Intelligence, imagination and knowledge are essential resources, but only effectiveness converts them into results. Peter Drucker

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2 Intelligence, imagination and knowledge are essential resources, but only effectiveness converts them into results. Peter Drucker 1

3 Ingeniería y Tecnología, S.A. GHESA Ingeniería y Tecnología was initially constituted for the purpose of carrying out projects in the electrical sector, especially in power generation. The company subsequently entered into a broad process of diversification aimed at other fields with synergies in terms of technology and management. The creation of GHESA in 1963 was an initiative of electric utilities in Spain in collaboration with the American engineering company Gibbs & Hill, Inc. (NY) which took on the role of technological partner up until its share was sold to its Spanish partners in In 1971, coinciding with the launch of the second phase of the Nuclear Programme in Spain, GHESA founded Empresarios Agrupados (EA) in collaboration with other Spanish engineering firms, in order to concentrate capabilities and resources for developing the design of nuclear power plants and other types of large-scale thermo-electric power generation projects. EA s activities are managed through an Economic Interest Grouping called EA, AIE. At present GHESA, with more than 600 employees, and Empresarios Agrupados, with global resources of roughly 1000 people, make up one of Europe s most important engineering groups, with technological and management capacities for developing a wide range of complex projects whether on a national or international scale. 2 3

4 Fields of Activity POWER GENERATION FOSSIL-FIRED POWER PLANTS NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS COGENERATION BIOMASS SOLAR POWER SINGULAR BUILDINGS HOSPITALS AIRPORTS RECREATIONAL ENGINEERING 4 5

5 Services Organisation and Methods GHESA provides a full array of services extending from consultancy to the Owner to complete performance of projects. These services include: Economic feasibility studies Site and environmental impact studies Official projects and management of permitting and licensing processes Overall project management Conceptual, basic and detail engineering Architecture and urban planning Procurement management, expediting and inspection of supplies Construction management Quality management Testing and commissioning of the installations Training of operating staff Support for operation and maintenance GHESA s operations are based on a matrix-type organisation with sufficient flexibility to adapt to most projects. Nevertheless, a task force system is implemented in certain projects when circumstances so require. GHESA avails of the latest generation of computer tools to perform project activities: engineering, design, project documentation management, planning and scheduling, work progress monitoring and control, cost control and financial management. Its quality system complies with Standard ISO GHESA has extensive experience in the execution of turnkey projects with full responsibility for compliance with technical specifications, schedule, prices and quality. 6 7

6 Fossil-fired power plants Carbón II Coal-Fired Power Plant (Mexico) (Alstom - Foster Wheeler) 2x350 MW. GHESA s extensive experience in the field of power generation encompasses conventional thermal power plants burning fossil fuels such as different types of coal (anthracite, lignite, etc), gas and fuel-oil. These activities started with the creation of the company in A major part of the power generating fleet in Spain, and many power plants in other countries, have been designed by GHESA, either directly or through Empresarios Agrupados (EA). These plants account for a total of more than 36,000 MW of installed power. Lavrion V C.C. Power Plant (Greece) (General Electric) 109 FA MW, natural gas. The services provided in this field range from feasibility and siting studies up to commissioning and testing of the facilities, also covering engineering support to operation and maintenance. GHESA has participated in the execution of turnkey projects of power generation plants, with overall responsibility as regards compliance with schedules, fixed prices and technical guarantees. Meirama I Lignite-Fired Power Plant (Spain) (Siemens - Balcke-Dürr) 550 MW. Mesaieed C.C. Power Plant (Qatar) (General Electric) 3x209 FA - 2,000 MW, natural gas. 8 9

7 Nuclear Power Plants GHESA s activities in the nuclear power field commenced in 1964 with its collaboration on the design of the first Spanish nuclear power plant, José Cabrera (Zorita), which started commercial operation in Since 1971, the company has channelled its activities in this field through Empresarios Agrupados (EA), in collaboration with other Spanish engineering firms. Through this channel, it has become one of the leading engineering firms worldwide in the nuclear power sector. GHESA/EA has been the main or sole architect-engineer for six 1,000 MW nuclear power plant units built in Spain. It has conducted numerous consulting and engineering works in more than 20 countries, and has participated with General Electric and Westinghouse in the development of Generation 3 passive reactors. GHESA/EA is carrying out numerous and important design-related tasks in the framework of ITER, an international project on nuclear fusion for a facility currently under construction in Cadarache (France). José Cabrera Nuclear Power Plant (Spain) (Westinghouse) PWR 160 MW. Cofrentes Nuclear Power Plant (Spain) (General Electric) BWR Mark III, 1,095 MW. Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant (Spain) (Westinghouse) PWR 2x1,040 MW. Trillo Nuclear Power Plant (Spain) (Siemens - KWU) PWR 1,066 MW

