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THE
SNOWY
MOUNTAINS
ENGINEERING
SCHEME
OUR
HISTORY
SMEC has been involved in the planning, design, and development of power
and energy systems around the world since the 1960s, and it continues to
expand its efforts into regions where inadequate power supplies are a
constraint to regional growth and development. Over this period SMEC has
been involved in the development of more than AU$20 billion in energy
infrastructure and has worked on some of the worlds most iconic projects.
SMECs services span the life-cycle of a project from resource assessment
through the planning, concept and detailed design, procurement an
construction management and commissioning of transmission systems,
substations and distribution networks ranging from low voltage to 765
kV. SMECs services in power and energy cover the following sectors:
Conventional Power Generation
Renewable Energy
Transmission and Distribution
As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, SMEC has the ability to combine highly
skilled resources to form integrated teams that are best suited to address a wide
range of engineering and environmental concerns that may arise throughout
the lifecycle of a project.
At its core, SMEC is a client-focused business providing practical solutions in
partnership with its clients to create lasting value. SMEC fosters an ingrained
safety culture and adheres to an integrated project management systems
which have been refined through 40 years of international experience and
lessons learned.
About SMEC
SMEC is a global multidisciplinary consultancy
company operating across
the Power and Energy,
Transportation, Resources,
Water and Environment,
Urban and Social
Development, Hydro Power
and Dam, and Building and
Industrial sectors.
More than 5,400 staff
Privately owned
Over 75 offices around
the world
Top 100 Global Design
Firms
Turnover AUD500 million
Client-focused
business
Consistently for many years,
SMEC has been ranked in
the annual survey listings of
Engineering News-Record
for leading international
design firms. In 2014, SMEC
was listed at No. 51 in the
Top 200 International
Design Firms and at No.
76 in the Top 150 Global
Design Firms.
SMECs focus is to provide
cost-effective, sustainable
solutions to utilities and
developers globally so that
they may maximise their
investment and provide a
reliable and secure power
supply to their customers.
SMECs long-standing
involvement in widespread
rural electrification and
grid interconnection
programmes has directly
contributed to an improved
standard of living for many
people living in rural and
remote communities
around the world.
forward-flashover
DC converter station modelling
Harmonics analysis
Missionary Electrification
Development Plan
Philippines
The Missionary Electrification
Development Plan (MEDP)
defined the strategies and
activities of the Philippine
Government to provide
electricity to areas not
connected to the main power
grid. Under the Electric Power
Industry Reform Act 2001,
the MEDP must be updated
annually. Past assessments
had indicated the availability
of renewable energy such
as hydropower, solar, wind
and biomass energy. SMEC
updated the MEDP 20052009 to cover the period
2007-2011 and included
renewable energy sources.
SMECs carried out planning
assignments, investment
and policy analysis and
promotional activities. It also
assisted the Energy Regulatory
Commission.
Java-Bali 500 kV
Transmission Line
Indonesia
This Asian Development
Bank (ADB)-funded project
will enhance the reliability
of power supply in Bali and
eastern Java. Construction
of the project is expeced
to commence in 2016 and
includes a 220 km double
circuit 500 kV transmission
line and associated
substations for transferring
power from the eastern Java
to the Bali power grid. One
key component provides for
a world-record 2.6 km single
span overhead crossing
across the Java-Bali Straits
with 370 m high towers each
side. SMEC assisted PLN with
a project review to confirm
technical aspects and cost
estimates; assisted with the
ADB fact-finding mission; and
contributed to the ADB loan
processing documentation.
Provincial Power
Distribution Project
Thailand
This study strengthened the
operation of the Provincial
Electricity Authority of
Thailand by developing
and implementing
institutional improvement in
management. It included an
evaluation of practices for
distribution system planning;
operations and management;
and recommended
improvements including
management structure and
computerised management
systems. SMECs services
included: load forecasting as
well as an evaluation of the
electrical system and planning
and operating methods.
Town Electrification
Investment Program
PNG
This ADB-funded project
will improve power supply
in PNGs urban centres
through the replacement of
high-cost diesel power with
sustainable energy sources.
