Wind Farm Project Management is Easy..Right? John Connolly Manager Wind Farm Development & Construction
Presentation Contents Introduction to ESBI Engineering Services Provided Total Solution Need for Project Management Case Studies Project Delivery Model Questions
ESBI Engineering ESB s largest engineering resource Working in a diverse range of Disciplines Over 500 professional engineering and technical staff Engineering Design Project management Asset Management Support Commissioning Construction Management Safety Management Overhaul Management Etc. A track record in delivering highly complex utility projects
Services Provided Wind Farm Concept - Wind Farm Optimisation - EIA and Planning Support - Grid Connections Wind Farm Development Support Programme & Financial Model Tendering & Procurement Financial Close Wind Farm Construction Project Execution Wind Farm O&M Technical Services to operator/owner
Curryfree 15 MW Tullynahaw 22 MW Carrickatane 22.5 MW Crokahenny 5MW West Durham 24 MW Garvagh Glebe 26 MW Crockagarran 15 MW Black Banks 10.2MW Hunters Hill 20 MW Carrane Hill 3.4MW 8 Commercial Operation 152MW Derrybrien 59.5MW Cappawhite 44 MW Mountain Lodge 31.5MW 4 Operational Dec 2010 83MW 3 In Construction 96MW 4 In Development 109MW 18 in SEM Pipeline 600+MW Grouse Lodge Mount Eagle 15 MW 6.8 MW Woodhouse 20 MW Carnsore 11.9MW Betws 44 MW Fullabrook 66 MW
Importance and Role of PM Windfarm Projects are Complex Commercially Driven Projects Role of PM is key Interface & Stakeholder Management People Deliver Projects
Case Study 1 The Millennium Dome The UK Government White Elephant Constructed to celebrate the Millennium Completed on schedule for opening ceremony 31 st December 1999 Initial estimate 250m Final cost 750m and 2 Government minister resignations Visitor numbers only 50% of forecast Closed after 1 year and redundant until reopened as O2 Arena Lessons Learned Meeting fixed schedules can cost a lot of money Scope Management and definition of the scope and WBS has to be undertaken as early as possible Massive failure of stakeholder management PROJ EC T DELIVER Y MOD EL 1
Case Study 2 New Signage System For Dublin Inner and outer orbital routes Design & launched by Dublin Corporation 10% of the signs erected Key stakeholder, Transport Minister Seamus Brennan not managed. Plans published 22 August Project halted by Minister 28 August. Expected cost of failed project: in excess of 10,000 s Lesson Learned Identify key stakeholders. Ignore them at your peril PROJ ECT DELIVERY MODEL 2
Case Study 3 - Heathrow Terminal 5 20 years i n the making first design mil estone - 1989 Construction phase started in 2002 18 ma jor pr ojects 4.3 B illion Budget 260 hectares, 60 Aircraft Stands, Control Towe r - 87m.. Over 5km of road & water tunnels. On ti me & on budget best pra ctice project Lessons Learned includes People are the most important part of any project m ajority of issues were people not technology 27 th March 2008 - Chaos Avoid Big Bang launches if at all possible; trial days had 2,000; opening day 40,000 passengers If it can go wrong, it will who was managing the risk log? Were staff, baggage handling, security & car parks on it? PROJ ECT DELIVERY MODEL 3
Case Study 4 Lets Get Real Garvagh Glebe is a 13 WTG Wind Farm in Co. Leitrim Tullynahaw is an 11 WTG Wind Farm in Co. Roscommon 20kV Overhead Interconnector 110kV Overhead Connection to Corderry 110kV Substation GG was a JV between ESB & Coillte Both are Peat sites (different depths and slopes) Managed as a single Project Construction started in August 2008 Finished..its a long story
Interfaces
Challenges Planning Grid Connection 110kV & 20kV Ground Conditions Stakeholder Management Programme & Cost
Planning GG Received Planning in August 2003 / TW in June 2004 CER Grid Moratorium both required extensions Area of GG was designated NHA post Planning Bird Breeding Season different in Roscommon & Leitrim 110kV OHL and Substation were 1 st Project to SIA Micro Siting not allowed flexibility Corderry 110kV Substation
Grid Connection Critical Path Contestable Connection 5.7km of 110kV OHL SC First SIA Minor Modification Major Risk WTGs erected with no Grid 6.7km 20kV OHL NHA Fibre Wrap Material Issues poles & hardware Weather
January Weather
20kV Interconnector Designed for radial ice & high wind but. Greater snow, ice and wind than expected
20kV Interconnector Designed for radial ice & high wind but. Greater snow, ice and wind than expected New design More material problems FO & Construction Crew
Ground Conditions Deep Peat with 5-7 Deg slope - unusual Peat Slip Completely new approach to Peat Sites Developed a Zonal Peat Stability Assessment (ZPSA) Manage Peat Lease Agreements Planning Long Term
Stakeholder Management Public Client Local Media / County Council / Politicians Our Insurers Contractors Manage Continuously Not Just in Crisis
Costs & Programme Known Unknowns Manage Expectations Make Informed Decisions & Get Buy-in Know what your options are Know the consequences of each Know the cost of each
Still a Success Despite the Challenges 3 rd Party Issues Project Delivered to revised Schedule & Budget Good news Met Every Challenge Restored Confidence
The Foundation
Project Delivery Methodology Enables repeatable, best in class project delivery Combines the vast project delivery experiences of the organisation and our people, with international best practice Supports our strategy to continue to invest in large scale generation capital projects
Lifecycles Business Lifecycle Phases Project Lifecycle Concept Development Develop the Project Construction Implement the Project Operations Project Management Lifecycle Project Management Lifecycle initiate close initiate close plan execute & control plan execute & control initiate clo se initiate clo se plan execute initiate & control clo se plan execute & control plan execute & control Multiple Projects
In Conclusion Spend as much time Planning as Doing Know who your Stakeholders are manage them Understand the Commercial Context of Decisions Keep the Project Moving Forward Don t Panic!
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