Power Grid

Power, Connect, Optimize for the Grid of the Future

To achieve shared visions of energy security and decarbonization, the aging grid is transforming. As energy stewards, utilities are taking measures to invest and modernize this critical infrastructure. Black & Veatch makes sure existing infrastructure is used to its full potential, investments are deployed effectively, and systems are future-proof – designed and built for good.

We deliver an integrated, system-wide solution that encompasses transmission, distribution and the communications and automation to connect, visualize and optimize the grid. By helping utilities plan, design and build an intelligent, secure and resilient grid, reducing grid failures and enabling diverse, renewable generation, we’re preparing utilities and their customers for long-term, sustainable growth.

Access to consistent, always-on power is becoming a major success factor for our clients. Whether for a data center, industrial complex, or an EV fleet charging hub, we design and build on-site power infrastructure and grid interconnections to offer greater control over your power usage.

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Energy

Black & Veatch Selected As Owner’s Engineer for Combined Cycle Power Plant in East Malaysia
Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been chosen as the owner’s engineer for PETROS Power Sdn Bhd’s (PETROS Power) Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (Miri CCGT) Power Plant in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Energy

Cybersecurity: Not Just an IT Problem
According to Forbes Advisor, there were 2,365 cyberattacks in 2023, affecting an astounding 343,338,964 people — roughly 10 million more people than the U.S. population. A USA Today article says “the cost of cybercrime would reach a massive $9.5 trillion in 2024.

Sustainable Development Goals

Grid Modernization Focuses on Renewables, Battle for Expansion Funds
As energy stewards, utilities continually strive to balance grid expansion needs with competing interests, including operating and managing aging infrastructure, renewable interconnection and improving resiliency and reliability.As energy stewards, utilities continually strive to

Green Infrastructure

Climate Concerns Intensify Nationally, But Recovery and Resiliency Vary by Region
Impacts from severe climate events are affecting utilities in all the regions of our country. While the geographical impacts vary from fire to snow, hurricanes and tornadoes, the threats remain the same in the form of outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Names James Bleak President of Its Bird Electric Operations
Black & Veatch has named James Bleak as the new president of its Bird Electric business, one year after acquiring the self-perform construction services provider in bringing Black & Veatch’s growing construction portfolio capabilities to a wider client base.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch ‘Smart Grid’ Project in Canada Wins Prestigious Innovation Award
Designed and built by global infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch, a newly unveiled, technology-driven “smart grid” for the power utility serving Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has won the Innovation Excellence Award by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA).

Energy

Leverage Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles for Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance
Virtually every industry is utilizing Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and reality capture technology. First responders, environmental scientists and even farmers use UAVs and thermal imaging to streamline their operations.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Insights: Why Go Underground?
As a trusted and reputable energy utility, you’re focused on building a strong connection to your customers. Your power distribution system’s ability to provide affordable service, effectively withstand the elements, mitigate security threats and comply with evolving regulations.

Energy

Black & Veatch: Grid Cybersecurity Planning, Investment Key to Safeguard Infrastructure
As if U.S. electric utilities didn’t already have enough to worry about, protecting their critical infrastructure from cyber or physical attacks increasingly are keeping operators up at night.

Energy

Climate Change Preparedness Means Planning
The escalating frequency and strength of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, droughts and environmental impacts offer tangible evidence that climate change is making severe weather events increasingly unpredictable and more costly.
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