8 Cogeneration The legislation of many countries establishes financial incentives to promote the construction of power plants that also produce heat for various applications. The goal pursued is to improve energy efficiency, with the associated savings in primary energy consumption. This requires the participation of an industrial producer whose processes consume both electricity and heat. The producer can then place its electric power surplus on the grid at attractive regulated tariffs. Artajona Purine Treatment Power Plant (Spain) 15 MW, natural gas. GHESA has extensive experience in this area, and provides a complete range of services, from feasibility studies to the turnkey construction of facilities, including permitting and financing management, all in a variety of industrial sectors. Dueñas C.C. Cogeneration Power Plant (Spain) 40 MW, natural gas. Papertech Cogeneration Power Plant (Spain) 8.5 MW, natural gas

9 Biomass The European Union is promoting a policy of using biomass as fuel for power generation. It aims to promote energy crops, the use of agricultural and forest residues, or processes for the disposal of organic waste. The goal is to achieve savings in primary energy consumption, reduce CO 2 emissions, eliminate or transform polluting wastes, while contributing to regional planning. National laws are introducing incentives in this direction, both in the form of investment grants and through regulated rates favourable for the sale of electricity. GHESA has extensive experience in engineering and building turnkey biomass power plants, using different types of waste (forest, agricultural and vegetable residues) as biofuel, as well as biomass from energy crops. It has also developed projects involving the gasification and digestion of organic waste. La Loma Biomass Power Plant (Spain) 15 MW, olive marc. Viana do Castelo Biomass Power Plant (Portugal) 25 MW, wood chips. Briviesca Biomass Power Plant (Spain) 15 MW, straw. Miajadas Biomass Power Plant (Spain) 15 MW, straw and wood

10 16 Solar Power Spanish legislation applicable to renewable energy has encouraged the development of solar thermal plants for electricity generation. The goal is to achieve savings in primary energy consumption, reduce CO 2 emissions and develop, in the broadest sense of the R&D, an inexhaustible energy source. In several countries legislation is supporting the technological advancement of solar thermal plants through grants and other incentives. GHESA has designed solar thermal plants using distributed collectors or a central receiver (tower) system; services include basic and detail engineering, construction management and supervision, as well as testing and commissioning of the installations. Orellana Thermosolar Power Plant (Spain) 50 MW. Courtesy of Acciona. 17

11 Singular Buildings There are currently numerous types of buildings for various applications which, owing to their nature and purpose, have a singular character. Their architectural characteristics are quite important, but these are only a fraction of the requirements to be met. Indeed, optimal functional performance is also required, as well as appropriate air conditioning, communications, automation, safety and, in general, facilities management. GHESA s extensive experience translates into a large multidisciplinary team supported by specialists in the various areas of expertise, who ensure proper project design and adequate balance between vanguard architecture and cutting-edge engineering. GHESA also has the capabilities to ensure timely execution of works within the cost and quality requirements established. 18 Móstoles Rey Juan Carlos Hospital (Madrid - Spain). Valladolid Telecommunication Engineering School (Spain). ITER Thermofusion Nuclear Facility Buildings (Cadarache - France). 19

12 Hospitals In the field of healthcare, GHESA has acquired significant experience in developing hospital projects of different characteristics, both for governmental and private authorities. Móstoles Rey Juan Carlos Hospital (Madrid - Spain). GHESA provides a series of services prior to the start of a Hospital or Healthcare Complex Project, such as basic studies and preliminary design, functional programmes and schedules, and investment plans. This process is usually followed by the basic project or the tender project. Once the project execution has been awarded, GHESA performs the detailed project for construction, including the definition and selection of all specialized equipment. These activities are complemented by overall project management and construction management, in which GHESA assumes responsibility for overseeing compliance with the budget, the schedule of execution of the works and the qualities specified. Coslada Hospital del Henares (Madrid - Spain). Parla Infanta Cristina Hospital (Madrid - Spain). Parla Infanta Cristina Hospital (Madrid - Spain). Collado-Villalba Hospital (Madrid - Spain)

13 Alicante Airport (Spain). Santiago de Compostela Airport (Spain). Airports GHESA s services in this area range from airport planning to the management and supervision of the construction of airport facilities. Planning includes feasibility studies, master plans, environmental assessment, traffic forecasts, the study of the evolution of the different areas depending on future needs, the basic design of the airport, expected revenue, the construction budget and maintenance costs. Once the project execution has been decided, GHESA proceeds to consolidate the basic airport design, using advanced tools simulating aircraft, baggage and passenger traffic, for the purpose of optimizing space and of reducing movement and waiting times. The construction project is then executed, including technological systems for automated baggage transport and movement of people. The project includes the design criteria and specialized systems to preserve and maintain the security of the facilities. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Spain). (22-3) Aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain). Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain)

