Environment - Project examples
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Congo (DR) - 220 kV Line Ruzizi - Goma (DR Congo Part)
Phase 1 of the study includes a feasibility study, the detailed design and the elaboration of the tender documents for the construction of approx. 169 km 220 kV line Ruzizi - Goma. It also covers the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) as well as the elaboration of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP).
The detailed scope of works includes:
- The new transformer substation Buhandahanda
- Additionally, the 220 kV line between the terminal tower at Goma substation and the new substation Buhandahanda (93 km).
Furthermore, the project comprises the selection of contractors and supervision of the above-mentioned construction works (Phase 2).
intec's services
intec is the partner in charge of Phase 1 of the project that covers the following services:
- Feasibility study (data collection, demand study, line route study, summary environmental impact study)
- Design studies (network studies, line and substation design, cost estimate and implementa-tion schedule, economic studies, financial analysis, analysis of project risks)
- Elaboration of the detailed designs and the tender dossiers for the substation and the line
Furthermore, our experts are involved in Phase 2 (bid evaluation and contract award to contractors, home office back-up support, FAT, works supervision on site, commissioning, and final acceptance).
Client
Société Nationale d'Electricité (SNEL SARL), Projet NELSAPFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
1.7.2012 - 24.9.2019 - The new transformer substation Buhandahanda
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Georgia - Environmental and social compliance monitoring
Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) is undertaking the "Transmission Grid Strengthening Project" which includes measures to improve the availability and reliability of GSE's transmission infrastructure. The present project is part of this overall programme; the line is constructed to connect the 185 MW Shuakhevi and the 150 MW Koromkheti Hydropower Stations to the national grid. The line will have a length of approx. 150 km.
intec's services
The following E&S services were carried out in the framework of the Transmission Grid Strengthening Project: 220 kV Overhead Transmission Line Akhaltsikhe - Batumi
Assistance to the Client in ensuring the compliance of land acquisition and resettlement activities with applicable laws and regulations (RAPs) and Monitoring of compliance with the World Bank's environmental and social safeguards and the national Georgian legislation (ESIA, EMMP)
Monitoring and supervision of implementation progress of:
- Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
- Pollution prevention plan
- Waste management plan
- Health and safety management plan
- Traffic management plan
- Biodiversity monitoring plan
- Social and cultural heritage management and monitoring plan
- Livelihood restoration plan
Reporting to the Client
Capacity building for Client's personnel
Client
Georgian State Electrosystem JSCFinancing
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Period of implementation
07.2015 - 07.2022 -
Guinea - 60 kV Line Matoto - Kaloum and 110 kV Line from Matoto to Kaloum
The overall objective of the project consists of:
- Studying the feasibility of replacing the existing 60 kV line between Matoto and Kaloum with a 110 kV line
- Studying the feasibility of constructing a 110/20 kV primary substation at Sanoyah to feed the Kagbélen industrial zone and the distribution network of the Ansoumania zone
- An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
- Establishing the technical specifications and elaborating the tender dossier for the con-struction of the 110/20 kV primary substation at Sanoyah.
intec's services
- Determination of the optimum line route for the replacement of the 60 kV line Matoto - Kaloum with a new 110 kV line
- Study and determination of the substation boundaries for the construction of the 110/20 kV primary substation Sanoyah
- Determination of the technical specifications and elaboration of the tender dossier for the substation
- Design of the 110 kV line Matoto - Kaloum to replace the existing 60 kV line and for a substation with two lines and two transformers of 50 MVA each
- Detailed cost estimate for the facilities; including the environmental and social measures
- Estimate of all related risks and consideration of possible compensation measures
- Training
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
French Development Agency (AFD)Period of implementation
06.2018 - 05.2019 - Studying the feasibility of replacing the existing 60 kV line between Matoto and Kaloum with a 110 kV line
Congo (DR) - 220 kV Line Ruzizi - Goma (DR Congo Part)
Phase 1 of the study includes a feasibility study, the detailed design and the elaboration of the tender documents for the construction of approx. 169 km 220 kV line Ruzizi - Goma. It also covers the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) as well as the elaboration of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP).
The detailed scope of works includes:
- The new transformer substation Buhandahanda
- Additionally, the 220 kV line between the terminal tower at Goma substation and the new substation Buhandahanda (93 km).