SMEC supported the PPL
Project Management Unit in
project management, design,
procurement, tendering,
supervision, and maintaining
compliance with ADB policies
and capacity building.
COnstruction of Divune 3
MW Hydropower Plant in Oro
Province, Ramazon 3 MW
Hydropower in Bouganville
and Lake Hargy hydropower
interconnection in West New
Britain will start in 2016.
Electricity Infrastructure
Development
PNG
This project assisted with
the National Electrification
Rollout Program
Implementation Plan for
PNGs target of universal
electricity access by
2030. SMEC provided the
preparatory work for the
diesel and hydro tariff pricing
review, being the basis of
negotiations with parties
impacted by the National
Electrification Project; survey
for subprojects; logistics
planning for the District
Services Improvement
Program power sector
projects; and biofuels
assessment and mechanism
recommendation.
Power Transmission
Investment Program
Tranche 3
Vietnam
This ADB-financed project
addressed the capacity,
efficiency and reliability of
power transmission in areas
that are key to Vietnams
economic development. The
scope of the work was to
facilitate the identification
and due diligence work
of Electricity of Vietnams
transmission network
expansion subprojects as part
of Tranche 3. SMECs services
included the screening and
evaluation of 27 subprojects
comprising 500 kV and 230 kV
substations and transmission
lines located throughout
Vietnam.
Power Distribution
Enhancement Program
Pakistan
The US$810 million
ADB-funded project
was implemented by
eight power distribution
companies (DISCOs), with
the Pakistan Electric Power
Company acting as the
Executing Agency. The scope
consisted of approximately
300 subprojects across
all voltage levels.
SMEC provided project
implementation and
management services
including finance
management, contracting,
and procurement, social and
environmental management
and capacity building of
DISCOs employees.
Power Transmission
Enhancement Investment
Pakistan
Pakistans transmission and
distribution system is heavily
loaded resulting in reduced
reliability and inadequate
capacity. The objective
of this ongoing Tranche 4
programme is to upgrade
and extend the network of
the National Transmission &
Despatch Company and to
address constraints in order
to expand the capacity and
coverage of the network.
SMECs project preparation
role includes preparation
of detailed engineering
documents; financial
and economic analysis;
and identification and
preparation of resettlement
and land acquisition plans.
Bayman Renewable
Energy Project
Afghanistan
The New Zealand
Governments Aid
Programme invested in the
development of a renewable
energy project in the
Bamyan area to construct
four photovoltaic arrays, one
grid tie photovoltaic array,
plus the associated power
transmission and distribution
systems connecting the solar
generation systems to 2,500
government, commercial
and household customers,
including the installation of
pre-pay meters. SMECs team
acted as owners engineer
to provide specialist advice
and construction supervision
services.
Regional Power
Interconnection Project
Afghanistan and Tajikistan
This project provided for the
export of surplus power via
an interconnected 220 kV
transmission grid between
the two countries. The main
objective was to ensure
the grids most efficient,
timely, and economical
implementation. SMEC
undertook pre-construction
activities and assisted with
the tendering award process
and project implementation.
Services included: bid
evaluation; preparation of
project implementation
manual; design review;
and documentation for the
works.
Karuma Interconnection
Project
Uganda
Uganda is implementing
the Karuma Interconnection
Project which will generate
700 MW. Transmission lines
need to transmit the generated
power to load centres in
Uganda. This project involves
detailed studies of alternative
transmission lines at 400
kV, 132 kV and 33 kV levels.
SMEC provided feasibility
studies for the transmission
lines including voltage and
conductor selection; field and
geotechnical surveys; detailed
designs; and preparation
of environmental impact
assessments and financial
analyses.
Orapa Transmission
Substation
Botswana
The Debswana Diamond
Companys new developments
at Orapa Mine in Botswana
resulted in the need for
more power supply. The
expansion comprised the
design, supply, installation,
testing and commissioning
of a new 40 MVA 220/33 kV
power transformer; and a new
reactive power compensation
bank connected to the main
Debswana 33 kV switchboard.
