Introduction to ESB Group 1
ESB: Ireland s Premier Electricity Utility People 7,823 employees 1.98m customers 105,127 new connections 2006 Assets 4.9 GW in Ireland 1.9GW overseas (inc. JVs) > 6,500km HV network Performance (2006) 3,396bn turnover 223m profit after tax 6.5bn asset value 3,000 2,500 2,000 m 1,500 1,000 500 0 Turnover Profit after tax 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2
Origins & History 1920s - 1930s ESB founded 1927 Development of hydro resources 1940s - 1960s 1970s - 1980s 1990s - 2000s Rural electrification of Ireland Development of peat resources Oil fired stations Coal and CCGT stations 400kV and 220kV network ESB begins overseas work ESB network renewal International activities: Consulting/ Operations/ Investment 3
ESB in Irish Electricity Market Competing Generators >> more... Power Generation Power Generation IPPs IPPs Small scale/ alternative Small scale/ alternative energy energy producers producers Monopoly regulated transporters Transmission system operator Transmission / Distribution asset owner Networks Networks Competing Suppliers Public Electricity Supply Customer Customer Supply Supply Independent Independent Suppliers Suppliers Final Customers 100% market opening since Feb 2005 NI NI interconnector interconnector Independent Energy Single Electricity Market merging RoI & NI replaces this market from Nov 2007 4
Strategic Vision to 2020 ESB will be a world-leading commercially successful environmentally responsible utility Carbon commitment to net zero Leading sustainability company in Ireland Maintained as a financially strong, growing company, New Triple-Bottom-Line focus delivering growth in Shareholder Value of 10% per annum ESB will be leaders in Carbon Management and Energy Efficiency We will reduce our Carbon Emissions by 30% by 2012; 50% by 2020; Net-Zero by 2035 5
Corporate and Social Responsibility - Triple Bottom Line Growing, efficient, commercially focussed, financially strong delivering shareholder value Cares for society, impact on community and in partnership with people Implements a sustainable vision and is a part of Ireland s effort to meet its environmental challenges 6
ESB Corporate Structure Networks ESB Regulated Businesses, Irish market Unregulated Businesses: Growth vehicle of ESB Power Generation Supply & Group Services ESBI ESBIg ESBIE ESBIe-fm ESBIi Generation, trading & supply Engineering & Facility Management Investments 7
ESBI: project lifecycle services Concept Development Construction Operation Sector Studies Market analysis Opportunity Identification Feasibility Technical/ economic evaluations Permits & Authorisations Specification Prequalification Tender process Design audit Construction supervision Project management Asset management Mgmt contracting Operation & Maintenance Utility Cons 8
ESB Group and new technologies ESB Group is involved with projects that use the latest technologies Our projects take place across the globe and utilise many different technologies Our exposure to New & Emerging technologies includes: Carbon capture Ocean generation Use of biofuels / biomass for power generation Clean-coal technologies 9
Engineers at ESB ESB provides an exciting workplace and an opportunity to contribute to the success of the organisation Professional development programmes are put in place for all engineers Includes extensive technical training ESB Group value the contribution of engineers to the success of the organisation Project roles Operational roles Development roles 10
ESBI selected projects: 2001-2006 Investments Overseas ESBI has developed its own CCGT plants in Spain and the UK Amorebieta, Spain (2005) Alberta USA Norway Ireland UK Spain Italy Croatia Kosovo Georgia Kazakhstan Libya Egypt Cyprus Uzbekistan Bahrain Pakistan UAE Nigeria Vietnam Malaysia Indonesia Consultancy services ESBI provides a complete range of consultancy services for the electricity industry Operations Namibia S. Africa ESBI operates power plants and management contracts to the highest standards 11
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Working at ESB International 18 th Feb. 2009 Daniel Ahern Mechanical Engineer, Powerplant Division www.esbi.ie 13
