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Y2K Testing for the
Market Operations Applications
California
Independent System Operator (CA-ISO)
Decision
Systems International (DSI)
Sacramento, California, USA
March 1998 – January 2000 |
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NEEDS provided engineering services to design and implement Y2K test plans on CA-ISO Market Applications, using standards adopted by the CA-ISO. The works required learning the applications interfaces and identifying any Y2K discrepancies. The knowledge of NEEDS staff in power applications together with advanced Information Technologies allowed NEEDS to excel in fulfilling its responsibilities.
Due to his achievements, CA-ISO selected NEEDS Engineer to represent them at ABB
in Santa Clara, California, during the testing of new applications to be
commissioned in the market operations department.
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High voltage Cable Link to Beirut Central District
Solidére
ESBI
Beirut, Lebanon
April 1998 – December 1999
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NEEDS was selected for the supervision and technical support of laying a 220 KV underground cable to the Beirut Central District. The selection was made based on NEEDS' technical qualifications and ability to handle the project.
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Combined Cycle Plant in Moldova
E.C.O. Investment
ESBI
Moldova
June 1999 - September 1999 |
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NEEDS has conducted a pre-feasibility study for initiating an IPP company in Moldova. Following the pre-feasibility study, NEEDS is currently involved in the study, design, and implementation procedures to initiate the IPP in Moldova.
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Restructuring of the Lebanese Electric Power Sector (LEPS)
Robert Bosh Foundation
Beirut, Lebanon
March 1998 – October 1998
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NEEDS hosted and supervised the work for the Robert Bosh
Foundation of Germany on this project. The study involved
detailed data gathering and processing from the Central Bank
of Lebanon, the Ministry of Economy and Trade, the Ministry
of Hydraulic and Electric Resources, the World Bank, the EU
Commission in Lebanon, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lebanese
Electric Power Utility and other involved parties. The work
included a technical and financial analysis, detailed
assessment of the utility operational and managerial
parameters, calculations of the long-run and short-run
marginal costs of electricity in Lebanon, and strategies for
launching the restructuring and privatization process in Electricité du Liban.
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Consulting Services on Ozone Depletion, Air pollution,
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Technology Effects on Safety and Environment
Ministry of Environment
Beirut, Lebanon
October 1997 –November 1998 |
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NEEDS has
conducted three consecutive studies in three major subjects: The use
of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) emitting materials by the Lebanese industry,
the air pollution generated by the transport sector in the city of
Beirut, and the effect of modern technologies on society and
environment. The Studies were based on field survey, data collection,
and data manipulation and analysis. Recommendations were provided to the
government agencies to assist in the policy development, and to
formulate relevant and standards and legislations.
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Investment Opportunities in the Power Sector – Arab
Countries
Proposal for
Concept Report
Islamic Finance Consultants (IFC)
Arab Countries
November 1999
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