Cambodia’s Upcoming LNG Power Project: A Game Changer for Energy Security
The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced an ambitious plan to operationalize a groundbreaking 900-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered power plant by the end of 2026, with full completion targeted for the end of 2027. This pivotal project, which is set to significantly bolster the nation’s electricity supply, was discussed in a statement issued by […]
Dam Safety in an Earthquake
Bentley Expert An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, […]
Progress Report on Romchek Irrigation System in Prey Veng Province
Significant strides have been made in the development of the Romchek irrigation system, which is now nearly 20% complete and poised to enhance agricultural productivity across the region. This comprehensive irrigation initiative is designed to serve a total area of nearly 2,000 hectares, ensuring both wet and dry rice fields receive the necessary water supply. […]
Engineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is […]
Yuba Water Implements Digital Twin for Automated Monitoring of California’s Second Tallest Dam
Using Bentley’s Reality Modeling and iTwin Applications, they have established situational intelligence to optimize risk assessment for the New Bullards Bar Dam. This 645-foot-tall concrete arch dam was constructed in 1970 to minimize flood risk, produce clean hydropower, and guarantee a dependable water supply for Yuba County residents. The previous monitoring system for the dam […]
China Uses Bentley’s Digital Twin to Build Xudong Underground Substation’s, Enough for Supplying 200k Residents
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionise the power grid infrastructure in central China, the Xudong underground substation emerges as a pivotal project in the 13th five-year plan of the Hubei power grid. This innovative substation, the first of its kind in central China, operates at 220 kilovolts and serves as a pilot demonstration project for […]