Hydropower - Project examples
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Congo - Performance of Technical, Environmental and Social Studies and Monitoring the Implementation of the Prohydro Programme
The project consists of the financing, construction and operation of hydropower plants and the corresponding transmission lines up to the REGIDESO (state water utility) water supply and treatment facilities, potential large consumers and of the distribution network to individual customers (households) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located near the sites. The hydropower plants will be partially financed by the private sector (IPP, PPP) under a power purchase agreement (PPA).
The objective, through UCM and the KfW bank, is to use the Tshilomba (3 MW), Tshala II (6 MW), and the Kafumbu (2 MW) projects as reference projects in order to improve the electricity supply to REGIDESO facilities as well as to the local population and industry by providing clean, renewable and reliable energy and reducing diesel fuel consumption.
For the 3 sites above existing feasibility studies will be updated, and preliminary ESIA, ESMP, resettlement framework and technical specifications for tender documents will be elaborated.
In addition, for 5 out of 12 preselected hydropower sites prefeasibility studies will be conducted.
As an option, assistance to UCM during the 24 months implementation period of the 3 sites in terms of technical, social and environmental aspects will be given.
intec's services
The main objective of the consultant's service is divided into two main tasks:
Task 1:
- Review and update existing feasibility studies for the Tshilomba (3 MW), Tshala II (6 MW), and the Kafumbu (2 MW) hydropower plants
- Review and prepare preliminary environmental and social impact studies (preliminary ESIA) for the 3 sites including the transmission and distribution network and access roads according to Congolese legislation, IFC Performance Standards, and General Environmental, Health and Safety Directives (EHS) from the World Bank Group
- Preparation of Environmental, Social Management Plans (ESMP), political resettlement framework and review of necessary permits according to local and international standards (IFC)
- Preparation of technical specifications for tender documents serving as an input for the transaction and implementation consultant under another contract
Task 2:
- Identification and ranking of 5 additional hydropower sites from 12 preselected sites
- Establishment of prefeasibility studies for the 5 selected sites
Client
UCM (Unité de Coordination et de Management des Projets du Ministère)Financing
KfWPeriod of implementation
06/2021 - 06/2024 -
Madagascar - Promotion of rural electrification through renewable energies in Madagascar
In 2015, the Government of Madagascar founded the "Programme Hydroélectriques Prioritaires" (PHP) which prioritizes the development of 5 hydropower sites as well as 13 hybrid sites. In late 2015, the Ministry of Energy (MEH) published a tender for the development of 4 hydropower sites on the basis of IPP and EPC contracts and signed provisional adjudications with 4 consortia of private companies for the development of detailed feasibility studies and plans for the realization of the projects: Sahofika, 300 MW (IPP); Volobe, 90 MW (IPP); Ambodiroka, 42 MW (EPC); Antetezambato, 120 MW (EPC).
The goal of this project is to support the Ministry of Energy in the evaluation and validation of technical and financial feasibility studies as well as negotiating power purchase agreements between Jirama and the private operators for the 4 hydropower stations.
intec's services
- Supporting MEH and its related organizations in the evaluation of the technical, environmental, and financial aspects of the studies and procurement of the contracts;
- Evaluation of the ecological, environmental and social aspects according to international standards (ESIA);
- Evaluation of the technical assumptions of the financial model prepared by the provisional purchasers, and assessment of financial aspects and risks for the projects;
- Support MEH on the validation of the financing structures proposed by the developers and investment values repayable by the Malagasy State on procurement and funding issues;
- Evaluation of the commercial conditions of the project offers;
- Capacity building of MEH and its related organizations to finalize the technical and financial aspects of the documentation including construction contracts and / or concession contracts, power purchase agreements, operation contracts and contracts of maintenance ;
- Capacity building of MEH staff and related agencies in terms of IPP and EPC contract negotiations
Client
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Financing
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Period of implementation
28.09.2017 - 30.04.2020 -
Uganda - Implementation of the Nyagak III Small Hydropower Plant (2 x 2.2 MW) - Consulting Services as Owner's Engineer
The Government of Uganda developed a programme "Efficient and Sustainable Energy Supply in Uganda" for which German KfW committed grant financing for selected investments in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. One of the projects supported under this programme is the construction of Nyagak III Small Hydro Power Project (SHPP). The SHPP is designed as run-of-river plant, with an installed capacity of 2 x 2.2 MW and an expected maximum generation of 27.1 GWh per year.
