Our services and Capabilies

Our services and capabilities

Thorndon Cook Power is a trusted adviser to our clients in the power and water industry both in the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We have developed a deep understanding of the specific requirements of each client because:

• our team has worked with many of the major utilities, generators, contractors, developers and government bodies
• our generation and renewable energy professionals have been involved with a wide range of the power projects in the Asia, Australia–Pacific region
• our team has experience in all parts of the sector, including with manufacturers; engineering, procurement and construction contractors; financial institutions; public and private utilities; and project developers.

We provide services across multiple disciplines:

• process design

  process design

  Includes heat and mass balance, PIDs, PFDs, single and dual phase pressure drop calculations, pipe sizing, chemical dosing for silica control, etc.

• mechanical engineering

  mechanical engineering

  Covers design, specification, layout, inspection, installation and commissioning of all major plant and BOP equipment

• electrical engineering

  electrical engineering

  Covers from concept designs through to detailed design for complete power plants in various roles as detailed designer for the EPC contractor, or owner’s engineer or lender’s technical advisor

• civil and structural engineering

  civil and structural engineering

  Covers civil and structural (incl. seismic design) works associated with mechanical and electrical equipment, such as plant layout, design and specification of foundations, support structures and access platforms etc

• control and instrumentation

  control and instrumentation

  Covers process control concepts, functional descriptions, instrument specifications, control system specification and procurement, FAT testing and commissioning.

• project/program management

  project/program management

  Covers all areas of project implementation from planning and design, through procurement and construction, and into operations and maintenance

We are able to undertake a wide variety of roles within projects including:

• due diligence studies

  due diligence studies

  Assessment and identification of associated risks covering condition of infrastructures, budgets, permits, concessions and contracts, site staffing, safety and management practices, environmental compliance and permits, inputs for financial models

• conceptual engineering

  conceptual engineering

  
• feasibility studies, including economic analysis

  feasibility studies, including economic analysis

  
• front end engineering design

  front end engineering design

  
• detailed design

  detailed design

  
• project planning and project management

  project planning and project management

  
• managing supply chain risks

  managing supply chain risks

  
• asset management

  asset management

  
• tendering and procurement

  tendering and procurement

  
• supplier monitoring and expediting

  supplier monitoring and expediting

  
• site construction supervision

  site construction supervision

  
• commissioning and start-up

  commissioning and start-up

  
• technical assistance during operation

  technical assistance during operation

  
• owner's engineer roles

  owner's engineer roles

  Technical advisory services to project owners during all phases of the projects, from the development / pre-financial close through post-financial close.

• lender's engineer roles

  lender's engineer roles

  Technical advisory services to project sponsors during all phases of the projects, from the development / pre-financial close through post-financial close.

• inspection service

  inspection service

  
• troubleshooting/root cause analysis

  troubleshooting/root cause analysis

  
• specialist turbine generator overhaul services

  specialist turbine generator overhaul services

  

Project development

A project’s ultimate success is built on the foundations created in the development phase. We supply comprehensive project development services, applying knowledge and skills from all facets of our business. Thorndon Cook Power’s early stage project development focuses on identification and quantification of critical issues impacting the project’s viability and bankability.

Our power plant development services span pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, financial and economic analyses, site-specific energy analysis, site selection and development, fuel sources and resources, demand forecast and management, transmission network integration analysis and studies in addition to environmental permitting and licensing.

Thorndon Cook Power staff also have many years industry knowledge of fuel pricing and sourcing, contracting, tariff assessment and power purchasing, energy sector forecasting, and statutory regulatory requirements.

Design

Our design phase advice focuses on selecting a robust design solution to realise project bankability, while providing the best compromises between technical performance, constructability, equipment delivery lead times, ease of installation and staged commissioning of a new power plant.

Thorndon Cook Power’s engineering, technical and drafting resources encompass:

• conceptual engineering

  conceptual engineering

  
• capital and operating costs estimation

  capital and operating costs estimation

  
• tender preparation and evaluation

  tender preparation and evaluation

  
• computer-aided design and drafting

  computer-aided design and drafting

  
• 3D modelling and visualisation

  3D modelling and visualisation

  
• protection, design and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

  protection, design and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

  
• complete detailed design and review

  complete detailed design and review

  
• automation and instrumentation

  automation and instrumentation

  
• planning and permit requirements

  planning and permit requirements

  
• construction, commissioning and operation

  construction, commissioning and operation

  

Technical advice for financial institutions and owners

Thorndon Cook Power takes on a variety of different roles to assist owners and financial institutions. As Owner’s Engineer, Lender’s Engineer or Due Diligence Adviser, Thorndon Cook Power makes investment, commercial and technical recommendations that maximise value for our clients.

Thorndon Cook Power can identify risks so our clients can better understand and mitigate them. Thorndon Cook Power has solid exposure to different financing mechanisms, for power plants and associated equipment.

The breadth of expertise found in our network of local offices means our advice is up-to-date and in line with current industry practices. Thorndon Cook Power can also provide independent advice about:

• asset evaluation and valuation

  asset evaluation and valuation

  Includes benchmarking, audits and due diligence of assets, reviews of existing assets and evaluation of present value for insurance, accounting or potential investors or lenders, expenditure reviews, investment planning and prioritisation, least cost modelling, business case preparation

• plant condition and performance assessment

  plant condition and performance assessment

  
• oversight, commissioning supervision and inspection

  oversight, commissioning supervision and inspection

  Engineers can work on behalf of wither Owner or contractor during the site testing and commissioning phase. Provision of lead mech, elect and C&I engineers for site team. Provision of commissioning manager

• asset management planning and support

  asset management planning and support

  
• project management and controls

  project management and controls

  
• project and corporate risk

  project and corporate risk

  

Our investment services staff can also add value by advising on the commercial and economic aspects of projects and provide, where required, specialist technical and project management resources in a single integrated package.

Project and construction implementation

Thorndon Cook Power has a specialist project management capability that provides a tailored response to the size and complexity of any given project and is backed by our corporate commitment to proven quality management procedures. This means our clients can expect their plant for a power generation project will be delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Thorndon Cook Power’s project and construction management capabilities aggregate our experience, resources and expertise in planning, engineering and management. Our specialists are skilled in procurement, scheduling and construction management and supervision, project controls, field engineering, and commissioning. We can:

• develop operations and maintenance manuals, and deliver operator training
• analyse operations and provide solutions
• manage the retrofit of old technology and assist with repowering the facility
• manage project costs, progress and schedules through all phases
• manage the complex interrelations of multidisciplinary design projects
• provide full engineering, procurement and construction management services from project inception to operation.