Bioethanol is a biofuel of vegetable origin which is obtained through glucose fermentation. The glucose is found either directly in raw materials such as sugar cane and beetroot, or indirectly, as part of the starch chains (e.g. cereal) or cellulose (e.g. straw or any lignocellulosic biomass). In addition to bioethanol, CO2 and a by-product with a high protein and fiber content that is used as animal feed is obtained during the production process.

• Total project costs: approx. 330’ million EUR

Client

Abener SA, Sevilla, Spain

Challenges

The combination of construction and environmental protection was a major challenge, as the Bioethanol Plant is located near a residential area and the strict environmental protection regulations had to be observed, which could be bravely mastered.

My role/position in the project

Senior Contract Manager General Contractor, responsible for:

• Monitoring the execution of contracts to ensure full compliance with the technical, financial and legal requirements
• Assessment of contract risks
• Identification of protection/correction options to adapt to project complexity
• Monitoring and conducting contract negotiations with suppliers and defence of subcontractor supplemetary claims
• Deputy Project Manager in absence of Project Manager and parallel meetings/construction site appointments

Time duration project work

2006/2007

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