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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Romania - 110 kV to 750 kV Overhead Lines
The contract involves providing consultancy services and analysis of solutions in order to achieve safe and efficient operations for 110 kV to 750 kV overhead lines: services for all ac-tivities related to OHLs; consultancy for procurement and supply of materials; consultancy for drafting normative activities, technical specifications, regulations, etc. related to OHLs.
intec's services
- Basic and detailed design
- Feasibility studies
- Elaboration of technical specifications
- Elaboration of design norms and prescriptions
- Financial and risk analyses
- Elaboration of technical documentation for land acquisition, permits and authorisations
Client
C.N.T.E.E. TRANSELECTRICA S.A.Financing
TRANSELECTRICAPeriod of implementation
29.2.2016 - 28.2.2019 -
Cambodia - Extension of the Medium Distribution Grid
The objective of the project is to upgrade and expand distribution and transmission infrastructure for increased access to energy, improved electricity services for the rural population and to contribute to primary energy savings.
The tentative scope of the project is the following:- Component 1: Extension of the medium distribution grid (either 22 kV or/and 35 kV, incl. station transformers) in the rural areas
- Component 2: Construction of two new 115/22 kV grid AIS and GIS substations for strengthening the power evacuation to the 22 kV grid
intec, in its role as the Consultant, shall undertake investigations to assess the technical and economic justification of the planned transmission system expansion.
intec's services
- Brief review of the context of the power sector
- Assessment of the power sub-sector transmission & distribution in the project area, incl. a network analysis
- Survey of AIS and GIS substation areas and review of conceptual AIS and GIS substa-tion design, and provision of an analysis of a potential new AIS and GIS substation
- Review of a future AIS and GIS Substation in the centre of Siem Reap
- Review of proposed enhancement of the MV transmission system
- Identification of additional investment needs
- Conceptual design of the proposed measures
- Review of operation and maintenance concept and identifying training needs
- Cost estimates and investment budget
- Impact assessment and indicators (climate mitigation, access to electricity, local economic development)
- Economic and financial analysis
- Draft implementation concept, procurement plan and project timetable
- Risk assessment
Client
Electricité du Cambodge represented by KfWFinancing
KfW Development BankPeriod of implementation
08.2018 - 02.2019 -
Uganda - Implementation of the Nyagak III Small Hydropower Plant (2 x 2.2 MW) - Consulting Services as Owner's Engineer
The Government of Uganda developed a programme "Efficient and Sustainable Energy Supply in Uganda" for which German KfW committed grant financing for selected investments in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. One of the projects supported under this programme is the construction of Nyagak III Small Hydro Power Project (SHPP). The SHPP is designed as run-of-river plant, with an installed capacity of 2 x 2.2 MW and an expected maximum generation of 27.1 GWh per year.
The Nyagak III SHPP shall be implemented as a public-private partnership (PPP) for which UEGCL and the PPP partner will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will undertake the construction and operation of the SHPP.
intec's services
Provision of support to UEGCL throughout the design, construction and initial operation of the project, i.e.:
- Risk analysis and outline of strengths and weaknesses of the project with detailed recommendations
- Establishment of indicators to measure the impact of the project (energy cost savings, reduction of pollutants and CO2 emission, economic rate of return, fulfilment of social and environmental safeguards)
- Review and advice to UETCL and the SPV concerning the reporting requirements of the various project agreements
- Review and approval of designs and implementation plans
- Monitoring of and quality assurance of construction works on site
- Monitoring of the implementation of all environmental and social action plans, waste management plans, HSE plans
- Review and approval of invoices
- Advice during testing, commissioning and defects liability period
- Provision of on-the-job training for the client's professionals
Client
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
2016 - 2019
Romania - 110 kV to 750 kV Overhead Lines
The contract involves providing consultancy services and analysis of solutions in order to achieve safe and efficient operations for 110 kV to 750 kV overhead lines: services for all ac-tivities related to OHLs; consultancy for procurement and supply of materials; consultancy for drafting normative activities, technical specifications, regulations, etc. related to OHLs.
intec's services
- Basic and detailed design
- Feasibility studies
- Elaboration of technical specifications
- Elaboration of design norms and prescriptions
- Financial and risk analyses
- Elaboration of technical documentation for land acquisition, permits and authorisations
Client
C.N.T.E.E. TRANSELECTRICA S.A.Financing
TRANSELECTRICAPeriod of implementation
29.2.2016 - 28.2.2019Cambodia - Extension of the Medium Distribution Grid
The objective of the project is to upgrade and expand distribution and transmission infrastructure for increased access to energy, improved electricity services for the rural population and to contribute to primary energy savings.
