3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat

What 3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat does

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti is a privately held Turkish engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in high-voltage energy transmission infrastructure. Founded on June 18, 2012 in Ankara by an experienced team that reconvened from a prior operating entity, the company designs and builds 154 kV and 380 kV overhead transmission lines, 34.5 kV medium-voltage distribution lines, and primary/secondary substation (transformer center) works, alongside low-voltage electrical works, OPGW (optical power ground wire) lines, and fiber-infrastructure cabling. Engineering consulting and project supervision complement the construction offering.

The company serves three core customer groups: Turkish state-owned transmission system operator TEİAŞ and private energy utilities; independent renewable energy producers (wind/RES, geothermal/JES, hydro/HES) requiring grid-connection lines; and international energy operators — most notably Karadeniz Holding / Karpowership — for which it executes transmission and substation works across Africa (Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Ghana, Mozambique), the Middle East (Lebanon, Iraq), and Asia (Myanmar, Indonesia), with additional exposure in Cuba. It also performs smaller campus and real-estate-adjacent electrical and fiber works (Ordu University, DKC/SAF Gayrimenkul).

Revenue is generated project-by-project through competitive bidding on public and private tenders, with pricing determined per project scope (voltage level, line length, terrain, materials). The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified, has 11–50 employees, and operates from its headquarters in Ankara's Söğütözü business district. Revenue, ownership structure, and financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat

Legal name

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd.Şti

Website

https://ucetap.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat is a privately held Ankara-based EPC contractor that designs and builds high-voltage (154 kV / 380 kV) transmission lines, substations, and medium- and low-voltage electrical works for TEİAŞ, Turkish renewable energy producers, and international clients via Karadeniz Holding / Karpowership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Transmission Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead Transmission Line EPC (HV/EHV) (EUAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation EPC & construction (AIS/GIS, greenfield/brownfield) (EUADAKAC), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF), Telecom, SCADA & OPGW/Fiber Integration for T&D Projects (EUAEABAG)

Keywords

• Energy transmission lines
• High voltage substations
• EPC construction services
• Electrical infrastructure
• Power line engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC Contracting for Energy Transmission Lines: The company earns revenue through engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for energy transmission infrastructure. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis, including design, material supply, foundation construction, tower assembly, and wire installation. The company works on both domestic and international projects, with clients including Turkish state utility TEİAŞ, private energy producers (wind, solar, hydro), and international energy companies.
2. Consulting Services for Energy Infrastructure: The company provides engineering consulting and project management services for energy transmission projects, including route determination, project control, and supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in high-voltage (154 kV and 380 kV) energy transmission line projects, transformer center (substation) primary and secondary assembly, medium-voltage (34.5 kV) distribution lines, and low-voltage electrical works. The company delivers turnkey solutions including design, material procurement, foundation construction, tower assembly, conductor stringing, and commissioning, with additional offerings in OPGW fiber-optic transmission lines, fiber infrastructure cabling, and engineering consulting.

Product overview

3 ETAP Enerji İnşaat is an energy and construction company offering a unified portfolio of power transmission infrastructure services. The core offerings include 154 kV and 380 kV high-voltage energy transmission line projects (design and construction), transformer center primary and secondary assembly services, 34.5 kV medium voltage power transmission lines, and low voltage electrical works. The company also provides specialized services including OPGW (Optical Power Ground Wire) transmission lines with fiber optic capabilities, fiber infrastructure and cabling works, and general engineering consulting services. Projects span both domestic (Turkey) and international locations including Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

