Projects worldwide
intec has executed and is implementing large and complex projects in nearly all regions of the world.
The projects listed on the website represent only a handful of our references.







Our Projects
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Togo/Benin - Rehabilitation of the Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo Line
In order to improve the supply in electrical energy through the 161 kV line Akossombo - Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo and to extend its lifetime, the CEB obtained a credit from the European Investment Bank to carry out the following works:
- Strengthening of structures
- Reinforcement of some tower foundations
- Reshaping of the maintenance path
- Replacement of the ground wire cable by an optical ground wire cable
- Replacement of the HV equipment and the line bay control part in the substations connected to these lines; for which this project provides technical assistance
for which this project provides technical assistance.
intec's services
Phase 1: Support for contract award to Contractors:
- Support in the publication of procurement notices in local and international media
- Participation in bid opening and analysis, support to CEB to answer Bidder's requests for clarifications
- Assistance during contract negotiations and award
Phase 2: Control and supervision of project implementation works:
- Supervision, coordination and management of the project
- Technical control of designs
- Supervision of construction works on site
- Coordination of commissioning and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Client
Communauté Electrique du Benin (CEB)Financing
European Investment BankPeriod of implementation
10.2011 - 06.2016 -
Guinea - Development Scheme for the Electrical Networks of Conakry
With the perspective to develop the country's electricity sector, the Guinean government decided to give a new momentum to the country's electrification programme to augment its citizens’ lifestyle, productivity and earnings. For this purpose, the government sought the financial support of the African Development Bank to implement the rural electrification project.
The study on the development scheme for the electrical networks of Conakry consists of the preparation of a programme to improve electricity allocation from the transmission towards the distribution network by means of the following:- Construction or renovation of substations
- Restructuring and rehabilitation of the medium-voltage network
- Replacement of medium-/low-voltage substations
- Rehabilitation and extension of the low-voltage network
intec's services
- Inventory and diagnostics of electricity transmission and distribution in Conakry
- Feasibility and implementation study for the optimum development scheme of the electrical networks and elaboration of the tender dossier
- Environmental and social impact study
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development FundPeriod of implementation
04.2012 - 06.2016 -
Guinea/Mali - 225 kV Interconnection Guinea - Mali
In order to accelerate the implementation of its priority projects, the West African Power Pool (WAPP), on behalf of EDG and EDM, commissioned this project to prepare the construction of an HV overhead line and associated substations from N'Zékéroré (Guinea) via Fomi (Guinea) to Bamako (Mali). The project includes a feasibility study and the preparation of prequalification/tender documents for the following installations:
- The construction of 714 km of 225 kV line
- The extension or new construction of six 225 kV substations in Guinea (N'Zérékoré, Fomi, Beyla, Kérouané, Kankan, Siguiri)
- Additionally, the construction of a new 225 kV substation in Sanankoroba, some 25 km west of Bamako (Mali)
intec's services
- Feasibility study
- Technical study of the interconnection, collection and analysis of data, system study/planning of integrating the new 225 kV line into WAPP's interconnected network (over a time span of 20 years of operation), preliminary design (line, substations, communication and SCADA systems), economic and financial analysis
- Preparation of the prequalification/tender documents and the required split of works into different lots
- Training programme/human resource development for the concerned electricity companies, energy ministries and for staff of the General Directorate of WAPP through training on the job and in the Consultant's home office
Client
West African Power Pool (WAPP) / Système d'Echange d'Energie Electrique Ouest Africain (EEEOA)Financing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
01.2014 - 06.2016
Togo/Benin - Rehabilitation of the Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo Line
In order to improve the supply in electrical energy through the 161 kV line Akossombo - Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo and to extend its lifetime, the CEB obtained a credit from the European Investment Bank to carry out the following works:
- Strengthening of structures
- Reinforcement of some tower foundations
- Reshaping of the maintenance path
- Replacement of the ground wire cable by an optical ground wire cable
- Replacement of the HV equipment and the line bay control part in the substations connected to these lines; for which this project provides technical assistance
for which this project provides technical assistance.
intec's services
Phase 1: Support for contract award to Contractors:
- Support in the publication of procurement notices in local and international media
- Participation in bid opening and analysis, support to CEB to answer Bidder's requests for clarifications
- Assistance during contract negotiations and award
Phase 2: Control and supervision of project implementation works:
- Supervision, coordination and management of the project
- Technical control of designs
- Supervision of construction works on site
- Coordination of commissioning and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Client
Communauté Electrique du Benin (CEB)Financing
European Investment BankPeriod of implementation
10.2011 - 06.2016Guinea - Development Scheme for the Electrical Networks of Conakry
With the perspective to develop the country's electricity sector, the Guinean government decided to give a new momentum to the country's electrification programme to augment its citizens’ lifestyle, productivity and earnings. For this purpose, the government sought the financial support of the African Development Bank to implement the rural electrification project.
