Local, German firms in pact for power projects

Xi'an-based Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, has signed a framework agreement with Fichtner GmBH Co of Germany to develop overseas projects.

NWEPDI is a design, engineering and consultancy firm that provides turnkey solutions to the thermal and nuclear power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.

Fichtner is an independent German firm of consulting engineers specializing in central utilities infrastructure.