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DEAR READER, 16 30 03 Every invention, every improvement, every ma- CEO statement highlights 2017 climate chine a man has ever engineered, started with about 2017 Europe defeating drought imagination, with the desire to create a utopian world. It’s exploring what we ideally want the future to be like. Hopefully, you will get this taste of the future by going through our Activity Report. Because that’s our mission as an engineering and consultancy company: shaping the world of tomorrow today as imaginative builders. 04 at a glance I’m thinking of the construction of new desalina- facts and gures tion plants powered by renewable energy sources, which will provide drinking water to 2.4 million Tunisians, the possibility to transform Chernobyl’s radioactive zone into a huge solar farm or the development of Belagavi, a future sustainable, smart city for 1 million Indians to live in. And to be even more imaginative, we made a big step towards research and development by welcoming 08 22 38 Laborelec, ENGIE’s Research Laboratory, in 2017. cover story women in power innovation and R&D With the capacity to test new technologies and beyond 3D it’s not just a man’s looking to the future prototype innovative solutions, we are de nitely business looking to the future!

I would also like to thank you, clients, colleagues and partners, for your fruitful collaboration and trust during the past splendid years. It is with con- dence that I pass the keys to Olivier Biancarelli, Tractebel’s new CEO. 32 42 10 26

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WHAT’S NEXT IN 2018? THIS ISN’T JUST AN ANNUAL REPORT COLOPHON In this report you can nd references to Olivier Biancarelli: “Daniel and his team did a publisher Tractebel • realisation Head Of ce • Layar, an app that brings content alive. great job! My ambition is to drive a leading com- printing Drukkerij Van der Poorten • thanks To shape the world of tomorrow, working This is how it works: pany that is ready to anticipate the trends of this to all our colleagues & partners who have contributed to this report. • download the Layar app complex world, which evolves at a fast pace. In together with our clients to provide them with for iOS or Android line with ENGIE’s strategy, I will focus – on top rst-class engineering and consulting services, • scan the pages with this logo of our existing businesses – on consultancy ser- that it is our mission. We want to play an active • enjoy the video. vices, digital solutions and the development of a fully-integrated urban system, combining energy, role in the world we live in, by developing Start by watching our CEO statement! water and infrastructure. With a zesty portion of solutions to mitigate climate change and its Also check tractebel2017.com for climate neutral printing with ink imagination, we are certain to succeed.” based on renewable raw materials extra stories. effects, and bringing electricity to everyone. 2 Scan this page with the Layar app & watch our CEO statement with the purpose of our company. 4 facts and figures ENR ranking** anniversary

ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY # 2 HYDRO employees # 3 WIND ENERGY 70 # 4 SOLAR ENERGY AND POWER Tractebel France # 5 T&D AND NUCLEAR 20 Tractebel Romania RANKING O EMPREITEIRO MAGAZINE 50 30% 176 30% # 5 IN BRAZILIAN TOP 500 ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY COMPANIES different are women key experts under the age Organised by O Empreiteiro magazine, an important Brazilian technical publication, it nationalities of 34 showed that Tractebel climbed three positions, compared to 2016, and won the 5th place in the Engineering Consulting category. quality & safety projects 2,600 employees 92% Global Satisfaction Index 488 92% of clients who responded to energy consultancy, digital & decen- the survey declared themselves 305 tralised energy as satisfied or very satisfied solar solutions 517 with our services parks HV substations & transmission 417 lines wind 28 farms Ethics and Compliance Officers 782 <1 water & Frequency rate hydro power 659 projects 850 employees operation support, advanced 107 technologies & safety visits decommissioning throughout 2017 projects 1972 infrastructure & environment projects 150 employees trophies innovation 2 Turnover ENGIE Innovation Trophies < 10 projects 75 won in 2017 900 employees 10 - 50 projects 160 Participation 50 - 100 projects technical in more than 64 files submitted to million* publications 75 conferences and the Tractebel 2017 €675 100 - 500 projects exhibitions Awards * Including Laborelec, our Research Laboratory ** ENR = Engineering News Record publishes 500 - > 1,000 projects rankings of the largest construction and engineering firms based on gross revenue. The rankings are generated from projects offices outside each firm’s respective home country. 6 highlights 2017 Latin America ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY Beyond

THE RTBF-PROJECT

The RTBF, Belgium’s French-language public broadcasting company, is building a new media house to headquarter its 1,300 employees. The new volume of around 38,000 m2 is more than a mere 3D office building: it’s an innovative audiovisual hub embracing the latest studio technologies. cover story Luc Lecleir, project manager BIM Tractebel: “Our client would like to open a call for bids at the end of this summer. Therefore, our team of 20 designers is finalising the entire package of drawings and Scan this page with the Layar app and discover more about BIM. specifications. Different experts from Belgium and Romania are working at the same time on the same models, Rafael Moraes, Architect and the same software (Revit®) and the the plant will appear at each phase, devel- ing the risk of accidents. The comprehensive with very complex shapes and structures. In same libraries. BIM is shaped for this BIM implementation manager, op the construction sequence and track the 3D visualisation is really powerful. The client a traditional way of working, I would have to purpose, giving us the digital space successfully delivered the basic civil progress of the works. We call this 4D BIM. doesn’t have to unriddle a 2D CAD drawing update the values manually, one-by-one, with to move ahead. And this without and electromechanical design for losing a high level of quality. On the It’s also possible to link in cost data which is anymore to imagine how the section of a pipe the chance of forgetting one. The fact that re- contrary. Like Rafa explained, thanks Alto Maipo’s Alfalfal hydropower known as 5D, sustainability, 6D or informa- will look like. He immediately gets a clear un- petitive time-consuming tasks are automated, to the model we can extract a bill of station together with his teams in tion related to operation and maintenance, derstanding and good impression of how his also helps me to deliver the project faster.” quantities, detect clashes, integrate Chile and Brazil. He explains why energy efficiency software, and much 7D BIM.” power plant will appear, which helps him and more, besides offering beautiful 3D engineers should go beyond 3D us in communicating with the project’s stake- BIM changes the way architects, contractors drawings. The final BIM model will be drawing and designing to get the BIM brings the extra thing, because … holders, making the discussions more trans- and engineers interact, because … RAFAEL MORAES very interesting for the Radio Télévi- ARCHITECT sion Belge Francophone, as they will most value out of data. “... we can streamline the plant’s design by parent and smoother.” “... it’s all about positive collaboration. Infor- AND BIM be able to use it for their mainte- taking full advantage of the model, as we pro- mation flows freely, so we can all together IMPLEMENTATION nance and facility management.” BIM is more than a 3D model, because … totype the plant in a virtual environment and BIM allows us to design better structures and optimise layouts, align efforts and, in the MANAGER ONE-PACKAGE-SOLUTION “... an ordinary 3D object is just a shape with get quick feedback. The MEP model communi- to build differently, because … end, make our designs more efficient. Since “To design a highly complex building a certain volume and colour inside a layer. cates directly with the structural drawings, so “... thanks to BIM, I can connect equipment to- BIM is a cloud-based solution, it can be used like this one, an integrated building Like the word itself says: Building Informa- we can detect inconsistencies accurately at an gether as a system and add objects with cut- anywhere and anytime by all parties in- process is key. We are responsible for the civil engineering and concrete tion Modelling is an intelligent virtual model early stage through the software’s algorithms. sheets and specifications. I can create P&IDs, volved. The engineer’s design, calculations technology as well as for the MEP in which information or data sets are em- A beam, a duct or a pipe can be right in the piping and instrumentation diagrams, which and drawings are coupled with the archi- (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) bedded. It goes far beyond 3D drawing and path of pumps and valves. In the past, those connect in a direct and smart way with the tect’s plans, which results in an overall clean design, fire protection, acoustics and energy efficiency. The fact that we designing. In fact, it’s a new way of working, clashes were often detected on-site, resulting 3D model to design and built a power plant vision. Detailed and constant feedback from can offer a one-package-solution is a new methodology which allows the engi- in last-minute rework, delays and headaches. in an efficient way. Schedules within the the early conceptual phase, throughout the a plus for architects V+ and MDW neering and constructing industry to share And thus, extra costs! Now, we can solve model allow me, for example, to calculate the complete process lifecycle, brings to life Architecture. V+ and MDW Archi- tecture will soon connect our model accurate, up-to-date and digital 3D data in a those conflicts much earlier, saving precious pipe sizing, and if the pipe layout is modified the interactions between the architect, the to theirs, adding a second level of shared space. As the stages of a project prog- time and money. Thanks to the 3D model, during the design process, the calculated val- contractor and the engineer, and helps the details. As the project progresses, the ress you can even lay an additional dimen- we can also easily foresee enough space for ues are automatically updated in the entire project team to better understand the impli- constructor will build in his richness, with a fully detailed model as a sion of data on the project like scheduling construction workers and maintenance tech- model. This reduces human errors, which is cations of each other’s choices. In one word: Scan this page with the Layar result. A benefit for the project team information, so the constructor can see how nicians to safely access the equipment, reduc- especially interesting when we are dealing a win-win-win.”  app and walk through Alfalfal. and the client.” 8 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