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Products and services

• 154 kV & 380 kV Energy Transmission Line Projects Design and construction of high-voltage energy transmission lines at 154 kV and 380 kV, including foundation construction, pole/tower assembly, and conductor stringing, delivered to energy utilities and transmission system operators.
• Transformer Center (Substation) Primary and Secondary Assembly Primary and secondary assembly services for 154 kV and 380 kV transformer centers (substations), including electrical installation, control systems, and commissioning for grid connection projects.
• 34.5 kV Medium-Voltage Power Transmission Lines Design and installation of medium-voltage (34.5 kV) overhead energy transmission (distribution) lines connecting generation facilities to the grid.
• Low-Voltage Electrical Works Low-voltage (LV) electrical works including design, installation, and consulting services for industrial and utility facilities.
• OPGW Energy Transmission Lines Optical Power Ground Wire (OPGW) transmission lines with integrated fiber-optic communication capabilities, including OPGW replacement and upgrade work on existing high-voltage lines.
• Fiber Infrastructure and Cabling Works Fiber-optic infrastructure construction and cabling installation services for facilities and campuses (e.g., university campus fiber projects).
• Engineering Consulting and Project Management Engineering and technical consulting services for energy transmission projects, including route determination, project control, and supervision services.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Karadeniz Holding / KarpowershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3 ETAP Enerji works as an engineering and construction partner for Karadeniz Holding and its subsidiary Karpowership, supporting international projects including material export, engineering design, installation, and supervision works. Projects span multiple countries including Myanmar, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Indonesia, Mozambique, and Basra. This is a key international partnership enabling the company to operate across diverse global markets.
• TEİAŞ (Türkiye Elektrik İletim A.Ş.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEİAŞ is the Turkish state-owned electricity transmission company and one of 3 ETAP Enerji's primary domestic clients. The company executes numerous transmission line and substation projects for TEİAŞ under competitive tender contracts, including 154 kV and 380 kV infrastructure across multiple Turkish regions.
• İçtaş İnşaatmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorİçtaş İnşaat is a major Turkish construction and energy company. 3 ETAP Enerji has executed multiple energy transmission projects for İçtaş, including the Bağıştaş I Dam and HES EIH project and the KEPEZKAYA Hydroelectric Power Plant transmission line project.
• Fina EnerjimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFina Enerji is a Turkish energy company for which 3 ETAP Enerji has executed multiple projects including Bodrum-Yeniköy transmission lines for wind energy facilities, Alaca-Yozgat EIH, and Kemer-Finike energy transmission line.
• Greeneco Enerji Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreeneco Enerji is a geothermal and renewable energy company. 3 ETAP Enerji has constructed the JES-5 T.M. – Greeneco JES-6 ADM energy transmission line and performed installation works at Greeneco facilities.
• Peker EnerjimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeker Enerji is a Turkish energy company. 3 ETAP Enerji has completed the Adıgüzel HES II energy transmission line project for Peker Enerji.
• Ecetur Şirketler GrubuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcetur Şirketler Grubu is referenced as a client/references company for 3 ETAP Enerji's projects.
• DKC GayrimenkulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDKC Gayrimenkul is referenced as a client for Ankara-Istanbul energy transmission line projects.
• SAF GayrimenkulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAF Gayrimenkul is the employer for the Ova Elektrik E.I.H. project in Gebze, involving transmission line relocation work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Prysmian Group: Global cable and conductor manufacturer whose products (HV conductors, OPGW, underground cables) are core inputs to 3 ETAP's projects. Comparable as an adjacent infrastructure player rather than a direct EPC competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Kalyon İnşaat: Diversified Turkish EPC active in HV transmission, substations, and renewables. Competes with 3 ETAP on TEİAŞ and IPP tenders, typically with bundled construction-plus-equipment offerings.
• Hitachi Energy: Global leader in HV substations, HVDC, and grid integration. Comparable in substation and grid-connection scope but functions as an OEM/turnkey technology provider rather than a pure transmission-line construction contractor.
• Siemens Energy: Global incumbent in HV transmission equipment and grid solutions, including substations and HVDC. Overlaps with 3 ETAP on the substation side of projects but typically acts as equipment supplier or turnkey contractor on much larger tenders.
• ENKA İnşaat: One of Turkey's largest EPC contractors with substantial HV transmission line and substation work, including turnkey international projects. Competes with 3 ETAP for utility tenders globally while also serving oil & gas and power generation clients.
• Kolin İnşaat: Major Turkish EPC contractor with substantial energy transmission line and substation capabilities. Directly competes with 3 ETAP on TEİAŞ public tenders but at materially greater scale, financial capacity, and project diversification.
• Çalık Enerji: Turkish energy EPC with international footprint spanning transmission and generation in CIS, Middle East, and Africa. Comparable in international HV transmission EPC execution but operates at significantly larger scale with an integrated developer role.
• Limak İnşaat: Large Turkish construction group with an active energy and HV transmission EPC portfolio. Comparable in that it competes for the same TEİAŞ 154/380 kV tenders, but operates across airports, dams, and other infrastructure segments as well.
• Yapı Merkezi İnşaat: Turkish EPC with track record in HV transmission, substations, and rail electrification. Competes in similar public-tender markets while operating at substantially larger scale and project diversity.

Direct peers

• Şa-Ra Enerji İnşaat: Turkish specialist EPC focused on energy transmission lines and substations. Closely comparable to 3 ETAP in scope (HV overhead lines, transformer centers) and customer base (TEİAŞ, private energy producers), though typically operating at a slightly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3etap

Compliance3 records

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