The Nyagak III SHPP shall be implemented as a public-private partnership (PPP) for which UEGCL and the PPP partner will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will undertake the construction and operation of the SHPP.
intec's services
Provision of support to UEGCL throughout the design, construction and initial operation of the project, i.e.:
- Risk analysis and outline of strengths and weaknesses of the project with detailed recommendations
- Establishment of indicators to measure the impact of the project (energy cost savings, reduction of pollutants and CO2 emission, economic rate of return, fulfilment of social and environmental safeguards)
- Review and advice to UETCL and the SPV concerning the reporting requirements of the various project agreements
- Review and approval of designs and implementation plans
- Monitoring of and quality assurance of construction works on site
- Monitoring of the implementation of all environmental and social action plans, waste management plans, HSE plans
- Review and approval of invoices
- Advice during testing, commissioning and defects liability period
- Provision of on-the-job training for the client's professionals
Client
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
2016 - 2019
Congo - Performance of Technical, Environmental and Social Studies and Monitoring the Implementation of the Prohydro Programme
The project consists of the financing, construction and operation of hydropower plants and the corresponding transmission lines up to the REGIDESO (state water utility) water supply and treatment facilities, potential large consumers and of the distribution network to individual customers (households) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located near the sites. The hydropower plants will be partially financed by the private sector (IPP, PPP) under a power purchase agreement (PPA).
The objective, through UCM and the KfW bank, is to use the Tshilomba (3 MW), Tshala II (6 MW), and the Kafumbu (2 MW) projects as reference projects in order to improve the electricity supply to REGIDESO facilities as well as to the local population and industry by providing clean, renewable and reliable energy and reducing diesel fuel consumption.
For the 3 sites above existing feasibility studies will be updated, and preliminary ESIA, ESMP, resettlement framework and technical specifications for tender documents will be elaborated.
In addition, for 5 out of 12 preselected hydropower sites prefeasibility studies will be conducted.
As an option, assistance to UCM during the 24 months implementation period of the 3 sites in terms of technical, social and environmental aspects will be given.
intec's services
The main objective of the consultant's service is divided into two main tasks:
Task 1:
- Review and update existing feasibility studies for the Tshilomba (3 MW), Tshala II (6 MW), and the Kafumbu (2 MW) hydropower plants
- Review and prepare preliminary environmental and social impact studies (preliminary ESIA) for the 3 sites including the transmission and distribution network and access roads according to Congolese legislation, IFC Performance Standards, and General Environmental, Health and Safety Directives (EHS) from the World Bank Group
- Preparation of Environmental, Social Management Plans (ESMP), political resettlement framework and review of necessary permits according to local and international standards (IFC)
- Preparation of technical specifications for tender documents serving as an input for the transaction and implementation consultant under another contract
Task 2:
- Identification and ranking of 5 additional hydropower sites from 12 preselected sites
- Establishment of prefeasibility studies for the 5 selected sites
Client
UCM (Unité de Coordination et de Management des Projets du Ministère)Financing
KfWPeriod of implementation
06/2021 - 06/2024Madagascar - Promotion of rural electrification through renewable energies in Madagascar
In 2015, the Government of Madagascar founded the "Programme Hydroélectriques Prioritaires" (PHP) which prioritizes the development of 5 hydropower sites as well as 13 hybrid sites. In late 2015, the Ministry of Energy (MEH) published a tender for the development of 4 hydropower sites on the basis of IPP and EPC contracts and signed provisional adjudications with 4 consortia of private companies for the development of detailed feasibility studies and plans for the realization of the projects: Sahofika, 300 MW (IPP); Volobe, 90 MW (IPP); Ambodiroka, 42 MW (EPC); Antetezambato, 120 MW (EPC).
The goal of this project is to support the Ministry of Energy in the evaluation and validation of technical and financial feasibility studies as well as negotiating power purchase agreements between Jirama and the private operators for the 4 hydropower stations.
intec's services
- Supporting MEH and its related organizations in the evaluation of the technical, environmental, and financial aspects of the studies and procurement of the contracts;
- Evaluation of the ecological, environmental and social aspects according to international standards (ESIA);
- Evaluation of the technical assumptions of the financial model prepared by the provisional purchasers, and assessment of financial aspects and risks for the projects;
- Support MEH on the validation of the financing structures proposed by the developers and investment values repayable by the Malagasy State on procurement and funding issues;
- Evaluation of the commercial conditions of the project offers;
- Capacity building of MEH and its related organizations to finalize the technical and financial aspects of the documentation including construction contracts and / or concession contracts, power purchase agreements, operation contracts and contracts of maintenance ;
- Capacity building of MEH staff and related agencies in terms of IPP and EPC contract negotiations
Client
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Financing
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Period of implementation
28.09.2017 - 30.04.2020Uganda - Implementation of the Nyagak III Small Hydropower Plant (2 x 2.2 MW) - Consulting Services as Owner's Engineer
The Government of Uganda developed a programme "Efficient and Sustainable Energy Supply in Uganda" for which German KfW committed grant financing for selected investments in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. One of the projects supported under this programme is the construction of Nyagak III Small Hydro Power Project (SHPP). The SHPP is designed as run-of-river plant, with an installed capacity of 2 x 2.2 MW and an expected maximum generation of 27.1 GWh per year.
