Benin - Selection of IPP Consultant and IPP Transaction Advisor
In order to increase the effective installed generating capacity in Benin, a program has been established to attract the participation of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to develop, design, construct, operate and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) generation facilities in the country. The program includes the development of an IPP institutional framework and standard forms of contract as well as the execution of a competitive bidding process for GoB.
The selected Consultant will structure and lead the transaction process for GoB as Transaction Advisor. The solar PV sites are located in Natitingou (5 MW), Parakou (15 MW), Djougou (10 MW) and Bohicon (15 MW).
intec's services
- Base Period: Review of legal and institutional arrangements, IPP framework, risk analysis, standard forms of contract (PPA etc.), off-taker and credit enhancement considerations, tariff structure and financial model, competitive IPP solicitation process and training and capacity building;
- Option 1: Addressing technical, environmental and social requirements
- Option 2: Building of network model, steady state studies including load flow and short circuit analysis, dynamic studies including voltage, transient (rotor angle), frequency stability and low voltage ride through;
- Option 3: Advice GoB on all transaction-structuring issues, identification of potential investors, market the IPP transaction opportunity to developers and investors; development of RFP and other solicitation documents,
- Option 4: Providing technical and legal advice through financial close of IPP transaction(s).
Client
Millennium Challenge Account-Benin II (MCA-Benin II)
Financing
The United States of America through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Period of implementation
04.2018 - 06.2020
Chad - Support of the Justice Sector (PRAJUST II)
This project is the continuation of the PRAJUST 1. Its interventions will concentrate on strengthening the achievements of PRAJUST 1 on Infrastructure and equipment. The general objective of this project is committed to strengthening the rule of law in Chad and the respect of the human rights through the support to the strengthening of a high quality system of justice, accessible to everyone.
Specific objectives:
- Support the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MJDH) in the implementation of the activities of the project
- Support the institutional strengthening, the strengthening of the independence of the judiciary, in collaboration with the High Judicial Council, the Parliament (general political commission), the General Secretary of the government, the organization of the civil society.
- Support the inclusive elaboration of a new justice sectorial policy from 2016
Support the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in the definition and implementation of the political access of the energy and an information policy.
intec's services
The services provided by Intec refer to objective 4: definition and implementation of the political access of the energy and an information policy
- Undertaking an inventory of the entire building complexes of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Central Department, l'Ecole Nationale de Formation Judiciaire - ENFJ, Supreme Court, courts, prisons). The inventory will cover both energy issues and buildings.
- Energy analysis of the Ministry's Real Estate Network
- Propose, on the basis of the inventory, a renewable energy equipment plan (off-grid power through solar energy) of the whole building complexes of the Ministry of Justice to improve its energy independence.
- Support the Ministry in the elaboration of tender documents (technical specifications) and launching, contracting, supervision of the equipment installation and preliminary and final receptions
- Provide training in the use and maintenance of facilities/equipment
Support the Ministry in the final and provisional reception of facilities
Client
Ministère du Plan et de la Coopération Internationale
Financing
EU EDF
Period of implementation
18.05.2016 – 17.05.2020
Burundi - 220 kV Line Kamanyola - Bujumbura, Associated 110 kV Lines and the 220/110/30/10 kV Substation Bujumbura
The project is part of the 'Multinational Project for the Interconnection of the Electrical Networks of the Nile Equatorial Lake Countries' (Projet multinational d'interconnexion des réseaux électriques des pays des lacs équatoriaux du Nil (PMIREL-PLEN). It aims to establish a 220 kV interconnection between Ruzizi III Substation at Kamanyola (D.R. Congo) and the Rubirizi Substation in Burundi to evacuate the Burundian part of the energy produced by the future 145 MW Ruzizi III Hydropower Plant. The project covers the following technical measures:
- Construction of a 220 kV single-circuit line of 80 km length
- Construction of a total of 8 km of 110 kV double-circuit lines
- Construction of a 30 kV double-circuit line
- Construction of a new 220/110/30 kV substation at Rubirizi (two autotransformers 220/110/30 kV, 48/64/80 MVA with a 18/24/30 MVA tertiary winding)
- Extension of the 110 kV Substation 'RN1' to accommodate the connection of the new 220/110 kV substation
- Construction of a new 30/10 kV substation equipped with two 30/10 kV, 10 MVA transformers
intec's services
- Detailed design, technical specifications and cost estimate for the 30/10 kV substation equipment
- Consolidation of the tender dossier for the 220/110/30 kV substation
- Assistance to the Employer during tendering for the 220/110/30/10 kV substation works
- Review of the design for the 220/110 kV lines equipment
- Factory acceptance testing for all equipment under the project
- Receipt of materials and equipment to site
- Works supervision and general assistance for the management of the project
- Project completion, testing and commissioning
- Certification of payments
- Reporting
Client
REGIDESO
Financing
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Period of implementation
2.5.2017 - 1.5.2020
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
Ghana - Ghana Electricity Sector Support Project
Since 2007, SECO, together with other international donors, has been financing the Ghana Energy Developing and Access Program (GEDAP) which is hosted by the Ghana Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP) and aims at improving the efficiency of power distribution in Ghana and at increasing access to electricity by the population. The third phase of the programme (GEDAP III) has started in September 2014. Its focus is to increase electricity access through 1) financing electricity distribution infrastructure, 2) renewable energy development and energy efficiency, and 3) institutional strengthening. To support project implementation, SECO has contracted a "backstopper" who will carry out the tasks specified below.
intec's services
Inception Study
- Preparation of an inception study recommending main measures to be implemented during the project
Technical Support
- Review of strategic documents on the energy sector
- Preparation of feasibility studies of proposed technical and institutional strengthening measures (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass)
- Expert opinion on technical options, review of and comments on project reports and technical documents
- Punctual technical support and comprehensive input to SECO's Project Completion Note
Procurement
- Support to project procurement measures, incl. review of tender documents and procedures
- Expert opinion on submitted bids
Monitoring
- Assistance to the GEDAP Secretariat and SECO in monitoring the implementation of the project
- Annual controlling missions to monitor project results against the logframe targets and objectives
Client
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP), GEDAP Secretariat
Financing
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Period of implementation
30.03.2015 - 30.03.2020
UAE - 33/11kV primary substation: Project Designer and Technical Advisor Consultancy Services
Design, execution and completion of a 33/11 kV primary substation to provide high voltage power to the Nibras Development site including the cable laying works from the grid station to primary substation.
- Preliminary design
- Detailed design
- Employers' requirement(s)
- Technical advisor services
intec's services
- Development of preliminary design, detailed design & ER documents.
- All required governmental authorities design NOCs/Approvals.
- Any surveys, testing and temporary works
- Assist in selecting the D&B Contractor
- Review of design, if any, done by the D&B Contractor
- Quality Control & Assurance during construction phase
- Witnessing of testing & commissioning
- Energisation and commissioning
- Maintenance of works during maintenance period
- Handover to relevant authorities
Client
Mubadala Development Company PJSC
Financing
Mubadala Development Company PJSC
Period of implementation
03.2016 - 02.2020
