Environment, Social & Land
Know the site, the people and the land before decisions are fixed. ESIA, land access and resettlement, GIS.
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Local knowledge. Global expertise.
Twenty years of delivery. Built for what comes next.
Abkons plans, engineers and manages infrastructure for energy, water, transport and public institutions.
Since 2006 we have delivered to international standards across the Western Balkans. Today we partner on projects across Europe and beyond.
Why Abkons
One firm for the whole project lifecycle. We plan, deliver and operate infrastructure – not only advise on it.
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For IFIs and development partners
Certified management systems and safeguard-standard delivery. Compliance you can audit.
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For private-sector clients
A long-term partner on the ground – from site and permits to construction and operation.
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For engineering and consulting partners
Local delivery capacity and an IFI track record for your next bid, with market access in return.
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For governments and municipalities
A local team since 2006, building capacity that stays after the project closes.
Key figures
Abkons at a glance
Since 2006
in the market
1,000+
projects completed
200+
experts, in-house and network
100+
specialist freelancers
50+
areas of expertise
10
markets across Europe and beyond
Flagship projects
Proof of delivery
Seven projects that show the range of our work – from a cross-border railway to a 150 MW solar portfolio.
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TAP AG – Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Land access, permitting, construction project management and social investment. Maintenance since 2016.
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Durrës Port, Porto Romano
€11.3M detailed technical design of Albania's new integrated commercial port (2021–2023).
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150 MW PV Blue Solar
EPC delivery of two utility-scale solar plants, Blue 1 and Blue 2.
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Durrës–Prishtina Railway
€1.7M feasibility study and concept design for the Albania–Kosovo rail link. Joint venture with ILF.
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Durrës Sanitation Master Plan
€1.2M wastewater and drainage master plan for the Durrës utility area. Joint venture with Seureca.
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Kosovo Cadastral QC Platform
€474K live monitoring dashboard and GIS quality-control tool covering 115 reconstruction zones.
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EU Integration Support Facility
€2.2M institutional-strengthening mandate for the Chief Negotiator's office. Joint venture with DAI and WeGlobal.
What we do
Three groups. One team.
Engineering & Delivery
Take the project from study to operating asset. Design, permitting, supervision, EPC and O&M – with energy at the core.
Advisory & Funding
Set the strategy, prove the case, prepare the funding. Feasibility, PPP structuring, EU and donor funding.
Clients
Who we work for
International financial institutions, donors and public bodies – and leading energy, industry and infrastructure companies.
IFIs, donors & public clients
- European Union
past client
Energy, industry & infrastructure clients
Partners
Who we work with
European and international consulting and engineering firms we have bid and delivered with.
Consulting & engineering partners
Joint-venture partners on flagship projects
Footprint map
01 Offices
Rooted in the region. Working beyond it.
Offices in Tirana, Prishtina and Skopje. Projects and partners across Europe and beyond.
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Projects by country
Choose a country to see what we delivered there, our role and the funders involved.
View projects03 Partners
Partners by country
The international firms we have delivered with, shown by home country.
Explore related projects- Offices
- 4
- Countries
- 7
- Projects
- 15
- Partners
- 17
Select a country on the map to see its office and projects.
Beyond the region
- Kyrgyzstan 1 project
Albania
Office
- Tirana HQ Active
Projects: 12
- Durrës–Prishtina railway – feasibility study and concept design
- EU for Circular Economy – Regional Waste Management Programme (Kukës component)
- TAP AG – Trans Adriatic Pipeline: land access, permitting, construction PM and maintenance
- Karavasta power plant overhead line – cadastral survey
- Dajt hotel, villas and facility buildings – design
- TEDA Tirana – feasibility study and business plan
- Durrës Port, Porto Romano – detailed technical design
- Durrës Sanitation Master Plan
- EU Integration Support Facility
- Korça city gasification – feasibility study
- Vorë–Hani i Hotit railway line – gap analysis and disclosure pack
- Forest and pasture management plans, Albania
Kosovo
Office
- Prishtina Active
Projects: 3
Partners by country
Canada 2
- WSP
- AtkinsRéalis
France 2
- SeurecaDurrës Sanitation Master Plan
- Artelia
Italy 2
- WeGlobalEU Integration Support Facility
- RINA
Netherlands 2
- DeltaresRiver basin management planning in Kosovo
- Royal HaskoningDHV
United States 2
- DAIEU Integration Support Facility
- Tetra Tech
Austria 1
- ILF Consulting Engineers AustriaDurrës–Prishtina railway – feasibility study and concept design
Denmark 1
- Ramboll
Germany 1
- Fichtner
Sweden 1
- Sweco
United Kingdom 1
- ERM
2
- AnteaEU for Circular Economy – Regional Waste Management Programme (Kukës component)
- Deloitte
A past joint project does not imply an ongoing partnership.
- Office country
- Other project country
- Partner home country
- Western Balkans (offices)
Partner with us
Bidding in the region? Bid with us.
EU and international consultancies and engineering firms work with Abkons as joint-venture partner, subconsultant or local delivery team on donor-funded projects. A light, non-exclusive framework – from first call to standing consortium.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Abkons do?
We plan, design, deliver and manage energy and infrastructure projects, with environmental, social and land expertise and advisory and funding support in the same team.
Where do you work?
Our home markets are Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. With international partners we deliver projects across Europe and beyond.
Which standards do you work to?
Six certified management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Our environmental and social work follows EBRD, World Bank and EU requirements. The full list is on Quality & compliance.
Can you join our consortium?
Yes – as joint-venture lead or member, or as subconsultant for defined scopes: ESIA, land and resettlement, survey, supervision, health and safety, design.
At what stage can you join a project?
At any stage, from first study to operating asset.
Can you help with EU or donor funding?
Yes: programme design, applications, grant management and monitoring. Award decisions rest with the funding bodies.
How do we start?
Send the location, stage and scope – or a tender reference. We reply within two working days.
Start the conversation.
Planning a project or preparing a bid? Send the location, stage and scope – or the tender reference. The right team will reply.