Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) - Project examples
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Montenegro - Lastva - Pljevlja Transmission Line Project
Technical assistance and support to CGES' PIU in connection with the procurement process and construction / implementation of the following equipment and measures:
- Lot 1: construction of a 400/110/35 kV GIS substation and extension of an existing 400/220/110 kV substation;
- Lot 2: construction of 35 km each of 400 kV double and single circuit lines, a 4 km diversion of an existing 110 kV line and the dismantling of 6 km of 400 kV line;
- Lot 3: construction of 120 km of 400 kV transmission line (partly d.c.), one 5 km and one 6 km diversion of existing 110 kV lines, and the dismantling of 10 km of 110 kV line.
Parts of the lines are in high mountain regions (above 2,000 m sea level).
intec's services
- Development of the PIU's operating procedures, the project implementation plan (PIP), a Project Procedures Manual and QA procedures;
- Support to the PIU in the process of obtaining the required permits and approvals from relevant Montenegrin institutions;
- Support during the procurement process (preparation of tender documents, launching of tenders, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations);
- Assistance with design review and approval and preparation of related comments / reports;
- Planning of and attendance to Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs);
- Site supervision, monitoring and reporting;
- Testing, commissioning and operational acceptance (planning and monitoring of testing procedures, review of contractors' test reports, preparation of acceptance certificates, instructions for operation);
- Assistance in the implementation of the Environmental and Social Action Plan;
- Knowledge transfer (training of the PIU on reporting requirements from loan agreements, implementation of time- or progress-dependant elements such as insurance policies, general progress reporting, etc.).
Client
Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem AD (CGES)Financing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
11.9.2013 - 31.07.2018 -
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 -
Guinea - Conakry Electrical Networks (PREREC 2)
PREREC 2 aims at contributing to the improvement of the government and financial management of EDG, at assisting the government in the reform of the subsector and at extending the electricity distribution network in the Lambandji, Kobaya, Wanindara and Yattayah quarters of the country's capital. It is a follow-up to the first project, PREREC 1.
The project foresees the construction of the following installations:
- 20 km of mixed MV/LV lines
- 87 km of LV lines
- 49 kiosk MV/LV substations
- 20,000 consumer connections and installation of 20,000 prepaid meters
- 3,500 street lighting units
intec's services
- Technical control of design
- Inspection of equipment and materials in the factory
- Supervision of works on the site
- Commissioning testing
- Final taking-over
- Delivery of all professional and technical services and assistance in line with FIDIC directives
- On-the-job training
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development Fund (ADF)Period of implementation
2015 - 2018
Montenegro - Lastva - Pljevlja Transmission Line Project
Technical assistance and support to CGES' PIU in connection with the procurement process and construction / implementation of the following equipment and measures:
- Lot 1: construction of a 400/110/35 kV GIS substation and extension of an existing 400/220/110 kV substation;
- Lot 2: construction of 35 km each of 400 kV double and single circuit lines, a 4 km diversion of an existing 110 kV line and the dismantling of 6 km of 400 kV line;
- Lot 3: construction of 120 km of 400 kV transmission line (partly d.c.), one 5 km and one 6 km diversion of existing 110 kV lines, and the dismantling of 10 km of 110 kV line.
Parts of the lines are in high mountain regions (above 2,000 m sea level).
intec's services
- Development of the PIU's operating procedures, the project implementation plan (PIP), a Project Procedures Manual and QA procedures;
- Support to the PIU in the process of obtaining the required permits and approvals from relevant Montenegrin institutions;
- Support during the procurement process (preparation of tender documents, launching of tenders, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations);
- Assistance with design review and approval and preparation of related comments / reports;
- Planning of and attendance to Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs);
- Site supervision, monitoring and reporting;
- Testing, commissioning and operational acceptance (planning and monitoring of testing procedures, review of contractors' test reports, preparation of acceptance certificates, instructions for operation);
- Assistance in the implementation of the Environmental and Social Action Plan;
- Knowledge transfer (training of the PIU on reporting requirements from loan agreements, implementation of time- or progress-dependant elements such as insurance policies, general progress reporting, etc.).
Client
Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem AD (CGES)Financing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
11.9.2013 - 31.07.2018Uganda - 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 - 31.7.2018Guinea - Conakry Electrical Networks (PREREC 2)
PREREC 2 aims at contributing to the improvement of the government and financial management of EDG, at assisting the government in the reform of the subsector and at extending the electricity distribution network in the Lambandji, Kobaya, Wanindara and Yattayah quarters of the country's capital. It is a follow-up to the first project, PREREC 1.
