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Environment - Project examples

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 Ukrenergo

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

3.2012 - 9.2018

Iraq - Technical Support for the German "Credit Facility to Assist the Return of IDPs" in Iraq

Germany’s government, via the KfW, provides a credit facility (United Financial Loan or UFL) for stabilization/recovery of liberated territories, and to assist the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Part of the project is the assistance to the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) in the preparation of an investment programme (‘investment measure’) and a related technical support component (‘accompanying measure’), to assess and plan measures for the rehabilitation of the transmission/distribution networks for re-establishing power feeders to the end users. This results in an ‘Investment Plan for the Power Sector in Northern Iraq’, consisting of Phase I for immediate implementation, then Phase II for complementary required investments.

Measures identified for Phase I include the rehabilitation of one 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations and three 132/33/11 kV AIS substations, supply of three 132/33/11 kV, 3 x 63 MVA power transformers, supply of 132 kV transmission line towers and accessories for rehabilitation of six transmission lines, supply of eight 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA mobile substations, five 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA power transformers and supply of distribution transformers 11/0.4 kV, different power ratings, as well as distribution kiosks and accessories.

Measures identified for Phase II include the rehabilitation of a 400/132/11 kV, 4 x 250 MV GIS substation, the construction of two new 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations, the construction of two new 33/11 kV, 3 x 31.5 MVA distribution substations and the construction of 154 km new double circuit transmission line

intec's services

Analysis of relevant data collected from MoE, KfW and other institutions, i. a. a list of priority projects
Mission to Baghdad for interviews and collection of additional information
Evaluation of the current energy supply and definition of the baseline scenario in the target regions
Analysis of different investment measures (distribution/transmission), based on predefined criteria and proposing suitable investments
Selection of appropriate investment schedules and procurement packages
Preparation of an implementation plan and presenting results in a workshop with key stakeholders
Preparation of tender documents
Support to the Ministry of Electricity during tendering, tender evaluation and finalisation of contracts.)
Preparation of ESMP document

Client

KfW Entwicklungsbank

Financing

KfW Entwicklungsbank

Period of implementation

5.7.2017 - 31.8.2018

Ukraine - 750 kV Zaporizhzhia - Kahovska Transmission Line

The present project is part of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine to 2030 and is aimed at improving the regional power system efficiency, stability and reliability on the Crimean peninsula. It consists of the construction of a 750 kV OHL from Zaporizhzhia Substation to the new Kakhovska Substation and related 330 kV connections, as follows:

Construction of a 190 km of 750 kV transmission line between Zaporizhzhia NPP and Kakhovska Substation with fibre optic and maintenance workshop
Construction of a new 750/330/220 kV Substation at Kakhovska, with two 1000 MVA automatic transformers and automatic control system
Constructing the diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Ostrovska line (2 x 27 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Ostrovska Substation, replacement of relay protection and automatics, communication devices, the construction of a control unit at Novokakhovska Substation and the installation of the fibre-optic system Novokakhovska - Kakhovska
Constructing the diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Kherson line (2 x 15 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Khersonska Substation, and the installation of the fibre-optic system from Kakhovska - Khersonska

intec's services

Assistance to Ukrenergo during the tender stage (preparation of pre-qualification and tender documents, assistance during pre-qualification and tendering stages, and assistance in contract preparation)
Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of the design and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during DLP)
Assistance in loan agreement management (drafting of project implementation plan and all necessary reporting, assistance for disbursement to contractors)
Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
Monitoring of the adherence to health and safety standards

Client

NEC Ukrenergo

Financing

EBRD

Period of implementation

07.2011 - 10.2016; 03.2018 – 08.2018

Uganda - 10 MW PV Solar Project in Tororo District

The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) invests into a 10 MW PV solar power project to be developed, owned and operated by the company Tororo Solar North Ltd. (TSN). FMO contracted the services of a consultant to carry out lenders' technical, environmental and social due diligence of the project, construction supervision and monitoring of operational performance.

intec's services

A. Due Diligence Phase

Project site assessment: topography, solar resource and ambient conditions; logistics; etc.
Review of technology and plant design
Review of energy yield analysis and forecasts for expected power production in kWh
Review of project contracts / agreements (i.a. PPA, interconnection, O&M, water supply & land agreements)
Review of construction and completion testing, of off-take structure (PPA) and of O&M structure
Electrical interconnection review
Check and follow-up of permits and licenses
Review of expected project costs and of financial model assumptions
Review of the project's environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process and report
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions in a draft environmental and social action plan (ESAP)

B. Construction and Commissioning Phase

Construction monitoring and quality assurance
Design review and approval
Review of acceptance testing procedures and test witnessing
Participation in commissioning and taking-over

C. Operational Phase (services on call until 2032)

Monitoring of punch list items, review of operational performance, periodical review of operation reports

Client

Netherlands Development Finance Company ("FMO")

