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 selection of our project references.
Our projects
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Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)
The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
- Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
- Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
- Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
- Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection
intec's services
Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:
Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:
- Overall project management and supervision
- Review and approval of design drawings
- Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
- Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
- Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
- Reporting to the Client
- Training programme for Client's personnel
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Period of implementation
15.10.2015 - 15.10.2018 -
Gambia - Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development
The Republic of The Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in three potential modalities: (i) PV stand-alone power plant with a total installed capacity between 10 and 30 MWp including an associated BESS: (ii) hybridization of existing plants with PV power plants with BESS; and (iii) off grid PV + BESS for rural communities with major and critical health and educational facilities.
intec's services
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Analysis of existing grid and generation / demand profiles
- Solar resource assessment
- Site selection and feasibility studies for grid connected PV + BESS
- Pre-Feasibility studies for Off-Grid PV + BESS
- Market sounding
- Operation and maintenance program
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- Economic and financial analysis
- Risk analysis and mitigation plan
- Global environmental benefits
- Legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Project structuring, project financing plan, EPC or PPP models.
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)Financing
World BankPeriod of implementation
01.02.2018-30.09.2018 -
Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line Kakhovska - Khmelnitska, including relevant works in the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions according to the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; master plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has the overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and the compilation of the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and the preparation of tender evaluation criteria.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
3/2012 - 9/2018
Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)
The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
- Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
- Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
- Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
- Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection
intec's services
Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:
Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:
- Overall project management and supervision
- Review and approval of design drawings
- Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
- Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
- Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
- Reporting to the Client
- Training programme for Client's personnel
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Period of implementation
15.10.2015 - 15.10.2018Gambia - Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development
The Republic of The Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in three potential modalities: (i) PV stand-alone power plant with a total installed capacity between 10 and 30 MWp including an associated BESS: (ii) hybridization of existing plants with PV power plants with BESS; and (iii) off grid PV + BESS for rural communities with major and critical health and educational facilities.
intec's services
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Analysis of existing grid and generation / demand profiles
- Solar resource assessment
- Site selection and feasibility studies for grid connected PV + BESS
- Pre-Feasibility studies for Off-Grid PV + BESS
- Market sounding
- Operation and maintenance program
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- Economic and financial analysis
- Risk analysis and mitigation plan
- Global environmental benefits
- Legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Project structuring, project financing plan, EPC or PPP models.
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)Financing
World BankPeriod of implementation
01.02.2018-30.09.2018Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line Kakhovska - Khmelnitska, including relevant works in the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions according to the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; master plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has the overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and the compilation of the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and the preparation of tender evaluation criteria.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
3/2012 - 9/2018-
Tanzania - Zanzibar Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency Programme
The EU has formulated a comprehensive programme to support the RE and EE Initiative in Zanzibar. This includes the supply and installation of wind and solar measurement equipment (separately contracted) and the recruitment of consultancy services for the implementation of the programme in 2 lots: the present study work (Lot 1) and technical assistance for the implementation of RE and EE projects to be separately contracted as Lot 2.
intec's services
- Collection and analysis of wind and solar resource data for a period of 12 months resulting in a wind map for the archipelago, in the confirmation of 5 wind sites and of 3 solar farm sites for feasibility analyses
- Grid impact study: load flow, static and dynamic analysis, maximum penetration estimation, capacity factor calculation, estimation of needed rotational reserve and report preparation.
- Logistics study for wind parks and solar farms (harbour/landing facilities, transport and construction equipment, access roads, etc.; development of a logistics plan)
- Wind flow modelling for selected sites and solar PV potential, inter alia development of a digital terrain model (DTM) for the pre-selected sites
- Output prediction for wind parks and solar PV farms incl. selection of wind turbines and PV panels to consider, loss and risk analyses
- Feasibility studies for wind parks, solar farms and solar home systems (SHS), incl. preliminary project designs and cost estimates, grid integration studies (33 kV), SCADA, civil engineering, financial and economic analyses, preliminary standardized design of SHS, and procurement and construction schedule
- Evaluation of regulatory requirements (permits and licenses, land use, laws on construction and operation of wind parks and solar farms)
- Environmental and social impact assessments (EIA and SIA), including development of an environmental monitoring and management plan (EMMP)
Client
The Alternate National Authorizing Officer (NAO), Ministry of FinanceFinancing
European CommissionPeriod of implementation
1.8.2015 - 01.09.2018 -
Iraq - Technical Support for the German "Credit Facility to Assist the Return of IDPs" in Iraq
The Government of Germany, through KfW, provides a credit facility (Untied Financial Loan, UFL) for stabilization and recovery of the liberated territories, and to assist the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Contents of the project is the assistance to the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) in the preparation of an investment programme ("investment measure") and a related technical support component ("accompanying measure"), to assess and plan measures for the rehabilitation of the transmission and distribution networks for re-establishing power feeders to the end users. This results into an "Investment Plan for the Power Sector in Northern Iraq", consisting of Phase I for immediate implementation, and Phase II for complementary required investments.
