Environment - Project examples
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Burkina Faso - E&S Support to the Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER)
Objective of this project was the elaboration of draft studies that deliver sufficient justification for the implementation of the following works:
- Restructuring and extension of the electrical networks of Ouagadougou,
- Construction of the 132 kV interconnection line Zano - Koupèla.
Design studies, preliminary cost estimates, time schedules, detailed design, and tender dossiers were prepared to determine all requirements for an efficient implementation of the two projects.
A feasibility study was carried out for the interconnection line Zano - Koupèla resulting in the detailed design for the line, including line route study, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and the choice of the substation locations.
intec's services
The following E&S services were carried out in the framework of the Project on the Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER):
Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA)
- study of the layout with a view to optimizing the route of the line;
- the corridor study of the line;
- diagnosis of the initial state of the project's host environment; (baseline study)
- Stakeholders identification and engagement (information, education and training)
- public consultation;
- detailed inventory of assets;
- definition of environmental mitigation and improvement measures through an environmental and social management plan taking into account the management of cultural and archaeological properties, risks and critical situations, the strengthening of institutional capacities and, where appropriate, the relocation and compensation for the people affected by the project
Capacity building for the staff of SONABEL and PRIELER through training and transfer of technical know-how.
Client
Société National d'Electricité du Burkina - SONABELFinancing
African Development Fund (ADF)Period of implementation
07.2011 - 03.2016 -
Palestine - Solar PV for the North Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment Plant
The Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) commissioned Phase 1 of the "North Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment (NGEST) Project", which requires a total of 12 MW of electric power under full operation conditions. Several potential sources of power supply for the NGEST had been considered, but all of them were discounted for various reasons.
The present study, commissioned by the World Bank in collaboration with PWA and the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resource Authority (PENRA), assessed the feasibility of supplying NGEST with electricity generated from solar power sources.
intec's services
Assessment of life-cycle electrical load of the NGEST plant (max. 12 MW at full operation)
List and review options for power supply to NGEST (on-site diesel generation, additional power supply from Israel through a dedicated feeder, additional supply through expansion of the GPP's capacity - practicability, risks and assessment of levelized costs)
Assessment of the feasibility of solar PV power generation to meet at least part of NGEST's demand, i.e.
- resource availability - collection and interpretation of available data
- back-up power supply / batteries
- local infrastructure issues
- conceptual design and detailed costing
- preliminary environmental and social impact assessment
- economic and financial analysis
- development of an EPC contract format and determination of operation and maintenance requirements
- assessment of the potential impact of the local political environment on the project.
Client
World BankFinancing
World BankPeriod of implementation
12.2014 - 12.2015 -
Burkina Faso - Construction of MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) - Consulting Services for the Monitoring and Supervision of Works
The project includes the construction of some 1,200 km MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) with Almelec cables of various cross-sections as per the respective locations as well as the construction of about 300 km LV lines. The Consultant's services shall contribute to achieving the project's main objectives, i.e.
- the completion of the tender dossiers through additional studies,
- the selection of contractors,
- the review of plans and documents, final design and the supervision of works on site,
- monitoring of costs and of the adherence to the project planning,
- the establishment of professional and adequate work standards.
intec's services
- Management of the project (coordination with PRIELER; monitoring of contractors' contractual obligations, budget control, quality control, health and safety, environment protection, reporting).
- Contract award (additional design studies and completion of tender dossiers, participation in tender opening, in tender evaluation and in contract negotiations).
- Preparation of works (approval of technical documents, monitoring, coordination and review of final designs).
- Construction and installation (factory acceptance, monitoring, coordination and control of manufacturing, site supervision, control and coordination of construction works, commissioning and acceptance testing, preliminary acceptance of installations, review of operation and maintenance manuals, checking of materials and equipment lists, checking of as-built drawings.
- Project completion (final invoice; final acceptance of installations after the guarantee period).
