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Important achievements in 2010

successful contract completion - Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Building at the Temelín Nuclear Power Station
participation of AFRAS Energo, the subsidiary of I & C Energo, at the XXXII. Radiation Protection Days conference in Třeboň
creation of the Business Development section
within the scope of the project "The complete renewal of Prunéřov Power Plant II" I & C Energo signed a contract with ŠKODA PRAHA Invest s.r.o. for a OB21.2b business package
I & C Energo a.s. signed a contract with ČEZ, a.s. for a public tender "Repair (complete replacement) of 21BBA switching station at the Tisová Power Heating Plant in Březová near Sokolov
winning the tender for the project documentation elaboration and outdoor lighting realization at the Madunice HPP in Slovakia
success in tenders OB09.1 , OB09 and OB10 - new 880 MWe steam gas generating facility at the Počerady Power Station
creation of the I & C Energo group - parent company - I & C Energo a.s., subsidiaries - AFRAS Energo s.r.o., ENPRO Energo s.r.o. and ENPROSPOL s.r.o.
I & C Energo a.s. won the tender for the replacement of oil circuit breakers and air break isolators in the 110 kV switching station at the Slapy Water Power Plant
participation at ENC 2010 international conference in Barcelona, Spain
success in the tender "New slag removal from boilers of EMĚ (Mělník Power Plant) I. - unattended operation of slag removal K1-K6 " (Energotrans)
signing of a contract with ČEZ, a.s. for a project "B118 Replacement of protections of 6 kV switching station and 0.4 kV sectional switching station in the 1st main technological building and auxiliary service building at the Temelín Nuclear Power Station"
I & C Energo company was selected to participate in technical operation of Ling Ao II power plant, the Guangdong Province in the South of China nearby the city of Shenzhen
agreement with ŠKODA POWER, a.s. on compilation of the preliminary design and detailed design for Instrument & Control and electric part of "Modernization of hydraulic regulation of the turbogenerator and the by-pass valve to condenser into a high-pressure hydraulic system at Block 1 and 2 of Temelín NPP"
employee of I & C Energo was elected in the supervisory board
successful passing of the supervisory audit by Bureau Veritas Certification compliant with the management system under standards ISO 9001 - Quality, ISO 14001 - Environment and OHSAS 18001 - Labour Safety and also the quality management system under standards ISO 9001 and ČSN EN ISO 3834-2:2006 for quality in fusion welding of metal materials, including the recertification audit for the area of special welding of steel structures under ČSN 73 2601
I & C Energo, Bratislava Organization Unit, signed a contract with PPA ENERGO s.r.o. based in Bratislava, for a delivery and assembly of enclosed conductors (Lot C2, C13) and a control system (Lot C11, C21) for 440 VVER Unit 3 and 4 at Mochovce Nuclear Plant
shielding replacement of TG1 - TG6 generators at the Mělník Power Plant (Energotrans)
signing of a subcontract with Emerson PM for the new Ledvice generating facility
I & C Energo won the tender for "Rechargeable battery upgrade for category I power supply systems" at the Dukovany NPP
I & C Energo won the tender for supplying the selected subsystems of instrumentation for the gas radiation outlets in the ventilation shaft in Řež Nuclear Research Institute
moving the I & C Energo's Prague office to a new address in the CITY TOWER building in Prague 4 - Pankrác
completion of I&C refurbishment of M1, M2 modules at the Dukovany NPP