The tentative scope of the project is the following:
- Component 1: Extension of the medium distribution grid (either 22 kV or/and 35 kV, incl. station transformers) in the rural areas
- Component 2: Construction of two new 115/22 kV grid AIS and GIS substations for strengthening the power evacuation to the 22 kV grid
intec, in its role as the Consultant, shall undertake investigations to assess the technical and economic justification of the planned transmission system expansion.
intec's services
- Brief review of the context of the power sector
- Assessment of the power sub-sector transmission & distribution in the project area, incl. a network analysis
- Survey of AIS and GIS substation areas and review of conceptual AIS and GIS substa-tion design, and provision of an analysis of a potential new AIS and GIS substation
- Review of a future AIS and GIS Substation in the centre of Siem Reap
- Review of proposed enhancement of the MV transmission system
- Identification of additional investment needs
- Conceptual design of the proposed measures
- Review of operation and maintenance concept and identifying training needs
- Cost estimates and investment budget
- Impact assessment and indicators (climate mitigation, access to electricity, local economic development)
- Economic and financial analysis
- Draft implementation concept, procurement plan and project timetable
- Risk assessment
Client
Electricité du Cambodge represented by KfWFinancing
KfW Development BankPeriod of implementation
08.2018 - 02.2019Uganda - Implementation of the Nyagak III Small Hydropower Plant (2 x 2.2 MW) - Consulting Services as Owner's Engineer
The Government of Uganda developed a programme "Efficient and Sustainable Energy Supply in Uganda" for which German KfW committed grant financing for selected investments in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. One of the projects supported under this programme is the construction of Nyagak III Small Hydro Power Project (SHPP). The SHPP is designed as run-of-river plant, with an installed capacity of 2 x 2.2 MW and an expected maximum generation of 27.1 GWh per year.
The Nyagak III SHPP shall be implemented as a public-private partnership (PPP) for which UEGCL and the PPP partner will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will undertake the construction and operation of the SHPP.
intec's services
Provision of support to UEGCL throughout the design, construction and initial operation of the project, i.e.:
- Risk analysis and outline of strengths and weaknesses of the project with detailed recommendations
- Establishment of indicators to measure the impact of the project (energy cost savings, reduction of pollutants and CO2 emission, economic rate of return, fulfilment of social and environmental safeguards)
- Review and advice to UETCL and the SPV concerning the reporting requirements of the various project agreements
- Review and approval of designs and implementation plans
- Monitoring of and quality assurance of construction works on site
- Monitoring of the implementation of all environmental and social action plans, waste management plans, HSE plans
- Review and approval of invoices
- Advice during testing, commissioning and defects liability period
- Provision of on-the-job training for the client's professionals
Client
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
2016 - 2019-
Morocco - NOOR Midelt Solar Power Complex CSP Program
NOOR Midelt ("NOORM") is the second solar power complex to be developed in the framework of Morocco's NOOR Solar Plan. It covers an area of about 2,400 hectares and is located some 25 km northeast of the city of Midelt. The total capacity shall be between 800-1600 MW, and the plant will comprise different CSP and PV technologies.
The project covers the development of one or more projects under an independent power production (IPP) scheme. The pertinent consulting services are the following:
- Feasibility study, selection of preferred technologies and recommended project configuration, incl. the 225 kV grid connection
- Preparation of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RfQ) documents and management of the qualification process
- Preparation of 2-stage Request for Proposal (RfP) documents and management of the tendering procedure
- Bid evaluation, assistance during contract award and finalization of all project agreements.
- Grid study report: 850 MW solar PV/CSP integration into the Moroccan power system:
Grid connection layout
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
Study of harmonics
Cost assessment grid connection
Overall assessment of the fluctuating power impact into the grid
Report preparation
- Industrialisation study
intec's services
intec leads the following project activities:
- Feasibility Study: site assessment and configuration, preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Impact Assessment (DIA), final study report
- Preparation of RfQ document: definition of evaluation criteria, grid and methodology, final prequalification evaluation report
- Preparation of 2-stage RfP: planning of the overall bid process, technical bid evaluation report
- Contract award and agreements: contract negotiations and related documents
- Grid study report and extension of PV technology
- Industrialisation study in relation to Hybrid CSP/PV
Furthermore, it contributes to the following tasks:
- Economic and financial analysis for the feasibility study
- Technical input to the RfQ documents
- Preparation of the RfPs: technical specifications, project agreements, technical bid evaluation
- Energy economics calculation and comparisons PV/CSP versus CSP only
In addition, a team of experts is made available to carry out special assignments for MASEN.