22 million About 22 million people will benefit from the Bipolo 1.

2,077km LARGEST ELECTRICITY SUPER HIGHWAY With around 2,077 km, it is the largest STARTS OPERATION direct current transmission line of Brazil, On 15 December, the Bipolo 1 became operational. The and even of the continent. Bipolo 1 is a stretch of the well-known Belo Monte Power Line, which transmits electrical energy generated by Belo Monte’s Hydro Power Plant in the north to the southeast of Brazil. Instead of the standard 600 kV, the transmission line uses a new technology with an ultra-high voltage of 800 kV, crossing four states: from Pará and Tocantins, through Goiás, until Minas Gerais. We were awarded the contract for the basic and detailed engineering of the civil, electrical and electromechanical works. Our involvement in the project, for four years now, confirms our expertise inelectrical systems of high complexity. 10 highlights 1 2017 Latin America ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY 1 BLOWING IN THE MEXICAN WIND With its national policy, the Mexican government wants to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 25% in 2018 and 60% by 2050. The construction of the 52 MW Tres Mesas 3 wind farm, in the region of Tamaulipas, contributes to achieving this goal. Tractebel is owner’s engineer, 2 leading the procurement process, design review and supervision of construction works. 2 PROTECTING FLORA, FAUNA & SPECIES To determine the potential impact to flora, Data generates value. 250,000 people fauna and species, we are executing envi- And we can easily Once fully operational (foreseen in 2018) ronmental impact studies for the Acaray make it available the plant’s 15 turbines will generate enough hydroelectric power plant and transmis- through clear clean energy to supply approximately sion line-substation Coronel Oviedo, both dashboards and a 250,000 people. located in the east and centre of Paraguay. simple web browser. Furthermore, we are elaborating compliance By using existing audits for several other of ANDE’s (Admin- technology and giving WINDEX MAKES istración Nacional de Electricidad) substa- it a twist, we add a HISTORICAL tions and power lines. breath of fresh air.

RESOURCE 4 Tom De Leus, ANOMALIES 3 IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS IN BELÉM GIS Expert Sustainable Urban Development AVAILABLE IN BEYOND PURE HYDROPOWER Together with The Pará State Secretariat for AN EASY WAY CONSTRUCTION Urban Development and Public Works in Just calculate how easily your income will Brazil, we work on an infrastructure project, FOR WINDFARMS increase if your operating costs stay the encompassing sanitation, complex buildings WORLDWIDE. same. We are going beyond pure hydro- and roads, to uplift the north of Belém, in power construction: our teams provide ex- which some of the poorest citizens live in Our geographical information system and wind pert insight into plant operation support unfavourable conditions. In all, 2.5 million power team developed . This geoportal Windex and rehabilitation. Corpoelec awarded us people in this metropolitan area will benefit 4 allows ENGIE to quickly and effortlessly pre- screen wind project sites anywhere around the a contract for the factory inspection of Gu- from the works that are underway. In 2017, world to identify potential zones for greenfield ri’s equipment, also known as the Simón two important projects were carried out: development. The tool provides an initial estimate of the annual energy production through Bolívar hydroelectric plant, which was built the Mangueirinho Poliesportivo Gymnasi- wind energy in just a few clicks. in the sixties in Venezuela. For Mantaro in um and the duplication of the Perimetral Peru, a multidisciplinary team, consisting of Avenue. The gymnasium is part of the Pará 25 specialists, works on the entire moderni- Olympic Stadium complex, Mangueirão, the sation and upgrading of the plant, which is only one in the northern region with a ca- composed of the 700 MW Santiago Antunez pacity of 12,000 people. The Avenue is the de Mayolo station and the 300 MW Resti- city’s economic arterial road, and crucial tución station. Finally, we provide technical for its citizens as it improves the supply of assessment services to ensure the dam’s goods throughout the country. We provide safety and develop geotechnical risk stud- consultancy services, social monitoring and ies for 11 dams all over Brazil, allowing are responsible for the planning, control owners to take preventive decisions against and execution of the technical engineering 3 dam rupture. management of the works. 12 highlights 2017 © Rob Clayton © Rob Europe

What should energy companies do to added services. Not as a mere provider but remain cutting-edge on the market in 2018 really as a platform on top of the dumb and beyond? ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY pipe. I am not a 100% sure of what it is, but Peter Hinssen: “The number one question I would spend most of my energy trying to for me is which utilities can provide added figure it out. Because if you do, you prob- value. For a long time, we have seen that en- ably have a chance of cracking the whole ergy was purely a commodity market, where game. For sure, blockchain, algorithms and basically price and competition, and there- artificial intelligence which are incredibly fore efficiency, played a leading role. I think interesting in complex and decentralized utility companies will become a lot cleverer processes, just like the energy world by in changing the customer experience. I al- the way, will be vital. And if you could get ways make the comparison with the telco Elon Musk in your board, I think you are set. sector. A few years ago, operators were es- I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment.” sential because we couldn’t function without telecommunication: they were crucial in our day-to-day life. Now, they have to watch out I THINK UTILITY not to become the dumb pipe, which means COMPANIES to simply provide the network connectivity, transferring data to and from an end-device WILL BECOME A without capturing value. The emergence of LOT CLEVERER the iPhone or WhatsApp are good examples IN CHANGING to illustrate this phenomenon. Apple con- THE CUSTOMER trols the total customer experience as us- ers directly connect to the iTunes Store for EXPERIENCE.

