Sectors
Energy Generation
We work across traditional and emerging energy generation projects, supporting reliable delivery within technically demanding and regulated settings.
Our Approach to Excellence
- Listening First: We prioritize understanding our clients' needs to deliver tailored solutions.
- Think Global, Act Local: We combine a global perspective with localized actions to maximize impact.
- Integrity-Driven: We are dedicated to doing what’s right for the right reasons.
- Innovative Mindset: We challenge boundaries and continuously strive for innovation.
- Intelligent Design: We deliver our best work through thoughtful, smart, and efficient design.
Our Approach
Building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers the world is no easy task. You understand that and that’s why you need a partner who understands it just as well. We understand that one day you might be focused on capital improvement projects, and the next you're navigating how the latest industry regulations affect your plant’s operations.
Modernizing and expanding power delivery systems requires more than just talk about building a smart grid. That’s why our teams of designers and engineers are backed by scientists, planners, real estate experts, and construction management professionals who ensure your projects stay on track.
When it comes to renewable energy, we’re with you from the very beginning. In fact, we’re industry leaders in its development. We’ve been on the ground at some of the world’s most renowned hydropower plants, guiding the process from initial permitting and design through to decommissioning when needed. We’re also working alongside you to bring innovative wind and solar farms to life.
Think Global, Act Local. Power facilities are often prominent in their communities and hold personal significance for residents, making the presence of local teams essential. At the same time, we bring specialized expertise from across the company to enhance and support our local projects.
The most successful investments focus on the bigger picture, evaluating a project from all perspectives. This involves tackling long-term environmental, community, and economic challenges with context sensitive solutions.
One of our core principles, reflecting our values and culture, is to be a trusted advisor. This means prioritizing our clients' needs, going beyond the standard role of a consultant, and fostering long lasting relationships.
Some of the most innovative solutions arise from thinking and responding beyond traditional boundaries. Focused on what’s best for your community, we collaborate with you to assess your current project status, identify your goals, and determine the path we’ll take together to achieve them.
Clean Energy/Renewables
In the evolving energy landscape, DECI is at the forefront, recognising the demand for renewable solutions. Our expertise spans HV/MV and LV installations across diverse power generation, from waste-to-energy to renewables, showcasing precision in every project.
Proudly aligned with hydrogen fuel advancements, we lead in sustainable, efficient energy solutions, actively contributing to the global electrification shift. DECI stands as a reliable partner in achieving excellence and compliance in the renewable energy sector.
◽️ Performance Testing Support
◽️ Start-Up & Commissioning Support
◽️ Operational Analysis
◽️ Lock Out/Tag Out Programs
◽️ Operations Manuals & Training
◽️ Turnover Packages
◽️ Project Controls/Scheduling
◽️ Subcontractor Management
◽️ Bid & Construction Documents
◽️ Constructability Reviews
◽️ Contract Administration
◽️ Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC)
◽️ Technical Support
◽️ Scope Definition & Analysis
◽️ Technology Evaluations
◽️ System/Process Review & Analysis
◽️ Procurement/Oversight
◽️ Contractor/Safety Audits
◽️ Energy Consulting
◽️ Due Diligence/Condition
◽️ Assessments
◽️ Feasibility/FEED Studies
◽️ Cost Estimates & Schedules
◽️ Site Analysis & Selection
◽️ Permitting Assistance
◽️ Project Execution Plans
◽️ Heat & Mass/Water Balances
◽️ Preliminary/Conceptual Design
◽️ Application Engineering
◽️ Civil & Structural Engineering
◽️ Electrical Engineering
◽️ Instrument & Controls
◽️ Engineering
◽️ Mechanical Engineering
◽️ Equipment Sourcing
◽️ Procurement Specifications
◽️ Request for Quotation (RFQ)
◽️ Factory Acceptance Tests
◽️ Technical Bid Reviews
◽️ Contract Negotiation & Award
◽️ Vendor Submittal Reviews
Recent Experience
Bridge Power Data Centre Campus – 120MW IT, Modular Open & Combined Cycle, Single Tenant
OWNER
Colocation, Single Hyperscaler Tenant
PRODUCT
Ten (10) x Titan 130 Gas Turbines
CUSTOMER VALUE
Bridge Power, High Reliability, High Efficiency, Path to Zero-Carbon Power
Beginning in 2021, a large colocation data centre had their local electrical utility severely limit new grid connection permits. The site had a power utility connection agreement in place for only part of their necessary campus demand. The utility advised of the potential for a new connection, but not until 2029. The colo needed highly reliable and efficient on-site generation to meet the needs of their hyper-scaler customer and chose multiple Titan™ 130 generators from Solar Turbines as the basis for their continuous duty power solution. The campus consists of four buildings totaling 120 MW peak IT load with a design PUE of about 1.3. DECI’s experience and capabilities were key in meeting the colo’s primary requirements of bridging the power utility gap while achieving low emissions, maintaining a grid-type cost of electricity, and providing a path to zero-carbon power.
