Barka 1, one of Oman’s first IWPP (Independent Water and Power Project) owned by ACWA Power Barka and operated by Nomac Oman marked a milestone occasion in the company’s operations safety history by maintaining an impeccable record of zero Lost Time Accident in the past 15 years. To mark this milestone, ACWA Power Barka and Nomac Oman organized a special event at the premises of the plant on 15 May 2017.
The event was attended by Ahmed Al Subhi CEO of ACWA Power Barka, Salim Al Hatmi, Country General Manager of Nomac Oman, Dr. Mohammed Al Washahi Barka, Plant General Manager Nomac Oman, Fahad Al Kindi, HSE Country Manager Nomac Oman, Talal Al Mabsali, HSE Team Leader Nomac Oman and other members of the management and staff.
The plant was a result of the privatization programme of the Sultanate of Oman and began its commercial operations in June 2003. Set up as the nation’s first dual purpose power generation and desalination plant which is 100% owned by international and local investors, today it accounts for 6% of the electricity and 27% of desalinated water in Oman.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO of ACWA Power, Ahmed Al Subhi said “This is remarkable Safety performance for us and I congratulate the entire team for ensuring that safety comes first in our day to day activities. It is vital to our growth and success and this achievement reiterates our commitment to value people and processes as a company, this accomplishment is a landmark, very few organizations achieve this especially in our hazardous work environment”
Commenting on the unique achievement, Dr. Mohammed Al Washahi Barka Plant General Manager Nomac Oman said, “We are extremely pleased on reaching this milestone as the Plant is of national significance, being the Oman’s first dual purpose power generation and desalination plant. Running it safely and smoothly is something all of us here take great pride in. This milestone is a reflection of every single employee’s commitment to safety. All our people are truly empowered to take action on safety situations at the Plant, and our processes such as the Toolbox Talk ensures that every task is analyzed however trivial it may be. Aside of this, we also take great pride in the way we have simplified complex technical narratives on safety, thereby helping all our stakeholders understand the importance and the techniques to remain safe. Our latest program of 5S has brought in a huge amount of awareness of safety at the workplace, including at our desks, and workstations. I commend the team for all their efforts.”