Important achievements in 2009

successful inspection by ŠKODA JS a.s.
signing of ČEZ contract, a.s. for maintenance of LC ELECTRIC SYSTEM and I&C at Dukovany NPP
signing of contract service agreement with Westinghouse - Twice project (Sweden)
successful completion of complex testing after implementation of the I&C Reconstruction project in Dukovany NPP M 1,2
signing of contract with ABB s.r.o. for New generation facility 660 MWe in Ledvice power plant, Electric Systems packet
partner in organization and active participation in ARaP 2009 professional conference (automation, regulation and processes)
active participation in international professional conference ANSYS - CADFEM Users meeting
participation in All for Power Conference 2009 - construction of conventional and nuclear power generation facilities
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. to strengthen the centre of instrument transformers 24 kV for both production units of Temelín NPP
winning share in upgrade of Hungarian power plant Dunamenti together with Emerson Process Management to design preparation and delivery of switchboard cabinets for part of the control system
signing of contract with ČEZ Měření s.r.o. for a project to replace electric meters for official verification within licensed territory of ČEZ Distribuce a.s.
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. for preparation of design documentation - buffet in the control zone of Temelín NPP
winner in tender for repair of failed tap-changing transformer in Prunéřov II power plant
active participation in professional conference Power Industry and Environment
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. – to reconstruct the existing plant for radiation monitoring in ventilation stacks of Dukovany NPP
signing of contract with MANE STAVEBNÍ s.r.o. for weak current installations - reconstruction of changing rooms 3,4 in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ŠKODA PRAHA Invest s.r.o. - New generation facility 660 MWe in Ledvice power plant, business packet Electric systems
granted state assistance (MPO) for the project Measurement technology for advanced combustion process control
granted state assistance (MPO) for the project Technology for improvement of combustion efficiency and limitation of emissions from fossil fuel boilers
active participation in international conference IFAC Power Plant and Power Systems Control
signing of amendment with ČEZ, a.s. for maintenance and diagnostics of TSFO in Temelín NPP
Mgr. Jan Šafránek appointed a new chief executive officer of I & C Energo a.s.
participation in the conference Development, Maintenance, Renovation of Transmission Lines (transmission, distribution) and stations
signing of amendment with ČEZ a.s. - SIPPING upgrade of OLSS system in Temelín NPP
successful completion of complex testing after implementation of the first phase of the project Reconstruction of I&C in Dukovany NPP
handover of the "Validation of technological data" project for Komořany Heating Plant
active participation in meeting of I&C expert group of MAAE - IAEA TWG Control and Instrumentation
participation in international professional conference American Nuclear Society Topical Meeting on NPP IC&HMIT
active participation in professional conference Heating Plant Days
successful inspection by ŠKODA POWER a.s.
signing of contract with ČEZ, a.s. for maintenance of LC machine room in Temelín NPP
signing the purchase order from ČEZ a.s. - Technology transfer - BO53 Implementation of FAS signals
active participation in professional conference Boilers and Power Industry Facilities 2009
passed inspection by welding institute according to ČSN EN ISO 3834-2:2006
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. - UIS integration and modification of displays in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. - Completion of links between PMJ and the carriage for transport of OS to Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. - SIŘ activities in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ČEZ a.s. to replace existing water cooled electric motors with air cooled electric motors in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ŠKODA JS, a.s. for machine room LC maintenance in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ČEZ ENERGOSERVIS a.s. for external buildings LC maintenance in Temelín NPP
signing of partner cooperation contract with Austrian company ETM
successful inspection by Bureau Veritas Certification Czech Republic, s.r.o. according to OHSAS 18001
successful inspection by Bureau Veritas Certification Czech Republic, s.r.o. according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001
signing of contract with ČEZ for modification of cooling circuits of INFM air conditioning units
signing of contract with GREBNER spol. s.r.o. for preparatory documentation for construction of spent fuel store in Temelín NPP
signing of amendment with ČEZ, a.s. for Maintenance of LC I&C and ELECTRIC SYSTEMS in Temelín NPP in 2009
launch of Coordination Communication System (KSK) to productive operation in Temelín NPP
signing of contract with ČEZ, a.s. for replacement of shielding in R6kV switching stations and 0.4 kV switchboard at Temelín NPP production unit 2.

