E&E signed a contract for Technical Inspection of transmission lines in Serbia
ELEM & ELGO signed a long-term contract with PE Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) for technical inspections of high voltage overhead lines (110kV, 220kV and 400kV) in Serbia. The technical inspection is performed in accordance with legislation of Serbia and is a necessary condition for issue of taking-over certificate and eventually full operation of the facility. EMS signed the contract with three companies, where E&E was ranked first, with the priority to sign contracts for each specific line. So far, in 2016, the contracts have been signed for four overhead lines, 110kV OHL Majdanpek – Mosna, 400kV and 110kV OHL for lead-in into SS Vranje 4, 110kV OHL Stara […]
Supervision of construction works on reconstruction of existing 110kV, 220kV and 400kV overhead transmission lines in Serbia
The construction works on reconstruction of existing 110kV, 220kV and 400kV overhead transmission lines, in the crossing zone with future Highway E-763, Section 3, Obrenovac – Ub, commenced in January 2016. The project is related to a total of 8 lines, and the Contractors are Energomontaža Belgrade and Elektroistok Izgradnja Belgrade. The deadline for completion of the contract of the Contractors is 12 months. E&E was selected by the Ministry for Construction, Traffic and Infrastructure to provide services of supervision of construction works. The E&E team consists of two electrical engineers and two civil engineers, all licensed for provision of contracted […]
Bosnia – Herzegovina Committee of CIGRE Conference in Neum (BIH), 4 – 8 October 2015
Bosnia – Herzegovina Committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems – CIGRE BHK held its 12th conference in Neum, Hotel Grand Hotel Neum, from 4 to 8 October 2015. For details on the conference, please visit the web page of the committee. Within the Study Committee B2, a paper by authors Ivica Bacvanski, Milos Golubovic and Jim Rowe, titled “Use of SkyWrap cable for establishment of optical communicationlink, as a solution on existing overhead lines” was presented. The paper was presented by Ivica Bacvanski, and the discussion was interesting, especially in terms of regional exchange of experiences in the implementation of alternative solutions for the […]
WBIF IPF Project “Feasibility Study: 400 kV OHL Bajina Bašta – Kraljevo”
E&E is continuing cooperation with the IPF3 Consoritum lead by Mott MacDonald, now on a project in Serbia, with official title “Feasibility Study – 400 kV OHL SS Bajina Bašta – SS Kraljevo 3”. This time, the lead IFI is Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the Beneficiary of the study is Serbian Transmission System Operator (JP Elektromreža Srbije – EMS). As the title of the study implies, it refers to new 400kV connection between Bajina Bašta and Kraljevo, as a regionally important West – East energy corridor. The Terms of Reference define the scope of services, which includes the following components: 1. System studies, […]
Next WBIF IPF Project “Montenegro: Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design – Electricity network expansion for the development of RES”
After the successful completion of a regional 400kV interconnection feasibility study, E&E signed a contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd (UK) for participation in the WBIF IPF Project ” Montenegro: Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design – Electricity network expansion for the development of renewable energy sources (RES)”. The study is funded by the European Commission, through Western Balkans Investment Fund (WBIF), within Infrastructure Projects Facility (IPF 3) project. Lead IFI is European Bank for Development (EBRD) and the Beneficiary of the study is Montenegrin Transmission System Operator (CGES). The study refers to several power facilities, including 110 kV overhead line (OHL) […]
Design of new steel lattice towers for 35kV OHL
Our civil/structural design team finalized design documents and workshop documentation for 35kV overhead line steel lattice towers and corresponding foundations. . Two series of standard tower types for single and double circuit 35kV lines were elaborated by these projects. Each series of towers consists of: suspension tower (type N), angle tension tower for deviation angles 0°-30° (type UZ30) and angle tension tower for deviation angles 30°-60° (type UZ60), also calculated and designed as terminal tower for deviation angles 0°-60°. The towers are steel lattice towers, type “Fir” for single circuit OHL, and type “Barrel” for double circuit OHL. . These […]
Finalization of Feasibility Study for the 400 kV Interconnection between Serbia – Montenegro – BiH
The Feasibility Study including ESIA for the 400 kV Interconnection between Serbia – Montenegro – BiH was finalized by a dissemination workshop, held on 26 March 2015 in “88 Roomes” hotel in Belgrade. The workshop was attended by representatives of project stakeholders, including beneficiaries (EMS, CGES, Elektroprenos BiH and NOS BiH), lead IFI (EBRD), ministries of Montenegro, BiH and Serbia, regulatory bodies, etc. For more details, please, see our previous news related to this project or visit official WBIF page (www.wbif-ipf.eu). . E&E team, responsible for ESIA and technical assessment (transmission line and substations), thanks all participants for the cooperation […]
New contract for design and consulting services for connection of new wind farm Bela Anta to the transmission network of Serbia
E&E signed a new contract with the investor of the new wind farm Bela Anta (Wellbury – Bela Anta d.o.o.) referring to development of design documents for connection of the new wind farm Bela Anta to the transmission network, in parts related to the 110 kV transmission line (length of approx. 10 km). . The service includes development of techno-economic analysis, 110kV OHL conceptual design, geological studies, detailed design and the expropriation study. The services also comprise preparation of different studies, as required, and technical assistance in communication with the Serbian TSO (Elektromreža Srbije). . The new wind farm will […]
Commencement of Phase 2b of the Feasibility Study: 400kV Interconnection SRB – MNE – BiH
E&E signed a contract with COWI A/S Denmark for the Phase 2b of the Feasibility Study of 400kV Interconnection Serbia – Montenegro – BiH, in part Technical Design and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study. . In the previous period, from March 2013 to June 2014, as part of the project WB5-REG-E-02, within Western Balkans Investment Framework, Infrastructure Project Facility, Technical Assistance 1 (IPF1), the Consultant successfully completed Phase 1 and 2a of the Feasibility Study. In this period, optimal interconnection scenario was chosen and aapproved and the draft design documents of 400kV lines and terminal substations, and ESIA […]
Consulting Services on Project of 220 kV Transmission Line Batumi-Akhaltsikhe in Georgia
E&E and Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) signed a contract for consulting services during preparation of Tender Documents for construction of 220 kV OHL Batumi-Akhaltsikhe in Georgia. The length of the line is approx. 150km. A team of consultants from E&E will assist GSE during the procedure of preparation and publication of tender documents for construction of the new transmission line, as well as during the process of clarification. The contract for the construction works will be carried out according to the FIDIC Red Book, while the Project is financed by the World Bank.
