project development and commercial managementinfrastructure | energy | renewables

• Utilityscalesolarfarms• Mediumandhighvoltagesubstations• Powertransmission

• Windfarms• Powerstations

• Roadsandmotorways• Heavyandlightrail• Roadandrailtunnels• Bridges• Airports• Busways

• Ports• Recycledwater&desalinationplants• Damsandpipelines• Industrialandcommerciallanddevelopment

andbuildings• Educationandtrainingfacilities

Infrastructure

Energy and Renewables

sectors

aslat consulting

aboutASLAT is an independent consultancy thatprovidesprojectdevelopmentandcommercialservices to infrastructure and energy sectorsacrossAustralia.Based in Brisbane, ASLAT works with bothgovernment andprivate sector clientsacrossAustraliaandinternationally.We are particularly experienced operatingfor overseas clients looking to establish newprojectsinAustralia.We have a wealth of experience in projectdevelopment and extensive commercial,contractandprojectmanagementexpertise.Webalancecost, timeand risk fromconceptfeasibility through to design, procurement,constructionandoperations.

Ourteamofprofessionalshaveskillsin:• Project development and construction

planningfortransportinfrastructure,energyandrenewables

• Commercialmanagement andservices forlargejointventureandPPPprojectssuchasroadandrailinfrastructure

• PortfolioandprogramadvisoryservicesWeprovideprojectadviceacrosseveryphaseoftheproject lifecycle, fromprojectfeasibilitytodeliveryandoperations.We can lead and develop project feasibilitystudies to identify the best project solutionandprocure,monitorandmanageprojectstodeliversocialandcommercialobjectives.

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servicesASLATassistsourclientswiththeidentification,development, implementation and deliveryof projects, to ensure they aredelivered in aconsistentandpredictablemanner.Our experienced project developmentprofessionals provide accurate and timelybest forprojectadvice,ensuringprojectsareefficientlyprocured,managedanddelivered.We provide a external project managementsolution,orwecanembedexperiencedproject

developmentresourcesintoaclient’steam.ASLAT has expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams including technical, legalandfinance.Our team’s experience and expertise indelivering comprehensive solutions for eventhemostcomplexprojectsallowsourclientstheconfidenceofbestprojectoutcomeswhenworkingwithASLAT.

Project Development

• Project Development - property, technicalstudies, statutory approvals, feasibilityStudies

• Project Assessment and Business casedevelopment

• Conceptdesignandlayoutforsite/corridorassessmentandplanning

• Project management and project deliverystrategy

• Stakeholdermanagement• Projectleadership• Network analysis and grid connection

negotiation• Commercial support for upstream and

downstreamcontractnegotiation• Risk analysis, project optimisation and

projectcostings• Bidmanagementandprocurement

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• Project, Design and Constructionmanagement

• Projectestablishment• Procurementmanagement• Conceptdesignandengineeringlayouts• Ownersrepresentative• Contractmanagement

• EPC and O&M support, cost review andgapanalysis

• Independentprojectdocumentationreviewforprojectevaluation

• Projectplanning• Riskmanagementandduediligence• Superintendentservices

Project Development: ConstructionAslat has experience in the execution anddelivery of the projects in both the civilinfrastructure and energy sectors, includingsignificant projects and programs being ledandmanagedontheground.Aslat’s staff have skills and experiencemanaging complex and multifacetedprojects which involve directing engineeringand design disciplines; multiple sitecontractors and suppliers; while ensuringtheclients requirementsofsafety, time,cost,communicationandriskareparamount.The ability to perform the project within theparameters of the Australian constructionenvironment and engage with/manage allstakeholders (Commonwealth, state & localgovernment, statutory authorities, unionsand the community) is a critical skill for thesuccessfuldeliveryofprojects.

Diligence in project construction is essentialto ensure all technical, commercial and legalrequirementsaremanagedanddelivered,ThisdiligenceisastrengthwithinAslat.Aslatcanleadprojectsastheownersprojectmanager or construction project manager/director;develop thedelivery teams;orworkwithinestablishedteamsandcontributetothesuccessfulprojectdelivery.Further,Aslathasexperienceworkingwiththevariousformsofengagementforconstructionfrom EPC under PPP arrangements, EPC,AllianceJV,JV,CollaborativeAlliance,Designand/orConstruction.Specificexperienceincludesthedevelopmentof utility scale renewable energy generation,electricalinfrastructure,generalutilities,roads,civilworksandbuildings/structures.

