ABB Accelerates Rebuilding Beirut’s Critical Infrastructure

ABB Accelerates Rebuilding Beirut’s Critical Infrastructure

Following the devastating explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, in August, which saw loss of life and many vital services impacted, rebuild efforts have picked up pace as ABB donates products and solutions to secure the power infrastructure.

Major hospitals and a school in Beirut will receive products and solutions from ABB to restore and accelerate reconstruction efforts as the city rebuilds its civil society, said a top official.

"As a company that supports building safe and sustainable communities in the countries in which we operate, it is our duty to provide impactful support to help rebuild the infrastructure in Beirut, ensuring a reliable power supply for these critical services," remarked Mike Mustapha, Head of Global Markets for ABB Electrification.

Working with ABB's local partner, Harb Electric, the product donations will include a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) System for each hospital, along with various smart power equipment and energy distribution solutions, he added.

Several public buildings including 159 schools and several hospitals were damaged or destroyed in the blast that occurred on August 4. More than 6,500 people were injured, while the homes of 300,000 people were damaged or destroyed.

The UPS and smart power components will be supplied as a holistic solution from