ABOUT PETER HINSSEN purchasing music, films and applications. A serial entrepreneur, WhatsApp and other chat apps have overtak- advisor, keynote speaker en the lucrative SMS business globally. That’s and author, Peter is one Which pioneer helps you to move forward why operators are looking for new services. of the most sought- in your innovation thinking, in your life after thought leaders In Belgium, for instance, a telco company just in general, whether it be professional or on radical innovation, opened its first fictitious virtual reality world personal? leadership and the to immerse viewers in intense entertainment impact of all things digital on society and by physically letting them take part in their Peter Hinssen: “Well, I get inspired by a lot business. favourite programmes. If energy companies of people… One of the things I do quite a lot want to be the smart pipe, they will also is reading science fiction. Ironically, science have to come up with new applications, new fiction is probably one of the best guides services. This is essential. Data, and captur- for the day after tomorrow now. The Hitch- ing value out of them, will be the new com- hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy from Douglas peter hinssen Just before his flight to Silicon Valley, Which game changers do you see taking destiny on time, without any accidents or modity, the new oil.” Adams is one of my favourites. And more place in the energy or infrastructure world speaks the ultimate utopian paradise for delays. Therefore, I am going to need to get recently, I have started to read Chinese techies, we had the chance to catch in the coming years? Let’s say the uberisa- to a whole level of intelligence and relevance Peter, for more than 15 years, you led a life science fiction, which is really interesting. tion of the sector. Peter Hinssen for a chat. Peter is one from an end-user perspective. Today, we get of technology start-ups. If tomorrow you I have spent a lot of time in China trying of the most sought-after thought Peter Hinssen: “I think fundamentally, what frustrated if our banking application doesn’t would create a new start-up in the utility to figure out how they are going to reshape sector, what kind of firm would it be or leaders on radical innovation, could be a game changer is the fact that we work smoothly to pay our bills or if our Apple the future. The lens that science fiction writ- what kind of product would you sell? And leadership and the impact of all are going to experience an enormous need watch isn’t synchronised fast enough. Imag- ers have to look at the future is absolutely who would definitely get a seat in your things digital on society and business. to become more relevant to the end-con- ine what would happen in a world where fascinating. In that respect, The Three-Body disruption committee? He lectures at various business sumer. Customers are looking for new ways energy has to be really tailor-made to the Problem from Liu Cixin is terrific. But some- schools such as London Business to manage their life, making it easier, more individual… I think the energy sector, and in Peter Hinssen: “That’s a difficult one. Start- body who really inspired me is Kevin Kelly. School (UK) and MIT in Boston. meaningful and more fun. Take for example particular the utility and infrastructure sec- ups are springing up like mushrooms. Just He was the founding editor of Wired mag- the electrification of vehicles and the role tor, are currently not yet fully prepared to as we have Netflix, which is over-the-top, azine. I had the chance to meet him and to that energy and infrastructure play in that. have that kind of intimacy and a smoothness and people say ‘Wow! That provides much write for him, as he was my editor in chief Let’s say I want to drive from my home to in terms of interface and features. Customer more relevance!’, I see an opportunity to at Wired back in time. The way he looks at Amsterdam with my EV in 2019. I will need behaviour will be disruptive and an absolute build an over-the-top energy or utility com- the future, I think, is truly, truly fascinating. to make sure it’s fully charged to reach my game changer for the industry.” pany, where you have all sorts of value- I definitely put him on the list.”  14 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

65% A completely renewable energy system delivers 65% of energy penetration to Graciosa island (Portugal), bringing diesel savings up to two million euros per year.

THE WHITE ISLAND TURNING INTO GREEN Graciosa island, also known as the white island, is a beautiful piece of land and the second smallest of the nine islands of the Azores. A completely renewable energy system, composed of a 4.5 MW wind park, a 1 MW solar farm and a 6 MW battery energy storage system, delivers 65% of clean energy penetration to the island. Together with our experts of Laborelec, we conducted a due diligence investigation to provide comprehensive information about the risks and rewards of this energy system, as the project had to be completed in a very short period of time. For the Graciosa hybrid microgrid plant to be up and running before the end of the year, we brought in cutting-edge project management as well as commissioning support, which resulted in high added value for the client.

Scan this page with the Layar app and discover the island. 16 highlights 2017 3 Europe CHERNOBYL IS LOOKING AT THE SUNNY SIDE Chernobyl’s radioactive zone, which is a 2,600 km2 of radioactive land that has large-

ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY ly been without human activity for 30 years, 1 could be transformed in a 1.2 GW solar power plant, enough to ‘green’ power 200,000 homes. That’s the outcome of Tractebel’s techno-commercial pre-feasibility study. The 5 1 exclusion zone that surrounds the former TOP-NOTCH NUCLEAR EXPERTISE CLEANING UP THE ZIG LAKE reactor, which blew up in 1986, is a kind of The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre The Zig lake is one of the most contaminated wasteland that is unsuitable for agriculture (SCK•CEN) is currently developing MYRRHA lakes in Azerbaijan. Wastewater from the sur- or forestry. The solar farm offers a huge and (Multi-purpose hYbrid Research Reactor for rounding industrial zone has been disposed attractive opportunity for Ukraine’s govern- High-tech Applications). MYRRHA is the first of in the open water for several years now. ment to boost the region’s development, to prototype in the world of a subcritical reac- The sediment layer at the bottom of the lake increase the renewable energy production, tor driven by a particle accelerator. In this is over one meter thick and severely polluted ensuring sufficient energy supply and to re- unique configuration, the ‘subcritical’ reactor by oil products and heavy metals. Not only vitalise the dormant grid infrastructure. core is characterised by the fact that there is the wildlife, flowers and plants, but also the insufficient fissile material to spontaneously 2 more than one million people living in Baku maintain the fission chain reaction. The re- © Julien Valantin are at risk of exposure to this toxic pollution. 4 actor has several applications, including a That’s why we help Tamiz Shahar, Azerbai- DRIVING THE FUTURE semi-industrial demonstrator to study the 4 jan’s state organisation, to clean the Zig lake. What will we do if the wind is not blowing efficient transmutation of high-level spent Our mission consists of several survey cam- and the sun is not shining? Due to the vari- nuclear fuel and radioisotope production for paigns, the environmental impact assessment ability of renewable energies and the lack medical and industrial applications. study, and the basic and detailed design for of synchronisation of their production with We are supporting the first-of-a-kind design the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the peak load, flexibility is crucial for the inte- of the secondary and tertiary cooling system river and adjacent areas. gration of renewables in the grid. In a broad of this lead-bismuth cooled reactor. Our spe- innovation outlook ordered by the Interna- cialists have taken the challenge to ensure tional Renewable Energy Agency, our Centre that the power generated in the primary sys- 2 of Expertise in Economic Modelling, Energy tem can be removed during all normal oper- WHIZZING AT HIGH SPEED Transition Team and research experts are ation modes and transients, and that decay For years, France’s south-west has been cry- investigating the interdependence of both heat can be released in accidental conditions. ing out for quicker connections with the cap- technologies and how the market will evolve The project, which has been listed as one of ital and other major cities. On 28 February, by 2030 and 2050 respectively. 50 projects to make Europe the leader in the French president inaugurated the new We clearly see that the decarbonisation of high-tech research in the next 20 years, is 302 km high-speed line between Tours and the power system goes hand in hand with the planned to be operational in 2034. Bordeaux, also known as the LGV Sud Europe electrification of transport. Different drivers Atlantique. of the EV market, such as smart charging, Since 2011, our team in France has been vehicle-to-grid, dynamic price signals, regu- 6 3 delivering its expertise to verify the con- lation, mobility-as-a-service and autonomous UNLIMITED BROADCASTING formity of the line’s design and construc- cars, are being explored by using various Within a couple of years, the 1,300 employ- © MDW/V+ tion, according to the technical and envi- models and research methodologies. ees of the RTBF (Radio-télévision belge de ronmental requirements. Valued at around la Communauté française) will move to their 8 billion euros, the LGV Sud Europe Atlan- new headquarters, a transparent, modern By courtesy of SCK•CEN of courtesy By tique is one of the biggest infrastructure AS THE PRICE and innovative audiovisual hub of 38,000 projects in Europe. Start buying your ticket OF BATTERIES m². The concept by MDW, in partnership with The possibility of transforming from this summer onwards… IS DECREASING, V+ and Tractebel, was selected by the Board the symbolic site of Chernobyl of Directors of RTBF after an international call into an immense solar plant 6 ABOUT 100 MILLION for projects. We will be responsible for the is an opportunity to turn the ELECTRIC VEHICLES full civil engineering mission, the mechanical page to a bright new future. 2 hours COULD BE DRIVING and electrical equipment engineering, acous- Thanks to this new train line, it will take only tics and building energy performance. 5 two hours to travel from Bordeaux to the city ON OUR ROADS Caroline Tjengdrawira, This building is entirely designed in BIM. Check out Senior Project Manager Solar Power of lights. BY 2030. our cover story on page 8. 18 highlights 2017 Europe 7 9 11 EPC FOR ITALY’S LNG STATION SAFELY EXTENDING LIKE A GALLOPING HORSE

ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY To expand the network of refuelling stations NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS The emblematic new Longchamp racecourse 8 in Italy for Iveco truck customers, CNH In- We have been working on the Long-Term of Paris, designed by the renowned architect dustrial decided to invest in the construc- Operation of Tihange 1, one of Belgium’s Dominique Perrault, will soon welcome the tion of an LNG station in Turin. Tractebel has nuclear power stations, for about five years clip-clop of the horse’s hooves. The racecourse been in charge of developing the preliminary now in order to safely extend its lifespan. An consists of a large steel-concrete mixed struc- design for the station, identifying the local integrated team, combining national and in- ture designed to ensure exceptional visibility regulations and required authorisation pro- ternational expertise, brings in its deep and of the track and the transparency of volumes cess, and building an optimised capex. Since ground-based reactor knowledge and project inside the building. The structure is being off- February, we have been responsible for the management skills to meet the commitments set, level by level, towards the track, in the engineering and permitting process. The agreed with the Federal Agency for Nuclear direction of the race, to create an effect of ‘a 7 following phases include procurement, con- Control at the highest level. grandstand in motion, like a galloping horse’. struction, commissioning and start-up, under We cite the construction of two emergency Very large overhangs illustrate the architec- our full responsibility as EPC contractor. safety buildings, the manufacturing of a new tural ambition that Tractebel has successfully full scope simulator and the upgrade of the implemented. Assisting LNG industrials in better fire detection and protection system. This Advanced and complex studies were needed decision-making very challenging and exciting mission will be to justify such a structure, based on the latest 9 Tractebel, Elengy and consulting firm Assets- finished in 2019. international experiments in this field, in par- man have signed a Memorandum of Under- ticular in terms of vibration under the coor- This commercial standing to jointly offer a new service to dinated movements of the spectators. To do franchise realises a LNG industrials, evaluating the operational 10 this, we used vibration simulation with soft- balanced partnership performance of their facilities: LNG Asset THE MOST COMPLEX GROUND ware adapted to the treatment of non-cur- between three major Management. INVESTIGATION IN THE UK rent dynamic problems. players in the industry This solution, based on the ISO 55001 norm, We were very proud to be shortlisted for combines analysis of financial, environmen- the Ground Investigation Project with a Ge- and the LNG business. tal and social costs, risks, quality, and per- otechnical Value of over £500k and for the formance throughout the entire lifecycle of UK Geotechnical Team of the Year at the pres- Martin Jahan de Lestang, LNG plants. It therefore allows managers of tigious 2017 Ground Engineering Awards, to- CEO of Elengy (2017) industrial infrastructures to conduct arbi- gether with our partners Fugro, NuGen and trages, reduce security and commercial risks, Amec Foster Wheeler. and optimise their maintenance plans. For more than two years, we have been working on the Moorside project - a proposal to build three AP1000 nuclear reactors on a 10 8 site near Sellafield - which is probably the AJACCIO’S NEW LPG STATION largest and most complex ground investiga- The Loretto station guarantees the supply tion in the United Kingdom and beyond. Our of gas to Ajaccio (Corsica) by storing, vapo- scope of work includes the whole package of rising, expanding and mixing propane with geo-engineering services: from the program 11 air. To meet the latest safety and technical definition, technical specification, supervi- standards, a new LPG station and storage sion of operations and quality assurance until vessels are being built on a safe site near- the interpretation of the acquired data and by. We assisted our client in the analysis of consecutive risk assessment. the preliminary studies and were appointed owner’s engineer. The team’s aim was to deliver an integrated © Dominique Perrault We are monitoring the studies, controlling site characterisation report: the equipment and supervising the works, • from over 300 boreholes totalling over up to the final industrial tests and commis- 16 km total depth; sioning of the installation within a period • 20 km of wireline logging; of about forty-one months’ time. Our added • 120 km of seismic reflection; value is essentially technical and operation- • gathering over 8,000 samples; al, to guarantee the relevance, quality and • and undertaking over 50,000 in situ and diligence of the services performed. lab tests. 20 women in power ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

Diversity, stereotyping, gender equality. These are a hot topic today, instilling controversy from time to time. What does it mean to be a woman in our day-to-day (business) life? And, in particular in an engineering world which is mainly populated by men. Three women in power Ariadne Szekut, Cristina Romero and Rashmi Verma give their bold insights.

Could you describe your job in a few words? Ariadne: “I’m managing the Energy Transition team in the Middle East. At the same time, I’m the point of contact for our clients and try to commercialise our entire range of products: from power system consulting to renewables and decentralised solutions. Every time we get an opportunity, we build a project team based on the best expertise in Dubai, Germany, Ro- It’s mania or wherever our colleagues are located.”

Cristina: “As Scrum Master, I form part of the Digi- tal Solutions team in Brussels. I studied telecommunication engineering and have always worked in software development firms, where we used to work with Scrum, which is basically an Agile framework for managing software development. So, my role is to introduce this Agile process, to coach the teams not just and help them to continuously improve, so they can create more awesome products, leading to happier customers.”

Rashmi: “I’m currently heading the Transmission & Distribution department in India. My key responsibil- ities include the proper execution of our projects, the development of new competences and the mentoring a man’s of young engineers to take up enhanced roles and re- sponsibilities.”