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• Electrical Engineering, Design andCertification(RPEQ)

• Broad knowledge of generation,transmission & distribution system plantincludingtheplanningcriteria,specificationsanddesignrequirements

• Generator & Load Connection StudiesincludingGPSstudiestoNationalElectricityRules

• Power system studies including steadystate,dynamic,transient,powerqualityandsmallsignalpowersystemperformance

• Load flow and dynamic simulationexperienceusingPSSE,PSCADandothersimulationtools

Electrical Engineering and Power System StudiesASLAThasinhousecapabilitytoperformElectricalEngineeringandPowerSystemsStudiesforlargescale renewableenergyconnectionswithin theTransmissionandDistributionNetworks.ThiscapabilitywillprovidedevelopersandutilityownerswithacostefficientandlowrisksolutiontoaccessNationalElectricityNetworkandMarket.With ASLAT’s Project Development, Construction Support and Commercial ManagementexperiencetheabilitytoprovidetheElectricalEngineeringandPowerSystemStudiesmeansasinglepointofresponsibilitytodriveaprojecttocompletion.

aslat consulting

Aslat’scommercialskillsetistheperformanceofduediligenceandnegotiationsforcontractsandcommercialstructuresforPPPandmajorinfrastructureprojects.Aslat provides independent advice to assetowners, project developers and constructioncompanies to manage and mitigate projectdelivery risks, including critical commercial,financialandlegalcompliance.Aslathasactedascommercialadvisorinmajorcivilinfrastructureprojectsandenergyprojectswithexpertisewithpublicprivatepartnershipsandprivatefundingfromequity.We offer our clients an integrated projectassessment, development and deliveryprocess thatachievesaconsistentoutcome

acrosscommercial,legalandtechnicalaspectsofprojects.Ourstaffgetembeddedin,andformanintegralpart of our clients’ project teams to ensurecollaborationandknowledgetransfer.Importantly, Aslat has been involved as acommercial manager in the development/bidding phase in many successful majorprojects. Experience with projects of asignificant size and complexity is our uniquevalue.The clients we provide services to, includeEquity, Financial Institutions, Asset Owners,Governments and Government OwnedCorporations,ContractorsandConsultants.

• Leading and developing Joint VentureAgreements

• Performance of Risk assessment,managementandmitigation

• Responsibility for all project insurance tomitigaterisks

• Leading, negotiating and supervising allUpstream (Equity and Clients) ContractsandDownstream(Contractors,Suppliers&Consultants)Contracts

• Commercial/CashflowSupervision• Lead and drive internal commercial

compliance• Developingthecontractingandprocurement

strategies• Independent advice on appropriate legal

and commercial/ corporate structures inconsiderationofaccounting,taxation,legalandregulatoryrequirements

Commercial Management

Advisory services allow equity providers,developers and asset owners to obtainan appreciation and understanding of thecommercial, operational and technical risks,as well as opportunities for infrastructure,propertyandfacilityportfolios.

ASLATappliesariskmanagementapproachtoprovideclientswithanimprovedunderstandingof the performance of their physical assets,having consideration of the engineering,technology, environmental, regulatory andeconomicframeworkinwhichtheyoperate.

• Marketentrystrategies• Portfolioanalysis• Programandprojectplanning• Peerreviewandduediligence

• CAPEXandOPEXadvice• Propertyacquisition,sales,leasing• BuildingInformationModelling(BIM)

Advisory

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team

Ian ReedPlanning and Development ManagerIanisahighlyexperiencedinfrastructureanddevelopmentprofessionalinthegovernmentandprivatecompanies,client-sideandconsultancy.HehasworkedacrossEnergyandRenewables,Transport,Property,Water,Education/Trainingsectors.Ian’sskillscoverpre-feasibilityassessmentsand technical due diligence, stakeholder and community engagement, project development,approvals,landaccessandacquisitionthroughtodetaileddesign,construction,operationandmaintenance..

M:(+61)432486833|E:ian.reed@aslat.com.au

Alfonso Vega de SeoaneASLAT Director and Project Commercial ManagerAlfonsohasover10yearsofexperienceinprojectmanagementandcommercialadvisoryofjointventureD&CandPPPinfrastructureprojectsincludingtransactionsinlargecivilinfrastructureandrenewableenergy.Alfonsospecialisesinprojectoriginationandmanagementofthecommercialaspectsoflargeprojects.Includingcontractstructuring,taxduediligence,insurance,bondsandguarantees,cashflowandJVnegotiations.HehasparticipatedinseveralmajortransactionsinAustralia,NewZealandandSoutheastAsia.