Furthermore, the project comprises the selection of contractors and supervision of the above-mentioned construction works (Phase 2).
intec's services
intec is the partner in charge of Phase 1 of the project that covers the following services:
- Feasibility study (data collection, demand study, line route study, summary environmental impact study)
- Design studies (network studies, line and substation design, cost estimate and implementa-tion schedule, economic studies, financial analysis, analysis of project risks)
- Elaboration of the detailed designs and the tender dossiers for the substation and the line
Furthermore, our experts are involved in Phase 2 (bid evaluation and contract award to contractors, home office back-up support, FAT, works supervision on site, commissioning, and final acceptance).
Client
Société Nationale d'Electricité (SNEL SARL), Projet NELSAPFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
1.7.2012 - 24.9.2019Georgia - Environmental and social compliance monitoring
Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) is undertaking the "Transmission Grid Strengthening Project" which includes measures to improve the availability and reliability of GSE's transmission infrastructure. The present project is part of this overall programme; the line is constructed to connect the 185 MW Shuakhevi and the 150 MW Koromkheti Hydropower Stations to the national grid. The line will have a length of approx. 150 km.
intec's services
The following E&S services were carried out in the framework of the Transmission Grid Strengthening Project: 220 kV Overhead Transmission Line Akhaltsikhe - Batumi
Assistance to the Client in ensuring the compliance of land acquisition and resettlement activities with applicable laws and regulations (RAPs) and Monitoring of compliance with the World Bank's environmental and social safeguards and the national Georgian legislation (ESIA, EMMP)
Monitoring and supervision of implementation progress of:
- Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
- Pollution prevention plan
- Waste management plan
- Health and safety management plan
- Traffic management plan
- Biodiversity monitoring plan
- Social and cultural heritage management and monitoring plan
- Livelihood restoration plan
Reporting to the Client
Capacity building for Client's personnel
Client
Georgian State Electrosystem JSCFinancing
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Period of implementation
07.2015 - 07.2022Guinea - 60 kV Line Matoto - Kaloum and 110 kV Line from Matoto to Kaloum
The overall objective of the project consists of:
- Studying the feasibility of replacing the existing 60 kV line between Matoto and Kaloum with a 110 kV line
- Studying the feasibility of constructing a 110/20 kV primary substation at Sanoyah to feed the Kagbélen industrial zone and the distribution network of the Ansoumania zone
- An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
- Establishing the technical specifications and elaborating the tender dossier for the con-struction of the 110/20 kV primary substation at Sanoyah.
intec's services
- Determination of the optimum line route for the replacement of the 60 kV line Matoto - Kaloum with a new 110 kV line
- Study and determination of the substation boundaries for the construction of the 110/20 kV primary substation Sanoyah
- Determination of the technical specifications and elaboration of the tender dossier for the substation
- Design of the 110 kV line Matoto - Kaloum to replace the existing 60 kV line and for a substation with two lines and two transformers of 50 MVA each
- Detailed cost estimate for the facilities; including the environmental and social measures
- Estimate of all related risks and consideration of possible compensation measures
- Training
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
French Development Agency (AFD)Period of implementation
06.2018 - 05.2019-
Morocco - NOOR Midelt Solar Power Complex CSP Program
NOOR Midelt ("NOORM") is the second solar power complex to be developed in the framework of Morocco's NOOR Solar Plan. It covers an area of about 2,400 hectares and is located some 25 km northeast of the city of Midelt. The total capacity shall be between 800-1600 MW, and the plant will comprise different CSP and PV technologies.
The project covers the development of one or more projects under an independent power production (IPP) scheme. The pertinent consulting services are the following:
- Feasibility study, selection of preferred technologies and recommended project configuration, incl. the 225 kV grid connection
- Preparation of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RfQ) documents and management of the qualification process
- Preparation of 2-stage Request for Proposal (RfP) documents and management of the tendering procedure
- Bid evaluation, assistance during contract award and finalization of all project agreements.
- Grid study report: 850 MW solar PV/CSP integration into the Moroccan power system:
Grid connection layout
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
Study of harmonics
Cost assessment grid connection
Overall assessment of the fluctuating power impact into the grid
Report preparation
- Industrialisation study
intec's services
intec leads the following project activities:
- Feasibility Study: site assessment and configuration, preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Impact Assessment (DIA), final study report
- Preparation of RfQ document: definition of evaluation criteria, grid and methodology, final prequalification evaluation report
- Preparation of 2-stage RfP: planning of the overall bid process, technical bid evaluation report
- Contract award and agreements: contract negotiations and related documents
- Grid study report and extension of PV technology
- Industrialisation study in relation to Hybrid CSP/PV
Furthermore, it contributes to the following tasks:
- Economic and financial analysis for the feasibility study
- Technical input to the RfQ documents
- Preparation of the RfPs: technical specifications, project agreements, technical bid evaluation
- Energy economics calculation and comparisons PV/CSP versus CSP only
In addition, a team of experts is made available to carry out special assignments for MASEN.