Client
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN)Financing
MASENPeriod of implementation
31.12.2014 - 31.12.2018 -
Mauritania - Development of the Eastern Zone Electricity Systems
The project included studies and works supervision services for the following technical measures:
- Construction of hybrid thermal power plants (PV) with related energy storage:
Néma Power Plant: 4 MW diesel, 2 MW solar PV, 500 kW energy storage,
Adel Bagrou Power Plant: 2 MW diesel, 1 MW solar PV, 250 kW energy storage.- Construction of 15, 33, 90 and 225 kV lines:
Centre line Néma - Achemim - Derouich Water Catchment Area (126 km line and MV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Amourj - Adel Bagrou - Boghle Water Catchment Area (3 lines with a total length of 255 km, and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Timbédra (170 km line and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Aioun - Doueirare (35 km line and HV/LV substations)- Reinforcement and development of new electricity distribution networks (0.4 - 33 kV).
intec's services
Phase 1: Studies and Assistance to the Client
- Execution of detailed engineering
- Execution of detailed design
- Establishment of tender documents
- Assistance to SOMELEC during the procurement phase, from tender launch to conclusion of the contracts with the Contractors
- Environmental and social impact assessment
Phase 2: Monitoring and Supervision of Works
- Monitoring of the implementation studies
Monitoring of equipment manufacturing
Participation in testing and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Supervision and control of works
Monitoring the training of SOMELEC's staff
Client
SOMELECFinancing
Mauritanian GovernmentPeriod of implementation
03.2013 - 12.2018 -
Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development
NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply, plus accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.
The project is divided in two phases:
- Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
- Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages
The assignment has the following main tasks:
- Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine from a 5 and 15-year perspective
- Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity
- Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine
- Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid, and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine
- Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants
- Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030
- Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation
- Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be prioritised among those identified in the master plan
- Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
intec's services
- Demand forecast and generation expansion plan
- Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems)
- Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training
- Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages
- Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
Client
NPC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018 - Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
Morocco - NOOR Midelt Solar Power Complex CSP Program
NOOR Midelt ("NOORM") is the second solar power complex to be developed in the framework of Morocco's NOOR Solar Plan. It covers an area of about 2,400 hectares and is located some 25 km northeast of the city of Midelt. The total capacity shall be between 800-1600 MW, and the plant will comprise different CSP and PV technologies.
The project covers the development of one or more projects under an independent power production (IPP) scheme. The pertinent consulting services are the following:
- Feasibility study, selection of preferred technologies and recommended project configuration, incl. the 225 kV grid connection
- Preparation of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RfQ) documents and management of the qualification process
- Preparation of 2-stage Request for Proposal (RfP) documents and management of the tendering procedure
- Bid evaluation, assistance during contract award and finalization of all project agreements.
- Grid study report: 850 MW solar PV/CSP integration into the Moroccan power system:
Grid connection layout
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
Study of harmonics
Cost assessment grid connection
Overall assessment of the fluctuating power impact into the grid
Report preparation
- Industrialisation study
intec's services
intec leads the following project activities:
- Feasibility Study: site assessment and configuration, preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Impact Assessment (DIA), final study report
- Preparation of RfQ document: definition of evaluation criteria, grid and methodology, final prequalification evaluation report
- Preparation of 2-stage RfP: planning of the overall bid process, technical bid evaluation report
- Contract award and agreements: contract negotiations and related documents
- Grid study report and extension of PV technology
- Industrialisation study in relation to Hybrid CSP/PV
Furthermore, it contributes to the following tasks:
- Economic and financial analysis for the feasibility study
- Technical input to the RfQ documents
- Preparation of the RfPs: technical specifications, project agreements, technical bid evaluation
- Energy economics calculation and comparisons PV/CSP versus CSP only
In addition, a team of experts is made available to carry out special assignments for MASEN.
Client
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN)Financing
MASENPeriod of implementation
31.12.2014 - 31.12.2018Mauritania - Development of the Eastern Zone Electricity Systems
The project included studies and works supervision services for the following technical measures:
- Construction of hybrid thermal power plants (PV) with related energy storage:
Néma Power Plant: 4 MW diesel, 2 MW solar PV, 500 kW energy storage,
Adel Bagrou Power Plant: 2 MW diesel, 1 MW solar PV, 250 kW energy storage.
- Construction of 15, 33, 90 and 225 kV lines:
Centre line Néma - Achemim - Derouich Water Catchment Area (126 km line and MV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Amourj - Adel Bagrou - Boghle Water Catchment Area (3 lines with a total length of 255 km, and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Timbédra (170 km line and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Aioun - Doueirare (35 km line and HV/LV substations)
- Reinforcement and development of new electricity distribution networks (0.4 - 33 kV).
intec's services
Phase 1: Studies and Assistance to the Client
- Execution of detailed engineering
- Execution of detailed design
- Establishment of tender documents
- Assistance to SOMELEC during the procurement phase, from tender launch to conclusion of the contracts with the Contractors
- Environmental and social impact assessment
Phase 2: Monitoring and Supervision of Works
- Monitoring of the implementation studies
Monitoring of equipment manufacturing
Participation in testing and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Supervision and control of works
Monitoring the training of SOMELEC's staff
Client
SOMELECFinancing
Mauritanian GovernmentPeriod of implementation
03.2013 - 12.2018Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development
NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply, plus accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.
The project is divided in two phases:
- Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
- Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages
The assignment has the following main tasks:
- Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine from a 5 and 15-year perspective
- Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity
- Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine
- Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid, and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine
- Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants
- Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030
- Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation
- Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be prioritised among those identified in the master plan
- Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
intec's services
- Demand forecast and generation expansion plan
- Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems)
- Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training
- Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages
- Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)