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The Thermal Energy Plants department is responsible for a wide range of consulting and engineering services related to thermal energy projects and the environmental aspects of such projects.

The department has carried out various projects around the world covering all sizes and types of power and heat generation plants based on different fuels such as coal, lignite and natural gas. Based on the experiences gained from different projects performed for government agencies, utilities, banks, industrial firms and private investors, the unit is able to provide the entire planning and management services required for a technically and economically successful project implementation.

  • Project management
  • Project identification and development support
  • Expertise, due diligence and project appraisal
  • Energy consulting and studies
  • Technical, environmental, financial and economical feasibility studies for new projects or for the rehabilitation and optimisation of the existing plants
  • Conceptual and detailed project planning
  • Permit documentation
  • Concept for energy conservation and environmental improvement measures
  • Tender documents, tender evaluation
  • Evaluation of contractor bids
  • Contract documents for all kinds of contracts, e.g. EPC Contract
  • Plan and construction supervision, site management and quality control during the implementation phase
  • Performance testing
  • Staff training
  • Assistance in settling disputes and supervision of guarantee work

In the thermal energy sector we have acquired comprehensive know-how and understanding of all required technical, environmental and commercial aspects. Engaged in the entire field of possible energy projects, our services range from preliminary studies to plant commissioning and operation.

The distinctive requirements of the local power market and a wide variety of fuel types generally give priority to one of the following thermal power and heat generating facilities:

  • Conventional steam power plants (coal, lignite, oil and gas)
  • Gas turbine and combined cycle power plants
  • Atmospheric and circulating fluidised bed combustion plants
  • Diesel power stations
  • Industrial co-generation plants
  • Municipal and industrial waste incineration facilities
  • Biomass heat and power generation plants
  • Micro turbines for power and heat supply of buildings
  • Geothermal generation schemes
  • New alternative energy generation schemes

Apart from the above, special attention is given to the environmental protection and improved fuel utilisation of project aspects.
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