◽️ PGM130 Generator Sets; 16 MW each Wight combined cycle (CCGT) plus two open cycle (0C)
◽️ Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG); Eight total
◽️ Steam Turbine Generators (STG); two at 18 MW
◽️ Fuel: Natural gas with up to 20% H2 today, 100% H2 in future & HV0 (renewable diesel)
Given the limited real estate, DECI installed 220 MW of gas generation (45% more than the original gas reciprocating engine solution) to power the remaining data centre halls with Tier III required availability.
LOW NOX AND CO EMISSIONS HIGH POWER DENSITY <5 MIN START TO FULL POWER PATH TO ZERO CO2 EMISSIONS POWER COST BELOW GRID PRICES ON-TIME DELIVERY SCHEDULE
◽️ Gas Turbine Package Supply, Power Plant FEED
◽️ Gas Turbine, HRSG and STG Design
◽️ Gas Turbine Full Installation and Commissioning
◽️ Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) and
◽️ Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM)
Critical customer decision factors included:
Ability of the PGM130 based combined cycle power plant to facilitate permitting, meeting 18.5 mg/Nm3 (9 ppm) without SCR (selective catalytic reduction).
◽️ Very low H20 usage. No water needed for combustion.
◽️ No lube oil combustion (which aids permitting).
◽️ Dual fuel gas turbines able to run on HVO and natural gas, including 20% H2 in natural gas blends with the ability to burn up to 100% H2 when available.
◽️ High power density of the solution.
◽️ Local manufacturer support presence able to deliver and service in Dublin metropolitan area.
The delivery schedule met customer expectations with four PGM130 gas turbine packages arriving on site to power the first data centre ramp-up in open cycle. Subsequent gas
turbine packages and related combined cycle, high efficiency equipment arrived on time to meet the hyperscaler tenant’s growing requirements.
Cogeneration Expansion Feasibility Study
We provided engineering services to Hyperscaler to conduct a Cogeneration Feasibility Study. The analysis was to determine the viability to implement a cogeneration plant to optimize utility costs and meet the future needs and growing demands of the new campus.
The cogeneration expansion can provide the campus with long term economic and reliable energy independence at a time when existing grid power is unavailable and coal-fired energy plants are being closed yielding uncertainty in future electric costs.
Clients goals were to determine the viability of installing a new natural gas turbine generator or
engine, coupled with Heat Recovery Steam Generation, and to determine the impact on the existing natural gas and electrical infrastructure.
◽️ Engineering study to determine cogeneration expansion viability
◽️ Cost/benefit analysis for the cogeneration plant
◽️ Project cost estimate for preferred options
◽️ Spreadsheet of engineering economics, including return on investment
◽️ Logistics study to determine best expansion location
◽️ Report documenting all key findings
◽️ Presentation of results
The final report included a description of the analysis, discussion of all key findings, our recommended path forward, and appendices with any applicable support documentation including equipment budgetary proposals, cost estimates, general arrangement drawings, NPV cost analyses, and key variable sensitivity analyses.