Important Events of 2008

Signature of technical support contract with ŠJS for the "Dukovany NPP I&C system upgrade“ project
Project works for line construction projects and HV and VHV switching stations
Replacement of existing emergency flash protection for ČEZ, a.s.
Ongoing works on the Siemens project – delivery of design and execution documentation, including build documentation for the electric part for one of the biggest investment projects in the CR – the complex reconstruction of the Tušimice power plant II.
Contract signature - "Dukovany NPP M3 - M5 I&C system upgrade " project for ŠJS
Successful completion of the re-certification audit of QMS and EMS conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Czech Republic, s.r.o.
WEC audit according to ASME NQA-1
Certification audit according to OHSAS 18001 concerning introduction and maintenance of industrial safety management system
Successful result of the audit and prolongation of ČSN EN ISO 9001:2001 and ČSN EN ISO 14001:2005 certificates
Prolongation of the service contract with ČEZData until end of 2010
Completion of the project titled „Replacement of TG 220 MW excitation systems „for Dukovany Power Plant Units 1 to 4“.
Conclusion of a contract with ČEZ, a.s. concerning maintenance of I&C system logic circuits for Temelin NPP
Registration of „I & C Energo a.s. organizačná zložka“ in the Trade Register of the Bratislava Regional Court as of May 20, 2008
Successful completion of I &C Energo merger with ENPRO a.s. and ENPROSPOL s.r.o. as of July 1, 2008
Participation in the "EPE 2008" conference
Transfer of 100 % of I&C Energo a.s. shares from ČEZ, a.s. assets to the Hungarian company MOL as of June 30, 2008
project" Dukovany NPP M1 - 2 I&C system upgrade " – successful completion of all activities on unit 2 and hand over to guarantee period operation -
Talkha Egypt power plant – design and supervision (delivery for Emerson Process Management)
Completion of the project titled “Upgrade of unit transformers” at the Dukovany NPP unit 2
Initiation of performance under the „Contract for repairs and maintenance of electric logic units in conventional power plants“ and the Contract for repairs and maintenance of I&C system logical units in conventional power plants“. The location of operations under these contracts are power plants serviced by our division – Prunéřov 1, Prunéřov 2, Tušimice, Počerady, Ledvice, Tisová
Initiation of works related to trial operation of instrumentation for boric acid concentration measurement in Ukraine – delivery for Atom –Energo-Projekt
Conclusion of contract with ČEZ, a.s. for delivery of „Continuous transformer monitoring system“
Record in the Trade Register as of August 20, 2008: 100 % owner of I & C Energo is MOL Magyár Olaj Maďarsko
Repair of TS 421 transformer station, high voltage part for ÚJV Řež a.s.
Registration of the new trade mark I&C Energo a.s. at the Industrial Property Authority in Prague as of September 15, 2008
Successful completion and hand over of the project titled „Information systems for the V2 Bohunice Power Plant units 3 and 4“
Successful introduction of the Communication Coordination System (KSK) at Temelin NPP and putting it into productive operation

Important Events of 2007

contract signed with ČEZ Distribuce, a. s. to rebuild 110 kV substation in Vítkov
contract signed with Emerson Process Management, s.r.o. for a project to manage installation and startup activities pro the Layyah Power Station (United Arab Emirates)
effective 1 January 2007, design operations merged into the Capital Projects Division
2006 financial statements audited by TPA Horwath Notia Audit s.r.o.
signing of turn-key supply contract to upgrade the control system in K5 gas boiler room and heat exchanger station
success in tender to refurbish HVAC I&C systems in the office building at Temelín Nuclear Power Station