The project foresees the construction of the following installations:
- 20 km of mixed MV/LV lines
- 87 km of LV lines
- 49 kiosk MV/LV substations
- 20,000 consumer connections and installation of 20,000 prepaid meters
- 3,500 street lighting units
intec's services
- Technical control of design
- Inspection of equipment and materials in the factory
- Supervision of works on the site
- Commissioning testing
- Final taking-over
- Delivery of all professional and technical services and assistance in line with FIDIC directives
- On-the-job training
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development Fund (ADF)Period of implementation
2015 - 2018-
Mauritania - Solar Energy-Based Rural Electrification in the Aftout Elchargui Region
The Mauritanian Government initiated a national strategy to provide universal access to basic services (water, energy, telecommunication) in rural and suburban areas. In this context, the Government received a loan from the Islamic Development Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for the implementation of strategic investments in electricity infrastructure, one of the components being consultancy services for project supervision. The project includes mainly:
- the procurement and installation of (i) one solar PV plant with an estimated capacity of 2.6 MWc and storage, (ii) a diesel back-up system to complement the electricity production (2 diesel gensets), and the optimisation of the envisaged electricity production as per the prevailing conditions
- the construction of approx. 270 km of HV transmission networks and approx. 60 km of LV distribution networks as well as approx. 6,000 consumer connections
intec's services
Mission 1: Detailed technical studies, including environmental and social impact studies for the equipment which is divided into 3 lots (power plants and their optimisation, HV networks, LV networks): Elaboration of preliminary design and detailed design for the chosen options, including technical specifications and dimensioning, engineering, functional specifications for the equipment, soil investigations, topography, BoQ etc., and elaboration of tender documents.
Mission 2: Support to the Employer during tendering: Site visits with the Bidders, reply to Bidders' queries, bid evaluation and support to the Employer during contract negotiations for the EPC contracts.
Mission 3: Technical control and supervision of works: Management of the implementation works, scheduling and steering of site works, and assistance during acceptance operations.
Client
Agence de Promotion de l'Accès Universel aux Services (APAUS)Financing
Islamic Development Bank (IDB)Period of implementation
2016 - 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 -
Guinea - Linsan - Fomi Transmission Line (CLSG / Rural Electrification Component Guinea) 1,214,110 Euro (1,303,590 US$) Financing: African Development Bank (AfDB)
The Linsan - Fomi transmission line project is one of the priority projects identified in the electrification masterplan of Guinea. The implementation of this line aims at ensuring a stable integration of the national electricity networks of the ECOWAS member countries. At the same time, it serves to evacuate the power produced by the Kaleta Power Plant, the projected Souapiti HPP and other power plants to come.
The project covers the construction of approx. 394 km of 225 kV double-circuit transmission line between Linsan, Dabola, Kouroussa and Fomi with four associated 225 kV substations. It covers the following tasks:
- Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings,
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA),
- Elaboration of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP),
- Elaboration of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP),
- Feasibility study for the line,
- Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents,
- Training.
intec's services
Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings;
Feasibility study, including:
- Technical interconnection study,
- Economic, financial and sensitivity analyses and tariff proposal ,
- Risk analyses,
- Training for the representatives of the projectparticipating parties on design of line interconnection and of transformer substations, and on the implementation of technical, economic and financial analyses,
- Design and technical specifications for the line and the substations,
- Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents, and bid packaging.
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development Bank (AfDB)Period of implementation
5.4.2017 - 4.2.2018
Mauritania - Solar Energy-Based Rural Electrification in the Aftout Elchargui Region
The Mauritanian Government initiated a national strategy to provide universal access to basic services (water, energy, telecommunication) in rural and suburban areas. In this context, the Government received a loan from the Islamic Development Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for the implementation of strategic investments in electricity infrastructure, one of the components being consultancy services for project supervision. The project includes mainly:
- the procurement and installation of (i) one solar PV plant with an estimated capacity of 2.6 MWc and storage, (ii) a diesel back-up system to complement the electricity production (2 diesel gensets), and the optimisation of the envisaged electricity production as per the prevailing conditions
- the construction of approx. 270 km of HV transmission networks and approx. 60 km of LV distribution networks as well as approx. 6,000 consumer connections
intec's services
Mission 1: Detailed technical studies, including environmental and social impact studies for the equipment which is divided into 3 lots (power plants and their optimisation, HV networks, LV networks): Elaboration of preliminary design and detailed design for the chosen options, including technical specifications and dimensioning, engineering, functional specifications for the equipment, soil investigations, topography, BoQ etc., and elaboration of tender documents.