Route to ESBI June 2003 - Completed Leaving Certificate September 2003 to June 2007 - CAO entry to B.Eng Mechanical Engineering at UL June 2005 to February 2006 - Co-Op Placement at Aughinish Alumina Ltd September 2007 Joined ESB International as a Graduate Engineer www.esbi.ie 14
Aghada CCGT - July 07 www.esbi.ie 15
Aghada CCGT December 08 www.esbi.ie 16
My Roles at ESBI Sept 2007 June 2008 Aghada CCGT Project Engineer (Head Office Based) Design Review of Plant Systems Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (including Malaysia, Indonesia, Poland, Germany, Italy) Preparation of Client Reports Assessment of Contract Variations Feasibility Studies & Comparative Studies with Existing Plant www.esbi.ie 17
My Roles at ESBI June 2008 Present: Aghada CCGT Site Mechanical Engineer (Site Based) Review of Contractor Method Statements Quality Control of Mechanical Systems GT,ST,HRSG, Tanks, Piping, Condenser, Pumps Approval of systems for Commissioning Phase Review of Contractor Safety Procedures Manage Interface with Gas Supplier (Bord Gais) Input into Project Schedule Review www.esbi.ie 18
HRSG www.esbi.ie 19
Gas Turbine & Generator www.esbi.ie 20
Steam Turbine www.esbi.ie 21
UL & ESBI CO-OP Experience is an advantage Subjects I have used; Thermodynamics 2 Mech. Design/Solids Fluid Mechanics Materials Science Assessment of Plant Heat Balance & Plant Performance Pressure Vessel Design (Steam Drums) & Pipe Stress Calculations Pump & Piping System Design Heat Treatment of Alloy piping on site Control Engineering System Logic Review & P&ID Review www.esbi.ie 22
Training & Career Development Training Received ESBI PowerPlant Training Programme Four Weeks of Lectures & Workshops specific to Power Plant Design and Construction DIT Welding Appreciation Course Six Week Evening course, introducing Engineers to the basics of Industrial Welding Safety Manual Handling, FAS Safe Pass, Safety in Design, Confined Space Training, Water Safety Training www.esbi.ie 23
My Career at ESBI Commissioning Aghada CCGT CCGT Thermodynamic Design Course at Cranfield University Work towards Chartership with Engineers Ireland / IMechE Operational experience in an ESBI Power Plant Six Month Placement as part of Graduate Programme Spain, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, and England Roles at ESBI Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operations Long Term Career Prospects Project Management or Technical Specialist www.esbi.ie 24
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Presentation to UL 18th February 2009 ESB Power Generation Liam Lawlor 18th Feb 2009 Power Generation 26
Background Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Limerick, 2001 1 year civil engineering experience prior to joining ESB Joined ESB Power Generation November 2002 ESB work experience to-date: Energy Trading & Regulation Graduate Engineer Great Island Power Station Shift Manager Asset Technology Turbine Specialist Power Generation 27
Energy Trading & Regulation Nov 2002 to Aug 2004 Fuel Purchasing: Coal,Oil,Gas Daily nominations of PG plant should run Two-shifting of plant Commercial Focus: Awareness of how ESB generates its revenue Power Generation 28
Great Island Power Station Aug 2004 Sep 2007 Role of Shift Manager Safe & efficient operation of plant Safety of personnel Start Up, Shut down, On Load Proof of Isolations 220/110KV Network Switching Managing Staff Environmental Managing System Being prepared for emergencies fires Oil & Chemical Spills Power Generation 29
Presentation to UL 18th February 2009 Turbine Services, Asset Technology Sep 2007 - Present Overhaul Planning & Overhaul Support Preparation of Engineering Inspection Programmes Assessment & Advice on inspection results Technical recommendations 30
Hydro Turbines Kaplan Turbine Francis Turbine Power Generation 31
Presentation to UL 18th February 2009 Steam Turbine Power Generation 32
Gas Turbines Power Generation 33
Professional Development Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management Technical Knowledge: On the job training, structured courses and conferences Graduate Training Programme CPD Advantages of studying in UL Work Experience Continuous Assessment Power Generation 34
Thanks for your attention Questions? Power Generation 35