The study on the development scheme for the electrical networks of Conakry consists of the preparation of a programme to improve electricity allocation from the transmission towards the distribution network by means of the following:
- Construction or renovation of substations
- Restructuring and rehabilitation of the medium-voltage network
- Replacement of medium-/low-voltage substations
- Rehabilitation and extension of the low-voltage network
intec's services
- Inventory and diagnostics of electricity transmission and distribution in Conakry
- Feasibility and implementation study for the optimum development scheme of the electrical networks and elaboration of the tender dossier
- Environmental and social impact study
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development FundPeriod of implementation
04.2012 - 06.2016Guinea/Mali - 225 kV Interconnection Guinea - Mali
In order to accelerate the implementation of its priority projects, the West African Power Pool (WAPP), on behalf of EDG and EDM, commissioned this project to prepare the construction of an HV overhead line and associated substations from N'Zékéroré (Guinea) via Fomi (Guinea) to Bamako (Mali). The project includes a feasibility study and the preparation of prequalification/tender documents for the following installations:
- The construction of 714 km of 225 kV line
- The extension or new construction of six 225 kV substations in Guinea (N'Zérékoré, Fomi, Beyla, Kérouané, Kankan, Siguiri)
- Additionally, the construction of a new 225 kV substation in Sanankoroba, some 25 km west of Bamako (Mali)
intec's services
- Feasibility study
- Technical study of the interconnection, collection and analysis of data, system study/planning of integrating the new 225 kV line into WAPP's interconnected network (over a time span of 20 years of operation), preliminary design (line, substations, communication and SCADA systems), economic and financial analysis
- Preparation of the prequalification/tender documents and the required split of works into different lots
- Training programme/human resource development for the concerned electricity companies, energy ministries and for staff of the General Directorate of WAPP through training on the job and in the Consultant's home office
Client
West African Power Pool (WAPP) / Système d'Echange d'Energie Electrique Ouest Africain (EEEOA)Financing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
01.2014 - 06.2016-
Romania - Tower Testing Station for Electromontaj S.A.
The project consisted of the design and construction supervision of a tower testing station for Electromontaj S.A. in Bucharest. The station can carry out design and sample tests for both tubular and steel lattice towers: self-supported or anchor type. The testing station is capable to do design tests for giant and multi-circuit towers with 80 m height, 35 x 35 m base, 800 t compression load and 730 t tension load.
intec's services
- Concept of the tower testing station
- Preliminary study
- Analysis of investment costs
- Geotechnical investigations
- Detailed design
- Technical assistance during erection
- Commissioning
Client
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.Financing
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.Period of implementation
03.2013 - 06.2015 -
Liberia - Biomass Power Potential and Possible Renewable Energy (RE) Investment Projects
The "Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program" (SREP) of the Strategic Climate Fund will be financing the Liberia Investment Plan for Renewable Energy (IPRE) that aims to support the Government of Liberia's objective to provide access to electricity in rural and urban areas.
The present study is intended to locate, identify and outline potential SREP/IPRE projects, investment possibilities and opportunities of biomass-based mini-grids for rural electrification in Liberia, at a pre-feasibility level.
intec's services
- Stakeholder meetings in Monrovia
- Data collection in rural areas
- Evaluation of practical potential for power generation from biomass within a reasonable reach of a MV line
- Assessment of likely or priority electricity demand and preparation of electricity demand curve for the biomass prospect
- Technical and economic assessment of competing use of biomass
- RS and GIS mapping of biomass resources
- Identification and definition, at concept level, of 5 commercially and economically viable rural electrification projects
- Development of five possible project concepts including rural electrification schemes, load centres, conceptual power system level designs, cost and risk estimates, O&M issues, training needs, required environmental and social reviews, legal issues, maps, economic and financial analysis, and impacts on competing economy
- Training and know-how transfer
Client
African Development BankFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2015 - 04.2016 -
Uzbekistan - Development of Wind Power Potential
Uzbekistan intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by diversifying the energy generation mix. Several small-scale wind power installations exist, most of them, however, have local (off-grid) or pilot character. The project studied and assessed the potential for installing wind generation facilities on an industrial scale.
intec's services
Mesoscale Modelling and Site Assessment
- Countrywide wind resource modelling using a three dimensional flow model for the calculation of wind fields.
- Validation of the wind resource model by cross reference with wind measurement data and long-term correlation.
- Identification of commercially viable wind project sites.
- Preparation of tender documents for the procurement of ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems including development of technical specifications, review and analysis of ISO/Measnet compliancy of proposals.
Wind Measurement Programme
- Development of a wind measurement programme with ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems.
