Get the 2019 Electric Report New Strategic Directions Report explores the challenges, opportunities of the electric industry and the need for utilities to embrace ‘new energy’ Learn More Search Perspectives Improve Data Management to Optimize Life Cycle of Assets The Internet of Things frees up your time and saves money by enabling unprecedented amounts of data on your critical energy, water, transportation, communication and security systems. Learn how to better manage data How NextGen Agriculture Can Feed a Growing World The future is now for innovative agriculture, producing more to feed a hungry world. How can power, water and data drive a new global food supply? Move AgTech from the lab to reality 12 Ways the Public Benefits in a Public-Private Partnership Private investment meets public need. It’s time to consider new funding strategies to get your systems more safe, resilient and efficient. Put PPPs to work for all stakeholders Your complex challenges. Solved. Delivering fresh water to the driest place on Earth Escondida Water Supply Project Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, is situated in Chile’s remote Atacama desert. For operator BHP Billiton, the need for an alternative, sustainable source of fresh water was critical to delivering on their expansion strategy for Escondida. Helping enable that strategy, Black & Veatch engineered, built and commissioned a large-scale, modular, marine desalination plant that ensured minimal ecological disruption. Learn more Keeping Happy Valley, Hong Kong, Happy, and Dry Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme Happy Valley, the cultural, economic and entertainment centre of Hong Kong, has long been prone to flooding. In one of the world’s most densely populated cities, traditional methods of “throwing more drains at the problem” would have resulted in major social and economic disruption. Instead, Black & Veatch’s flood-relief solution deployed SCADA data-monitoring technology to manage new adjustable weirs and storage tanks. Learn more Enabling Industrial Expansion in Thailand Chachoengsao 2 Substation With industry consuming almost 50 percent of Thailand’s power generation, improving reliability of supply is critical to boosting competitiveness and positioning Thailand as an attractive investment destination for global industry. With 50 years of experience in Thailand, Black & Veatch’s local team was a natural partner for the Electricity Generation Authority of Thailand (EGAT) for a power project of strategic importance. Learn more Earning High Marks Among Smart Communities Sacramento, California, Public-Private Partnership The City of Sacramento entered into a public-private partnership (P3) with Verizon Wireless. Verizon designated Black & Veatch as its preferred smart cities deployment partner, a $100 million initiative. For Sacramento’s citizens, the project means reduced auto accident deaths through traffic flow optimization. It also includes deploying community Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity. Learn more Moving at the Speed of Startup Urban Electric Vehicle Charging Networks Black & Veatch brought the engineering and permitting expertise Volta Charging needed to rapidly bring many of its charging stations to life. In some cases, Black & Veatch obtained permits and brought units online in about a month. Volta’s innovative infrastructure is leading the way for the future needs of mobility. Volta partners with brands to sponsor free charging for all EV drivers. Learn more View all our projects Who We Are A trusted partner setting new standards for innovation, helping you make your vision of the future a reality. Meet Black & Veatch Rewarding Careers Want a new path with exciting collaboration on tomorrow’s biggest challenges? Learn More