Financing

Access Uganda Solar Limited

Period of implementation

20.3.2015 - 31.7.2018

Uganda - 10 MW PV Solar Project in Soroti District

The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) invests into a 10 MW PV solar power project to be developed, owned and operated by the company Access Uganda Solar Limited. FMO contracted the services of a consultant to carry out lenders' technical, environmental and social due diligence of the project, construction supervision and monitoring of operational performance.

intec's services

Due Diligence Phase

Project site assessment: topography, solar resource and ambient conditions; logistics; etc.
Review of technology and plant design
Review of energy yield analysis and forecasts for expected power production in kWh
Review of project contracts / agreements (i.a. PPA, interconnection, O&M, water supply & land agreements)
Review of construction and completion testing, of off-take structure (PPA) and of O&M structure
Electrical interconnection review
Check and follow-up of permits and licenses
Review of expected project costs and of financial model assumptions
Review of the project's environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process and report
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions in a draft environmental and social action plan (ESAP)

Construction and Commissioning Phase

Construction monitoring and quality assurance
Design review and approval
Review of acceptance testing procedures and test witnessing
Participation in commissioning and taking-over

Operational Phase (services on call until 2032)

Monitoring of punch list items, review of operational performance, periodical review of operation reports

Client

Netherlands Development Finance Company ("FMO")

Financing

Access Uganda Solar Limited

Period of implementation

20/03/2015 – 31/03/2018

Uganda - Independent Lenders' Advisor for a 10 MW PV Solar Project in Soroti District

intec's services

The following Environmental and Social related services were provided in the framework of the project for a 10 MW PV Solar Project in Soroti District:

A. Due Diligence Phase

Review of the project's environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process and report
Preparation of a E&S Due diligence, including the review and assessment of corporate ESMS in relation to project construction and operation
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions in a draft environmental and social action plan (ESAP)

B. Construction and Commissioning Phase

Design review and approval, considering specific environment, social, health and safety requirements
Verifying compliance with ESMMP

Client

Netherlands Development Finance Company ("FMO")

Financing

Access Uganda Solar Limited

Period of implementation

03.2015 - 03.2018

Bangladesh - E&S Services for Transmission System Improvement

Bangladesh is facing chronic power shortage, with an estimated demand gap in the magnitude of 1900 MW and power outages in urban areas of between 5 to 10 hours a day. Taking into account the demand forecast, the current load shedding and the extreme power shortage and operational constraints, PGCB launched the "Power Transmission Improvement Programme" and approached the Government for external sector assistance.

The project covers the following technical measures:

Construction of 132 kV double-circuit transmission lines and line in-/line outs to substations
Stringing of a second circuit on an existing 132 kV line and installation of OPGW
Construction of 230 kV double-circuit transmission lines and line-in/line-out to existing lines
New construction of three 132/33 kV and one 230/132 kV substations
Extension of a total of five 132/33 kV and one 230/132 kV substations (1 GIS substation)

intec's services

The E&S services provided in the framework of the project Consulting Services for the Feasibility Study of the Transmission System Improvement, Western Zone comprised the following:

Data collection and review
Definition of substation layout and alternative power line routes
Development of criteria for classification and selection of best location and route alternatives
Determination of project benefits through an analysis of socioeconomic aspects
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), with particular emphasis on socioeconomic impacts, gender issues and vulnerability assessment
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

Client

Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB)

Financing

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)

Period of implementation

01.2014 – 02.2018

Zambia - Feasibility Study for Small Hydropower Station

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC), established in 1989, provides quality training to regional power utilities. KGRTC intended to develop a small hydropower station at Kafue Gorge with ancillary transmission structures, termination and connection to the grid. The station has been constructed between the existing Kafue Gorge Power Station dam site and the tailrace of the Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station, the size of the SHPP shall be a result of the present feasibility study. The feasibility study led to the preparation of a full basic design and of tender documents for the procurement of an EPC contractor.

intec's services

Review of existing pre-feasibility studies and related reports
Hydrological studies and design
Geological/geotechnical and seismicity investigations
Selection and assessment of project alternatives and options
Elaboration of project layouts and plans
Specification of electro-mechanical equipment
Design for selected option and cost estimates
Power evacuation plans and details
Economic and financial analysis
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Elaboration of the Feasibility Study Report
Preparation of tender documents for procurement of an EPC contractor
Training needs assessment, elaboration of training programme and schedule, conduction of training courses

Client

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC)

Financing

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Period of implementation

6.2015 - 10.2017

Zambia - ESIA and strengthening of environmental capacity

intec's services

The following E&S services were provided in the framework of the project Feasibility Study for KGRTC Small Hydropower Station:

Review of existing pre-feasibility studies and related reports

Selection and assessment of project alternatives and options

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA):

Collect baseline data of physical, biological and socio-cultural environment of project affected areas
Assess impacts of major significance and develop mitigation and management programs to prevent, minimize or offset the adverse impacts
Elaboration E&S risk and mitigation list
ESIA scoping study

Training needs assessment, elaboration of training programme and schedule, conduction of training courses

Strengthening of the capacity of KGRTC to design, maintain and implement the ESMS for SHPP construction and operation

Client

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC)

Financing

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Period of implementation

06.2015 - 10.2017