Murali Mohan Batreddy
Singapore
Summary
Results-proven techno-economical professional with 20 years of experience in large scale Solar PV and Grid connected Storage-BESS projects competitive bidding, sizing optimizations, project engineering and successful implementation. Well-versed in cost value engineering, with the country-specific bottom up costing. Proven in building competitive team with focus on multi pacakages internal EPC execution across the region. Adept to multicultural business environments through an international career with international positions. Keen understanding of business priorities, genuine team player who applies a holistic approach towards HSEQ & progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director-APAC
HEXA Renewables
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Renewable Energy
- Leads technical & price negotiations with BESS suppliers (OEM/SI)
- Achieved record low cost for BESS projects (FCAS), Japan-LTDA bid
- BESS sizing simulations (EOL, BOL + augmentation-DC/AC strategies)
- Developed energy model for PV+BESS (AC&DC coupling) optimisation
- Leading the implementation of BESS projects in Japan & Taiwan (FCAS)
- Leading technical DD of solar & wind projects in PHP, Japan & SK
- Technical specifications & contract conditions drafting (EPC LSTK/split)
- Developing and leading in-country teams (engineering & construction)
- Working with Investment teams (ISQ) to develop credible pipeline
- Renewable Energy
Technical Director
Nexif Energy
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Renewable Energy
- Achieved record low EPC price with best PR & contract conditions for 74 MWp solar project in the Philippines, with competitive bidding process
- EPC contractor selection, contract drafting, negotiations and signing
- Development of 150 MWp solar project with multiple packages mode
- Configuration optimisation PV+BESS for firm power, Thailand
- Offshore wind projects development (+ grid connection studies, approvals and wind resource mapping) in the Philippines
- Build an optimum team on project development and construction
- Renewable Energy
VP, EPC Projects Manager - GCC & India
ENGIE Solar
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Renewable Energy
- Lead solar projects bidding & execution within the Middle East region
- Secured the first solar project in KSA for ENGIE in competitive bidding
- Developed best fit local contractors & suppliers in the ME region for competitive costing and project execution, with internal engineering
- Concept to commissioning of Solar PV Projects in multipackage mode
- Built a competitive team in India for projects bidding & implementation
- Renewable Energy
EPC-Multiple, Contracts Manager
ENGIE (GDF Suez - MEPL, India)
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Administered EPC-Multiple contractors for coal power project
- Handled contractual claims, change orders & stalled project issues
- Handled almost insolvent Boiler EPC contractor & mitigated risk
- Instrumental in financial close & Lenders Engineer effective liaison
- Liaising with local & international legal team, during sell-down for exit
Technical Head
NSL Power
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Responsible for complete BTG engineering and technical optimization
- Financial modelling & sensitivity analysis with Indian & imported coals
- Secured Long term PPA, as L1 in UPPCL Case-I competitive bidding
Engineering Head (Super-critical thermal power project)
TPCIL (Sembcorp Utilities's Indian subsidiary)
03.2010 - 08.2012
- BTG & BOP packages (2x660 MW) contractor selection and awarding
- BTG & BOP packages detailed engineering review & approval
- Played an instrumental role to achieve turbine cycle heat rate (< 1850kcal/kWh) optimisation 2009-10 (Japan & Chinese BTG suppliers)
Manager (Proposal Engineering & BD)
L&T Power
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Supercritical Steam Turbine & Generator Island Package
- Successful winning of 2x660 MW BTG of Jaypee-Nigrie, UP, India
- Successful winning of 2x700 MW of Nabha Power Project, India
Engineer (Plant Commissioning and O&M)
NTPC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- 6x500 MW Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Kaniha, India
- Commissioning & PG test (last 2 units of 6x500 MW) coal power project
- Handled preventive & planned maintenance along with major overhauls
Education
Master of Science by Research - Finance
Indian Institute of Technology
01.2009
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
JNTU College of Engineering
01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Cost Value Engineering
- Project Design & Engineering
- Technology developments tracking
- Procurement Due diligence
- Country Specific EPC Strategies
- Contracts & Claims Management
- Construction Oversight O&M
- Team Selection and Empowerment
- Strong network with consultants, suppliers and EPC contractors
Certification
- Secured 25th All India Rank in GATE, for nationwide Post Graduation studies entrance test
- IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) certificate
- Stood University First in B. Tech, 2002 batch, with overall 87.3% [CGPA]
Accomplishments
- BESS Storage, Japan-LTDA (2024) - Instrumental in winning 11 projects (450MW x 3hrs) storage bidding
- RE projects competitive bidding & implementation (~700MW) in multiple regions (APAC, Middle East and India)
- Developed & constructed first two solar projects for Nexif Energy in PHP
- IPP - 30 MW NADEC, KSA (2018) - Successful, as L1 in competitive bidding
- IPP - 250 MW Kadapa, India (2017) - Successful, as L1 in competitive bidding
- IPP - 800 MW, Qatar (2019) - Pre-bid optimization with external part-EPC
- IPP - 140 MW Bhadla, India (2017) - Project execution from concept to handover
- IPP - 75 MW Vijaypur, UP, India (2017) - Project execution from concept to commissioning
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Publications
The stability of long-run relationships: A study on Asian emerging and developed stock markets (Japan and US), Murali Batreddy, Arun Kumar Gopalaswamy, Chia-Hsing Huang, 2012, International Journal of Emerging Markets
Timeline
Technical Director-APAC
HEXA Renewables
08.2023 - Current
Technical Director
Nexif Energy
11.2019 - 08.2023
VP, EPC Projects Manager - GCC & India
ENGIE Solar
10.2016 - 10.2019
EPC-Multiple, Contracts Manager
ENGIE (GDF Suez - MEPL, India)
04.2014 - 09.2016
Technical Head
NSL Power
08.2012 - 04.2014
Engineering Head (Super-critical thermal power project)
TPCIL (Sembcorp Utilities's Indian subsidiary)
03.2010 - 08.2012
Manager (Proposal Engineering & BD)
L&T Power
04.2009 - 03.2010
Engineer (Plant Commissioning and O&M)
NTPC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
JNTU College of Engineering
Master of Science by Research - Finance
Indian Institute of Technology
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