Smart fuel management for a self-sustained luxury island destination.
Project Overview
Sindalah Island, one of the flagship destinations of NEOM, is a high-profile luxury development located on the Red Sea. Operating entirely on off-grid generation, it requires an exceptionally reliable fuel management and power control system. IPU SA was selected to engineer and commission a fully redundant PLC-based fuel control system integrated with a custom SCADA platform to monitor, report, and manage power distribution across the island’s critical infrastructure.
Clients & Partners
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Client: Integrated Engineering Contracting Co.
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Location: Sindalah Island, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
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Completion: February 2023
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End-User: NEOM
Products & Solutions Provided
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Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
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SCADA System for centralized monitoring and alerts
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Fuel distribution and level management logic
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Generator fuel supply control and failover programming
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Field device integration and I/O mapping for remote diagnostics
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Redundant architecture for critical applications
Technical Highlights
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Component |
Description |
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Fuel System |
Full island power generation dependent on diesel supply |
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Control Architecture |
Redundant PLC with watchdog and override protection |
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SCADA |
Customized user interface for real-time fuel status, alarms, and event history |
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Integration |
Field sensors, valves, and pumps connected via digital and analog I/O |
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Reporting |
SCADA logging, fault alerts, and preventive maintenance tracking |
Challenges & IPU SA Solutions
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Challenge |
IPU SA Solution |
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Zero tolerance for fuel-related power interruption |
Dual-controller redundancy with system watchdog |
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Harsh environmental exposure |
IP-rated enclosures and marine-grade connectors |
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Real-time visibility across multiple field components |
Custom SCADA with multi-tiered alert logic and HMI interface |
Key Outcome
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Fully automated fuel control supporting uninterrupted power
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Remote visibility and alert system to prevent manual monitoring
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Reduced operator risk and improved maintenance scheduling
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Island-wide power stability supporting high-end hospitality infrastructure
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Delivered on schedule with FAT and SAT completed
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