The Nyagak III SHPP shall be implemented as a public-private partnership (PPP) for which UEGCL and the PPP partner will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will undertake the construction and operation of the SHPP.
intec's services
Provision of support to UEGCL throughout the design, construction and initial operation of the project, i.e.:
- Risk analysis and outline of strengths and weaknesses of the project with detailed recommendations
- Establishment of indicators to measure the impact of the project (energy cost savings, reduction of pollutants and CO2 emission, economic rate of return, fulfilment of social and environmental safeguards)
- Review and advice to UETCL and the SPV concerning the reporting requirements of the various project agreements
- Review and approval of designs and implementation plans
- Monitoring of and quality assurance of construction works on site
- Monitoring of the implementation of all environmental and social action plans, waste management plans, HSE plans
- Review and approval of invoices
- Advice during testing, commissioning and defects liability period
- Provision of on-the-job training for the client's professionals
Client
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)Financing
KfW EntwicklungsbankPeriod of implementation
2016 - 2019-
Guinea - Analysis of Electricity Supply solutions in the region of Boke
MASDAR is developing various projects in the Caribbean and other regions of the world and sourced experts to support the engineering and project management team. These support tasks are contracted separately in the form of so-called Work Orders (WO).
The Guinea Alumina Company (GAC) currently plans to extract about 15 million tons bauxite per year and to install approximately 30 MW of power capacity. The government and other key stakeholders are keen to develop power supply solutions for both the mining sector and the civil / private sector. In light of this, the present study defines the demand and potential power supply options for mining activities and for the surrounding communities.
The overall objectives of this assignment were to:
- Prepare a demand study on the power requirements for the short, medium and long term in the regions impacted by GAC´s activities.
- Develop options, incorporating both renewable energy and existing (and new) fossil fuel based generation for meeting the determined power requirements.
intec's services
- Data collation and initial analyses (initially desktop focused)
- Site visits and meetings with key stakeholders
- Tour and inspection of available facilities
- Development of project concept and options
- Feasibility report, incorporating demand study outcomes
Client
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - MASDARFinancing
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - MASDARPeriod of implementation
10/2017 - 01/2018 -
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 AgencyPeriod of implementation
6.2015 - 10.2017 -
Zambia - ESIA and strengthening of environmental capacity
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
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 AgencyPeriod of implementation
06.2015 - 10.2017
Guinea - Analysis of Electricity Supply solutions in the region of Boke
MASDAR is developing various projects in the Caribbean and other regions of the world and sourced experts to support the engineering and project management team. These support tasks are contracted separately in the form of so-called Work Orders (WO).
The Guinea Alumina Company (GAC) currently plans to extract about 15 million tons bauxite per year and to install approximately 30 MW of power capacity. The government and other key stakeholders are keen to develop power supply solutions for both the mining sector and the civil / private sector. In light of this, the present study defines the demand and potential power supply options for mining activities and for the surrounding communities.
The overall objectives of this assignment were to:
- Prepare a demand study on the power requirements for the short, medium and long term in the regions impacted by GAC´s activities.
- Develop options, incorporating both renewable energy and existing (and new) fossil fuel based generation for meeting the determined power requirements.
intec's services
- Data collation and initial analyses (initially desktop focused)
- Site visits and meetings with key stakeholders
- Tour and inspection of available facilities
- Development of project concept and options
- Feasibility report, incorporating demand study outcomes
Client
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - MASDARFinancing
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - MASDARPeriod of implementation
10/2017 - 01/2018Zambia - 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 AgencyPeriod of implementation
6.2015 - 10.2017Zambia - ESIA and strengthening of environmental capacity
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
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 AgencyPeriod of implementation
06.2015 - 10.2017
Regional - FWC BENEF 2013 - Multiple Framework Contract to Recruit Short-term Services - Lot 4
The objective of the FWC was to provide, via individual assignments defined and contracted through Specific Contracts, short-term expertise at very short notice.
The expertise refered to any stage of a project (except financial audits) and covered the following sectors: fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), hydraulics, renewable energies (solar thermal, PV, hydro, wind, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, wave and marine), power grids (national/regional/cross-border, mini-grids, smart grids), energy services market development, institutional frameworks for energy management, energy sector studies/statistics/indicators, rural electrification, nuclear safety (nuclear power plant operation, operation of non-power generating nuclear or radiological installations, design safety, safeguards, non-proliferation, radio-active waste and its transport, offsite emergency preparedness, decommissioning; training of nuclear regulator and/or operator staff on nuclear safety topics).
The expertise covered any geographic area, within or outside the EU.
intec's services
intec's services were focused on the areas of fossil fuels, power grids, rural electrification and renewable energies.