Year 2006

new Moravia Division based at Dětmarovice Power Station begins operating, including outsourcing of measuring and regulation shift mechanics
signing of agreement with Emerson Process Management PWS sp. z o.o. to upgrade the burner I&C systems on six units of the Elektrenai Power Station (Lithuania)
Bureau Veritas Certification Czech Republic, s.r.o. certifies the Company’s Environmental Management System for compliance with ISO 14001:2004
work commences on supply of I&C system cabinets for As Pontes Power Station, Unit 3 (Spain)
signing of contract with Transportation Research Center on collaboration on the Ministry of Transport’s PRESTUP project, the goal of which is to roll out automated traffic enforcement systems
subsidiary GITY MaR, s.r.o. changes name to AFRAS Energo s.r.o.
signing of contract to supply Paks Nuclear Power Station (Hungary) with devices for measuring boric acid concentrations
signing of contract with Ústav jaderného výzkumu Řež a.s. project documentation and technology for renovation of PET Centrum, Radiopharmaceuticals and Nuclear Medicine building of the Masaryk Oncological Institute in Brno
subsidiaries ESE, s.r.o. and AHV, s.r.o. are wound up under a merger agreement.
Jaroslav Janda appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board
completion of contract and commissioning of devices for continuous measurement of boric acid concentrations at the Chmelnická, Rovenská and South Ukraine Nuclear Power Stations in Ukraine
signing of contract with Emerson Process Management, s.r.o. for upgrade of I&C system at the Layyah Power Station – Phase II (United Arab Emirates)
CEZ Group wins first place in 100 Best Annual Reports of the Czech Republic, 2005, competition organized by the CZECH TOP 100 Association
Company expands principal businesses to include engineering activity in capital projects; production of metal structures, boilers, vessels, and containers; and surface treatment and welding of metals and other materials
Company obtains contract to rebuild a 110 kV substation at Hněvkovice pumping station
during 2006 the Company provided technical support for Emerson Process Management in the Ferrara (Italy), As Pontes (Spain), Samra (Jordan), Erdemir, Entek, and Bosen (Turkey) Power Stations

Year 2005

management system successfully undergoes a customer audit by Westinghouse
takeover of software modifications of the entire Eagle system at Temelín Nuclear Power Station (RCLS, PRPS, PAMS) as part of the ongoing transfer of Westinghouse software
ten-year contract with ORGREZ, a.s. for “Service, maintenance, repairs and determining operation of EMON analysis technology in business units of ČEZ, a. s.” takes effect as of April 1
completion of planned activities in the I&C system renewal project on Unit 3 of Dukovany Nuclear Power Station and clearing of the refurbished equipment for trial operation
successful audit of Quality Management System clears company to supply goods and services to the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary
successful audit of the Quality Management System carried out by Energoatom, clearing the company to supply goods and services to the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (Ukraine)
signing of contract with MOSTRO a.s. for supply of devices and materials for measuring boric acid concentrations for use in Ukrainian nuclear power plants
change in the company’s organization structure, creation of separate sections for Procurement and Marketing & Sales
development completed on “Cabling Management System” software for managing extensive cabling systems
signing of contract with Emerson Process Management for reconstruction of Units 5, 6 and 8 of the Elektrenai Power Plant (Lithuania)
opening of project design office in Karlovy Vary
signing of contract with ČEZ, a. s. for documentation and modifications to PAMS software at Temelín Nuclear Power Station
reconstruction of 110 kV substation in Horní Bříza for ČEZ Distribuce, a.s. completed
signing of an agreement on transfer of stake in GITY MaR, s.r.o.; I&C Energo becomes 100% owner,
commissioning of unit-level process data and central archive of process data equipment for Unit 3 of Dukovany Nuclear Power Station
completion of “NC3 – Assessment of unit thermal efficiency, Dukovany Nuclear Power Station” project – analysis, design of technical solution, execution of entire program

Year 2004

Beginning of operation of the licence agreement and change in the visual presentation of I&C Energo within ČEZ Group
Successful audit of quality management according to ISO 9001:2000 by the international certification authority SGS
Customer audit made by ČEZ, a.s., resulting in certifying and enlisting I&C Energo as an approved supplier (3-year effect)
Change of I&C Energo's legal form to a joint stock company
Increase of registered capital of the company from 45 mil to 150 mil
Beginning of live operation of the new information system LCS Noris
Successful audit by the certification authority ČSÚ s.r.o. on evaluation of quality assurance for welding according to ČSN EN 729-2
Based on the certificate from NBÚ according to Act No. 148/1998 Coll., § 62, sect.1 (effective from 22/6/2004 to 6/4/2009) I&C Energo is allowed to solicit public orders that are subject to special mode of safety. I&C Energo, including vetted personnel, have been permitted to receive, generate or be made familiar with sensitive information up to the classification degree "Restricted"
Taking part in 46th International Engineering Fair in Brno as a part of the ČEZ Group's joint exposition of "Energy Towns"
Active participation in the International Conference: VVER 2004 - Experience & Perspectives, Prague
Start of providing electrical services and partially also engineering services to Chvaletice Power Plant
Commencement of providing technical security system and maintenance services at NPP Temelín
Winning the contract and subsequent implementation of stage I of a general overhaul of R22kV switching station at Slapy Power Plant
Success in competitive tendering for reconstruction of R 6.3 kV switching station at Poříčí Power Plant
Initiation of realization of order T102: Reconstruction of secondary distributors 0.4 kV VS at NPP Dukovany
Signing the contract with ČEZ, a.s. for work T963: Diagnostic Systems at NPP Dukovany
Successful FAT tests of SGPS within the scope of I&C Refurbishment at NPP Dukovany, module M1,2
Winning the contract at NPP Temelín for a transfer of Westinghouse technology (RCLS SW modification and verification & validation for RCLS, PRPS, PAMS)
Finalization of the order for Excitation System Replacement as a part of the general overhaul of TG4 at Dalešice Hydroelectric Power Plant
Completion of the order of reconstruction of the chemical water plant pumping station at Plav

