Capacity development and Environmental governance - Project examples
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Gambia - Environmental services for Solar PV development
The Republic of Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in Gambia. The study includes three models: EPC 20 MW at Jambur, IPP 120 - 130 MW at Soma and separate Battery Energy Storage Systems (grid connected) at Brikama. Furthermore, bidding documents are prepared for the grid connected PV + BESS at Jambur, including grid connection based on WB's standard procurement documents.
intec's services
A range of environmental services were carried out by intec, including the following:
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Solar Resource Assessment, Solar Data and Meteorological Conditions
- Site selection and studies for grid connected photovoltaic and battery energy storage (PV + BESS)
- Options for integration into existing power system
- Analysis of global environmental benefits and performance of legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- The study emphasises on the carbon gains (avoided carbon emissions) from electricity generation by solar PV from different generation models. For each of them, identification and assessment of relevant environmental and social impacts was carried out in view of identifying the most sustainable option.
(The above services were provided in the framework of the project Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development - Jambur, EPC 20 MW and Soma, IPP 120 - 130 MW)
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NA-WEC)Financing
World Bank (WB)Period of implementation
02.2018 – 04/2020 -
Serbia - EHS services for the Čibuk 1 Wind Farm Project
Vetroelecktrane is developing and executing, together with their major shareholders Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company-Masdar and Continental Wind Partners (CWP), a wind farm consisting of 57 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) of 110m hub height and 2.8 MW rated power, main transformer station and corresponding infrastructure. The consultant has been appointed by the client to manage the project as owner's engineer, providing Project Management Consulting Services (PMC) and site supervision services (including design review, procurement, supervision of construction, commissioning, start-up and testing) as well as technical advice and support during negotiations with third parties.
intec's services
The EHS activities relevant to the project comprise the following:
Provide assistance to the client with any local authorities or other stakeholders.
Performance of all health and safety activities prescribed by the Serbian law
Provide assistance with maintaining compliance with EBRD and IFC requirements
Supervision of all activities in relation to the connection to the utility network and services performed in relation to the Environmental Management Plan
- Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of design documentation and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during defect notification period)
- Monitor the mitigation measures undertaken by the Contractor or other third parties during the construction and commissioning phases and review and provide comments on all environmental reports
- Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
- Performance of inspection, site supervision, health & safety, environmental activities
The above activities were carried out in the framework of the Čibuk 1 Wind Farm Project.
Client
Vetroelecktrane Balcana (VEBG) D.O.OFinancing
Vetroelecktrane Balcana (VEBG) D.O.OPeriod of implementation
03.2017 - 01.2019 -
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
Gambia - Environmental services for Solar PV development
The Republic of Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in Gambia. The study includes three models: EPC 20 MW at Jambur, IPP 120 - 130 MW at Soma and separate Battery Energy Storage Systems (grid connected) at Brikama. Furthermore, bidding documents are prepared for the grid connected PV + BESS at Jambur, including grid connection based on WB's standard procurement documents.
intec's services
A range of environmental services were carried out by intec, including the following:
- Project inception and implementation planning
- Solar Resource Assessment, Solar Data and Meteorological Conditions
- Site selection and studies for grid connected photovoltaic and battery energy storage (PV + BESS)
- Options for integration into existing power system
- Analysis of global environmental benefits and performance of legal due diligence
- Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
- Training and capacity strengthening program
- The study emphasises on the carbon gains (avoided carbon emissions) from electricity generation by solar PV from different generation models. For each of them, identification and assessment of relevant environmental and social impacts was carried out in view of identifying the most sustainable option.
(The above services were provided in the framework of the project Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development - Jambur, EPC 20 MW and Soma, IPP 120 - 130 MW)
Client
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NA-WEC)Financing
World Bank (WB)Period of implementation
02.2018 – 04/2020Serbia - EHS services for the Čibuk 1 Wind Farm Project
Vetroelecktrane is developing and executing, together with their major shareholders Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company-Masdar and Continental Wind Partners (CWP), a wind farm consisting of 57 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) of 110m hub height and 2.8 MW rated power, main transformer station and corresponding infrastructure. The consultant has been appointed by the client to manage the project as owner's engineer, providing Project Management Consulting Services (PMC) and site supervision services (including design review, procurement, supervision of construction, commissioning, start-up and testing) as well as technical advice and support during negotiations with third parties.
intec's services
The EHS activities relevant to the project comprise the following:
Provide assistance to the client with any local authorities or other stakeholders.
Performance of all health and safety activities prescribed by the Serbian law
Provide assistance with maintaining compliance with EBRD and IFC requirements
Supervision of all activities in relation to the connection to the utility network and services performed in relation to the Environmental Management Plan
- Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of design documentation and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during defect notification period)
- Monitor the mitigation measures undertaken by the Contractor or other third parties during the construction and commissioning phases and review and provide comments on all environmental reports
- Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
- Performance of inspection, site supervision, health & safety, environmental activities
The above activities were carried out in the framework of the Čibuk 1 Wind Farm Project.
Client
Vetroelecktrane Balcana (VEBG) D.O.OFinancing
Vetroelecktrane Balcana (VEBG) D.O.OPeriod of implementation
03.2017 - 01.2019Uganda - 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
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 services were provided:
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
(The above activities were carried out in the framework of the project Feasibility Study for KGRTC Small Hydropower Station)