M:(+61)400215783|E:alfonso.vega@aslat.com.au

Ian McPartlandPrincipal Consultant - InfrastructureIanhasover15yearsexperienceasaprojectmanagerinthedesign,engineeringandconstructionofUtilityinfrastructureandRenewables.Hehasalegalbackgroundandstrengthincommercialmanagement,contractsandlandagreements,businesscasedevelopment,clientandstakeholdermanagement. Ian has led the EPC contracting for several solar farms aswell as undertakendesignandconstructionofover30HVsubstationsinAustralia.

M:(+61)478777696|E:ian.mcpartland@aslat.com.au

ASLAT is a trusted commercial advisor to project developers, construction companies and government for major infrastructure, energy and PPP projects in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.

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Edenvale & Ewerleigh Solar ParksDPI Solar - Queensland: Client representative - Coordination of all property and planning/

development matters for two solar park projects totaling 300MWAC

- Site finding, negotiations and land agreements - Stakeholder management - Project management of all technical studies and

development permits - Power network connection agreements and

AEMO registrations - EPC planning (2018)

Cross River Rail BidAcciona Australia: Commercial bid manager - A $5B rail tunnel and urban development project

in Brisbane, Australia. Commercial bid manager for negotiations of downstream agreements. Commercial structure of the JV, on/off-shore contract structuring, tax due diligence

Cebu-Cordova BridgeMetro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC): D&C JV Commercial Manager - The Cebu-Cordova Bridge project is a $500M

PPP project in Cebu, Philippines. Alfonso advises the commercial bid manager across a range of commercial matters including negotiations of upstream agreements, due diligence of the concession agreement and D&C subcontract

- Lead negotiator of joint venture agreement - Commercial structure of the JV, on/off-shore

contract structuring, tax due diligence - Lead negotiator of tender design and detailed

design agreements - Insurance package, provisions of bonds and

guarantees, cashflow review (2017-current)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads - Project Manager for BIM Implementation (Oct

2015)

PV Solar 20MW power stationAustralian Capital Territory: Project Manager - Lead site identification and negotiation of land

agreement, project Due Diligence, secured conditional finance from lenders for submission in a public tender

Virginia Corporate Headquarters - Property and Asset Management StrategyPowerlink: Project Manager - Strategic 10 - 15 year plan and asset strategies

for Powerlink’s 6.4ha commercial headquarters site (Feb 2015)

Toowoomba Second Range CrossingAcciona Australia: D&C JV Commercial Manager - The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing is a

$1.6Bn Toll road procured as a PPP Project to finance, build, operate and maintain for 25 years

- Alfonso was a key part of the D&C Subcontractor bid team during the submission of the tender bid. (2014-2015)

Due Diligence for sale of Queensland Motorways LimitedAurecon - Working for potential buyer. Urban planning,

property and facilities review (Jan 2014)

projects

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Coppabella Township Master PlanAurizon/JLL: Project Manager - Developed stakeholder

engagement plan, baseline report and strategic planning Report. Coordinated technical sub-consultants (May 2013)

Energex & Ergon - Project Manager/ Design

Manager for the construction/ upgrade of over 30 substations

- Installation of over 30 HV feeders (33kV to 132kV) throughout Queensland

ISO 9001 Quality ManualProject Support Pty Ltd - Development of a certified

integrated ISO 9001:2015 AS/NZS 4801 Safety management Systems

Infigen Solar Flagship Submission - EPC lead for the 4 solar farms

at Moree, Manildra, Nyngan & Capital

Solar Flagships ProgramEquity Bid Manager- - Coordinated 2 bids with a

total project value in excess of +2.5bn. Partners included Stanwell Corporation, Itochu, Abengoa and major Australian and international banks

- Establishment of consortium - Liaison with commercial

lenders - Negotiation of project

development agreement, preliminary D&C and O&M contracts

- Managed engineering, legal, finance, EPC, O&M and IP teams (2009-2010)

Government Employee Housing Property Amenity AuditDpt of Housing & Public Works - Sales and rental appraisals

for over 3700 residential properties in a two month period (Dec 2012)

Energy and Renewables Advisory - Front end engineering and

design/ regulator compliance/ EPC advice on Taralga Wind Farm, Silverton Wind Farm, Birdsville Geothermal Plant Upgrade, Lihir Hydrothermal Power plant Upgrade, Mt Mercer Wind farm, Pogera Hydroelectric Plant upgrade

Level 16, 200 Mary StBrisbane 4000, QLD Australia

(+61) 7 3254 2575info@aslat.com.au

ABN: 77 166 908 792ACN: 166 908 792

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