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Strengthening power grid projects' governance and sustainability through lifecycle auditing
Mo Zhou1, Yinhao Chen1, Liuzhao Zhou2
1State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 21000, China.
Scientific Reports
|October 17, 2025
Summary
Lifecycle auditing (LAud) enhances power-grid project management and risk control. This study developed a comprehensive LAud framework, improving governance and sustainability in complex infrastructure projects.
Area of Science:
- Engineering Management
- Auditing
- Infrastructure Development
Background:
- Power-grid projects face significant risks and complexities.
- Traditional auditing methods have limitations in managing these risks.
- There is a need for enhanced project management and risk control in power-grid development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the application of lifecycle auditing (LAud) in power-grid projects.
- To develop and test a comprehensive LAud framework for power-grid lifecycles.
- To enhance project governance, risk control, and sustainability in the electricity sector.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study approach.
- Implementation analysis of a full-process LAud model within an internal audit framework.
- Data analysis from 29 completed power-grid projects and expert interviews.
Main Results:
- Development of a comprehensive LAud framework covering all project lifecycle stages.
- Creation of a new workflow and a digital platform for LAud implementation.
- Demonstrated enhancement of project governance and sustainability through real-time monitoring and proactive risk mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Lifecycle auditing significantly improves project governance and sustainability in power-grid development.
- The developed LAud framework offers actionable insights for project oversight and continuous auditing.
- LAud supports the sustainable development of the electricity sector by fostering transparency, efficiency, and resilience.
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