- Micrositing and analysis of wind measurement mast locations.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of wind data collection over a period of 12 months.
- Bankable wind resource assessment report based on wind measurement data, long-term correlation with historical climate data and wind field modelling using the industry standard WaSP model.
Preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Study for Two Wind Project Sites
- Detailed technical assessment and determination of an electrical and civil design and layout for the installation of a wind farm.
- Economic assessment determining the commercial viability of the project.
- Determination of logistical infrastructure for the implementation of the wind project.
- Transportation study.
- Environmental impact assessment.
- Preliminary design and evaluation of the electric grid connection.
- Development of an operations and maintenance implementation plan.
- Noise and flicker studies.
Transfer of knowledge: Development and presentation of wind project workshop modules for training of Client's staff in the areas of:
- Wind resource assessment,
- Mesoscale wind climate modelling,
- Wind measurement campaigns,
- Wind project development phases,
- Wind farm economic modeling,
- Wind farm operations.
- Wind farm operations.
Client
Uzbekenergo SJSC / UE Talimarjan Thermal Power Plant (TTPP)Financing
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Period of implementation
02.2014 - 04.2016
Romania - Tower Testing Station for Electromontaj S.A.
The project consisted of the design and construction supervision of a tower testing station for Electromontaj S.A. in Bucharest. The station can carry out design and sample tests for both tubular and steel lattice towers: self-supported or anchor type. The testing station is capable to do design tests for giant and multi-circuit towers with 80 m height, 35 x 35 m base, 800 t compression load and 730 t tension load.
intec's services
- Concept of the tower testing station
- Preliminary study
- Analysis of investment costs
- Geotechnical investigations
- Detailed design
- Technical assistance during erection
- Commissioning
Client
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.Financing
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.Period of implementation
03.2013 - 06.2015Liberia - Biomass Power Potential and Possible Renewable Energy (RE) Investment Projects
The "Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program" (SREP) of the Strategic Climate Fund will be financing the Liberia Investment Plan for Renewable Energy (IPRE) that aims to support the Government of Liberia's objective to provide access to electricity in rural and urban areas.
The present study is intended to locate, identify and outline potential SREP/IPRE projects, investment possibilities and opportunities of biomass-based mini-grids for rural electrification in Liberia, at a pre-feasibility level.
intec's services
- Stakeholder meetings in Monrovia
- Data collection in rural areas
- Evaluation of practical potential for power generation from biomass within a reasonable reach of a MV line
- Assessment of likely or priority electricity demand and preparation of electricity demand curve for the biomass prospect
- Technical and economic assessment of competing use of biomass
- RS and GIS mapping of biomass resources
- Identification and definition, at concept level, of 5 commercially and economically viable rural electrification projects
- Development of five possible project concepts including rural electrification schemes, load centres, conceptual power system level designs, cost and risk estimates, O&M issues, training needs, required environmental and social reviews, legal issues, maps, economic and financial analysis, and impacts on competing economy
- Training and know-how transfer
Client
African Development BankFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2015 - 04.2016Uzbekistan - Development of Wind Power Potential
Uzbekistan intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by diversifying the energy generation mix. Several small-scale wind power installations exist, most of them, however, have local (off-grid) or pilot character. The project studied and assessed the potential for installing wind generation facilities on an industrial scale.
intec's services
Mesoscale Modelling and Site Assessment
- Countrywide wind resource modelling using a three dimensional flow model for the calculation of wind fields.
- Validation of the wind resource model by cross reference with wind measurement data and long-term correlation.
- Identification of commercially viable wind project sites.
- Preparation of tender documents for the procurement of ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems including development of technical specifications, review and analysis of ISO/Measnet compliancy of proposals.
Wind Measurement Programme
- Development of a wind measurement programme with ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems.
- Micrositing and analysis of wind measurement mast locations.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of wind data collection over a period of 12 months.
- Bankable wind resource assessment report based on wind measurement data, long-term correlation with historical climate data and wind field modelling using the industry standard WaSP model.
Preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Study for Two Wind Project Sites
- Detailed technical assessment and determination of an electrical and civil design and layout for the installation of a wind farm.
- Economic assessment determining the commercial viability of the project.
- Determination of logistical infrastructure for the implementation of the wind project.
- Transportation study.
- Environmental impact assessment.
- Preliminary design and evaluation of the electric grid connection.
- Development of an operations and maintenance implementation plan.
- Noise and flicker studies.
Transfer of knowledge: Development and presentation of wind project workshop modules for training of Client's staff in the areas of:
- Wind resource assessment,
- Mesoscale wind climate modelling,
- Wind measurement campaigns,
- Wind project development phases,
- Wind farm economic modeling,
- Wind farm operations.
- Wind farm operations.