Client
SONABEL - Société National d'Electricité du BurkinaFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2011 - 11.2015
Burkina Faso - E&S Support to the Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER)
Objective of this project was the elaboration of draft studies that deliver sufficient justification for the implementation of the following works:
- Restructuring and extension of the electrical networks of Ouagadougou,
- Construction of the 132 kV interconnection line Zano - Koupèla.
Design studies, preliminary cost estimates, time schedules, detailed design, and tender dossiers were prepared to determine all requirements for an efficient implementation of the two projects.
A feasibility study was carried out for the interconnection line Zano - Koupèla resulting in the detailed design for the line, including line route study, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and the choice of the substation locations.
intec's services
The following E&S services were carried out in the framework of the Project on the Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER):
Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA)
- study of the layout with a view to optimizing the route of the line;
- the corridor study of the line;
- diagnosis of the initial state of the project's host environment; (baseline study)
- Stakeholders identification and engagement (information, education and training)
- public consultation;
- detailed inventory of assets;
- definition of environmental mitigation and improvement measures through an environmental and social management plan taking into account the management of cultural and archaeological properties, risks and critical situations, the strengthening of institutional capacities and, where appropriate, the relocation and compensation for the people affected by the project
Capacity building for the staff of SONABEL and PRIELER through training and transfer of technical know-how.
Client
Société National d'Electricité du Burkina - SONABELFinancing
African Development Fund (ADF)Period of implementation
07.2011 - 03.2016Palestine - Solar PV for the North Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment Plant
The Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) commissioned Phase 1 of the "North Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment (NGEST) Project", which requires a total of 12 MW of electric power under full operation conditions. Several potential sources of power supply for the NGEST had been considered, but all of them were discounted for various reasons.
The present study, commissioned by the World Bank in collaboration with PWA and the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resource Authority (PENRA), assessed the feasibility of supplying NGEST with electricity generated from solar power sources.
intec's services
Assessment of life-cycle electrical load of the NGEST plant (max. 12 MW at full operation)
List and review options for power supply to NGEST (on-site diesel generation, additional power supply from Israel through a dedicated feeder, additional supply through expansion of the GPP's capacity - practicability, risks and assessment of levelized costs)
Assessment of the feasibility of solar PV power generation to meet at least part of NGEST's demand, i.e.
- resource availability - collection and interpretation of available data
- back-up power supply / batteries
- local infrastructure issues
- conceptual design and detailed costing
- preliminary environmental and social impact assessment
- economic and financial analysis
- development of an EPC contract format and determination of operation and maintenance requirements
- assessment of the potential impact of the local political environment on the project.
Client
World BankFinancing
World BankPeriod of implementation
12.2014 - 12.2015Burkina Faso - Construction of MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) - Consulting Services for the Monitoring and Supervision of Works
The project includes the construction of some 1,200 km MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) with Almelec cables of various cross-sections as per the respective locations as well as the construction of about 300 km LV lines. The Consultant's services shall contribute to achieving the project's main objectives, i.e.
- the completion of the tender dossiers through additional studies,
- the selection of contractors,
- the review of plans and documents, final design and the supervision of works on site,
- monitoring of costs and of the adherence to the project planning,
- the establishment of professional and adequate work standards.
intec's services
- Management of the project (coordination with PRIELER; monitoring of contractors' contractual obligations, budget control, quality control, health and safety, environment protection, reporting).
- Contract award (additional design studies and completion of tender dossiers, participation in tender opening, in tender evaluation and in contract negotiations).
- Preparation of works (approval of technical documents, monitoring, coordination and review of final designs).
- Construction and installation (factory acceptance, monitoring, coordination and control of manufacturing, site supervision, control and coordination of construction works, commissioning and acceptance testing, preliminary acceptance of installations, review of operation and maintenance manuals, checking of materials and equipment lists, checking of as-built drawings.
- Project completion (final invoice; final acceptance of installations after the guarantee period).
