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UTICO ARE GOLD SPONSORS FOR The GCC Power & Desalination Summit 2011 - Doha, Qatar
RAK Technology Freezone
In the MENA region, the supplies of utilities like power and water has been conventionally under the scope of respective Governments of countries. However, due to rapid industrialization the demand is exceeding supplies and more power and water plants are needed to be installed. Private equity participation in this area has become viable and seen a challenge. Utico FZC has taken a bold step in this direction and put up a utility plant in Al Hamra Area of Ras-Al-Khaimah, with a capacity of 110,000 m3/day of water production and 80 MW of power generation feeding to over 150 industries, golf course, Al Hamra port, 5 star hotels and domestic use. Utico has also entered into Sewage and Industrial effluent treatment business, thus offering different utilities under one umbrella. Utico is looking forward to setting up similar utilities services in other parts of MENA region after experiencing a significant contribution of their services and encouragement in U.A.E. In this way Utico proposes to extent their contribution in achieving goals of rapid industrial and general development
SWITZERLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT UTICO IWPP
RAK Technology Freezone
Lausanne, Switzerland based graduate engineering students of EPFL along with the head of the Middle East research centre Dr Franco Vigliotti, visited the Utico IWP on a short study visit. During their tour they were explained conventional methods of producing and distributing power. They visited the engine room where they got a firsthand knowledge of the engines in operation. In the Control Room, they were able to understand how each engines parameters are monitored and controlled using automation. They also understood the process of synchronization of the engines to the grid. They then visited the distribution station where the load is distributed. They studied the energy consumption / conversion and the efficiencies of the plant. They were also explained the various safety protection systems in the plant. From thereon they visited the Water desalination plant where they were explained the process of producing potable water from sea water. A session dedicated to explain the synergy in having an integrated power and desalination plant was also conducted. Post tour a classroom question and answer session was held during which the students concluded that by this visit they were fully able to understand the operations in a power and desalination project and would be able to utilize this experience in their studies and research activities. Dr Vigliotti thanked Utico on behalf of EPFL for the experience.
UTICO SIGNS NEW CONTRACTS FOR WATER SUPPLY TO TWO MORE INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAK Technology Freezone
VISIT OF HIS HIGHNESS SHEIK SAUD BIN SAQR AL QASIMI TO UTICO
RAK Technology Freezone 20th July 2011
HIS HIGHNESS SHEIK SAUD BIN SAQR AL QASIMI,Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Member of Supreme Council of UAE has visited Utico FZC Offices and other facilities at RAK FTZ on 20th July 2011 accompanied by RAK FTZA CEO/Director Mr Ousama El Omari and other officials and dignitaries. UTICO MD/EVC Mr Richard Menezes,CEO Mr Ravi Bondada and other members of UTICO warmly welcomed His Highness and accompanying visitors.Mr Richard explained details of Utico Projects of Integrated Water and Power Plants with Transmission and Distribution Networks and services rendered to industries in RAKIA and Al Hamra Jazeera districts contributing growth and business business development of Ras Al Khaimah since 2005. He has also toured the RO Manufacturing/fabrication facility. High Highness expressed/recorded happiness at the professional commitment of Utico and wished future success. He has since also assured support for expansion and extending water and power services to industries in RAKIA,Al Jazeera Al Hamra and Al Gail.
UTICO Achieves ISO, Integrated Management Systems Certification
RAK Technology Freezone 28th June 2011
Utico proudly announces that it has been certified for the following Management Systems by Quality Austria and IQNet in the areas of
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT
CONSTRUCTION(EPC)
UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT
OPERATION & DISTRIBUTION
For Utilities in Water and Power Sectors on 28th June 2011
1) Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008
2) Occupational Health & Safety Management System BS OHSAS 18001:2007
3) Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004
4) Energy Management System ISO 50001:2011
Water Desalination Report - Global Water Intelligence
Volume 47,Number 18, 9th May 2011
Big turnout for SWRO project
Of the 15 technical bids received, nine commercial offers were opened last week in response to an EPC tender for a seawater desal plant called by the Dubai-based Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA). Bid prices for the 68,130 m3/d (18 MGD) SWRO project in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s northernmost emirate. Utico FZC is the low bidder in last week’s FEWA bid opening.
UAE’s best kept secret
Many readers outside the UAE will not recognize the name of Utico FZC, the low bidder in last week’s FEWA bid opening. However, the Ras Al Khaimah-based company has been very active in the country, particularly in the northern emirates, and has undertaken numerous projects to provide utilities for municipal and industrial projects.
Utico is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based Ghanoot Group, a $2 billion construction, development and service organization.
Last week, Richard Menezes, Utico’s managing director, reminded WDR that the company has a 110,000 m3/d (29 MGD) SWRO project in Ras Al Khaimah; 45,000 m3/d of the total capacity has been installed and 12,000 m3/d is currently in commercial operation. According to Menezes, “It is the first and largest 100 percent privately owned, full service integrated water and power project [IWPP] in Asia and possibly the world.”
