Pumped Up with 500th Cummins Engine

Cummins has recognized National Pump & Energy (NPE) for commissioning the 500th Cummins-powered water pump in its national fleet.

Annie Chu, Executive Managing Director - Cummins Asia Pacific, presented a plaque to Jeremy Collins, General Manager of NPE, in recognition of its achievement.

Collins points out that the partnership between NPE and Cummins has proven highly successful across a range of industries and water management projects.

NPE's fleet of Cummins-powered water pump and power generation units is used in remote mining sites, large-scale construction projects, and oil and gas operations.

The reliability and efficiency of the equipment has played a significant role in the successful completion of these projects.

"NPE and Cummins have shared commitment to delivering best-in-class products and services," says Collins.

NPE had its origins in 2001 when Campbell Mining Services (CMS) was formed in Mackay, Qld, with a vision to one day be the largest dewatering pump company in the country.

In 2014, CMS - trading as National Pump Services - merged with Perth-based Resource Equipment Ltd (REL) to become National Pump & Energy.

Toughest projects

It's worth recounting a memorable event in REL's history which occurred in 2011 when frantic efforts were being made to prevent a meltdown at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Television news was dominated by the headline: GIANT WATER CANNON ARRIVES TO HELP BATTLE JAPAN NUKE CRISIS.

The 'REL' brand was prominent on the cannon and associated equipment, including a Cummins generator set, Cummins Custom Pak and Cummins V12 engine, as the gear was offloaded at an air base in Japan and readied for deployment at the nuclear plant.

REL was contacted by foreign government representatives asking if they could urgently help with the emergency relief effort in Japan. There was an overheating problem with the nuclear reactors at Fukushima, and the plan was to pump seawater into the plant to cool the reactor cores.

REL's remote-controlled hydromining cannon became a critical factor in the emergency effort to help stem radiation bleeding into the environment.

Today, NPE's expertise in water management projects, from the supply of a single pump to the design, construction and installation of turn-key custom-built equipment and systems, is no less impressive.

NPE's ability to work closely with Cummins' engineering team ensures that the power generation systems and pumps are optimized for the toughest conditions and projects.

This collaboration continues to evolve, with both companies leveraging their strengths to tackle new challenges and meet the demands of the global energy and industrial markets.