Challenges in the Middle-East Power Sector

Deyaa Khaled Hammodeh, Commissioning Services InternationalSpecial Section, Summer 2025 International

This article is the second in a special NETA World International Series, opening a global window into electrical power system commissioning, acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and system management.  Commissioning Services International (CSI) is the first InterNational NETA Accredited Company (INAC) to join the Association. CSI has established itself as a leading international provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering …

Life Extension — The Big Picture

Finley Ledbetter, GroupCBSSpecial Section, Summer 2025 EPIC Conference

The focus of this article is the need for emerging technology to support the life extension of electrical power equipment into the future. I’m well-versed in most of the new testing techniques, but I think it’s important to determine the need. My world revolves around 480 V through 38-kV switchgear. I’m from the switchgear, rotating equipment, and transformer service side of …

Middle-East Electrical Power System Market — Challenges and Opportunities

Deyaa Khaled Hammodeh, Commissioning Services InternationalSpecial Section, Spring 2025 Special Section

CSI — Commissioning Services International — is the first InterNational NETA Accredited Company (INAC) to join the Association. CSI has established itself as a leading international provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services, known for delivering top-quality results and exceeding customer expectations. The company serves the Middle East market and is committed to continuously promoting awareness of the ANSI/NETA Standards and promoting adherence to the NETA requirements across the industry.

Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Energy Grid: Strategies for Early Detection, Rapid Response, and Resilient Infrastructure

Keon McEwen, Black & VeatchSpecial Section, Spring 2025 Special Section

The increasing integration of interconnected systems into the energy grid poses significant cybersecurity challenges. As the attack surface expands, the potential for cyber threats also grows. Each connected device — from smart meters to charging stations — can become a vulnerability if not adequately secured. This interconnectedness can create cascading effects, potentially disrupting critical infrastructure and compromising energy security.  The …