Measures identified for Phase I include the rehabilitation of one 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substation and three 132/33/11 kV AIS substations, supply of three 132/33/11 kV, 3 x 63 MVA power transformers, supply of 132 kV transmission line towers and accessories for rehabilitation of six transmission lines, supply of eight 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA mobile substations, five 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA power transformers and supply of distribution transformers 11/0.4 kV, different power ratings, as well as distribution kiosks and accessories.
Measures identified for Phase II include the rehabilitation of a 400/132/11 kV, 4 x 250 MV GIS substation, the construction of two new 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations, the construction of two new 33/11 kV, 3 x 31.5 MVA distribution substations and the construction of 154 km new double circuit transmission line.
intec's services
- Analysis of relevant data collected from MoE, KfW and other institutions, i. a. a list of priority projects
- Mission to Baghdad for interviews and collection of additional information
- Evaluation of the current energy supply and definition of the baseline scenario in the target regions
- Analysis of different investment measures (distribution / transmission), based on predefined criteria and proposal of suitable investments
- Selection of appropriate investment schedules and procurement packages
- Preparation of an implementation plan and presentation of results in a workshop with key stakeholders
- Preparation of tender documents
- Support to the Ministry of Electricity during tendering, tender evaluation and finalisation of contracts.)
- Preparation of ESMP documents
Client
KfW EntwicklungsbankFinancing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
5.7.2017 - 31.8.2018 -
Ukraine - 750 kV Zaporizhzhia - Kahovska Transmission Line
The present project is part of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine to 2030 and is aimed at improving the regional power system efficiency, stability and reliability on the Crimean peninsula. It consists of the construction of a 750 kV OHL from Zaporizhzhia Substation to the new Kakhovska Substation and related 330 kV connections, as follows:
- construction of 190 km of 750 kV transmission line between Zaporizhzhia NPP and Kakhovska Substation with fibre optic and maintenance workshop,
- construction of a new 750/330/220 kV Substation at Kakhovska, with two 1000 MVA automatic trans-formers and automatic control system,
- construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Ostrovska line (2 x 27 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Ostrovska Substation, replacement of relay protection and automatics, communication devices, the construction of a control unit at Novokakhovska Substation and the installation of the fiber-optic system Novokakhovska - Kakhovska,
- construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Kherson line (2 x 15 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Khersonska Substation, and the installation of the fibre-optic system Kakhovska - Khersonska
intec's services
- Assistance to Ukrenergo during the tender stage (preparation of prequalification and tender documents, assistance during prequalification and tendering stages, and assistance in contract preparation)
- Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of the design and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during DLP)
- Assistance in loan agreement management (drafting of project implementation plan and all necessary reporting, assistance for disbursement to contractors)
- Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
- Monitoring of the adherence to health and safety standards.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
EBRDPeriod of implementation
07.2011 - 10.2016; 03.2018 – 08.2018
Tanzania - Zanzibar Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency Programme
The EU has formulated a comprehensive programme to support the RE and EE Initiative in Zanzibar. This includes the supply and installation of wind and solar measurement equipment (separately contracted) and the recruitment of consultancy services for the implementation of the programme in 2 lots: the present study work (Lot 1) and technical assistance for the implementation of RE and EE projects to be separately contracted as Lot 2.
intec's services
- Collection and analysis of wind and solar resource data for a period of 12 months resulting in a wind map for the archipelago, in the confirmation of 5 wind sites and of 3 solar farm sites for feasibility analyses
- Grid impact study: load flow, static and dynamic analysis, maximum penetration estimation, capacity factor calculation, estimation of needed rotational reserve and report preparation.
