📌 Title: How I Supervised the Execution of a Combined Cycle Power Plant in Riyadh

By [Eng.M Ibrahim] – Project General Manager | Energy Sector Specialist | Power Plants Expert

Over the course of my 30+ years in engineering and industrial project management, one of the most technically complex and professionally rewarding experiences was supervising the execution of the Riyadh Power Plant 10 (PP10) — a large-scale Combined Cycle Power Plant project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This landmark project required the integration of gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and steam turbines to achieve both operational efficiency and environmental compliance. As the Project General Manager, my responsibilities covered:

✅ Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors
✅ Monitoring execution phases using Primavera P6 for scheduling and control
✅ Overseeing site installation, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup
✅ Ensuring EHS compliance and ISO-certified quality systems
✅ Managing interfaces between civil, mechanical, electrical, and control systems
✅ Handling supply chain and vendor integration under tight deadlines

I was deeply involved in each step — from site preparation and piling, to boiler commissioning, steam turbine synchronization, and final grid integration.

🔍 Key Takeaways from the Project:

Planning is everything: Using Primavera P6, I created a fully integrated baseline schedule across over 600 activities.

Commissioning is critical: The safe heating and cooling of boilers and steam systems required precision and coordination.

People matter: Leading diverse teams across multiple disciplines taught me that engineering is 50% technical, 50% human.

🏗️ Impact:

PP10 now delivers 3,000+ MW of reliable energy to the central region of Saudi Arabia. It stands as a testament to teamwork, leadership, and technical excellence.

If you're working in the power sector or managing industrial mega-projects, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas.

📩 Feel free to reach out or comment below.

Presented by Eng. Mohammed Ibrahim
Member of the Arab Engineers Union & Professional Engineering Organizations
Experience Shared – Knowledge Spread.

Experience Shared – Knowledge Spread
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