Our Offering
At DECI, we help businesses navigate the complex world of electric utilities. Developers, landowners, and utility customers often find themselves lost in a sea of utility jargon and acronyms—such as CIAC, Tariff, Schedule or Rule XX, T&D kW, kWh, kVA, power factor, load factor, and TOU. Requesting too much from the utility upfront can lead to unnecessary costs, sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions, while delaying critical project timelines. On the other hand, asking for too little can leave you at a competitive disadvantage.
Most businesses don’t have the time or in-house expertise to fully understand the intricate terminology and regulations of electric utilities. That’s where DECI steps in. We guide you through the process, providing insights and ensuring you understand exactly how and where your money is being spent.
With extensive experience working with electric utilities around the world, we know that every utility operates under its own set of rules and regulations. Having the right contacts is the first crucial step. Let DECI help you navigate the process and keep your project moving forward.
Project Development
- Land Acquisition Due Diligence
- Power Master Planning
- Utility Power Coordination (Expediter)
- Conceptual Design of Substations
- Rate Analysis / Transmission vs. Primary vs. Secondary
- Asset Cost Analysis
- Sub-Metering System Review and / or Design
- Insurance Loss Investigations
- Utility Service Design / Review
- RFP Preparation / Bid Process Coordination and Management
- Medium Voltage Distribution Design
- Electric Utility Project Owner’s Agent / Engineer
- Electric System SCADA System and Automation Review
- Short Circuit Coordination and Arc Flash Analysis
Expansion Feasibility Study
DECI provides expert support to commercial and industrial customers for whom reliable electric utility power is essential to their core operations. We understand that for certain industries, even a brief disruption in power can result in significant financial losses, operational downtime, or compromised services. That’s why we partner with organizations across a wide range of verticals where uninterrupted, high-quality power is not just a convenience, but a critical component of success.
Our Typical Client Segments Include
- Datacentres: Where continuous power is vital for maintaining uptime and data integrity.
- Real Estate Developers / REITs: Managing large-scale developments and ensuring utility power meets the demands of growing infrastructures.
- Bio-Pharmaceuticals: Supporting operations that rely on precise environmental controls and uninterrupted production lines.
- Insurance Companies: Securing the continuous operation of data centres, claims processing, and customer service platforms.
- Utilities: Partnering with other utilities to ensure efficient power distribution and operational reliability.
At DECI, we understand the unique challenges faced by these industries and are committed to delivering customized solutions that ensure power stability and operational resilience.
Energy
In the realm of energy generation, DECI emerges as a steadfast guide, navigating the shifting landscape with a resolute commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Adapting to the imperative of reducing carbon emissions, DECI employs proven and emerging technologies such as carbon capture, hydrogen, and circular economy solutions.
Our tailored solutions, ranging from retrofitting existing assets for energy efficiency to integrating alternative power sources, seamlessly align with the industry's shift towards cleaner practices. DECI stands as a reliable partner adept at navigating the complexities of evolving consumption patterns, technological advancements, and financing challenges.
Focused on project development and financing, we leverage our expertise to bring visionary projects from concept to reality. Our commitment extends to driving innovation for a greener tomorrow, exemplified by projects that showcase DECI's dedication to realizing cleaner energy solutions with a smaller environmental footprint.
Project Approach
DECI will utilise a phased approach to design, implement, install, start up, and commission BMS. This phased effort can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of this project and the customer. DECI has a significant amount of experience delivering high-quality mission critical and hyperscale data centre projects worldwide. As detailed below in the specific approach, DECI shall perform project labour in a phased manner.
Offsite Design
- Centralised engineering enables design standardisation, best practices, and efficiencies.
- Builds on Stage 3, Issued for Contract design.
Onsite Execution
- Implementation, start up, and commissioning performed onsite with offsite support.
- Vendor Factory Witness Testing conducted at manufacturers’ facilities.
Local Expertise
- Experienced local startup and commissioning engineers reduce travel costs and ensure support availability.
Supply Chain Coordination
- Collaborates with local distributors to ensure a robust supply chain and address lead time challenges.
Efficient Delivery
- Streamlines design, procurement, and commissioning to deliver quality, on-time, and on-budget results.
