SS&A Power Consultancy was in charge for expert supervision services for the construction project of the TE-TO Pancevo combined cycle heat and power plant, total capacity of 201,7 MW.

SS&A was engaged in daily activities at the construction site and engaged with stakeholders involved in the power plant construction and ensured that the work was carried out according to the timeline, project solutions, regulations, and highest professional standards.

SS&A Power Consultancy developed a Study with detailed technical solutions and a preliminary feasibility study for four gas power plants capacity between 50 MWe and 400 MWe in Montenegro. In order to develop a study SS&A performed following tasks – conducted an analysis of all available gas supply options, including initial discussions and budget proposals from relevant suppliers in the region, analyzed the possibilities for connection to EESCG and provide relevant opinions from the transmission system operator, conducted an analysis of potential locations and their suitability for the power plant, analyzed posibilities for renewable energy sources in the area (solar and wind) and their potential integration with the gas power plant, analyzed local legislative framework and conditions for obtaining permits, developed a Study with an elaboration of technical solutions for long-term gas operation in power plants and a strategic approach to achieve CO2 neutrality in combination with renewable sources, defined a roadmap and construction phases in order to meet today’s and future environmental requirements for the selected optimal concept, provided budget estimations for each phase, including the long-term contract for the maintenance of gas turbines and other relevant equipment, analyzed potential EU funds for combating climate change and financial support in transitioning to Carbon-neutral electricity production, as well as to establish initial contacts with relevant funds, conducted previous analysis/study of techno-economic feasibility for long-term operation, taking into account all project phases, conducted the risk assessment study, considering the relevant legal regulations and planning documentation on the temporal impact of project implementation, prepared a preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA study), delivered a Comprehensive report with further recommendations and presented the findings and recommendations to EPCG and other Project stakeholders in order to select the optimal concept and define further steps.

SS&A Power Consultancy has closely been working with the team for OPC Energy combined cycle plant, providing excellent support in the areas of root cause analysis, techno-economic evaluation of extended maintenance intervals, preparation of technical documentation for gas turbines, support in negotiation. The studies performed by SS&A have helped improve the quality of services received from the OEM while reducing overall costs.

SS&A helped client successfully scope the services required for its GT LTSA and develop most optimal GT maintenance strategies, both for existing and new built gas fired assets. SS&A also led technical consulting for a gas turbine blade incident, involving root cause analysis and recommendations for risk mitigation.

SS&A has provided consultancy services related to gas turbines, worked for due diligence in evaluating the purchase of an existing gas turbine power plant in Israel. SS&A was tasked with assessing the condition of the power plant, evaluating improvements, and assessing future maintenance requirements for the plant. This work provided an assessment of the technical risk and a baseline estimate of operating expenditures required to maintain the gas turbines according to best practices.

SS&A served as a technical consultant in the process of preparation RFQ for the GT LTSA and consequent support in negotiations with the GT suppliers on the LTSA and GTmaintenance strategy development. This support helped client achieve significant discounts and improvements in negotiations of specific T&C of the agreements.

SS&A helped client develop GT maintenance strategies for its gas turbine assets after the first LTSA contract period.

SS&A thoroughly covered technical and some commercial issues on the bidders’ product. The report covered the technology in depth, with thorough yet understandable explanations. This independent assessment brought valuable insight to the client and helped more informed decisions through technology selection process for clients new combined cycle project.

SS&A helped customer optimize long-term GT service strategy and support customer in preparing negotiation tactics with our suppliers, helping the client significantly improve competitiveness of their power plants.

Consultation on reducing operating budgets, improving plant performance.

SS&A supported client by providing highly professional and strategic advises and helped optimize clients GT maintenance cost, significantly improved the terms and conditions of their LTSA agreements (or SS&A provided advisory services to optimize gas turbine maintenance service and renegotiate LTSA agreements).