Client
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN)Financing
MASENPeriod of implementation
31.12.2014 - 31.12.2018 -
Mauritania - Development of the Eastern Zone Electricity Systems
The project included studies and works supervision services for the following technical measures:
- Construction of hybrid thermal power plants (PV) with related energy storage:
Néma Power Plant: 4 MW diesel, 2 MW solar PV, 500 kW energy storage,
Adel Bagrou Power Plant: 2 MW diesel, 1 MW solar PV, 250 kW energy storage.- Construction of 15, 33, 90 and 225 kV lines:
Centre line Néma - Achemim - Derouich Water Catchment Area (126 km line and MV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Amourj - Adel Bagrou - Boghle Water Catchment Area (3 lines with a total length of 255 km, and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Timbédra (170 km line and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Aioun - Doueirare (35 km line and HV/LV substations)- Reinforcement and development of new electricity distribution networks (0.4 - 33 kV).
intec's services
Phase 1: Studies and Assistance to the Client
- Execution of detailed engineering
- Execution of detailed design
- Establishment of tender documents
- Assistance to SOMELEC during the procurement phase, from tender launch to conclusion of the contracts with the Contractors
- Environmental and social impact assessment
Phase 2: Monitoring and Supervision of Works
- Monitoring of the implementation studies
Monitoring of equipment manufacturing
Participation in testing and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Supervision and control of works
Monitoring the training of SOMELEC's staff
Client
SOMELECFinancing
Mauritanian GovernmentPeriod of implementation
03.2013 - 12.2018 -
Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development
NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply, plus accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.
The project is divided in two phases:
- Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
- Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages
The assignment has the following main tasks:
- Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine from a 5 and 15-year perspective
- Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity
- Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine
- Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid, and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine
- Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants
- Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030
- Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation
- Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be prioritised among those identified in the master plan
- Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
intec's services
- Demand forecast and generation expansion plan
- Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems)
- Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training
- Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages
- Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
Client
NPC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018 - Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
Morocco - NOOR Midelt Solar Power Complex CSP Program
NOOR Midelt ("NOORM") is the second solar power complex to be developed in the framework of Morocco's NOOR Solar Plan. It covers an area of about 2,400 hectares and is located some 25 km northeast of the city of Midelt. The total capacity shall be between 800-1600 MW, and the plant will comprise different CSP and PV technologies.
The project covers the development of one or more projects under an independent power production (IPP) scheme. The pertinent consulting services are the following:
- Feasibility study, selection of preferred technologies and recommended project configuration, incl. the 225 kV grid connection
- Preparation of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RfQ) documents and management of the qualification process
- Preparation of 2-stage Request for Proposal (RfP) documents and management of the tendering procedure
- Bid evaluation, assistance during contract award and finalization of all project agreements.
- Grid study report: 850 MW solar PV/CSP integration into the Moroccan power system:
Grid connection layout
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
Study of harmonics
Cost assessment grid connection
Overall assessment of the fluctuating power impact into the grid
Report preparation
- Industrialisation study
intec's services
intec leads the following project activities:
- Feasibility Study: site assessment and configuration, preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Impact Assessment (DIA), final study report
- Preparation of RfQ document: definition of evaluation criteria, grid and methodology, final prequalification evaluation report
- Preparation of 2-stage RfP: planning of the overall bid process, technical bid evaluation report
- Contract award and agreements: contract negotiations and related documents
- Grid study report and extension of PV technology
- Industrialisation study in relation to Hybrid CSP/PV
Furthermore, it contributes to the following tasks:
- Economic and financial analysis for the feasibility study
- Technical input to the RfQ documents
- Preparation of the RfPs: technical specifications, project agreements, technical bid evaluation
- Energy economics calculation and comparisons PV/CSP versus CSP only
In addition, a team of experts is made available to carry out special assignments for MASEN.
