HPI, LLC, also called HPI, is a

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based in

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specializing in the design and development, engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning of control and monitoring systems for industrial turbo-machinery applications. HPI was named one of the top private companies in Houston by the

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in 2012 and 2013.

History

HPI, LLC was founded in 2002 by Hal Pontez when its former parent company, U.K.-based defense and power contractor

Vosper Thornycroft VT Group is a privately held United States defense and services company, with its origins in a former British shipbuilding group, previously known as Vosper Thornycroft. The British part of VT Group was integrated into Babcock International in t ...

, ceased operations. In 2012, HPI, LLC joined the US - Ukraine Business Council.

Projects

In 2008, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Energy (MOE) signed a $270 Million dollar contract to build a 200 MW power plant in

Shuwaikh Port Shuwaikh Port ( ar, ميناء الشويخ, transliteration : ''Minaa' Shuweekh'') (Coordinates:29°21′9″N 47°55′31″E) is an urban industrial area within the Al Asimah Governorate (Capital Governorate) in Kuwait City, Kuwait. A number ...

, making it the largest aeroderivative engine power plant of its kind in the Middle East. The

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efforts were contracted to HPI, LLC, S&W Energy Solutions Inc. (SWES), an engineering firm, and Alghanim International (AI), a large Kuwaiti civil and electromechanical contractor. The power plant was built to assure a supply of electrical power to

Kuwait City Kuwait City ( ar, مدينة الكويت) is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Located at the heart of the country on the south shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf, it is the political, cultural and economical centre of the emirate, ...

during the peak power usage months. HPI along with S&W Solutions carried out the

(EPC) for the third plant in the

Takoradi Power Station The Takoradi Power Station is a thermal power station at Aboadze, east of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. It consists of three power plants. The Aboadze power station became operational in 1997 and is the first fossil fuel power station operated by the ...

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. It is a 132 MW combined cycle power plant consisting of four gas turbines from

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, the Ukrainian state gas turbine manufacturer, powered by a dual fuel source of light crude or natural gas, heat recovery steam generators and one steam turbine. The plant is operated by the

Volta River Authority The Volta River Authority (VRA) is the main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana. They are also the responsible for the maintenance of the hydro power supply plant. Establishment The VRA was established by the Volta River Development ...

and cost $185 million.

References

External links

Official Website
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