FICHTNER

Fichtner's fields of activity in Energy Sector:Conventional Power PlantsSteam, gas turbine and combined-cycle power plants, combined seawater desalination and power plants, hard coal- and lignite-fired power plants, industrial power plants, waste-to-energy plants, diesel power and IC cogeneration plantsRenewable EnergiesHydropower, solar thermal, photovoltaics, onshore and offshore wind power, biomass, geothermal energy.Energy Transport and DistributionElectrical networks, switchgear, SCADA systems, electrical system studies, network studies, district heating and cooling networksSmart GridsSmart grid strategies and roadmaps, Grid development, Information and communications technology (ICT)Electric MobilityEnergy ManagementOptimization of power plant deployment, energy data management, load forecastsEnergy EconomyTechno-economic analyses, market studies, tariff studies, master plans, energy efficiency consultancy, political incentive toolsOil and GasPipeline systems, LNG and LPG facilities, gas treatment and storage, compressor stations & pumps

Range of engineering and consulting servicesIn all phases of your project, we provide you with expert independent advice and support.Analysis and conceptual designFeasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, siting studies, economic and technical analyses, master plans, integrated infrastructure concepts, conceptual studies of plants, preliminary planning and conceptual engineering, operation management concepts, IT conceptsEngineering and contract awardGeneral planning, basic engineering, permit planning, detail engineering, plant specification/functional specifications, tendering, bid evaluation, contract award recommendation and negotiations, preparation of contractsImplementationChecking of drawings, factory acceptance, specialist site management and supervision, coordination of commissioning, acceptance at completion, documentation, trial operation and warranty supportInterface coordination, project steering, general project supervision, health and safety coordination, training and instructionOperationProcess optimization, management of risks and environmental hazards, quality assurance, maintenance scheduling, optimization of deployment, operation, management and environmental information systemsBusiness ConsultancyMarket analyses, tariff studies, project development, strategy and organization consulting, financial modeling, project financing, project management, lender's engineering, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, IT consulting, industry-specific IT solutions

References for Steam, gas turbine and combined cycle power plants:Planning of a 440 MW combined-cycle power plant, GermanyIn order to strengthen its involvement in the power sector, the Luxembourg public utility Enovos planned to construct a combined-cycle power plant in Germany with a capacity of around 440 MW. After initial siting studies, Fichtner prepared the conceptual study which will also identify the tie points to the gas and high-voltage networks in addition to preparing proposals on line routing and connection. Fichtner has also been contracted to carry out the basic engineering and permitting studies as well as procurement planning for contract award to a general contractor.

General planning for an 800 MW combined cycle project, GermanyTrianel Power Kraftwerk Hamm-Uentrop GmbH & Co. KG (TPH) is constructing in Hamm-Uentrop, Westphalia, a combined cycle power plant with an electrical rating of 800 MW. For this two-unit plant, technology for attaining the highest possible efficiency at least 57.5% finds application. Fichtner was retained as technical consultant at an early stage of the project to handle conceptual and basic engineering, tendering for contract award to a general contractor and permit engineering. Additionally, preparations were made for award of a contract to a service provider for plant operation. After the decision to go ahead with construction Fichtner was entrusted with follow-on planning, supervision of the general contractor and construction management.

Concept study for rehabilitation of a combined cycle CHP plant, GermanyPfaffenwald Combined Heat and Power Plant of the University of Stuttgart supplies the research and teaching facilities as well as student residences with electricity, heat and cold. Fichtner was awarded a contract for a concept study, resulting in a recommendation for measures for modernizing the plant, and in particular the 2 x 5 MWe gas turbines, 2 x 8.6 t/h HRSGs (37 bar / 440C) and 3.9 MWe extraction-condensing steam turbine. Additionally, Fichtner is advising the University Building Services Department in assessing leasing concepts for the new facilities.

Technical consultancy and owner's engineering for a 4000 MW combined cycle power plant, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Electric Corporation (SEC) is initiating several power plant projects on a privately financed basis. With a total rating of 4000 MW, twelve gas turbines, twelve HRSGs and six steam turbines, the Qurrayah IPP Project is currently the world's biggest combined cycle power plant. We provided support to SEC as strategy and technical consultant during tendering, up to contract signing and financial close. For the construction phase, we were contracted by the project company to provide owner's engineering services, including checking of contractor's drawings.

Construction of a new 500 MW thermal power plant, SudanTo extend electrification in the Sudan, the National Electricity Corporation (NEC) is constructing a thermal 4 x 125-MW power plant some 300 km south of Khartoum. The natural circulation boilers are fired with crude oil and service water is extracted from the White Nile 12 km away. Flue gases pass through a recuperative heat exchanger to preheat the combustion air before they are cleaned in an electrostatic precipitator. As Owners Engineer, Fichtner is assisting NEC with review and completion of the technical and commercial contract documents, including drawing up the environmental impact study, support during contract negotiations, as well as reviewing preliminary planning and detail engineering, with a check of drawings, of the Indian general contractor. Subsequently, Fichtner will undertake site supervision, project management and quality control, training of operating staff, monitoring trial operation and commissioning, with support of local staff during the warranty phase.

Project management for Ca Mau 2 x 750 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, VietnamThe client Lilama Vietnam Machinery Erection Corporation was nominated by the Vietnamese Government as general contractor for this power plant. Fichtner was awarded a contract as EPC engineer for engineering the proposal for the complete plant and, during Phase 2, with project management, design review and site supervision, including commissioning and performance trials, approval of working drawings from all subcontractors, compiling project documentation for submission to and approval by the client, interface coordination, project steering and training of clients staff. All services were completed on schedule. Since 2008 and 2009 respectively, Ca Mau I and II have been on stream in unfaulted operation and delivering their full rated power.

Feasibility study for extending a combined cycle power plant, PakistanIn the city of Kot Addu, Muzzaffargarh District in Punjab Province, Kot Addu Power Company Limited is planning to extend the 1600 MW combined cycle power plant they operate by up to 500 MW, and supply the electricity to the national 220 kV grid. Fichtner was awarded a contract to prepare a bankable feasibility study. This included technical and economic comparison of options, with combined cycle configurations on the basis of residual oil-fired gas turbines, calculation of capital costs, financing model, detailed technical description of the preferred option, environmental impact study, geological investigations and a grid study, as well as review of contracts under technical, economic and financial aspects.

Technical specifications for Campanario 400 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, Chile

Fichtner was entrusted by Campanario Generacin S. A. with drawing up technical specifications and tender documents for appointing an EPC contractor to erect this 400 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Central Chile.

CONTACT:Power Plants, Solar Thermal & Desalination Hermann BayerleinManaging DirectorPhone: +49 711 8995-347 E-mail: Hermann.Bayerlein(at)fichtner.de

Electrical Systems & Networks Ralf EppingManaging DirectorPhone: +49 711 8995-612 E-mail: Ralf.Epping(at)fichtner.de

Renewables & Environment Roland PrgerManaging DirectorPhone: +49 711 8995-697 E-mail: Roland.Proeger(at)fichtner.de