Supporting renewable energy projects through inspection and quality assurance services for wind energy and hydroelectric infrastructure. Experience includes GRI Wind Towers, Vestas wind tower fabrication inspections, Dorper Wind Farm, and long-standing inspection services on hydroelectric and pumped storage schemes such as Palmiet, Drakensberg, and Ingula.
Our Experience in the Renewable Energy Industry
2020
As part of a global strategic realignment, Stanley Oil & Gas divested its South African operations to a local management consortium operating under NYTS Holdings (Pty) Ltd. As a result, SISA Inspection, De-Tect Unit Inspection, and Cooperheat of Africa became fully locally owned entities under the new holding structure.
This year also marked a significant milestone, celebrating 40 years since the establishment of the original South African business, which was founded in 1980 during the construction of major infrastructure projects including Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, Sasol Synfuels plants, Eskom power stations, and the Saldanha Steel facility.
De-Tect continued to secure long-term work within the power generation sector, including a five-year contract at Eskom's Kriel Power Station for metallographic replication services. The company also expanded into the renewable energy sector, being awarded a contract to perform NDT services for GRI Wind Towers during fabrication processes.
In addition, De-Tect secured a framework agreement with Steinmüller Africa for the provision of NDT services within their fabrication workshop environment.
2024
De-Tect Unit Inspection began the year by strengthening relationships with existing clients while securing new opportunities across multiple sectors. The company expanded its portfolio with projects for Air Liquide and Babcock International, and was awarded new work in the renewable energy sector, providing NDT services at the Dorper Wind Farm for Altitec, as well as NDT oversight for Ansaldo Energia.
In support of the growing renewable energy supply chain, De-Tect received a purchase order from ArcelorMittal to perform NDT on wind tower plates at its Vaal branch for Vestas.
The company further diversified into the mining sector, securing a contract for Eddy Current inspections at the Karowe Mine operated by Lucara Diamond.
Within the nuclear sector, De-Tect was awarded advanced NDT work at Koeberg Power Station by John Thompson, including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD).
In the oil and gas sector, De-Tect secured a significant three-year contract with PetroSA to provide ongoing NDT services.