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Fichtner's fields of activity at a glance

As a large firm of consulting engineers, we are active in many fields and our services are available in all parts of the world. In addition to development banks, commercial banks, private investors and industrial enterprises, our clients principally include public institutions such as ministries, local government agencies and research institutes. Another major circle of clients is composed of public- and private-sector infrastructure service providers such as power companies, municipal utilities, water and sanitation companies, waste disposal enterprises and transport companies.

Energy

Power Plants
Steam, gas-turbine and combined cycle power plants; Dual-purpose seawater desalination and power plants; Bituminous coal- and lignite-fired power plants; Industrial power plants; Combined heat and power plants; Waste-to-energy plants; Diesel power plants; IC engine cogeneration plants

Renewable Energies
Hydropower; Biomass; Solar energy; Wind power; Geothermal energy

Transmission and Distribution
Electrical networks; Switchgear installations; SCADA systems; District heating and cooling networks; Pipeline systems; Natural gas storage facilities; Compressed air networks

Applications
Optimization under energy and process criteria; Plant operations

Energy Economy
Feasibility studies; Tariff studies; Energy efficiency studies; Integrated resource planning; Least cost planning; Network simulation; Electrical system studies
 
Energy Management
Optimization of power plant deployment; Energy data management; Energy logistics; Network logistics; Load forecasts; Accounting grid management; Operation schedule management; Portfolio management

 

Environment

Waste Management
Waste management concepts; Waste avoidance; Materials recovery from waste; Incineration/thermal recovery; Substitute fuels; Mechanical/biological treatment; Landfilling

Environmental Management
Eco-management; sustainable development; environmental information systems; environmental management systems; HSE management; institutional expansion/strengthening

Environmental Studies
Environmental impact assessments; Environmental due diligence; Eco-audits;  Permit engineering

Environmental Protection Technologies
Carbon capture and storage (CCS); low-pollution firing technologies; flue gas, offgas and exhaust treatment; soil and water protection

Emissions Trading
Emissions reduction; strategies for meeting CO2 commitments; emissions monitoring; risk and trading strategies; CDM/JI projects

 

Water & Infrastructure

Total Water Management
General water resources planning; Water resources management and conservation; Integrative planning; Hydraulic engineering

Water Supply
Drinking water purification plants; Water supply networks; Industrial water supply; Long-distance water pipelines; Seawater desalination plants

Sanitation
Wastewater treatment plants; Sewer networks; Industrial wastewater treatment; Wastewater recycling

Sustainable urban development
Integrated infrastructure concepts; Above-ground and engineering structures; Architecture

Traffic, Transportation and Civil Engineering
Traffic planning and development concepts; Airports; Rail systems; Roads; Bridges and tunnels; Waterways and ports

Industrial Planning

 

Consulting & IT

Consultancy on Strategy and Organization
Optimization of business processes; Strategy development; Organizational models; Change management; Customer relationship management

Privatization
Privatization studies; Due diligence; Transaction assistance; Mergers & acquisitions; BOO / BOT projects

Financial Modeling

Project Management
Project steering; Risk management; Project auditing; Contract management; Project assessment

Infrastructure Management
Operation & maintenance concepts; Asset management/services; Management information systems; Quality management systems; Plant operations systems

IT Consultancy
IT strategies; Data and system integration; IT organization and service processes; IT selection processes

Industry-specific IT Solutions
Geo-solutions / Geodata warehouse; Industry-specific applications; Integration solutions

Risk and portfolio management for energy purchases and energy trading