MAHANA

People are curious about the energy source that powers their homes, offices and establishments, as well as the measures to prevent emissions that are detrimental to the environment. The unprecedented change encourages building owners, contractors, general constructors and energy companies to design and initiate up-to-scale and regulatory-compliant projects, meeting the required needs.

MAHANA, an energy project consulting company, combines the pan-global experience of its founders, Ghita Barhoumi and Pascal Thomas, to help clients succeed through knowledgeable management of energy and construction projects. The company collaborates with clients to ensure overall energy project management success.

Before founding MAHANA, Barhoumi spent over a decade in project management of solar and thermal power plants. She has extensive experience in contract and claim management, as well as a strong background in engineering and construction. Similarly, Thomas is no stranger to senior management and executive positions, having worked with owners and general contractors in France, the United States and Asia. His experience spans feasibility studies, engineering, commissioning, and operating in solar, thermal and nuclear power facilities.

“We are experienced in handling the specificities and challenges across a project’s lifespan. We combine every aspect in energy project and construction management,” says Thomas, director of MAHANA.

Due to the company's flexibility to operate remotely, clients save money instead of engaging full-time workers to outline a plan of action. MAHANA's professionals work with on-site engineers to manage and create the most effective path to complete a renewable energy project. The energy consulting firm offers pathways to design, oversee and manage an operation during construction and final commissioning, from selecting suppliers to staying on schedule and within budget.

The consulting company enables clients to run a comprehensive risk analysis of the project and address potential issues using a specialised proprietary tracker to monitor project progress during construction. It also collects input from people who perform implementation tasks on-site, allowing clients to confidently overcome any challenges and delays.

MAHANA has a deep understanding of different cultures due to their experience in serving clients from across the globe. It customises solutions that fit each project’s unique challenges and fosters a deep sense of diversity and inclusion between stakeholders.

“We have extensive knowledge to seamlessly work with cross-border teams and create an open communication atmosphere during a project,” says Barhoumi, CEO of MAHANA.

During one energy project undertaking, MAHANA partnered with a Greek construction company to help their internal team push past the project's commissioning phase. By organising and managing projects remotely, as well as on a few occasions on-site, the company established a good relationship with the client’s team and helped them understand the multiple situations that can halt a commissioning operation. The rapport between MAHANA’s experts and the client’s staff allowed for a successful campaign, enabling the project's success.

Whether working on the ground or remotely, MAHANA understands a client's concerns and then works on very specific solutions, eliminating issues individually. The company brings vast knowledge in acknowledging the multifaceted nature of an energy project and assisting clients with crucial integration techniques.