Professional background
Overview
ATecho’s professional foundation is built on extensive experience in the planning, construction and operation of large-scale hydropower facilities, including power stations, grid infrastructure and advanced control system - both in Norway and internationally
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Key Experience
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Hydropower Development
Broad expertise covering the full project life cycle - from design and construction to operation and maintenance of major hydropower plants and related infrastructure
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Technology Innovation & Leadership
Founder and CEO of a company specializing in technology development, engineering, construction and operation of equipment for full-profile directional drilling. Deliveries include complete pressure shafts for approximately 50 small-scale hydropower plants in Norway and one in Italy, with a combined production capacity of about 0,6 TWh, as well as solutions for underground infrastructure.
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Research & Development
Active participation and leadership in R&D projects focused on advancing drilling technology, system efficiency and safety improvements through collaboration with industry and research institutions. Has among other things, carried out the application process and subsequent execution of the ECO-Drilling project under the EU Horizon 2020 program.​

CEO Askjell Tonstad