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Energy

CSIRO testing Australia

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.

Our expertise

Huntly Power Station New Zealand

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.

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.

Health and Safety

Health & Safety 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.

We integrate and align our teams with our clients to deliver best practice project outcomes across safety, risk, quality, budget and schedule.

Technical expertise

Eland Substation South Africa

Power generationAurecon 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.

Transmission and distribution (T&D)Aurecon’s 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.

Technical Specialties

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

Renewable energyWe 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.

Asset management servicesWith 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.

Technical Specialties

Woodlawn Wind Farm Australia

Energy advisoryWith 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.

A tailored service mix

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

A tailored service mix

Callide Oxyfuel Project Australia

Client Callide Power Management

This world first clean coal project involves retrofitting the existing 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 owner’s engineer services including a site team during the construction phase.

The project was implemented using a multi contract project delivery approach with five different main contractors. Aurecon provided a team of experienced personnel to implement the multiple contracts.

Our global success stories

Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL) High Voltage Reticulation Upgrade Australia

Client QAL

QAL’s Gladstone refinery has been operating since 1967 and is one of the largest alumina refineries in the world.The refinery’s 11 kiloVolt distribution network is one of Queensland’s largest and most complex for an industrial plant. This project involved converting the ageing network to a new distribution arrangement that will meet QAL’s 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 QAL’s onsite generation. The main substation was also linked to the newer substation.


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 step-down 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.

Aurecon’s 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 owner’s engineer and project manager, Aurecon awarded six contracts in a multi contract 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 in ground, including over 500 metres of three 220 kiloVolt cables between the main transformer and the switchyard.

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.


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.


Huntly Power Station Control System Upgrade New Zealand

Client Genesis Energy Pty Ltd

Huntly Power Station, New Zealand’s largest thermal power station, provides power for approximately 15 per cent of the New Zealand load or one million households. Aurecon was owner’s 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.


Collgar Wind Farm Pty Ltd Australia

Client UBS International Fund and Retail Employees Superannuation Trust

Aurecon was appointed owner’s engineer for the construction phase of the wind farm in Western Australia, providing project management, design review, onsite supervision and environmental monitoring.

Aurecon 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 Australia’s 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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