Our story

From concept to implementation

The development of HEC Ashta represents a model of excellence in the management of strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Albania. Since the announcement of the international tender in 2008, the progress of the project demonstrates close institutional cooperation and rigorous engineering and legal planning. This chronology reflects all key stages, from the selection of the innovative concept and the securing of environmental and urban licenses, to the establishment of the project company and the signing of technological agreements, guaranteeing a successful and rapid transition from the conceptual phase to the official implementation of works on the ground.

Chronology

January 2008

Albanian government opens new tender on the project

July 2008

Verbund and its innovative concept wins the tender

September 2008

Concession agreement for the Ashta project is signed between Verbund and METE – Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy

October 2008

Start of first analyses for project pre-construction phase and permits

December 2008

Establishment of project company Energji Ashta, a 100% subsidiary of Verbund

February 2009

Urban Study is granted

April 2009

Ministry of Environment grants Enivronmental Permit

July 2009

Albanian System Operator OST grants Grid Connection Permit

July 2009

National Albanian Board of International Commitee for Large Dams accepts project design

September 2009

Documents for Energy Licence are submitted

September 2009

Signing of agreement for electromechanical equipment between “Energji Ashta” and “Andritz Hydro”

September 2009

Documents for Construction Permit are submitted

October 2009

Site Permit is granted

December 2009

Energy License is granted

January 2010

Construction Permit is granted

March 2010

Start of Construction