-the-art storage tanks, the power sector development is a continuation of Chubb Fire Qatar's commitment to develop Qatar's infrastructure. Chubb Fire Qatar is the exclusive supplier of Galglass Ltd products in Qatar.
The Kahramaa Phase VIII project is meant to expand and upgrade the power network to meet Qatar's rising power demand through the building of power stations and substations. The project, slated for completion next year, will employ the use of Galglass, Ltd tanks and cost over ¤1bn.
Chubb Fire Qatar's work on the project will reach part of the five distinct areas of execution across Qatar including Saliyah and the Industrial Area; Doha City, Wakrah and Mesaieed; Bani Hajr and QF; Al Khissa; and Ras Laffan City Power Evacuation.
Galglass Ltd. is a UK-based storage tank specialist known for the value engineering of its internationally-approved and accredited "design and build" products. Offering the most comprehensive range of both steel and concrete tanks and a full range of ancillary products, Galglass Ltd. tanks are approved to ISO 9001. Their in-house installation and support teams provide quality which exceeds current health and safety standards for the industry.
Rami Batrawi, IGTC-Chubb Fire Qatar General Manager, said, "Chubb Fire Qatar is honored to work with our partner, Galglass Ltd., on this very important project that will increase the quality of life of Qatar's citizens. As the exclusive dealer for Galglass Ltd. in Qatar, we can say with certainty that these storage tanks were the best solution for this expansion and upgrade project and meet the very high standards set by Kahramaa for this essential development."
"This project falls in line with that commitment and parallels our involvement in other such community development projects including Chubb Fire Qatar's work with the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) for which we are supplying fire safety and protection equipment, the provision and installation of security and fire safety measures for area compounds and the numerous training seminars we hold for area industrial and commercial businesses," he added.
© The Peninsula 2010
