Reducing O and M risks. [Operations and Maintenance]

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Independent Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:7255662

Patton, D ^[1]; LeMaster, D ^[2]

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1. R. W. Beck and Associates, Boston, MA (United States)
2. R. W. Beck and Associates, Seattle, WA (United States)

This article examines the increasing requirement by investors and financiers of the use of an independent engineer for monitoring the performance of an independent energy project from the conceptual stage through the life span for the term of the loan. The topics include managing the risks from all perspectives, setting expectations, attention to detail. The article also includes a sidebar on loan agreement principles for operational facilities.

• OSTI ID: 7255662
• Journal Information: Independent Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Independent Energy; (United States) Vol. 21:8; ISSN 1043-7320; ISSN IDPEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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