Client
SONABEL - Société National d'Electricité du BurkinaFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2011 - 11.2015-
Bangladesh - New 230/132 kV and 132/33 kV GIS substations
In its ‘Government Vision 2021’, the Government of Bangladesh plans to supply electricity throughout the country by the year 2021. A study of the whole transmission network of Bangladesh revealed that a considerable number of grid substations and transmission lines, especially in rural areas, will be overloaded. Also, a number of substations will need renovation and modification to replace their aged equipment and unconventional designs.
Against this background, the present study shall develop necessary measures concerning:
- New 230/132 kV and 132/33 kV GIS substations
- Transmission line and substation renovation/upgrading and development
The study shall prioritise proposed rehabilitation measures to account for different loan packages under discussion.
intec's services
- Review and update of information on the power subsector (incl. power plants, transmission and distribution grids, supply and consumption patterns, load forecast, losses, availability and reliability of electricity)
- Assessment of the power sector in the project areas and network analysis (update of existing load flow calculations for the timespans 2019, 2022 and 2027)
- Review of preliminary line route identification provided by PGCB
- Preliminary survey of substation areas
- Proposal for layout of the transmission systems (line optimisation and tower spotting, line connections at existing substations, substation line-in/line-out connections, substation design (electrical, civil, communications/SCADA, access)
- Identification of training needs at PGCB concerning system planning and operation
- Cost estimates and economic and financial analyses
- Review of ESIA, mitigation measures and resettlement action plans
Client
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
03.2015 - 09.2015 -
Bangladesh - Project "Western Grid Network Development Project, WGNDP"
Bangladesh expressed as main goal "electricity to all by 2021". With support from German Financial Cooperation through KfW, PGCB launched a feasibility study on the "Transmission System Improvement, Western Zone", in the framework of which tender documents were prepared for the following technical measures, packaged into 6 lots:
- 230 kV double-circuit transmission lines (new construction, line-in/line-out), in total 81.5 km
- 132 kV transmission lines, double- and single circuit (new construction, line-in/line-out, reconductoring, second circuit stringing), in total 242 km
- 132/33 kV substations (new construction (3), bay extensions (8))
- new construction of two 230/132 kV substations.
intec's services
Project Implementation Consultant (PIC), i.e.:
- Contracts management and administration, coordination between PGCB and Contractors
- Review and approval of design
- Random checks on FAT, and support during factory inspection and acceptance testing
- Progress monitoring on site
- Monitoring and supervision of the Contractors' environmental and social (E&S) management
- Payment certification
- Participation in and support for site testing, commissioning and handing-over
- Support during the defects liability period
- Training
- Record keeping and reporting.
Client
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB)Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfWPeriod of implementation
7.3.2018 - 6.7.2021 -
Bangladesh - Renewable Energy Programme (REP)
The Renewable Energy Programme (REP) has been implemented to improve the access to energy from renewable sources, focusing especially on income-generating activities.The present assignment aims at providing long-term support and strategic consultancy to the Infrastructure Development Company Limited, established in 1997, in order to ensure economic development of the country and improve the standard of living of the people through sustainable and environment-friendly investments.
intec will provide long-term support and strategic consultancy in:
- The design and implementation of targeted capacity and training measures for employees, existing and potential customers including on-the job training, conferences and workshops during project implementation
- Strengthening of the institutional framework
- Strengthening IDCOL’s outreach to establish a sound pipeline of potential RE projects to be funded by IDCOL
intec's services
COMPONENT A – Commercial and industrial PV rooftop power plants
- Development of financial products and concepts for eligible investments in grid-connected PV plants
- Empanelment of external consultants to enlarge IDCOL’s pool of qualified technical experts
- Building-up the REP project pipeline to consolidate IDCOL’s position in the C&I PV rooftop market
- Support of project appraisal process and monitoring
- Capacity building and training
COMPONENT B – Other renewable technologies
- Review of IDCOL’s existing financial product portfolio for standard RE applications such as solar PV based mini-grids, solar irrigations pumps, medium-sized biogas plants and domestic biogas plants.
