About the company

Hydro Execution was founded in 2021 as an independent engineering and consulting partner for hydropower refurbishment projects. We support owners, operators and suppliers from first evaluation through execution. We are two engineers, not a corporation – no overhead, and that is why our price works.

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Our mission

We turn complex hydropower challenges into reliable, technically sound and economically viable solutions.

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Our vision

A trusted, flexible partner for hydropower projects worldwide – creating long-term value.

35+

Years of experience

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Ethiopian Electric PowerEthiopia
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Dagachhu Hydro Power CorporationBhutan
Agusan PowerPhilippines
Serengeti Energy Africa EMS MpangaUganda
Uganda Electricity Generation CompanyUganda
Kledia-06 LLCAlbania
Proitec DOOSerbia
Chilime HydropowerNepal
Laraib Energy LimitedPakistan
SAEMS EngineeringUganda
Nepal Electricity AuthorityNepal
RSP EnterprisesSri Lanka
Pakhtunkhwa EnergyPakistan
Star Hydro PowerPakistan
Tadam Energy ConsultingLaos
Vallibel Power ErathnaSri Lanka

Career growth

Key expertise

Technical Solutions

Solution competence

Engineering experience beyond hydropower adds perspective when solving demanding technical challenges.

Hydropower Engineering

Extensive technical know-how

Deep understanding of hydropower systems – evaluating challenges, coordinating interfaces, developing practical solutions.

Project Management

30 years in project management

Structured project management for complex projects – coordination, clear communication, quality and schedules.

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Ing. Dieter Rudlstorfer

Owner and managing director

About the owner

A graduate mechanical engineer with more than 35 years of experience – most of it in technical project execution at one of the world's largest hydropower suppliers, plus six years in pump and compressor technology.

  • 35 years of experience in project management and technical project execution of hydropower projects
  • Extensive technical know-how for the construction and coordination of small and large power plants including auxiliary systems
  • Solution competence in design issues for turbines and auxiliary systems

Career Timeline

1985 – 1986
VOEST ALPINE AG
1987 – 1988
GUGLER GmbH
1988 – 1994
OCHSNER GmbH
1995 – 2020
ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH
since 2021
HYDRO EXECUTION

About our partner

An experienced engineer and project manager with more than 15 years of professional experience – including nine years at ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH in Linz, working in hydraulic and drive systems as well as crane and drive technology for hydropower applications, followed by six years of project management in intralogistics. In 2026, he joined the company as a partner.

  • International hydropower experience from 30 projects in 20 countries, including Bhutan, Laos, Chile, Turkey, Portugal and Austria
  • Project management and technical execution of crane and hoist systems, trash rack cleaning machines, crane refurbishments and ship arresting systems for hydropower plants
  • Extensive experience in FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning support, including steel structures, site coordination and spare parts management

Career Timeline

2010-2019
ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH
2019-2025
Schwingshandl Automation Technology GmbH
since 2026
HYDRO EXECUTION
Ing. Christian Fasching sitting at a wooden table with hands folded.

Ing. Christian Fasching

Senior Project Manager

References

Managed hydro projects at ANDRITZ HYDRO

Seventeen hydropower plants, 1996–2020 – generating units ranging from 3.5 MW to 135 MW across four continents.
Projects executed by Dieter Rudlstorfer at ANDRITZ HYDRO.

See the enclosed reference list – ANDRITZ HYDRO projects+–
Project
Client
Output
Scope of supply
Year
Obervellach
, 
Austria
Client
ÖBB Infra
Output
1 x 19 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine
Year
2020
Uma Oya
, 
Sri Lanka
Client
FARAB
Output
2 x 60 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2020
Nenskra
, 
Georgia
Client
JSC Nenskra
Output
3 x 60 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2019
Andong
, 
Korea
Client
K-water
Output
2 x 46 MW
Scope of supply
Diagonal Turbine Rehab
Year
2019
Ulu Jelai
, 
Malaysia
Client
SMEC/TNB
Output
2 x 186 MW
Scope of supply
Francisturbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2016
Dagachhu
, 
Bhutan
Client
DHBC
Output
2 x 63 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine
Year
2015
Pirris
, 
Costa Rica
Client
ICE
Output
2 x 67 MW
Scope of supply
Francis Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2011
Vahari 3&4
, 
India
Client
KPCL
Output
2 x 115 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2010
Tsankov Kamak
, 
Bulgaria
Client
NEK
Output
1 x 3,5 MW
Scope of supply
Francis Turbine (House Turbine)
Year
2009
Gerlos II
, 
Austria
Client
AHP
Output
1 x 135 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine
Year
2007
Basochhu
, 
Bhutan
Client
BPA
Output
2 x 16 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2005
Phase4
, 
Scotland
Client
SSE
Output
2 x 4,0 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine
Year
2005
Culligran
, 
Scotland
Client
SSE
Output
1 x 17 MW
Scope of supply
Diagonal Turbine
Year
2004
Ahmed El Hansali
, 
Morocco
Client
ONE
Output
1 x 92 MW
Scope of supply
Francis Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2003
Jim Woodruff
, 
USA / Florida
Client
US Army
Output
3 x 14 MW
Scope of supply
Kaplan Turbine Rehab
Year
2001
Langenegg
, 
Austria
Client
VKW
Output
1 x 37 MW
Scope of supply
Francis Turbine
Year
2001
Angostura
, 
Costa Rica
Client
ICE
Output
3 x 70 MW
Scope of supply
Francis Turbine incl. Auxiliary Systems
Year
2000
Schmirn
, 
Austria
Client
Tiwag
Output
1 x 3,5 MW
Scope of supply
Pelton Turbine
Year
1996