Year 2003

Completion of the integration of engineering divisions
Beginning of the implementation of the new information system
Implementation of the new technology of diagnostics and treatment of transformer insulating systems
Performance of first energy audits
Completion of the private data network
Winning the order for the reconstruction of air-conditioning systems for I&C rooms in Dukovany NPP
Successful realization of planned activities of the project of I&C
Renovation in Unit 3 of Dukovany NPP

Year 2002

successful re-certification of the company's quality management by the auditor, SGS Switzerland SA - EN ISO 9001 : 2000
Award of commemorative medal "For Excellent Work in the Construction and Start-up" within the conference on the "Evaluation of the Construction and Start-up of Temelín Nuclear Power Plant"
Technical Development Program elaboration
Realization of first deliveries for Ukrainian nuclear power plants
Winning the order of Change of Connection of 110 kV Reserve Feeding for Dukovany NPP
Obtaining the certificate of quality management in welding (ČSN EN 729-2:1996)
Winning the order to build permanent, super-unit LAN and CATD technological network in Dukovany NPP

Year 2001

Expansion of industrial servicing activities to the localities of Poříčí, Náchod, Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Ledvice, Tušimice, Počerady, Hodonín
Implementation of the project of primary and secondary regulation in Dukovany NPP
Beginning of reconstruction of the sewage treatment plant in Most and reconstruction of water treatment plant in Mariánské Lázně
Beginning of the order of Innovation of Boron-Meters in Units 1 to 4 of Dukovany NPP
Success in the tender for the realization of measuring of heat in vapors for the Frantschach Pulp & Paper Czech company
Co-organization of the OECD international workshop on "Licensing and Operational Experience with I&C Digital Systems", in cooperation with the State Office for Nuclear Safety and ČEZ
Signing contracts with ZAT a.s. for the implementation of I&C Renovation in Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant
Obtaining authorization for support services measurements (primary frequency regulation, Unit output secondary regulation, insular operation)

Year 2000

Teplárna Zlín - beginning of reconstruction of the 110 kV switch room, including project documentation elaboration, delivery and assembly
Conclusion of the contract for complex contractor's maintenance of I & C and electric equipment in Temelín NPP
Beginning of the construction of a hall of SGM Mělník (metal rubberizing plant), electric part (a "turnkey" delivery)
Beginning of the construction of the network of remote observance of gas regulation stations for the Jihočeská Plynárenská, a.s. company
Signing contract with Škoda JS a.s. for the realization of the project of I & C Renovation in Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant
Completion of I & C reconstruction in Teplárna Strakonice
Organization of the seminar on "Artificial Intelligence Methods in Power Engineering", in cooperation with ČEZ, a.s., and ČVUT
Beginning of the delivery of the System of Data Collection, Archiving and Evaluation of Tests of Physical and Power Start-up for Units 1 and 2 of Temelín NPP