- Technical and management support for specific technologies
- Support investment projects
Support of impact assessment and monitoring
Client
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
02/2020 - 12/2024
Bangladesh - New 230/132 kV and 132/33 kV GIS substations
In its ‘Government Vision 2021’, the Government of Bangladesh plans to supply electricity throughout the country by the year 2021. A study of the whole transmission network of Bangladesh revealed that a considerable number of grid substations and transmission lines, especially in rural areas, will be overloaded. Also, a number of substations will need renovation and modification to replace their aged equipment and unconventional designs.
Against this background, the present study shall develop necessary measures concerning:
- New 230/132 kV and 132/33 kV GIS substations
- Transmission line and substation renovation/upgrading and development
The study shall prioritise proposed rehabilitation measures to account for different loan packages under discussion.
intec's services
- Review and update of information on the power subsector (incl. power plants, transmission and distribution grids, supply and consumption patterns, load forecast, losses, availability and reliability of electricity)
- Assessment of the power sector in the project areas and network analysis (update of existing load flow calculations for the timespans 2019, 2022 and 2027)
- Review of preliminary line route identification provided by PGCB
- Preliminary survey of substation areas
- Proposal for layout of the transmission systems (line optimisation and tower spotting, line connections at existing substations, substation line-in/line-out connections, substation design (electrical, civil, communications/SCADA, access)
- Identification of training needs at PGCB concerning system planning and operation
- Cost estimates and economic and financial analyses
- Review of ESIA, mitigation measures and resettlement action plans
Client
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
03.2015 - 09.2015Bangladesh - Project "Western Grid Network Development Project, WGNDP"
Bangladesh expressed as main goal "electricity to all by 2021". With support from German Financial Cooperation through KfW, PGCB launched a feasibility study on the "Transmission System Improvement, Western Zone", in the framework of which tender documents were prepared for the following technical measures, packaged into 6 lots:
- 230 kV double-circuit transmission lines (new construction, line-in/line-out), in total 81.5 km
- 132 kV transmission lines, double- and single circuit (new construction, line-in/line-out, reconductoring, second circuit stringing), in total 242 km
- 132/33 kV substations (new construction (3), bay extensions (8))
- new construction of two 230/132 kV substations.
intec's services
Project Implementation Consultant (PIC), i.e.:
- Contracts management and administration, coordination between PGCB and Contractors
- Review and approval of design
- Random checks on FAT, and support during factory inspection and acceptance testing
- Progress monitoring on site
- Monitoring and supervision of the Contractors' environmental and social (E&S) management
- Payment certification
- Participation in and support for site testing, commissioning and handing-over
- Support during the defects liability period
- Training
- Record keeping and reporting.
Client
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB)Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfWPeriod of implementation
7.3.2018 - 6.7.2021Bangladesh - Renewable Energy Programme (REP)
The Renewable Energy Programme (REP) has been implemented to improve the access to energy from renewable sources, focusing especially on income-generating activities.The present assignment aims at providing long-term support and strategic consultancy to the Infrastructure Development Company Limited, established in 1997, in order to ensure economic development of the country and improve the standard of living of the people through sustainable and environment-friendly investments.
intec will provide long-term support and strategic consultancy in:
- The design and implementation of targeted capacity and training measures for employees, existing and potential customers including on-the job training, conferences and workshops during project implementation
- Strengthening of the institutional framework
- Strengthening IDCOL’s outreach to establish a sound pipeline of potential RE projects to be funded by IDCOL
intec's services
COMPONENT A – Commercial and industrial PV rooftop power plants
- Development of financial products and concepts for eligible investments in grid-connected PV plants
- Empanelment of external consultants to enlarge IDCOL’s pool of qualified technical experts
- Building-up the REP project pipeline to consolidate IDCOL’s position in the C&I PV rooftop market
- Support of project appraisal process and monitoring
- Capacity building and training
COMPONENT B – Other renewable technologies
- Review of IDCOL’s existing financial product portfolio for standard RE applications such as solar PV based mini-grids, solar irrigations pumps, medium-sized biogas plants and domestic biogas plants.
- Technical and management support for specific technologies
- Support investment projects
Support of impact assessment and monitoring