Energy

The global trend to reduce carbon emissions has seen a renewed focus on securing sustainable energy sources, as well as improving infrastructure, improving efficiency and increasing use of alternative energy sources.
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Securing sufficient energy sources to support continued economic growth in the face of price volatility, regulatory uncertainty and increasing environmental challenges is a continuing global challenge. While many markets remain focussed on improving traditional thermal energy processes and infrastructure, other regions have set their sights on emerging technology, such as smart grids, and alternative energy sources, including renewable energy. Both private and public energy clients are looking for exceptional technical expertise that will ensure their infrastructure and services are delivered to the highest standard, on time and to strict budgets, without compromising on efficiency, security and longevity. With a growing pool of private energy providers, innovation is also becoming increasingly important, as is working with the client to realise their vision of project success. Aurecon delivers effective, tailored solutions to global clients across the power generation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy sectors. With more than 50 years experience within the energy sector, our world class expertise spans the entire energy portfolio including power system engineering and power generation, industrial and process engineering, energy advisory and management consulting services.

We do not compromise on Health & Safety. It comes first in everything we do and is a core value for Aurecon. We foster this by appointing experienced teams who combine a deep understanding of the management of Health & Safety with that of our clients. With a strong client focus, Aurecon integrates and aligns our experienced teams with our clients expectations to deliver best practice for project outcomes across safety, risk, quality, budget and schedule. We draw on the talents of our global team to provide clients with integrated solutions

that encompass every stage of a projects life cycle. With project experience in more than 80 countries, we offer global capabilities delivered with localised knowledge. Already established as market leaders in the traditional thermal energy and power delivery markets, Aurecon is also at the forefront of renewable energy and leading the way in technologically driven areas such as smart grids and carbon management.

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Technical specialties
Aurecon offers global energy experience, working with public and private clients to deliver innovative and cost-effective whole of life solutions that integrate our key areas of energy expertise.

Power generation
Aurecon has been at the forefront of the generation market for many years. We provide an extensive range of comprehensive consultancy services to project developers and lenders over the whole project cycle, from conception through to commissioning and operation.

Asset management services

With more than 50 years of experience in asset management, Aurecon offers whole of life asset management expertise tailored to reduce operational and maintenance costs, extend plant life, increase plant reliability, and achieve and demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance. Our experience ranges from the implementation of holistic asset management frameworks to hands-on technical engineering and project management services.

Transmission and distribution (T&D)

Aurecons focus is on providing innovative solutions that meet schedule and budget without compromising on functionality, reliability, flexibility or security, for either the development of new or refurbishment of existing infrastructure. We are at the forefront of emerging technologies, including smart grids, providing monitoring, analysis, control and communication capabilities to electrical delivery systems. Aurecons recent merger with NETGroup has strengthened our service offering to T&D clients throughout Africa and the Middle East. Supported by Aurecons ability to provide value solutions using a multidisciplinary approach, NETGroups deep technical expertise expands our service offering to include niche skills in the electricity consulting industry.

Energy advisory
With expertise across the energy industry, we provide strategic advice to utilities, independent power producers and lenders across a vast scope of topics, ranging from strategy development and policy through to investment advice. A particular advisory strength is energy and carbon management, providing expert advice on energy and carbon market drivers, their business impact and supporting clients establish strategic directions.

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Renewable energy
We offer a strong track record in renewable energy, providing innovative, high-value technical and advisory services to renewable energy clients around the globe. We have extensive experience in wind energy, hydropower and solar energy projects, as well as a strong biomass capability.

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Example of solar integration planned for Kogan Creek Solar Boost Australia (Areva Solar)

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A tailored services mix

Aurecons multidisciplinary services span the entire project life cycle, from master planning and feasibility studies to engineering design documentation, construction supervision and operations and maintenance.

Strategy and planning

Resource exploration

Concept

Pre-feasibility

Feasib

Planning
Capital investment studies Planning Mapping Social licence to operate Health & Safety Project delivery

Infrastructure
Fuel and resource supply Civil engineering Structural engineering Accommodation facilities Security Industrial and administration buildings Waste disposal

Energy
Electrical engineering Power generation Power transmission Power distribution Power systems Renewable energy

Environment and advisory

Environmental engineering Environmental management Project management Risk assessment and management Disaster management Business reporting

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Implementation

Commissioning

Operation and maintenance

Closure

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Land development
Site works Geological services Geotechnical services Yard layout Infrastructure advisory services Surveying Land development infrastructure

Operations
Controls and instrumentation Health & Safety Regulatory compliance Asset management Operations and maintenance of electrical assets Software and database development Information communication technology infrastructure

Water
Ports and coastal Dams and reservoirs Pumps and pipelines Water planning and management Water sciences Wastewater treatment Water quality
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Global success stories

Our expertise and industry knowledge have been built on projects around the globe, allowing our teams to develop detailed localised knowledge of the 80 plus countries in which we have worked.

Callide Oxyfuel Project Australia

Client Callide Oxyfuel Services Pty Ltd This world first, clean coal project involves retrofitting one of the existing 30 megawatt units at Callide A Power Station to enable oxyfuel combustion and carbon dioxide capture. The project has the potential to demonstrate how existing coal fired power stations could be adapted to produce almost zero emissions electricity. Aurecon provided owners engineer services, including a site team, during the construction phase. The project was implemented using a multicontract project delivery approach with five different main contractors. The site work included retrofitting the existing boiler, constructing two new oxygen production plants and carbon dioxide capture facilities, as well as various balance of plant modifications. Aurecon provided a team of experienced personnel to assist the client to implement the multiple contracts and various interfaces.

Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL) High Voltage Reticulation Upgrade Australia

Client QAL QALs Gladstone refinery has been operating since 1967 and is one of the largest alumina refineries in the world. The refinerys 11 kiloVolt distribution network is one of Queenslands largest and most complex for an industrial plant. This project involved converting the ageing network to a new distribution arrangement that will meet QALs needs for safety in operation, security of supply and scope for future expansion. Aurecon undertook the initial options analysis and feasibility studies for the project and delivered the definitive engineering phase, project implementation and successful handover. Aurecon worked closely with QAL to develop the preferred solution, which included a simplified 11 kiloVolt network arrangement. New switchboards enabled the pairing of incoming transformers to address fault levels and security issues, as well as interconnection with QALs onsite generation. The main substation was also linked to the newer substation.

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Transmission Lines and Substations Libya

Client General Electric Company of Libya (GECOL) Aurecon, in association with Libyan consulting company ACESCo, was appointed to provide services for electrical power supply construction projects in several locations in Libya, inclusive of an overhead transmission line in the Sahara desert. The project consisted of a 175 kilometre 220 kiloVolt coastal power line, a 105 kilometre 220 kiloVolt inland power line and three (220, 66 and 30 kiloVolt) gas insulated switchgear stepdown substations. Aurecon adopted a hands-on project management approach to deliver new electrical infrastructure, providing a broad range of project management, engineering and technical services. Aurecon also provided a group of Libyan engineers with classroom training on site management systems, skills training for site supervision and the construction principles of overhead line and substation construction.

Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project Laos

Client Nam Theun 2 Power Company The hydropower project involved construction of a 1 070 megawatt hydroelectric power station in the Nam Theun River a trans-basin scheme, diverting water from the Nam Theun River catchment into the Xe Bang Fai River system, producing 348 metres of net head to drive the generating units. Aurecon was engaged to undertake tender, preliminary and detailed design and documentation of the downstream channel works. Aurecon applied a programme of numerical modelling (one dimensional, two dimensional and computation fluid dynamics) and physical model testing to facilitate the hydraulic design of the channel, rock protection, hydraulic structures and river confluences. The modelling was also used to investigate air entrainment and ensure that water quality criteria would be satisfied. Aurecons integrated team of hydraulic specialists, structural and civil designers, geotechnical engineers and geologists worked with geomorphologists and international dam experts to deliver an innovative, effective design for the project.

P40 Gas Turbine Plant New Zealand

Client Genesis Energy Pty Ltd Commissioned as owners engineer and project manager, Aurecon awarded six contracts in a multicontract approach to complete the installation of the new 40 megawatt gas turbine power plant against a tight timeframe. We also utilised specialist sections within Aurecon for technical engineering and project management services to minimise the project duration. A dual fuel General Electric LM6000 PC SPRINT gas turbine that operates above 40 per cent efficiency and produces 48 megawatt at ISO conditions was installed. To maximise safety and accessibility to the gas turbine, electrical and mechanical services were located inground, including over 500 metres of three 220 kiloVolt cables between the main transformer and the switchyard. To facilitate the potential relocation of the gas turbine in the future, a two HV winding (220 kiloVolt and 110 kiloVolt) transformer was used. Additionally, Aurecon designed the layout and services with provision to install a second similar gas turbine plant of either open cycle or combined cycle configuration adjacent to the present site.

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Certificate of recognition Association of Consulting Engineers Australia Awards for Excellence 2009 Eyre Peninsula Australia
Client ElectraNet Pty Ltd The 132 kiloVolt transmission line was recently upgraded without lost time safety incidents or interruption of supply, ahead of schedule and within budget. The 270 kilometre long line connects Port Lincoln to the high voltage transmission network at Whyalla and has 620 towers with an average span of 440 metres. Aurecon provided all concept design, detailed design and construction phase support services for the project.

Winner PACE Zenith Awards 2010 Category: Power and Energy Management Huntly Power Station Control System Upgrade New Zealand
Client Genesis Energy Pty Ltd Huntly Power Station, New Zealands largest thermal power station, provides power for approximately 15 per cent of the New Zealand load or one million households. Aurecon was owners engineer for the control system upgrade at the four 250 megawatt coal-fired generating units. The previously segregated unit controls were replaced with a single, integrated, modern control system solution to enhance generation reliability, efficiency, functionality and flexibility. The more sophisticated automation delivered improvements in key performance indicators, including faster unit start-up times and improved fuel control. Aurecon delivered comprehensive engineering services from site survey to contract management and site supervision of installing and commissioning works, achieving a highly successful project.

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Collgar Wind Farm Pty Ltd Australia

Client UBS International Fund and Retail Employees Superannuation Trust Aurecon was appointed owners engineer for the construction phase of the wind farm in Western Australia, providing project management, design review, onsite supervision and environmental monitoring. We had previously supported the acquisition of the Collgar project from Investec by undertaking detailed technical and environmental due diligence prior to financial close on behalf of the joint venture clients. The wind farm more than doubles Western Australias renewable energy generation, producing enough energy to power 125 000 homes. The project consists of 111 wind turbines for a total generation of 206 megawatts across an area of around 18 by eight kilometres.

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About Aurecon Aurecon provides engineering, management and specialist technical services for public and private sector clients globally. The group, with an office network extending across 25 countries, has been involved in projects in over 80 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and employs around 7 500 people throughout 11 industry groups. We seek to foster human achievement in all aspects of our work. Aurecon offices are located in: Angola, Australia, Botswana, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam. For more information please visit www.aurecongroup.com Join us on www.facebook.com/Aurecon Follow us on www.linkedin.com/company/Aurecon Follow us on www.twitter.com/Aurecon Watch us on www.youtube.com/user/AureconGroup Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a certified Level 3 BBBEE contributor. The Aurecon Group is made up of a number of separate legal entities operating across diverse jurisdictions. Not all those entities provide services to clients. 2013 Aurecon
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