- Logistics study for wind parks and solar farms (harbour/landing facilities, transport and construction equipment, access roads, etc.; development of a logistics plan)
- Wind flow modelling for selected sites and solar PV potential, inter alia development of a digital terrain model (DTM) for the pre-selected sites
- Output prediction for wind parks and solar PV farms incl. selection of wind turbines and PV panels to consider, loss and risk analyses
- Feasibility studies for wind parks, solar farms and solar home systems (SHS), incl. preliminary project designs and cost estimates, grid integration studies (33 kV), SCADA, civil engineering, financial and economic analyses, preliminary standardized design of SHS, and procurement and construction schedule
- Evaluation of regulatory requirements (permits and licenses, land use, laws on construction and operation of wind parks and solar farms)
- Environmental and social impact assessments (EIA and SIA), including development of an environmental monitoring and management plan (EMMP)
Client
The Alternate National Authorizing Officer (NAO), Ministry of FinanceFinancing
European CommissionPeriod of implementation
1.8.2015 - 01.09.2018Iraq - Technical Support for the German "Credit Facility to Assist the Return of IDPs" in Iraq
The Government of Germany, through KfW, provides a credit facility (Untied Financial Loan, UFL) for stabilization and recovery of the liberated territories, and to assist the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Contents of the project is the assistance to the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) in the preparation of an investment programme ("investment measure") and a related technical support component ("accompanying measure"), to assess and plan measures for the rehabilitation of the transmission and distribution networks for re-establishing power feeders to the end users. This results into an "Investment Plan for the Power Sector in Northern Iraq", consisting of Phase I for immediate implementation, and Phase II for complementary required investments.
Measures identified for Phase I include the rehabilitation of one 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substation and three 132/33/11 kV AIS substations, supply of three 132/33/11 kV, 3 x 63 MVA power transformers, supply of 132 kV transmission line towers and accessories for rehabilitation of six transmission lines, supply of eight 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA mobile substations, five 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA power transformers and supply of distribution transformers 11/0.4 kV, different power ratings, as well as distribution kiosks and accessories.
Measures identified for Phase II include the rehabilitation of a 400/132/11 kV, 4 x 250 MV GIS substation, the construction of two new 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations, the construction of two new 33/11 kV, 3 x 31.5 MVA distribution substations and the construction of 154 km new double circuit transmission line.
intec's services
- Analysis of relevant data collected from MoE, KfW and other institutions, i. a. a list of priority projects
- Mission to Baghdad for interviews and collection of additional information
- Evaluation of the current energy supply and definition of the baseline scenario in the target regions
- Analysis of different investment measures (distribution / transmission), based on predefined criteria and proposal of suitable investments
- Selection of appropriate investment schedules and procurement packages
- Preparation of an implementation plan and presentation of results in a workshop with key stakeholders
- Preparation of tender documents
- Support to the Ministry of Electricity during tendering, tender evaluation and finalisation of contracts.)
- Preparation of ESMP documents
Client
KfW EntwicklungsbankFinancing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
5.7.2017 - 31.8.2018Ukraine - 750 kV Zaporizhzhia - Kahovska Transmission Line
The present project is part of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine to 2030 and is aimed at improving the regional power system efficiency, stability and reliability on the Crimean peninsula. It consists of the construction of a 750 kV OHL from Zaporizhzhia Substation to the new Kakhovska Substation and related 330 kV connections, as follows:
- construction of 190 km of 750 kV transmission line between Zaporizhzhia NPP and Kakhovska Substation with fibre optic and maintenance workshop,
- construction of a new 750/330/220 kV Substation at Kakhovska, with two 1000 MVA automatic trans-formers and automatic control system,
- construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Ostrovska line (2 x 27 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Ostrovska Substation, replacement of relay protection and automatics, communication devices, the construction of a control unit at Novokakhovska Substation and the installation of the fiber-optic system Novokakhovska - Kakhovska,
- construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Kherson line (2 x 15 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Khersonska Substation, and the installation of the fibre-optic system Kakhovska - Khersonska
intec's services
- Assistance to Ukrenergo during the tender stage (preparation of prequalification and tender documents, assistance during prequalification and tendering stages, and assistance in contract preparation)
- Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of the design and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during DLP)
- Assistance in loan agreement management (drafting of project implementation plan and all necessary reporting, assistance for disbursement to contractors)
- Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
- Monitoring of the adherence to health and safety standards.