14 Recreational Engineering and Light & Sound Technology Macau Bay cybernetic floating fountain (China). With more than 40 years of experience, GHESA offers all kinds of recreational projects and solutions featuring water, created for urban spaces, cultural complexes, shopping malls, theme parks, sports centres or large entertainment areas. GHESA counts on a solid team of professionals able to provide creative and technologically innovative solutions, with the capabilities required for their successful turnkey construction anywhere in the world. Three thousand facilities in 25 countries support this experience, based on unique patented technologies that translate into multimedia show fountains, floating megafountains, interactive water features, water parks for children,... all in original designs and varied scales. Zaragoza 2008 Water Show (Spain). Parque de la Reserva fountains - Guinness Award (Lima - Peru). Matosinhos sculptural fountain (Portugal). Sharjah cybernetic floating fountain (United Arab Emirates). Rock in Rio visitable fountain - Guinness Award (Madrid - Spain). Tours Shopping Mall fountain (France). Water and Art. Pyramid fountain (Lima - Peru)

15 References Power Generation Fossil-fired power plants. GHESA/EA has designed 13 thermoelectric power units burning lignite, anthracite and coal, with a total installed power of more than 4,000 MW, as well as 10 fuel-oil-fired units totalling more than 3,000 MW. GHESA/EA has also designed 37 gas-firing combined cycle power plants totalling more than 23,000 MW. GHESA has also participated in the turnkey project of 3 combined cycle power plants totalling 1,600 MW. Nuclear power plants. GHESA/EA has been the main or sole architectengineer for 6 nuclear power plants in Spain, totalling 6,000 MW. The company has participated in the design of numerous nuclear power plants in several countries, including consultancy services to the Owner for the construction of 26 new nuclear power plants in 15 different countries. EA is a member of the ENGAGE consortium, in charge of designing the auxiliary systems for the international nuclear fusion project ITER (Cadarache - France). Cogeneration. GHESA has performed the engineering and design of 35 cogeneration power plants, for a total installed power of more than 500 MW. For 9 of these facilities, GHESA also undertook the responsibility of turnkey supply. Hospitals. GHESA has designed a number of hospitals featuring the most advanced technologies in facilities and specialised equipment. GHESA has also acquired solid experience in the preparation of bids, basic engineering projects and execution projects, as well as in site management in 5 of the 11 major hospitals recently built by the Madrid Government s Healthcare System. Airports. GHESA has taken part in the development of a number of airports, including several of the largest ones built in Spain, including Terminal 4 of the Madrid-Barajas Airport, the Satellite of the Prat-Barcelona Airport, the extension of the Malaga, and the Valladolid and Alicante airports. Recreational Engineering and Light & Sound Technology. Fountain Complexes. Expo 92 (Seville), Campo de las Naciones (Madrid), Parque de la Reserva (Lima, Peru), Princess Noura University (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), etc. Spectacular Musical Fountains. Royal Palace (Madrid), Macau Bay (China), Ibirapuera Lake (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Family Entertainment Centre (Bogotá, Colombia), Estoril Casino (Portugal), Al Khalid Lake (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates), Estero Salado (Guayaquil, Ecuador), etc. Water Splash Fountains. In several European shopping malls (Heron City, Unibail Rodamco), Wembley Stadium (London, UK), in theme parks (Warner Parks and Parques Reunidos in Madrid), Cuña Verde (Puerto Rico), at the Real Madrid FC Sports Centre (Madrid), etc. Biomass. GHESA has specialised in the design and turnkey supply of biomass power plants using different types of biofuels (almond shell, olive press cake, grape pomace, forest residues, corn straw, cereal straw and energy crops). These plants feature different combustion technologies (grate firing, burners and fluidised bed) depending on the type of biomass. Nine (9) biomass power plants have been built, totalling more than 200 MW. Solar Power. GHESA/EA has provided engineering services for different solar thermal power plants, featuring distributed receiver systems and central tower receiver systems, and different cooling technologies (mineral oil, steam, molten salts), for a total installed power of more than 200 MW. Singular Buildings. GHESA has extensive experience in carrying out the projects of numerous singular buildings designed for general and specific purposes. Such buildings integrate technological facilities of different kinds, as well as public spaces and specialised work areas, as is the case for power plants, hospitals, airports, etc, and include large developed spaces with all auxiliary services. In this area, GHESA/EA s participation in the design and construction supervision of the 23 large buildings housing various facilities of the ITER project in Cadarache (France) is worth highlighting

16 GHESA Ingeniería y Tecnología Magallanes, Madrid Tefno.: [email protected]

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