When did you realise that technology, engineering, science was your passion? Cristina: “In Spanish, my mother tongue, the word ingeniería derives from ingenio: ingenuity, inventive- ness. I have always been keen on inventing, on understanding why the things work the way they do. And I business loved maths. At secondary school, I was very good at it. And my older brother is an engineer…” Ariadne Szekut Cristina Romero Rashmi Verma 22 women highlights in power It’s not just a 2017 Africa

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Rashmi: “I realised that engineering was my passion Any observations about the challenges women face listen to her!’ I don’t see big differences due to the fact SENSITIVITY DOESN’T at secondary school. Although quite a considerable that are specific to engineering and consulting firms? that we are women. Luckily. We bring a different energy number of women studied science, only a few of us Ariadne: “To be very honest, I don’t feel any struggle to the game. Diversity of any kind is a great asset for a EQUAL WEAKNESS OR – around 2% at that time – chose for engineering. So, because of my gender. On the contrary, our charms team or a company. Since things are changing so fast and BEING EMOTIONAL. choosing for engineering meant to be very passionate could even be in our favour, I think. When I moved to we need to do things differently, getting more women on about your course.” Dubai four and a half years ago, I inherited a project board could bring in this extra flavour.” from a male colleague. It took some time to gain trust, Yes, Ariadne: “I have been curious as far as I can remem- but once I delivered the technical study report, show- People often wonder about the differences ber. When I was six, our teacher enjoyed doing science ing my competences, the respect was there. I’m living between how men and women lead. What are your she can experiments. One day we had to make a coil by using in a men’s kind of world you see: my colleagues are thoughts on that? a wire, magnets and a battery. I saw the thing rotating men, my clients are men, sometimes there’s not even a Cristina: “In my opinion, regardless of the gender, each On 9 March, the University and was amazed, even if I didn’t understand why. It female toilet on a power plant… If you prove yourself as person has a unique leadership style. Unfortunately, I of Brussels (ULB) hosted an was magic! In my family, we also have a tradition of capable as them, you will be accepted. In Dubai, there didn’t have the chance to meet many female managers. event to attract the next generation of engineers. It engineers and mathematicians, so somehow, I was pre- are so many expats, so many distinct cultures, so many And the ones I met played or had to play the male role positioned the engineer’s destined. At university, I choose electrical engineering people coming from all around the world, that if you’re to a certain extent to get where they were.” role as someone who builds Rashmi Verma and power system studies as a career.” open, respectful and a dreamer, the sky is the limit.” tomorrow’s society and solves today’s problems. One of the key goals of the event was to Who has been your greatest influence in business and Rashmi: “Yes, we have equal opportunities in our com- Rashmi: “I believe that women usually lead with this emphasise that engineering IF YOU CAN MEET YOUR why? Who helped you along the way? pany. Our expectations, hurdles and accolades are sim- extra touch of sensitivity and acceptability, and that is an equally valid option for DUTIES IN A women, traditionally under- Ariadne: “Love, passion and commitment have been ilar. Our growth, both for men and women, is driven by men tend to pinpoint the objectives more. Sensitivity represented in the profession. my natural habitat. My grandmothers and mum - three our potential, eagerness and expertise.” RESPECTFUL WAY, YOU doesn’t equal weakness or being emotional. On the strong, powerful ladies filled with leadership - taught WILL BE APPRECIATED. contrary, women can be a new generation of strong I was very proud to me to dream big. Always dream big, they say, as it’s leaders, if they can adjust the power of sensation while bring my colleagues the only way to have a challenging career. If you dream WOMEN BRING A staying focused on the goals. An organisation which in- François-Xavier small, your career will be boring. Once you try and DIFFERENT ENERGY TO corporates such a leadership style can flourish, as our Bouchez and challenge yourself, you’ll see that you can succeed. purpose is not only to do business, but to make the Isabelle Houtteman When the management door opened, I went in, even THE GAME. world a better and more beautiful place.” and to see how if it was scary and not so obvious at the beginning. they illustrated our The support and the trust from Tractebel to embrace On the Girls & Cristina: “We see that women have indeed strong soft job with passion. this new position was very important. And last but not Boys Day, skills such as communication, empathy and persever- I hope that our least, my team helped me to get there.” which took place ance. They can be very passionate and determined to workshop showed on 27 April, go for the ideas they believe in. Or maybe I feel this these young people, Cristina: “I can’t mention one specific person, to be honest. three girls and because I’m also a woman and we are connected.” Ariadne Szekut especially the girls, All the people I come across, professionally or personally, two boys the magnificent that are smart, humble and charismatic inspire me.” visited our Ariadne: “I don’t think we should focus too much on a opportunities Ariadne: “This is a tricky question as I have been work- company in Bad male or female way of leading, but rather on the most offered by Rashmi: “When I joined Tractebel in India, I was intro- ing my entire life, eleven years now, with men and nev- Vilbel. The girls appropriate leadership style.”  duced to some great mentors who gave me the oper had the experience of being guided by a woman. As engineering studies. Cristina Romero learned about portunity and the support to take up new challenges an engineer, you have to be practical, clear and to the typical men’s

Isabelle Hendrickx, Product besides my traditional engineering skills. The lessons point, as this is what your client and the people you are professions and Director Transmission & learnt during the last couple of years still help me to Cristina: “I agree with Ariadne and Rashmi. I also felt ac- managing expect from you. I must admit that working the boys got in Distribution at Tractebel, face today’s challenges. I’m convinced that we have an cepted, respected and trusted. Ok, my first team was com- with men is quite straightforward and that I enjoy it. In touch with who supported the initiative, was excited to be back at the untapped growth potential on the Asian market even if posed of young guys, none of them above thirty, so they general, if you can meet your duties in a responsible typical university she graduated from. the energy sector is facing a major transition.” might have thought: ‘She’s a bit more experienced, let’s and respectful way, you will be appreciated.” women’s jobs. 24 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

10% THE BIGGEST OF ITS KIND IN IVORY COAST Soubré, which is located on the Sassandra On 2 November, the 275 MW Soubré hydro power plant River, approximately 120 km from the was officially inaugurated. Our mission on the project sea, is the biggest of its kind in Ivory spanned an incredibly long period, almost 20 years, Coast and increases the country’s electric from the early feasibility studies until the supervision of power by 10%. construction works. For the close collaboration and the services provided during all those years, the Minister for Oil, Energy and Renewables awarded Jean Teyssieux, Tractebel’s Director of Hydraulics, the medal of Knight of the National Order of Merit. Moreover, in partnership with AREA Group, we helped our client CI-Energies to certify Soubré as a Clean Development Mechanism Project under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change. 26 highlights 1 2017 Africa Countries with limited access to fossil fuels countries that want to reduce

ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY 14 WAPP IS COMPOSED their dependency from 1 the big oil states are THE RIGHT TO DRINKING WATER OF 14 COUNTRIES looking with verve to renewables, as they Today, water scarcity is a major challenge, as OF WHICH SENEGAL, will soon become 2.1 billion people lack access to safely man- IVORY COAST AND mega-attractive for the aged drinking water services. In 2030, 2.4 NIGERIA ARE THE desalination market. million Tunisians will drink fresh water thanks MOST WELL-KNOWN to the National Water Quality Improvement ONES. Julia Seitter, Program and SONEDE, which is current- GKW Consult Project Manager ly constructing ten desalination plants. We were awarded with the evaluation of the first In this context, and in association with our 3 phase of this program, as well as with the 3 partners Mott MacDonald and IRAF, we have feasibility study of the second phase. Further- STRATEGIC STUDY IN THE EAST NILE taken up the role of owner’s engineer for one more, we performed a hydrogeological study Strategic studies are starting to play an essen- of the WAPP priority projects: the electrical and identified new brackish water resources tial role in the development of renewables. interconnection project between Ivory Coast, which will cover demand until 2035. Final- In this context, we, Tractebel and Lahmeyer, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea through ly, to reduce fossil fuels and their impact on are executing an environmental and social 1,300 km of 225 kV transmission lines, climate change, we investigated and advised assessment analysis for the New and Renew- twelve associated substations, dispatching, the national water company to use renewable Energy Authority of Egypt. The anal- compensation equipment and a regional able energy sources such as solar and wind ysis covers the East Nile region, an area of SCADA system. energy to power the plants. As a result, we 2,200 km2, and includes the full scoping stage have now been awarded with the technical as well as stakeholder management and pub- assistance for the realisation of six brackish lic opinion monitoring. 5 water desalination plants for over 500,000 The study will result in the identification of 360° SOLUTIONS FOR CITIES’ CHALLENGES 2 inhabitants, along with the necessary infra- the best possible location for the develop- Do you live in a city? You are not alone. Ac- structure like boreholes, reservoirs and trans- ment of wind and solar parks. Our services cording to the United Nations, 55% of today’s fer systems. At least one of these plants will also include training sessions, from technical world’s population resides in a city. By 2030, On 23 October, Joseph be driven by wind energy and will be the first trainings up to detailed workshops focusing almost two-thirds will live in a town. And Dubois, Product Director Energy commercial large scale wind powered desali- on the environmental and social impact of 80% of this growth will take place in Africa System Consulting, nation plant in Africa. wind and solar projects. and Asia. Despite the power of a megapolis, presented his paper Modern energy strategy global challenges such as climate change, cy- implementation in berattacks, water scarcity, traffic jams and air Africa - Challenges left in terms of power 2 4 pollution are putting pressure on the liveabil- generation planning and integration of SOLAR ON TOP IN THE COUNTRY OF SECURING WEST AFRICA’S ENERGY ity of our cities. Plas ©David renewable energies at THE PYRAMIDS To secure the region’s power generation To engage, discuss, investigate, benchmark the Sustainable Energy Our solar team, which is composed of a wide and transmission facilities, the West African and finally develop a strategic city manage- in Africa Conference in Brussels. variety of experts in India, Belgium and Germa- Power Pool (WAPP) asked Tractebel’s Energy ment plan with local authorities, we built the 4 ny, is actively participating in the construction Transition Department to make an update of 360° City Scan: a tool which analyses urban of Benban solar park, in the east of the Sahara the Economic Community of West African needs in a holistic way. We differentiate six Desert. We are acting as a technical advisor, States Master Plan. For the Master Plan, we perspectives - the circular, inclusive, attrac- we are in charge of the detailed engineering will identify the main challenges and factors tive, productive, resilient and connected city and fulfil the mission of owner’s engineer for affecting utilities in the way they plan, de- - which reveal the underlying principles of As a lecturer working at a university several of the plants. With its 98 million in- velop and operate their power systems, as- how a city works. I learned how to speak and listen to my habitants, Egypt is one of the fastest-growing sess the opportunities and constraints for the In December, we had the pleasure to present students. Today, the 360° city scan is countries and the most populous area of the deployment of renewable energies and will the City Scan of Ghana’s capital, to the World a kind of guide, which allows my client Arab world and is looking for green energy to make a list of priority projects. Bank and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. and me to assess and talk freely about drive growth and fight poverty. Once completed, this comprehensive study The presentation was much appreciated, the future development of their city. Upon completion (mid-2019) Benban will be will provide a rational basis for decision because together we were able to pinpoint the largest solar farm in the world with a making and implementation in West Africa’s some key challenges and suggested corre- 5 Charlemagne Danoh, total capacity of 1.8 GW. power sector. sponding consultancy. Business Development Manager 28 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

IMDC GIVING BACK more The Northern Belgium-story TO NATURE Data and modelling at the forefront resilient Working with Nature The Flemish government is taking adaptation measures to increase is an international 2.5% the resilience of northern Belgium. The potential impact of increased initiative of PIANC Just 2.5% of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and rainfall intensity on flood occurrence has been studied quite inten- (Permanent International most is frozen in glaciers and ice sheets. Only Association of Navigation about 0.3 percent of our freshwater is found in sively as a result of the region’s history. However, due to the lack Conferences) to promote the surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps. of a suitable model, the impacts of droughts and water scarcity re- a proactive, integrated (National Geographic) main less tangible. Contrary to what one might expect, Flanders is approach to sustainable navigation infrastructure weighted down by water shortages because of its high population projects. IMDC, the density and degree of urbanisation. Sectors affected are nature con- Flemish Waterways servation, agriculture, navigation, energy provision, etc. During the Authorities and the Agency for Nature, won last mid-century, the groundwater level shrunk considerably. Just the 3rd prize in the recently, 2017 spring drought devastated part of the farmers’ crops. Working with Nature To fill the hiatus, IMDC (International Marine and Dredging Consul- competition at the 70% 16% 14% PIANC World Congress in tants), an affiliate of Tractebel, has developed anew drought tool, Panama and received the combining the best available models for groundwater, soil water and Certificate of Recognition surface water. Thanks to the data coming from soil moisture sensors for the Kalkense Currently, about 70% of the world’s freshwater Meersen Cluster, Upper withdrawals are for agriculture, 16% are and open data sets, the model gives better insights in the onset of Sea Scheldt project, the for energy and industry and 14% are for droughts, both at farmer plots and in waterways. The model is fed design and construction domestic purposes. (World Economic Forum) In most parts of the world drought is a recurring with both historical data and climate change projections to identify of river training works in the Scheldt estuary vulnerable regions and river catchments. feature of the climate. The last couple of years, though, to improve both safety extreme weather events like floods, heat waves and This, in combination with advanced internet technology, results in against flooding and droughts have been occurring more frequently and a user-friendly web application, which allows the Flemish Environ- navigation with nature- based solutions. The flood mental Agency to follow up and communicate the current drought with greater force all across the world, causing a risk management project devastating impact on the environment, crop yields status, to activate a crisis plan in periods of severe drought, refining involved the construction and the broader economy. measures, and prioritising water-saving behaviours and consumption of flood control areas +3-4°C along the river, creating by sector or region. IMDC is taking the upper hand to establish a With a warming of 3-4°C up to 200 million opportunities to restore people could become permanently displaced due reliable open data ecosystem together with private and public part- nature: wetland, meadows to rising sea levels, flooding and droughts. ners to stimulate innovation, since today’s unexploited source of free, and reed swamps recreate (KPMG) a habitat for water birds his year, Cape Town was almost the first town running widespread data opens masses of possibilities to new solutions for and other species. out of water, due to rainfall declines, a non-resilient water territories, cities and citizens.  supply system and the absence of a long-term water plan. T But Africa is not the only continent being hit by recurring droughts. In India, for example, drought affecting the Ganges is of particular concern as it provides drinking water and irrigation to more 40% than 500 million people. The Amazon Basin in Brazil, which experi- estimated global gap between water supply and enced record-breaking high temperatures and severe drought two to demand by 2030. (KPMG) three years ago, could be trapped by a death spiral of deforestation. And China, the United States and Europe are experiencing unexpect- ed flash droughts, with low soil moisture and high evapotranspira- The new drought tool tion, leading to high risks of crop damage and forest fires. combines the That’s why governments, territories and cities have to start writing best available down mitigation strategies and urban resilience scenarios, including models for groundwater, million people adaptation measures to address climate change impacts and supply soil water and 700 security to water, food and energy. surface water. Around 700 million people in 43 countries suffer today from water scarcity. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity. 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BUILDING TOMORROW’S BANGLADESH Economic and climatic challenges have long hampered growth in Bangladesh. A new project promises to help make dramatic positive changes, with the support from our experts based in the Philippines. Over a period of 10 months, our multidisciplinary team of urban planners and specialists in infrastructure, environment, financial and social development, focused on plans to improve urban infrastructure in the two key city regions of Dhaka and Khulna, involving efficient land use, and coordination of mechanisms of various agencies involved in delivering climate and disaster-resilient infrastructure solutions. We are also very grateful to our client, the Asian Development Bank, and wish to further strengthen our twenty years of strong partnership. 32 highlights 2017 Asia & Middle East 1 3 5 AN AMBITIOUS SMART CITIES PROGRAM IT’S A COOLLY BUSINESS BEST APPLIED RESEARCH AWARD 1 The Smart In June 2015, the Indian government With approximately 5 million square me- In October 2017, our experts Karim Karoui, City Mission launched its Smart Cities Mission, an urban ters, Jeddah Economic City is the construc- Romani Fahmi and Kerstin Roscher were

ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY is the most renewal and retrofitting program with the tion project in Saudi Arabia. The centrepiece delighted to win the Best Applied Research comprehensive mission to develop 100 cities across the coun- will be the Jeddah Tower, which is planned Award together with our client Oman Elec- and integrated try, making them resilient, attractive and sus- to be the world’s tallest skyscraper upon tricity Transmission Company. The award mission to tainable. We prepared a Smart City Challenge completion in 2020. The first phase of the was issued by the GCC Cigre, one of the lead- transform proposal for four cities, out of which three project has a built-up area of 3 million m2 ing organisations on electric power systems Indian cities into made it to the top 100 list. We provide proj- and an expected demand load of 110,000 ton in the Middle East. Our paper Strategic De- sustainable cities ect management consultancy for Belagavi, of refrigeration. velopment of Wide Area Monitoring on the of tomorrow. one of the fastest growing urban centres. Tractebel in Dubai acts as Technical Adviso- Main Interconnected System in Oman studies Our involvement in the project will take ry for the selection of the Design Build Op- the interconnection of regional power net- 2 Vivek Sehgal, five years, with the first seven months of erate Transfer Provider for the delivery of works and suggests implementing a Wide CEO Tractebel India planning, design and engineering, and the the district cooling plants. Up to now we Area Monitoring System to increase the ob- remainder as construction supervision and have identified several viable providers, servability and controllability of Oman’s grid project manager, including components such rationalised the plant load to improve future in real time. as the development of intelligent transport utility rates for the development’s tenants This year, we have opened a local branch in 3 operations, water solutions, smart grid and and improved the phasing and scalability of the Sultanate of Oman. A logical step due to smart metering for electricity, solid waste the plant design to prevent overinvestment our growing number of projects in the region, management, e-governance, etc. and underutilisation. such as master planning for the country’s power generation and transmission through 2030, technical advisory as well as owner’s WITH OUR PARTNER 4 engineer services for various power plants KPMG WE WILL ATLAS’ CUTTING-EDGE ENERGY and wind projects, including grid connection EFFICIENT DESIGN studies. We already have subsidiaries and of- PROVIDE THE Last November, IsBank’s new data centre At- fices in Dubai, Riyadh, Al-Khobar, Doha and SAME KIND OF las won the Highly Commended - Sustainable Abu Dhabi. CONSULTANCY Project Prize at the MEP Middle East Awards SERVICES TO in Dubai. MEP valorises projects that are designed with sustainability criteria at the fore- 6 MILLION-PLUS front, highlighting innovative technologies EMPOWERING PAKISTAN CITIES RANCHI AND that have been deployed to create a green With 100 million inhabitants, Punjab is the GWALIOR. environment within the architectural or most densely populated province in Pakistan © Jeddah Economic Company © Jeddah Economic structural requirements. Moreover, the data and contains 60% of Pakistan’s manufactur- centre is the first Tier IV constructed facility ing business, with an industrial growth rate 5 certified site in Turkey. And on top of that At- of circa 3%. The current electricity demand of 2 las was awarded the Infrastructure Scale Out 3,000 to 5,000 MW is not being met. In view 1.8 GWH FOR LAOS Award by DatacenterDynamics in London. of this challenge, we have been cooperating 4 The Xe Pian Xe Namnoy project is a 410 MW in the development of the electric power hydropower scheme located on the Bolaven generation capacity together with consulting plateau in the southern region of Laos. The firm National Engineering Services Pakistan project is developed under a public-private 44,000 m² Limited (NESPAK). partnership framework by a joint venture RED, a company of Tractebel, was the lead In a record time of only seven months we between Korean, Thai and Lao investors. design consultant for this 44,000 m² new completed the mission: from project speci- Keeping everyone on track. That The project includes the construction of build seismically isolated data centre facility fication tendering to the assessment of pro- was my personal goal. But also three dams along the Mekong River. It and responsible for the management and in- posals, so the implementation of the three making sure that a varied group will consist of a large storage reservoir, tegration of all disciplines including architec- gas and steam combined cycle power plants of people feel at ease. That’s why underground tunnels, shaft waterways, tural and structural engineering. Balloki, Haveli Bahadur Shah and Bhik- I was so proud of being a finalist and an open-air powerhouse. Our glob- ki could be carried out. All plants are being of the Young Mission Critical al team of French and Thai engineers will equipped with six H-class gas turbines. Engineer of the Year Award. take on the role of Owner’s Engineer. We are working on the design review, and 6 we are giving assistance to the super- Tom McDonagh, Mechanical Engineer vision of works and the final commissioning. 34 for a better world looking to the future ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY Going

