MICA Energy Consulting is a multidisciplinary engineering company providing technical advisory, feasibility studies, project management support, and engineering design across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Request a ConsultationMICA Energy Consulting has evolved from an electrical-focused enterprise into a fully integrated engineering consulting partner, bringing together expertise in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems.
We are a team of experts with in-depth and varied experiences across the energy sector, with expertise gained from decades of working in industry and consulting roles. Our experts have demonstrated excellence in leading roles at the industry, national, and multinational levels.
We employ expertise knowledge models that deliver solutions and results to create economic value and efficiency in building a robust and well-integrated future state of energy and related industries.
Our specialized energy consultants provide independent and tailor-made advice to meet our client's needs, ensuring maximum profitability and adequate risk management across every stage of their energy assets.
Decades of hands-on experience across generation, transmission, distribution, and procurement — from feasibility through commissioning and operation.
Deep understanding of African operating environments, regulatory frameworks, and local stakeholder dynamics across West and Southern Africa.
Supporting clients across all English, French, and Portuguese-speaking markets with culturally aligned advisory and project delivery.
Preferred partner for utilities, energy and mining stakeholders, industrial operators, developers, and investors throughout the continent.
We contribute our expertise and technical knowledge to turn-key projects during construction, commissioning, and operation phases, as well as project transactions and project financing.
Comprehensive feasibility studies combining financial analysis and advanced engineering practices — whether planning an islanded project or connecting to the grid.
Overseeing all aspects of energy production, transmission and distribution projects — from planning to execution and post-completion analysis.
Translating conceptual designs into comprehensive, executable plans — addressing engineering, procurement, and construction needs while ensuring alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational standards.
Gas, coal, hydro, and renewable generation technologies — covering the full lifecycle from planning and safety through construction supervision and operational optimisation.
Full-spectrum supply chain advisory for energy equipment and materials, from demand analysis through contract management and settlement.
MICA Energy Consulting is led by a team of senior professionals with decades of experience in the energy sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing together industry knowledge, technical depth, and a commitment to international best practices.
Our management team has held leading roles at industry, national, and multinational levels — delivering complex energy infrastructure projects for utilities, independent power producers, development finance institutions, and private investors.
The firm operates under a clear governance framework, with transparent reporting structures, defined compliance protocols, and adherence to internationally recognised engineering and business standards.
All projects follow IEC, IEEE, and local regulatory standards, with full documentation and audit trails.
Clear governance framework with defined reporting structures, procurement protocols, and stakeholder accountability.
Zero-tolerance policy on bribery and corruption, with compliance procedures aligned to international anti-corruption frameworks.
Structured risk assessment and mitigation across all engagements, from feasibility through project completion and handover.
Engagement protocols include KYC and counterparty verification, ensuring all project partnerships meet governance requirements.
Jose Miguel is a seasoned engineering professional with over 40 years of international experience in energy infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. His career spans senior leadership roles in power generation, transmission and distribution, project management, and multidisciplinary consulting — serving utilities, independent power producers, development finance institutions, and private investors.
He has held Country Manager, General Manager, and CEO positions across multiple markets, leading large-scale projects financed by institutions including the World Bank and the African Development Bank. His expertise covers the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and engineering design through procurement, construction supervision, and commissioning.
A registered member of the Engineering Councils of Portugal and Mozambique, Jose brings deep regional knowledge of operating environments across Southern and West Africa, combined with rigorous adherence to international engineering standards (IEC, IEEE, FIDIC).
Operating from strategic hubs in Southern Africa, with operational coordination from Lisbon, Portugal and New Delhi, India, MICA Energy Consulting supports clients across English, French, and Portuguese-speaking markets throughout the continent.
This regional footprint, supported by deep knowledge of African operating environments, positions MICA Energy Consulting as a trusted advisor for utilities, energy and mining stakeholders, industrial operators, developers, and investors.
Power systems, substations, protection schemes, SCADA, and network automation — the foundation upon which MICA Energy Consulting was built.
Turbine systems, rotating equipment, balance of plant, cooling systems, and structural-mechanical integration for power generation facilities.
DCS, PLC, SCADA integration, process control, measurement systems, and plant automation — ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.
Energy sector policy advisory, regulatory navigation, investment due diligence, and strategic planning for utilities, IPPs, and institutional investors.
Our team provides tailored engineering advisory for operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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