IMRt CIWG | Outage Planning

Thank you to those that joined us for the Outage Planning session we hosted with Loy Yang B Power Station.

A Special Thank You​​

A massive thank you to our presenters Nick Lee, Kim Bird and Kerry Peachey for sharing their experience and practical lessons gained from the outage framework used at Loy Yang B Power Station, developed and refined through years of continuous improvement and operational experience.

Event Recap and Key Takeaways​

The session explored the critical elements required to successfully plan and execute an outage, highlighting that effective outages begin well before a generating unit is taken offline.

Attendees had the opportunity to learn about:

• Proven outage planning and execution practices
• Common pitfalls and risks to avoid
• The importance of stakeholder engagement and communication
• Critical success factors including planning, coordination, risk management, leadership, and effective execution

Key point to remember:

Applying structured planning processes, robust risk management, and performance measurement can significantly improve outage outcomes and deliver lasting value across your assets.