Transmission and Distribution Networks
MEPCO executes comprehensive turnkey contracting projects covering high-voltage (HV) transmission lines, medium-voltage (MV) underground distribution cable networks (11 kV, 22 kV, 33 kV), low-voltage (LV) urban distribution, and public highway roadway lighting. From civil trenching and duct banking to cable pulling, termination, and high-voltage testing, MEPCO delivers robust, long-term grid infrastructure.
Figure 1: Complete roadway and highway lighting installation executed by MEPCO along major arterial corridors.
Technical Scope & Engineering Capabilities
MEPCO Engineering Projects brings specialized domain knowledge, rigorous modeling standards, and practical site experience to every assignment. Our scope covers:
- Medium-Voltage (MV) Cable Networks: Excavation, duct banking, sand padding, pulling, and installation of 11 kV, 22 kV, and 33 kV single-core and three-core XLPE power cables.
- Cable Jointing & Termination: Execution of certified heat-shrinkable and cold-shrinkable outdoor terminations, indoor switchgear terminations, and straight-through joints.
- High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Lines: Foundation works, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, and substation terminal interface gantries.
- Highway & Urban Roadway Lighting: Erection of galvanized lighting poles, high-efficiency LED luminaires, feeder pillars, automatic photocell/timer controls, and underground cabling.
- Low-Voltage Urban Distribution: Complete distribution networks for residential developments, military compounds, and university campuses including feeder pillars and service cutouts.
- Site Testing & Commissioning: Very Low Frequency (VLF) hipot cable testing, sheath insulation testing, conductor resistance checks, and phase identification.
Software Platforms & Computational Tools
Project Management: Primavera P6, MS Project for resource planning and milestone tracking.
Testing Instruments: VLF Hipot cable test sets, Megger insulation resistance testers, micro-ohmmeters for contact resistance, and cable fault locators.
Applicable Standards & Grid Codes
Cabling & Installation: IEC 60502-2 (Power cables with extruded insulation 6 kV to 30 kV), IEC 60840 (Cables 30 kV to 150 kV), IEEE 400 (Field Testing and Evaluation of Cable Systems).
Lighting Standards: CIE 115 (Lighting of Roads for Motor and Pedestrian Traffic), IESNA guidelines.
Methodology & Project Delivery Workflow
Our engineering delivery aligns with MEPCO’s structured 6-stage project execution framework, ensuring quality throughout input verification, design modeling, and client handover:
- Stage 01 — Scope & Criteria Definition: Establish study boundaries, utility tie-in data, single-line diagrams, and client objectives.
- Stage 02 — Data Audit & Modeling Assumptions: Collect, verify, and validate manufacturer datasheets, impedance tolerances, and site operating configurations.
- Stage 03 — Simulation Model Development: Build detailed, validated mathematical digital models in specialized power software.
- Stage 04 — Computational Analysis & Verification: Execute base-case and contingency scenarios, conducting rigorous internal peer reviews.
- Stage 05 — Client Review & Approval: Present study findings, address technical comments, and participate in technical clarification sessions.
- Stage 06 — Final Handover: Deliver formal certified engineering reports, executive summaries, and native simulation model files.
Figure 2: Heavy underground cable trenching, sand bedding, and duct bank infrastructure installation.
Completed Project References (From MEPCO Profile)
Selected project assignments delivered by MEPCO demonstrating our technical execution and regional client trust:
| Project Name | Client / Authority | Location | Tools / Mode | Scope Executed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mohamed Ezzat Adel Axis Road (5 km) | Armed Forces Engineering Authority | Egypt | Turnkey Lighting | Complete highway street lighting installation, poles, luminaires, cabling, and distribution control panels. |
| Social Housing Buildings, New Fayoum City | New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) | New Fayoum, Egypt | MV Grid EPC | Construction of medium-voltage electricity network, cable infrastructure, and distribution kiosks. |
| Menoufia National University Campus | New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) | Menoufia, Egypt | Turnkey MV/LV | Medium-voltage power network, package substations, and architectural site pathway lighting. |
| Artillery Shooting Range, Atfih | Armed Forces Engineering Authority | Atfih, Egypt | Infrastructure | Medium-voltage power distribution network, site lighting, and perimeter power infrastructure. |
| Police Camp, Dabaa Nuclear Plant | Armed Forces Engineering Authority | El Dabaa, Egypt | MV & Lighting | Installation of medium-voltage distribution network, security lighting, and power supply infrastructure. |
| Hayah Kareema MV Network Extension, Beba City | Tanta Motors Company / Gov. Authorities | Beni Suef, Egypt | Grid Extension | Medium-voltage cable network extension, trenching, cable terminations, and rural power reliability upgrade. |
| Regional Road Lighting, New Beni Suef City | Tanta Motors Company / NUCA | New Beni Suef, Egypt | Roadway Lighting | Street lighting infrastructure, high-efficiency luminaires, and electrical distribution network. |
Key Engineering Deliverables & Outputs:
- Fully installed, energized, and operational transmission/distribution cable lines and street lighting networks.
- VLF Hipot and Cable Insulation Resistance Certified Test Reports.
- Comprehensive As-Built Route Drawings and Profile Plans.
- Authority Energization and Final Handover Certificates.
Inquire About This Service
Contact MEPCO’s engineering team for technical proposals, study scope definition, or project consultations:
Email: m.khaled@mepco-tds.com | Phone: +20 11 2696 7082 | HQ: 5 Al-Ibrahimia Street, Cairo, Egypt