Year 1999

Foundation of the technical support center in Běchovice
Certification of ISO 9001 quality assurance system by the SGS Czech Republic, s.r.o. company
Victory in the tender for the Reconstruction of I & C System of Limuzy Inland Gas Discharge Station for Transgas, s.p.
Signing the contract with the Škoda Praha, a.s. company, for the project of Replacement of Electric Equipment and I & C of the Diesel-Generator Stations at Dukovany NPP
Sale of 34-% share in the Westinghouse, SA company to ČEZ, a.s., which became its 100-% owner
Commencement of work on the reconstruction of Unit 6 of the Elektrenai power plant, Lithuania
Preparation, adaptation, testing and checking of both unit and non-unit control systems in relation to Y2K for ČEZ, a.s.
Development and implementation of software of reliability information system for classic power plants of ČEZ, a.s.
Realization of investment deliveries for the Severočeské Doly and the Sokolovská

Year 1998

Foundation of the Central Bohemia Division in Mělník
Foundation of the Investment Deliveries Division in České Budějovice
Foundation of the Temelín NPP Division
The Western Bohemia Division was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Integrated Secondary School of Technology and Economics in Sokolov for many-years' and successful cooperation in providing for practical training of students of the study branch of mechanic-electronic
Building the company's information system - development of application software, building of networks on new workplaces, the "Managerial Information System" project
Obtaining accreditation for the company's own calibration laboratory
Beginning of testing of Westinghouse control system in Temelín NPP
Elaboration of a one-language dictionary of electric engineering concepts for the Central Energy Control Center

Year 1997

Success in the tender for the delivery of electric control center for Tisová power plant. It was the first turnkey order, the part of which was the delivery of a large control system
Starting the operation of the company's own welding school
I & C Energo penetrated into the coal-mining industry as a subcontractor to Vítkovice Prodeco in the order for delivery and assembly of electric equipment
Expansion of deliveries in the sphere of intelligence of buildings
Installation of Westinghouse control system to the central electric control room of Mělník power plant
Reconstruction of sewage treatment plant in Kraslice
Completion of the designing center
The share of receipts realized for ČEZ, a.s. dropped below two-thirds of the total receipts for the first time

Year 1996

Elaboration of the company's Strategic Plan for the period of 1997 - 1999
Launch of operation of the company's own information system on the Lotus Notes platform
Beginning of cooperation with the information system delivery to the power plants of ČEZ, a.s
Reconstruction of WAP SD cars repairing shops for the Doly Nástup Tušimice mining company
Starting the operation of the Commercial Department in Prague
Launch of the program of complex education for managers
Launch of the project of designation of power-generating system plants with the KKS system
The economic results reached exceeded the limit of CZK 15 million for the first time

Year 1995

Foundation of the Northern Bohemia Division in Prunéřov
Successful client audit by Westinghouse E.C., Pittsburgh, and winning the first order of "Westinghouse Control System Hardware Installation" for Temelín NPP
Minor repair of cubicle switchboards for the Sokolovská Uhelná, a.s. Company
I & C delivery for the Pražská Teplárenská, a.s. - Michle Division
Commencement of I & C reconstruction with Westinghouse control system in Prunéřov power plants
The average number of employees grew to 375

Year 1994

Foundation of the Western Bohemia Division in Tisová u Sokolova
Foundation of the Information Technology Division in Brno - engineering services for the support of the management of maintenance and operation of both classic and nuclear power engineering
Commencement of work on the I & C reconstruction of Prunéřov II power plant - the first complex delivery of field instrumentation, including design
Admittance to the Solvent Firms' Club and the Commercial Register of Solvent Firms
Beginning of the construction of quality assurance system according to ISO 9001 European standard, and NQA-1 and NQA-2 American standard
Building of the unit LAN in the units of Dukovany NPP

Year 1993

July 15, 1993 - entry of the I & C Energo a.s. Company in the Register of Companies; amount of fixed assets: CZK 10 million
Foundation of the Moravia Division, with 174 employees, in the locality of Dukovany NPP; line of business: maintenance of electric devices and automation technology, software
The first important order - general overhaul of I & C in Unit 1 of Dukovany NPP
The first address of the Company: Třebíč, Gen. Sochora 705
The first order outside Dukovany NPP was for the Nuclear Research Institute in Řež
Foundation of the Bohemia Division based in Hluboká nad Vltavou