The Botswana Power
Corporation engaged SMEC to
provide detailed plant designs;
contractor management; site
supervision; commissioning;
and project management.
Mogalakwena Electricity
Improvements
South Africa
SMEC investigated
electrification options for
the Mogalakwena Municipal
area, in the Limpopo
Province, for the provision
of power to over 1,400
households in 17 villages.
SMECs energy services
extend through all stages of
project delivery and includes:
feasibility studies; frontend
engineering; modelling and
analysis; engineering design;
procurement; contract
management; construction
supervision; quality
assurance; and operation and
maintenance.
Aboadze-Volta Transmission
Line Project
Ghana
SMEC undertook project
management for the
Volta River Authority for
the construction of a 215
km single circuit 330 kV
transmission line between
Aboadze and Volta and
associated 330/161 kV
substation extensions at each
end. The project also included
provision of commuincation
systems. SMECs services
included: review of tender
documents; evaluation of
tenders; factory audits and
inspections; quality assurance
procedures; and review of
the contractors engineering
designs, specifications and
drawings.
Infrastructure Services
(Electricity Component)
Malawi
Malawi received a World
Bank grant to improve the
infrastructure in market centres
and surrounding regions in
five selected corridors. The
project focused on water and
sanitation; roads; electricity
and telecommunications;
and capacity building.
SMEC provided design and
construction supervision. This
involved the construction of
power lines; and the required
works for 33 kV and 11 kV
lines, distribution transformers,
low voltage (400/230 V)
distribution network and
wiring and installation of
meters in public institutions.
Phomolong Substation
South Africa
This project is part of the
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan
Municipalitys commitment
to promote growth and
development in Ekurhuleni
in order to accelerate job
creation and reduce poverty.
The Phomolong 88/11
KV Substation will supply
40 MVA of power to new
developments in Chloorkop,
located in the East Rand
region of Gauteng, including
a major manufacturing
facility and Industrial Park.
SMECs services include:
preliminary and detailed
design; procurement support;
construction management
and site supervision.
Matambo Substation
Extension
Mozambique
Electricidade de Mozambique
is increasing the capacity
of the Matambo 220 kV
Substation in Tete province
to meet the growing power
demand from central and
northern Mozambique. SMEC
will undertake supervision and
commissioning for the design,
supply and installation of the
200 kV extension. Services
include: engineering services;
contract administration and
management; review and
approval of construction
drawings; supervision of
manufacture and factory
tests; site supervision up to
commissioning.
Griffin Substation
Queensland, Australia
The project involved the
construction of a 110/33
kV bulk supply substation,
situated in a sensitive lowlying wetlands area containing
acid sulphate soils. The
design services included site
access, earthworks, drainage
and hydraulics, road works,
fence enclosure, structural
foundations for electrical
plant items and installation
of electrical conduits. SMECs
services included: delivery of
the Issue For Construction
civil design package,
preparation of flood studies,
geotechnical review, design
and drafting of structural
foundations, and earthworks.
Implementation Supervision
for Power Transmission and
Distribution
Afghanistan
SMEC was contracted by the
Government of Afghanistan
under ADB funding to assist
with the development of: 118
km of 110 kV transmission
lines, four 110/20 kV
substations and one 220/20
kV substations in the Northern
Zone; plus development
of 20 kV and 400/230 V
distribution networks in
the Eastern Zone. SMECs
services included project
and contract management;
supervision of commissioning;
social and environment
impact assessments; and
resettlement planning.
Polokwane Electricity
Infrastructure
South Africa
Polokwane Municipality
urgently needed to upgrade
and strengthen its high voltage
electricity network as well as
expand the network to service
areas under development.
SMECs scope included
planning of the high voltage
network in order to increase
capacity to substations and
overhead lines; establishing
and maintaining adequate
service levels on the network;
and expansion of the
electricity infrastructure to
serve new development areas.
SMEC has been appointed to
assist with the feasibility study
of electrical infrastructure.
CONTACT US
Mr. Cheng Lee
General Manager
Power & Energy
Asia Pacific
T: +60 11 3325 0838
E: cheng.lee@smec.com
www.smec.com