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Endeavour Magazine September 2012 SHAPING A BETTER WORLD

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Endeavour Magazine • September 2012 •

SHAPING A BETTER WORLD

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Arup

Since being established in 1946 Arup has grown to become one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary engineering firms. The company rose to prominence through its unique and unconventional approach to structural engineering and design which is evident in some of the company’s most famous projects such as the Sydney Opera House and the Centre Pompidou, Paris. Although the company began as a structural engineering firm, it’s technical remit has developed to influence all areas of the built environment from commercial & residential property, leisure, arts, culture & sport and education through to transport infrastructure such as highways, rail, maritime and aviation. However, one of the most dynamic markets for the business is the Energy sector particularly within the company’s African operations as explained by Poya Rasekhi, Arup’s director of African energy projects.

“The company is focused on all areas of infrastructure from transport through to energy production, transmission and distribution. The energy sector presents a number of unique challenges in terms of efficient supply of oil and gas and power production through low carbon thermal and renewable energy sources.”

The key challenges affecting power producers and consumers all over the world are in maintaining a balance between sustainable supply, demand management, efficiency and carbon reduction. These challenges are more apparent in developing African markets which face significant challenges in terms of supply shortages, increasing demand, rising energy costs and increasing international pressure on environmental concerns. Arup responds to these challenges by delivering innovative, practical solutions from energy production through to transmission with a focus on delivering clean, affordable and secure energy supply.

Endeavour Magazine speaks to one of the most exciting and dynamic consulting engineering firms in the world and learns how the company that brought you unmistakable landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House is making great strides towards a clean and sustainable energy future in Africa.

“The energy sector presents a number of unique challenges in terms of efficient supply of oil and gas and power production through low carbon thermal and renewable energy sources.” Poya Rasekhi, Arup’s director of African energy projects

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Arup

The company’s commitment to developing solutions to support energy security and price stability are evident within its project portfolio within the oil and gas sector. Arup is currently involved in development of the largest pipeline project in South Africa for transportation of multiple different grades of refined fuels including petrol, diesel and aviation fuel from the coast to a main inland fuel terminal in Gauteng. The 556km pipeline project valued at US$2bn will serve multiple depots and pumping stations on route with capacity for further stations to be added to the network in line with increasing demand for fuels. The planned capacity of the network is expected to meet future in land demand for fuels in the region for the year 2030.

Power generation is a key strategic market for the business. In addition to the development of low-carbon thermal power projects to support the balance between sustainable supply and growing demand for energy in emerging markets; the company is involved in an extensive and diverse range of renewable energy projects as Poya explains:

“We have a current portfolio of 25 projects with an eventual output of 1500 MW to the grid. These projects utilize multiple sources of energy from micro scale hydropower through to wind power, geothermal energy, bio fuels and concentrated solar power.”

One of the ways in which the company has excelled in the energy market is through its localised approach in working closely with operators, investors and developers to develop bespoke solutions for generation, transmission and

Engineering Power & Energy Solutions

Providing high quality, workable solutions within the electrical engineering industry whilst maintaining a professional, ethical and socially responsible attitude.

•Power generation feasibility studies, design, installation, procurement, construction & commissioning

•Power system analysis•Technical audits & assessments •Electrical master plan development &

implementation •Transmission & sub-transmission designs•Electrical reticulation & distribution•SCADA & PLC systems•Network modelling & simulation•Substation & line designs

T: 27 31 701 4015 F: 27 31 701 0965 E: [email protected] W: www.thabileeng.co.za

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distribution. The company specialises in providing practical advice on energy technology and infrastructure based on accurate financial modelling to provide clients with solutions to meet energy demands whilst also improving carbon performance.

“Although this is a new market for us we have been able to apply our European market experience to our local market knowledge. We have developed our position as the preferred consultant to all major investors in this market and Eskom which is currently the largest producer of electricity in Africa.

On a local level Arup is supporting non-profit power producers to develop a number of wind energy businesses for the support of communities in South Africa, but also Arup has a proven track record in developing significant

improvements in energy efficiency. The company is able to offer services designed to reduce energy consumption for individual buildings or even develop systems to improve energy efficiency for groups of buildings and large industrial facilities. This is achieved through the firm’s own extensive technical knowledge in energy efficiency but also through the company’s international network of industry leading technical partners.

A factor that allows the company to be so adaptable lies in how the business is structured. Since it was founded, Arup has remained an independent organisation wholly owned by its employees, featuring a flat management structure for a company of its size. This structure has been instrumental in supporting the company’s growth through flexibility and depth in skills by promoting a culture of team working, freedom of innovation and staff development.

Financial performance has also been strong despite the difficult conditions in the financial and civil construction sectors worldwide with the business growing global income to above USD $1.5 billion annually whilst demonstrating positive net cash flow and healthy operating profits. This performance is testament to the company’s unique, forward thinking and independent approach and undoubtedly one which will see the company continue to demonstrate great achievements long into the future.

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www.eonconsulting.co.za +27 11 564 2300

Our VisionChanging the face of consulting by leading the curve. Our clear, innovative, analytical and pragmatic approach ensures practical solutions to the various strategic, tactical and operational management challenges faced by our clients.

For more than a decade we have been helping one of the world’s largest power utilities to improve business processes and efficiency, to reduce energy losses, to improve power network reliability, and to optimise investment decision making.

Imagine what we can do for your business.

EON Consulting provides pragmatic management consulting services and solutions to businesses in the Energy, Finance and Transport infrastructure sectors. Our experienced team of experts develops clear and curve-leading strategies to help you address strategic, tactical or operational challenges, enabling your business to succeed by implementing solutions that add tangible value. We are a preferred renewable technical advisor to Arup.

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Endeavour Magazine • September 2012 •

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Arupwww.arup.com +27 11 218 7617

Written by Martin White

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