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Helping kids in need Like we do since many years now, we help charity organisations by sending e-cards. Last the Christmas, we supported the Association for semi-abandoned Children and Adolescents of Mundaú in Brazil. Each day, the Association helps the approximately 110 semi-abandoned children of the municipality of Mundaú, located in the State wanda is a country that suffered family joining in. The most special moment ABOUT NICK VANEY of Ceará, in the Northeast of Brazil. The chil- unimaginable horror and tragedy was my afternoon with Ferdinand, the child In late 2004, Nick, a dren are being taken care of in the Contra- chartered mechanical extra with the genocide back in 1994, whom I’m sponsoring and who turned out to engineer with over turno School, where they carry out activities but really has the feel of a place be a talented footballer!” 25 years’ industry like school reinforcement, computer classes, R experience, set up RED getting back on its feet with hope for the painting courses, carpentry, etc. Furthermore, with four colleagues. future. “The people there are some of the Today, he has taken the children receive two meals per period friendliest I have ever met anywhere”, con- TO RIDE FOR SUCH A on the role of Chief which, in many cases, end up being their firms Nick. Apart from cycling, climbing and Technical Officer to drive main source of food. The project also raises PURPOSE, KNOWING expertise, innovation, running, Nick and his group spent several and technical excellence awareness among families regarding the im- days visiting the Compassion projects. This THAT OUR EFFORTS within the RED group, portance of personal hygiene habits. In this mile included spending time at a child survival WERE TRULY part of Tractebel. way, the charity workers improve the quality unit where mothers, who are unable to sup- CHANGING PEOPLES’ of life and health of the children. Moreover, port their babies receive aid and education. LIVES, WAS A REAL lectures are organised to prevent the early Not just in how to care for their children, but use of drugs and child prostitution. also in a trade or skill, such as tailoring, which PRIVILEGE. In May 2017, our colleague Nick enables them to earn an income, so they can A day in the fight against cancer Vaney travelled to Rwanda to take financially support their own families. “It was The week culminated in an inspiring day, Relay for Life is a festive event for all ages, part in a Muskathlon: an ultimate great to be able to see how the money is which left Nick awed. “Rwanda is the Land centred around solidarity and fundraising for endurance event – like a marathon spent and that all of it really goes to support of a Thousand Hills and we cycled off-road the fight against cancer. On 30 September, – set in a remote area, during which those that need it the most. It was an amaz- through 120 km of beautiful terrain. It was 125 Tractebel colleagues, including our CEO, he went the extra mile to raise funds ing and humbling experience to meet these truly the ride of a lifetime along hilly Afri- mobilised for 24 hours to fight cancer and Innovation to further the worldwide battle for families, we got to spend an afternoon with can tracks and trails with spectacular views raise funds together. The 24 hours symbolise justice. The adventure in Rwanda was one family in their house where five family and kids running alongside throughout the the struggle of every moment led by the pa- specifically to support Compassion, a members lived in and was about the size of day. To ride for such a purpose, knowing tients and their relatives against the disease. and R&D global charity supporting children in the average living room. We taught them how that our efforts were truly changing peoples’ It all began in 1985, when Gordy Klatt, an in- extreme poverty in various third- to play the card game UNO and had a real- lives, was a real privilege and one of the best testinal surgeon, organised the first Relay for world countries. ly fun time with all three generations of the things I have ever done!”  Life in Tacoma (USA). 36 38 3 5 looking to the future ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 REPORT ACTIVITY

2018 ENGIE 7 Innovation 1 6 Trophy: Coup de Coeur of the Jury

3D printing 2018 ENGIE Innovation Trophy: Grand Prix will ultimately Operational Performance Scan this page revolutionise with the Layar app and discover the the way a bifacial solar PV. technical facility 8 is managed and In 2017, we were very happy maintained. to welcome ENGIE Laborelec, a leading expertise and Michael Marique, Managing Director Laborelec research centre in electrical 4 power technology. Drawing on the skills of 240 specialised 2 engineers and technicians, ENGIE Laborelec is active across the whole electricity value chain and backs a 1 ground reflected sunlight in an optimised Rochelle, the R&D centre took on the task 5 essential balancing services, called ancillary erful spatial analysis tool, which generates large set of customers in MAXIMISING REVENUES FROM way, better known as the albedo (literally of creating the world’s largest rooftop or- OPTIMISING URBAN HEATING AND services, usually provided by conventional an exhaustive and semi-automatic invento- the fields of generation, WIND TURBINES whiteness). Bifacial PV also has the advan- ganic photovoltaic project. The organic COOLING NETWORKS power plants. In a first-of-its-kind test in ry of renewable energy sites based on open transmission, distribution, Operators can maximise the revenues from tage of having a longer lifetime than con- components of the cells, which are often Energy Transition/CEEME (Centre of Ex- Latin America, Laborelec collaborated with data, modelling, algorithms and computing storage and final use of their wind turbines, saving several thou- ventional systems thanks to the innovative made of molecules, carbon and polymers, pertise in Economic Modelling & Studies), First Solar to demonstrate, with a 141 MW technologies. Sherlock’s first mission, the electricity, with a particular sands of euros per turbine per year, by cor- improvements on the light trapping inside make it possible to mix them with paints, developed NEMO, an algorithm capable of PV plant in Chile, that renewables can pro- identification of 16 Kenyan mini-hydropow- focus on decentralisation, recting yaw misalignment. A turbine suffers the monocrystalline silicon solar cells and ink or other materials to cover large thin optimising the performance of urban heat- vide essential ancillary services for grid er sites with a combined power capacity of decarbonisation and from losses when its nacelle is not perfectly the glass-glass panel structure. Together surfaces, giving designers and architects ing and cooling networks, and thus saving balancing such as fast frequency regulation more than 380 MW, was completed success- digitalisation. By investing in aligned with the wind direction. By combin- with ENGIE, Tractebel and Laborelec de- the freedom to play around with transpar- energy. NEMO works like a satnav system and fast voltage regulation. High capacity fully. research on promising new ing ground-based lidars with differential sign, build and test a bifacial solar PV 2.0 ency and colour. for network management. It is the only dig- for increasing grid flexibility through re- energy technologies, including GPS sensors, Laborelec developed an inno- farm at large industrial scale in the Ata- ital solution on the market capable of opti- newable power plants was shown. 8 studies on carbon capture and vative solution to correct yaw misalignment cama Desert in Chile, making it a unique 4 mising the means of production and hitting COMPANY VALUES storage, smart energy and and, accordingly, to adjust wind vanes fast- outdoor laboratory in extreme conditions. A BRAND NEW 3D PRINTING LAB annual renewable energy targets at less 7 THROUGH GAMIFICATION cities of tomorrow, we can er and cheaper than ever before. The gains The insights we get on degradation of com- On 21 September, Laborelec festively in- cost than combustible fuels. The software SHERLOCK: A POWERFUL SPATIAL The only constant is change, Heraclitus, a prototype innovative solutions in production can be as high as 5%. Knowing ponents, performance, annual yield and augurated its brand-new 3D Printing Lab. cuts the daily primary energy consumption ANALYSIS TOOL Greek philosopher said. At Tractebel, we for the future. that utilities often operate a thousand tur- flexibility allow us to better support our The Lab is the result of a productive col- of heating and cooling networks by 3 to 5% Finding new attractive energy production believe continuous learning, opportunities bines, the gain is quickly calculated. customers at each stage of their solar en- laboration with the University of Leuven in France and internationally. sites is a time-consuming, costly, laborious for personal development and intrapreneur- ergy project. and ENGIE Fabricom, and is composed of process: engineers have to scan through ship, networks and new leadership styles are 2 cutting-edge additive manufacturing ma- 6 topographic maps, travel the world to de- worth to combine our efforts on. HR, Com- BIFACIAL SOLAR PV 2.0 AT LARGE 3 chines and laboratories for the production RENEWABLES STABILISING THE GRID tect interesting locations, crunch numbers munication and our business departments Innovation INDUSTRIAL SCALE THE WORLD’S LARGEST ORGANIC and testing of high accuracy and complex In a world in which energy is becoming ever and data to figure out the potential and, chipped in with ENIGM4, an innovative What happens if solar PV panels would PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT metallic parts. 3D printing is especially cheaper, the value of a reliable grid will be- finally, determine the best design. This is digital game to foster remote collaboration generate electric power at both sides? At its test site in Belgium, Laborelec in- interesting for the production of obsolete come as valuable as the energy itself. Re- particularly the case for hydropower, as dis- around the world. 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