Owner’s Engineering

From project conceptualization to commissioning, we cover the entire gamut of plant engineering on behalf of Developers/Owners.
As Owner’s Engineer, our services include:

Site Assessment and Suitability Study

Site assessment will include feasibility of the project site with respect to factors such as technical and socio-economic parameters, environmental clearances, availability of land, proximity of sources of water and fuel and their availability, power evacuation facilities, site development, transport logistics etc. Socio economic criteria like restoration and rehabilitation, socio-economic development of the nearby region are also take into consideration.

Feasibility Study & Detailed Project Report

Feasibility study and detail project report includes demand analysis, basic plant requirements, technology selection, sourcing options, plant configuration and technical description of each package/system, preparation of basic engineering drawings and schematics, environmental issues, permits and licenses required, financial model with preliminary project cost estimates, cost of generation and levellised tariff calculations, preliminary project implementation plan, construction and O&M plan with organizational structural and manpower requirements and performance testing plans etc.

Tender Specification

Technical tender specification includes preparation of qualifying requirements, short listing of bidders, preparation of tender specification containing project description, scope of supply, basic design criteria, general technical requirements, quality assurance and inspection requirements, plant/package battery limits and interface requirements, guarantee parameters and liquidated damages requirements, tender drawings, bid proposal sheet, exclusions, data sheets, terminal points, deviation schedule, spares and tools schedules, O&M manual requirement, list of approved vendors, procedure of bid evaluation etc.

Bid Evaluation and Finalization

Technical bid evaluation and finalization includes pre-bid queries, furnishing replies to bidders, bid clarification meetings, preparation of technical bid evaluation report, preparation of draft LOI and finalization of technical contract with appropriate terms and conditions with the vendors.

Review Engineering

For a project executed through the EPC route, we carries out Review engineering to ensure that the plant is designed and built in accordance with technical specification, applicable codes and standards, prudent utility practices, environmental norms, operational and safety aspects, reliability and ease of maintenance and sound engineering practices. The review engineering broadly includes review of conceptual engineering, procurement specifications, major design calculations, detail engineering documents and drawings, quality assurance and quality control program, test certification of critical equipments, performance guarantee procedures, erection, testing and commissioning procedures, O&M manual, Plant Introduction / training manual, change order etc., conducting project review meetings and reporting project status to the owner.

Inspection

Inspection services are provided to review quality control and quality assurance procedures, witnessing of factory acceptance test, scrutiny of test certificates, inspection reports against relevant contract specifications/ approved drawing/ codes of practice and governing standards and issue inspection certificates/ memo etc.

Performance Assessment & Commissioning Support

Performance assessment and commissioning support includes preparation/review of testing and commissioning procedures, witness performance assessment and commissioning activities, field testing for performance capacity of major equipments and systems and provide technical assistance for performance testing.

Field Engineering & Project Management

Field Engineering and Project Management services includes ensuring correct interpretation of engineering drawings at site, establishing field quality system and safety procedures, troubleshooting engineering related issues at site, monitoring project progress and submitting monthly progress report, preparation of outstanding punch points, schedule for their completion, warranty claims etc., technically assist Owner in project activities like extra claims, approvals, penalties, delays etc., and preparation of Project Completion Report.

Independent/Lender’s Engineering

We offer Independent/Lender’s Engineering Services to various International and Domestic Financial Institutions, Government bodies, Banks, Private Equity players, corporate enterprises etc. Our Independent/Lenders Engineering and Independent Engineering services broadly includes :

Pre-Financial Closure

Review of project developer’s:

• Conceptual design
• Energy purchase agreement
• Permits and licenses for construction
• Turnkey/packages/sub package contracts
• Fuel & Water supply agreement
• Fuel transportation agreement
• Infrastructure Adequacy and Availability
• Environmental Issues
• Procurement Procedure
• O&M plan
• Plant compliance for financial closure

Post-Financial Closure (Implementation Phase)

Activities include :

• Monitor Physical progress on agreed schedules
• Review of Drawdown request
• Issue drawdown certificate
• Review of Inspection certificates
• Monitor start-up & commissioning
• Witness site performance and efficiency tests
• Certify plant performance tests
• Certify project provisional and final completion Operations and Maintenance

Review of:

• O&M Plan
• O&M Agreement
• O&M Budget
• Overhaul Plans
• Periodic audit of Plant O&M on agreed schedules

Post Commissioning

Activities covers:

• Issue Project Completion Certificate
• Issue Plant Performance Tests Reports
• Design Reporting System for Plant Operation
• Review of O&M budget and Overhaul Plans
• Issue Plant Performance Assessment Reports

Technical and Financial Due Diligence

The objective of an Independent Engineering assignment is to provide a complete assessment of the project on the basis of technical and financial evaluation, so as to provide the stakeholder (the Owner, Lender or any other individual) the necessary assurance of suitability and viability of the proposed Project. This is carried out through a techno-economic due diligence which covers :

• Independent assessment of technical parameters, components and contracts including availability and suitability of land for the power plant as well as the associated forward and backward linkages (fuel, water, power evacuation, etc.)
• Evaluation of performance parameters based on the various contracts.
• Review of project cost and project financials.
• Review of technical and financial risk assessment and recommendation on key issues impacting stakeholder’s interest