Completed — 12 Feb 2026
ETIMAD STEEL — 6 MW Power House
A comprehensive industrial captive power plant project designed for continuous heavy-duty steel industry operations in Kabul, Afghanistan — featuring complete generator foundation engineering, HFO-based power generation, and industrial-grade utility infrastructure.
6 MW
Capacity
2×
Wärtsilä Engines
HFO
Fuel Type
Kabul
Location
Project Overview
Project Information
Project Details
| Project Name | ETIMAD STEEL 6 MW Power House |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Project Type | Industrial Captive Power Plant |
| Power Capacity | 6 MW |
| Plant Configuration | HFO / Diesel / Gas Engine Based |
| Prime Movers | 2 × Wärtsilä 8R32LND Engines |
| Future Expansion | Included |
| Completion Date | 12-02-2026 |
Executed By
Euro Tech Engineering & Services
A leading engineering and power solutions company specializing in complete power plant lifecycle from design through commissioning.
Diesel, Gas & HFO Power Plants
Generator Foundations & Industrial Infrastructure
HT/LT Systems & Switchgear
Synchronizing Panels & Transformers
EPC Power Projects & O&M Services
Power House — Site View
Facility Overview
ETIMAD STEEL Power House Facility
The 6 MW captive power plant occupies a purpose-built facility designed to meet the continuous, high-demand power requirements of the ETIMAD STEEL industrial complex in Kabul. The layout integrates engine rooms, control rooms, fuel handling, and cooling infrastructure within an optimized footprint.
58'-0" × 43'-0" primary building footprint
Dedicated A/C panel and PMT rooms
Future third engine bay included
Project Execution & Technical Leadership
Project Leadership
Mr. Malik Zubair Mahmood
Senior Project Director responsible for overall project execution, engineering coordination, and client management.
Overall project execution & site management
Engineering coordination & supervision
Quality assurance & compliance oversight
Project scheduling & delivery management
Client coordination & progress reporting
Technical Execution
Senior Director — Gas & HFO Division
Senior Director Technical Execution & Projects responsible for complete HFO power plant implementation and commissioning.
HFO power plant technical implementation
Generator foundation & fuel system integration
Mechanical & electrical coordination
Cooling system execution & commissioning
Power generation infrastructure deployment
Scope of Work
Complete Project Scope
Engineering, Civil, Mechanical & Utility Infrastructure
The project scope included complete engineering, civil, mechanical, and utility infrastructure for the power house facility.
Civil & Structural
Generator foundation construction
RCC isolated footing system
Engine mounting foundations
Structural RCC works & plinth beams
Pipeline trench network
Heavy equipment base foundations
Mechanical & Utility
PMT and A/C panel rooms
Cooling tower system
Fuel storage and treatment system
Utility platforms
Auxiliary utility integration
Future expansion provisions
RCC Foundation Works
Civil Engineering
Generator Foundation Construction
Precision-engineered RCC inertia block foundations designed to withstand continuous heavy-duty vibrations from industrial-grade Wärtsilä engines. Each foundation incorporates anti-vibration design principles, embedded anchor systems, and machine mounting plates for optimal engine performance and structural longevity.
28'-0" × 8'-0" engine foundation blocks
Anti-vibration inertia block design
High-strength reinforced concrete — 5/8" Ø @ 6" c/c
Structural Dimensions & Generator Foundations
Main Structural Dimensions
| Overall Structure Length | 58'-0" |
| Building Width | 43'-0" |
| Grid Spacing A–B | 21'-0" |
| Grid Spacing B–C | 21'-0" |
| Side Offset | 6" |
Engine Foundations
| Engine No. 01 Foundation | 28'-0" × 8'-0" |
| Engine No. 02 Foundation | 28'-0" × 8'-0" |
| Future Foundation Provision | 28'-0" × 8'-0" |
Foundation Features
Foundation Design
RCC inertia block foundations
Anti-vibration structural design
Embedded anchor systems
Machine mounting plates
Reinforced concrete plinth beams
Pipeline trench integration
Footing Type F-1
| Lean Concrete | 29'-0" × 9'-4" |
| Structural RCC | 28'-0" × 8'-4" |
| Depth | 18" |
| Reinforcement X | 5/8" Ø @ 6" c/c |
| Reinforcement Y | 5/8" Ø @ 6" c/c |
Footing Type F-2
| Lean Concrete | 6'-0" × 7'-0" |
| Structural RCC | 5'-0" × 6'-0" |
| Depth | 18" |
| Reinforcement X | 1/2" Ø @ 5" c/c |
| Reinforcement Y | 1/2" Ø @ 5" c/c |
RCC Details
RCC Structural System
PCC Bed Thickness: 6"
PCC Ratio: 1:4:8
High-strength RCC foundations
Compacted subgrade preparation
Reinforced RCC columns and plinth beams
Column System C-1
| Column Type | C-1 |
| Main Bars | 10 × 5/8" Ø |
| Stirrups | 3/8" Ø @ 6"–8" c/c |
Reinforcement
Reinforcement Specifications
1/2" Ø @ 4" c/c
5/8" Ø @ 6" c/c
3/8" Ø @ 6"–8" c/c
Engine Room — Bay View
Power Generation
Wärtsilä Engine Room Installation
Two Wärtsilä 8R32LND engines installed on precision-built RCC inertia block foundations, delivering a combined 6 MW of reliable industrial power. The engine room features complete auxiliary systems integration including fuel supply, cooling water, exhaust, and compressed air starting systems.
2 × 2960 kW rated output — 50 Hz operation
720 RPM — Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Pneumatic air start system — origin: Finland
Electrical & Utility Rooms
A/C Panel Room
| Room Size | 25'-0" × 15'-0" |
| Purpose | Synchronizing & Electrical Control Panels |
PMT Room
| Room Size | 15'-0" × 15'-0" |
| Purpose | Power Management & Protection Control |
Cooling System & Fuel Handling Infrastructure
Cooling System
Cooling System Infrastructure
Complete industrial cooling water circulation system designed for continuous engine operation.
2 × Cooling Towers
Cooling Tower Pumps
Heat Exchanger No. 01 & No. 02
Cooling water pipeline trench system
Fuel System
Fuel System & Storage
Designed for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) operation with complete fuel handling and treatment infrastructure.
HFO Storage Tanks — bulk fuel storage
HFO Service Tanks — daily operational supply
Purifier Platform — fuel purification
Booster Unit — fuel pressure boosting
Pipeline Trench — 4'-0" width for all services
Engine & Generator Technical Specifications
Wärtsilä 8R32LND Engine Specifications
| Engine Type | Wärtsilä 8R32LND |
| Rated Output | 2960 kW |
| Speed | 720 RPM |
| Fuel Type | HFO / Diesel |
| Configuration | 8-Cylinder Inline |
| Cooling Type | Water Cooled |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & Aftercooled |
| Starting System | Pneumatic Air Start |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Origin | Finland |
Hyundai 3-Phase Synchronous Generator
| Generator Type | 3-Phase Synchronous |
| Output Capacity | Approx. 5500 KVA |
| Voltage | 450 V |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Speed | 720 RPM |
| Protection Class | IP44 |
| Insulation Class | F |
| Weight | 14,500 KG |
Additional Facilities & Engineering Highlights
Additional Facilities
Supporting Infrastructure
Labour Wash Room
Labour Accommodation Container
Dust Plant Area
Utility Platforms
Future expansion provisions
Highlights
Engineering Highlights
Heavy industrial captive power plant
Continuous base-load operation capability
High vibration resistance foundation design
Integrated cooling and fuel treatment systems
Future expansion capability built-in
Complete RCC structural foundation system