Client
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN)Financing
MASENPeriod of implementation
31.12.2014 - 31.12.2018Mauritania - Development of the Eastern Zone Electricity Systems
The project included studies and works supervision services for the following technical measures:
- Construction of hybrid thermal power plants (PV) with related energy storage:
Néma Power Plant: 4 MW diesel, 2 MW solar PV, 500 kW energy storage,
Adel Bagrou Power Plant: 2 MW diesel, 1 MW solar PV, 250 kW energy storage.
- Construction of 15, 33, 90 and 225 kV lines:
Centre line Néma - Achemim - Derouich Water Catchment Area (126 km line and MV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Amourj - Adel Bagrou - Boghle Water Catchment Area (3 lines with a total length of 255 km, and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Timbédra (170 km line and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Aioun - Doueirare (35 km line and HV/LV substations)
- Reinforcement and development of new electricity distribution networks (0.4 - 33 kV).
intec's services
Phase 1: Studies and Assistance to the Client
- Execution of detailed engineering
- Execution of detailed design
- Establishment of tender documents
- Assistance to SOMELEC during the procurement phase, from tender launch to conclusion of the contracts with the Contractors
- Environmental and social impact assessment
Phase 2: Monitoring and Supervision of Works
- Monitoring of the implementation studies
Monitoring of equipment manufacturing
Participation in testing and factory acceptance tests (FATs)
Supervision and control of works
Monitoring the training of SOMELEC's staff
Client
SOMELECFinancing
Mauritanian GovernmentPeriod of implementation
03.2013 - 12.2018Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development
NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply, plus accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.
The project is divided in two phases:
- Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
- Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages
The assignment has the following main tasks:
- Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine from a 5 and 15-year perspective
- Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity
- Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine
- Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid, and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine
- Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants
- Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030
- Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation
- Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be prioritised among those identified in the master plan
- Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
intec's services
- Demand forecast and generation expansion plan
- Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems)
- Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training
- Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages
- Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)
Client
NPC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018-
Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)
The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
- Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
- Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
- Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
- Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection
intec's services
Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:
- Overall project management and supervision
- Review and approval of design drawings
- Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
- Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
- Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
- Reporting to the Client
- Training programme for Client's personnel
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Period of implementation
15.10.2015 - 15.10.2018 -
Gambia - Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development
The Republic of The Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in three potential modalities: (i) PV stand-alone power plant with a total installed capacity between 10 and 30 MWp including an associated BESS: (ii) hybridization of existing plants with PV power plants with BESS; and (iii) off grid PV + BESS for rural communities with major and critical health and educational facilities.
intec's services
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Analysis of existing grid and generation / demand profiles
- Solar resource assessment
- Site selection and feasibility studies for grid connected PV + BESS
- Pre-Feasibility studies for Off-Grid PV + BESS
- Market sounding
- Operation and maintenance program
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- Economic and financial analysis
- Risk analysis and mitigation plan
- Global environmental benefits
- Legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Project structuring, project financing plan, EPC or PPP models.
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)Financing
World BankPeriod of implementation
01.02.2018-30.09.2018 -
Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line from Kakhovska – Khmelnitska. This includes relevant works on the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions in accordance with the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined as viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; Master Plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and compiling the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and preparing the tender evaluation criteria.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
3.2012 - 9.2018
Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)
The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
- Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
- Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
- Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
- Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
- Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection
intec's services
Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:
- Overall project management and supervision
- Review and approval of design drawings
- Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
- Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
- Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
- Reporting to the Client
- Training programme for Client's personnel
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Period of implementation
15.10.2015 - 15.10.2018Gambia - Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development
The Republic of The Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in three potential modalities: (i) PV stand-alone power plant with a total installed capacity between 10 and 30 MWp including an associated BESS: (ii) hybridization of existing plants with PV power plants with BESS; and (iii) off grid PV + BESS for rural communities with major and critical health and educational facilities.
intec's services
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Analysis of existing grid and generation / demand profiles
- Solar resource assessment
- Site selection and feasibility studies for grid connected PV + BESS
- Pre-Feasibility studies for Off-Grid PV + BESS
- Market sounding
- Operation and maintenance program
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- Economic and financial analysis
- Risk analysis and mitigation plan
- Global environmental benefits
- Legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Project structuring, project financing plan, EPC or PPP models.
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)Financing
World BankPeriod of implementation
01.02.2018-30.09.2018Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line from Kakhovska – Khmelnitska. This includes relevant works on the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions in accordance with the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined as viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; Master Plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and compiling the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and preparing the tender evaluation criteria.