GUPC is the main contractor and is responsible for the design and construction of the third set of locks of the expansion program under contract with the Panama Canal Authority.
Under the contract, Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Division will be responsible for the electrical installation across the east side of the Pacific lock of the expanded Panama Canal.
The company will be responsible for the project management, quality assurance, safety and technical supervision and provide installation services for all of the electrical equipment it provided in previous contracts.
Scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015, the expansion project is due to enter service in early 2016.
Eaton will provide an array of power management solutions and products, including Arc Resistant Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pad Mounted Transformers, FlashGard Motor Control Centers, Clean Power Variable Frequency Drives and on-site equipment start-up supervision, commissioning, testing and training services.
Eaton Americas Electrical Sector president Revathi Advaithi said: "The Panama Canal is among the greatest engineering triumphs of the 20th century and its 21st century expansion will once again help revolutionize global commerce.
"By continuing to deploy efficient, reliable and safe electrical systems, Eaton is helping to bolster the economic competitiveness of the Panama Canal as it enters its second century of operation."
Image: Eaton supports Panama Canal Expansion program. Photo: courtesy of Eaton.
