Uganda - Project examples
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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 -
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 -
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 LimitedPeriod of implementation
20.3.2015 - 31.7.2018
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 - 2019Uganda - 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 - 15.10.2018Uganda - 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 LimitedPeriod 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 LimitedPeriod of implementation
20/03/2015 – 31/03/2018 -
Uganda - 220 kV Kawanda - Masaka Transmission Line and Associated Substations Project
The technical project measures comprise the following:
- Construction of a137 km double circuit, 220 kV transmission line between Kawanda and Masaka
- Upgrade of Kawanda Substation: Construction of a total of four line feeders for 220 kV line bays in Masaka and Bujagali Substations including control, protection and communication equipment; Installation of 2 x 250 MVA, 220/132/33 kV, inter-bus transformers, complete with transformer bays, control, protection and communication equipment; Construction of 220 kV busbars; 15 MVA shunt reactors, complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment; civil works
- New Masaka Substation, comprising two 220 kV line bays to Kawanda Substation; 220 kV bus-bars and coupler; 2 x 125 MVA, 220/132/33 kV autotransformers; design of new switchyard and control building including provisions for additional transformers and line bays; complete 15 MVA reactors, interconnection between existing and new substations
- Mbarara Substation: 15 MVA reactors complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment
- Bujagali Substation: Extension of the substation by two 220 kV line bays
intec's services
The Consultant's services are divided into two phases Phase I: Tendering then Phase II: Con-struction:
- ‘Owner's Engineer’ during Phase I: Assistance during the tendering stage (preparation of tender documents; only for Bujagali Substation), clarifications, pre-bid conference and site visit, bid evaluation and post-tender clarifications, evaluation report, contract negotiations, and preparation of contract)
- Project Management during Phase II: Construction supervision (contract management, design review, supervision of works on site, testing, commissioning and reporting, quality and cost control, taking over), and assistance during the defects liability period (rectification of defects, completion certificates, final accounts
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Period of implementation
21.1.2014 - 28.2.2018 -
Uganda - Mutundwe - Entebbe 132 kV Power Transmission Line and Related Substation Works
The project scope comprises the following:
- Construction of approximately 36 km of double circuit 132 kV transmission line between Mutundwe Substation near Kampala City and Entebbe, partly with four circuits and with OPGW on one circuit.
- Extension of the existing 132/33/11 kV Mutundwe Substation (two outgoing 132 kV feeders, extension of busbar system; extension/modification of protection, control, telecommunication, and auxiliary AC/DC power supply systems; civil works).
- Entebbe Substation: Construction of a new outdoor 132/33 kV substation and 33 kV indoor switchgear (double busbar system, two incoming 132 kV line feeders, two 132/33 kV transformer bays with 50 MVA power transformers, one bus coupler bay, protection, control and SCADA, tel-ecommunication and auxiliary power supply equipment, 33 kV indoor switchgear with two incom-ing and six outgoing feeders, a connection by 33 kV underground cable to the existing 33/11 kV distribution; control building, all related civil works).
intec's services
Project Design and Preparation of Tender Documents:
Review of the 2011 feasibility study report; review and adjustment of line route; pegging of angle towers; power system analysis with PSS/E; soil test report and project design report; elaboration of design and technical specifications for transmission line and substations; preparation of tender documents for EPC contracting.
Assistance during the Tendering Stage:
Lead of pre-bid meeting and site visit with Bidders; Bidder's clarifications; bid evaluation; post-tender clarifications; preparation of evaluation report; assistance during contract negotiations; preparation of EPC contracts.Project Management and Construction Supervision:
Review and approval of design calculations and drawings; factory acceptance and site tests; supervision of works on site; monitoring of time schedule; project cost control; processing of contractors' invoices; monitoring of environmental management plan and of the adherence of the social impact assessment recommendations; enforcement of contractor's health; safety and environmental manual; witnessing of commissioning tests; preparation of commissioning protocol; punch list; preparation of final inspection and formal takeover; review of as-built drawings; preparation of project reports.Follow-up during the two-year Defects Liability Period (DLP).
Training of Client's Personnel:
On-the-job training of electrical and civil engineers on power system analysis and design, on the preparation of specifications for transmission lines and substations and on supervision of construction works; elaboration of a detailed training programme and delivery of a 3-week training session for Client's Engineers in the Consultant's home office.