In addition to the desal plant, the project includes a 70MW power plant, a 10,000 ton chilled water system, a 60km transmission pipeline and a billing and customer service system all in a single contract. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. He also said that it is the first project of this size and type built on a concession contract, without an off-take guarantee, where the developer actually pays a fee to the government for providing a consumer base.
Lowest bid in FEWA 15MIGD Desal Tender
“ Utico is the lowest bidder in the FEWA Tender 6EW/2010 for a 15MIGD Sea Water Desalination Plant at Ghalilah. This once again proves that Utico is the UAE’s premier Desalination company with the most competitive edge alongwith with the best local service support in the market. It is also the only company in the UAE with a full service performance guaranteed O&M program.
Ghalilah is located 60Kms from Utico’s own 24.2MIGD Desalination Plant and hence this project provides a great opportunity for both FEWA and Utico to bring about added value for providing optimum utility service experience through greater optimization of Design, O&M, Trainings and other partnerships .”
UTICO participates in WEPower 2011 Exhibition & Conference @ Saudi Arabia
14-16 May 2011 , Dammam, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
WEPower 2011, Saudi Arabia’s largest Water, Electricity & Power generation conference & exhibition.
WEPower takes place annually in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the industrial heart of the Kingdom and home to massive water and power project developments.The exhibition provides companies with the opportunity to showcase their products and services to thousands of industry relevant professionals, conduct face to face meetings with customers and clients, make new contacts and ultimately, to conduct business.
VISIT OF FEWA OFFICIALS TO UTICO FZC
A High level delegation of FEWA Management(Water Directorate) had earlier visited UTICO FTZC Offices and held discussions with Utico Management for exploring prospective joint venture busisness cooperation between FEWA and UTICO for water distribution from Utico RO Plant facilities.FEWA official delegation was briefed on the proposal and were very impressed.
UTICO announces new CEO
Utico has great pleasure in announcing that Mr. Ravi Bondada who had been working as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company has been promoted as the Chief Executive Officer of the Utico Group.
Mr. Ravi Bondada has a wealth of experience in the Utilities field and joined Utico from Befesa of Spain where he was a Senior Director for many years.
He comes with over 35 years experience including as a consultant with Electrowatt Engineering of Switzerland followed by many years with Oman National Electric Company as their Senior Head..a Govt.initiated Public Company, where he helped the Government of Oman with establishing their main Grid and distributed Power and water generation facilities.
UTICO @ AQUATECH 2011
UTICO has participated in Aquatech 2011 exhibition held in Mumbai, India from 2nd March to 4th March 2011.More than 150 organizations from over 19 countries had taken part in the exhibition.
UTICO displayed the 3D scale model of its 110,000 m3/day(24.2MIGD) SWRO Plant coupled with 70 M.W. Gas based Power Plant. Entire pipe line work covering more than 120 Industries of RAKIA,Large housing complexes, Golf course, 5 Star and 7 Star Hotels,Manmade Marjan Island was also on display.
A large no. of Visitors from reputed Industrial groups, Government representatives, Semi Govermnet establishments, Municipalities, Consultants had visited UTICO's exhibition Stall and recognized the ability of Utico to undertake large and complex Utility Projects. A number of enquiries for putting up SWRO plants in India have already been received.
FEWA TENDER
New investments by UTICO in RAK
UTICO announces new IWPP Project
Utico Fzc, part of prestigious Ghantoot Group of companies, is constructing one of the largest Integrated Water Desalination and Power Plant in the Middle East at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
This is a "No Off Take Guarantee"contract with the Government of Ras AL Kaihmah , UAE.
UTICO is developing now the Largest Full Service Private Utility in the region which includes also the Largest Integrated Membrane system. This 245,000m3/day UF Plant with 93,000m3/day SWRO Plant, BWRO Plant , 50MW Power Plant,T&D, 105kms of transmission line, 200Kms of distribution network, chilled water system with reservoirs, SCADA, pumping stations, billing and collection, 24x7 customer service is a unique private sector undertaking and demonstrates the ideal public-private partnership that can be emulated in the other areas of the region and the world.
UTICO takes part in MENA Water Resource Conference in Dubai,19-20'Jan10
RAK Properties signs contract with UTICO
RAK Properties signs contract with UTICO for the supply of water and electricity to Mina Al Arab.
RAK Properties has successfully signed an agreement with the major utility provider UTICO (of Ghantoot Group) for the supply of water and electricity for its upcoming prestigious project "Mina Al Arab" in RAK.
Mr. Mohammed sultan Al Qadi, MD & Chief Executive Officer of RAK Properties said that the company would be able, through this agreement, to supply water & electricity to the Mina Al Arab project.
Mr. Al Qadi mentioned that the agreement will help the end-user to have a regular and un-interrupted supply of water and electricity for the project and endorses the RAK Properties promise to fulfill its commitments for maintaining the highest standards of quality and service which is an integral part of its projects.
It is worthwhile to mention that work on the areas released for sale are going on in full steam and the company will strive to deliver the units on schedule.
UTICO selects EPICOR for ERP System
Abu Dhabi Water Expo – UTICO was part of the recently held water & energy exhibition.
Delegates from India visit UTICO .
Dewa mulls privatisation of power, water projects.