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)Period of implementation
26.3.2014 - 30.11.2017
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 LimitedPeriod of implementation
20/03/2015 – 31/03/2018Uganda - 220 kV Kawanda - Masaka Transmission Line and Associated Substations Project
The technical project measures comprise the following:
- Construction of a137 km double circuit, 220 kV transmission line between Kawanda and Masaka
- Upgrade of Kawanda Substation: Construction of a total of four line feeders for 220 kV line bays in Masaka and Bujagali Substations including control, protection and communication equipment; Installation of 2 x 250 MVA, 220/132/33 kV, inter-bus transformers, complete with transformer bays, control, protection and communication equipment; Construction of 220 kV busbars; 15 MVA shunt reactors, complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment; civil works
- New Masaka Substation, comprising two 220 kV line bays to Kawanda Substation; 220 kV bus-bars and coupler; 2 x 125 MVA, 220/132/33 kV autotransformers; design of new switchyard and control building including provisions for additional transformers and line bays; complete 15 MVA reactors, interconnection between existing and new substations
- Mbarara Substation: 15 MVA reactors complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment
- Bujagali Substation: Extension of the substation by two 220 kV line bays
intec's services
The Consultant's services are divided into two phases Phase I: Tendering then Phase II: Con-struction:
- ‘Owner's Engineer’ during Phase I: Assistance during the tendering stage (preparation of tender documents; only for Bujagali Substation), clarifications, pre-bid conference and site visit, bid evaluation and post-tender clarifications, evaluation report, contract negotiations, and preparation of contract)
- Project Management during Phase II: Construction supervision (contract management, design review, supervision of works on site, testing, commissioning and reporting, quality and cost control, taking over), and assistance during the defects liability period (rectification of defects, completion certificates, final accounts
Client
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)Financing
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Period of implementation
21.1.2014 - 28.2.2018Uganda - Mutundwe - Entebbe 132 kV Power Transmission Line and Related Substation Works
The project scope comprises the following:
- Construction of approximately 36 km of double circuit 132 kV transmission line between Mutundwe Substation near Kampala City and Entebbe, partly with four circuits and with OPGW on one circuit.
- Extension of the existing 132/33/11 kV Mutundwe Substation (two outgoing 132 kV feeders, extension of busbar system; extension/modification of protection, control, telecommunication, and auxiliary AC/DC power supply systems; civil works).
- Entebbe Substation: Construction of a new outdoor 132/33 kV substation and 33 kV indoor switchgear (double busbar system, two incoming 132 kV line feeders, two 132/33 kV transformer bays with 50 MVA power transformers, one bus coupler bay, protection, control and SCADA, tel-ecommunication and auxiliary power supply equipment, 33 kV indoor switchgear with two incom-ing and six outgoing feeders, a connection by 33 kV underground cable to the existing 33/11 kV distribution; control building, all related civil works).
intec's services
Project Design and Preparation of Tender Documents:
Review of the 2011 feasibility study report; review and adjustment of line route; pegging of angle towers; power system analysis with PSS/E; soil test report and project design report; elaboration of design and technical specifications for transmission line and substations; preparation of tender documents for EPC contracting.
Assistance during the Tendering Stage:
Lead of pre-bid meeting and site visit with Bidders; Bidder's clarifications; bid evaluation; post-tender clarifications; preparation of evaluation report; assistance during contract negotiations; preparation of EPC contracts.
Project Management and Construction Supervision:
Review and approval of design calculations and drawings; factory acceptance and site tests; supervision of works on site; monitoring of time schedule; project cost control; processing of contractors' invoices; monitoring of environmental management plan and of the adherence of the social impact assessment recommendations; enforcement of contractor's health; safety and environmental manual; witnessing of commissioning tests; preparation of commissioning protocol; punch list; preparation of final inspection and formal takeover; review of as-built drawings; preparation of project reports.
Follow-up during the two-year Defects Liability Period (DLP).
Training of Client's Personnel:
On-the-job training of electrical and civil engineers on power system analysis and design, on the preparation of specifications for transmission lines and substations and on supervision of construction works; elaboration of a detailed training programme and delivery of a 3-week training session for Client's Engineers in the Consultant's home office.