Mission 2: Support to the Employer during tendering: Site visits with the Bidders, reply to Bidders' queries, bid evaluation and support to the Employer during contract negotiations for the EPC contracts.
Mission 3: Technical control and supervision of works: Management of the implementation works, scheduling and steering of site works, and assistance during acceptance operations.
Client
Agence de Promotion de l'Accès Universel aux Services (APAUS)Financing
Islamic Development Bank (IDB)Period of implementation
2016 - 2018Uganda - 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 – 31/03/2018Guinea - Linsan - Fomi Transmission Line (CLSG / Rural Electrification Component Guinea) 1,214,110 Euro (1,303,590 US$) Financing: African Development Bank (AfDB)
The Linsan - Fomi transmission line project is one of the priority projects identified in the electrification masterplan of Guinea. The implementation of this line aims at ensuring a stable integration of the national electricity networks of the ECOWAS member countries. At the same time, it serves to evacuate the power produced by the Kaleta Power Plant, the projected Souapiti HPP and other power plants to come.
The project covers the construction of approx. 394 km of 225 kV double-circuit transmission line between Linsan, Dabola, Kouroussa and Fomi with four associated 225 kV substations. It covers the following tasks:
- Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings,
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA),
- Elaboration of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP),
- Elaboration of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP),
- Feasibility study for the line,
- Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents,
- Training.
intec's services
Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings;
Feasibility study, including:
- Technical interconnection study,
- Economic, financial and sensitivity analyses and tariff proposal ,
- Risk analyses,
- Training for the representatives of the projectparticipating parties on design of line interconnection and of transformer substations, and on the implementation of technical, economic and financial analyses,
- Design and technical specifications for the line and the substations,
- Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents, and bid packaging.
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)Financing
African Development Bank (AfDB)Period of implementation
5.4.2017 - 4.2.2018-
Albania - 400 kV Extension of Koman HPP Substation
The project is an additional component of the overall project "400 kV Transmission Line Albania - Kosovo" and includes all required services for the extension of the 220 kV Koman Hydropower Plant Substation by a 400 kV part.
intec's services
- Assessment of technical feasibility and report
- ESIA study and report
- Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
- Assistance to OST during the bidding period
- Bid evaluation
- Assistance to OST in contract negotiation and award of the EPC contract
- Review and approval of design
- Supervision of procurement, manufacturing and transportation
- Supervision of construction and installation works
- Testing, commissioning and taking-over
Client
Albanian Transmission System Operator (OST)Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)Period of implementation
1.1.2016 - 31.1.2018 -
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 -
Mauritania - 50 MW Thermal Power Plant in Zouerate
SNIM (Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière) is a company that exploits the iron ore deposits around the mining city Zouerate, located in the Tiris Zemour region in the north of Mauritania. In order to cover its short-term electricity demand, M/s. SNIM commissioned TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. to carry out a feasibility study for a 50 MW thermal power plant in the city of Zouerate. The study on the generation units shall evaluate the following two variants:
- Conventional heavy fuel oil-fired generation units,
- Dual fuel generation units running on heavy fuel oil and natural gas.
Parts of the tasks under this feasibility study have been subcontracted to intec.
intec's services
intec contributed to the following tasks:
Phase 1: Analysis of the SNIM's electricity demand in the short, medium and long term, and definition of a medium and short-term supply strategy
- Site visit and data collection, assessment of existing studies
- Demand analysis and energy balance
Phase 2: Study of the technology variants and dimensioning of production units (preliminary design)
- Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of each variant
- Proposal for a choice of technology and its justification
- Optimisation of dimensioning of the generator units and cost estimates
Phase 3: Feasibility study for the chosen variant:
- Site selection and climatic conditions
- Optimisation of nominal capacity of the single production units and determination of principal technical specifications
- Stability and operation analysis of SNIM's electricity network
- Analysis of technical and economic feasibility of the project
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Geotechnical survey and laboratory analyses
Detailed design study and elaboration of tender documents.
Client
TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A.Financing
TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A.Period of implementation
08.2013 - 07.2016
Albania - 400 kV Extension of Koman HPP Substation
The project is an additional component of the overall project "400 kV Transmission Line Albania - Kosovo" and includes all required services for the extension of the 220 kV Koman Hydropower Plant Substation by a 400 kV part.
intec's services
- Assessment of technical feasibility and report
- ESIA study and report
- Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
- Assistance to OST during the bidding period
- Bid evaluation
- Assistance to OST in contract negotiation and award of the EPC contract
- Review and approval of design
- Supervision of procurement, manufacturing and transportation
- Supervision of construction and installation works
- Testing, commissioning and taking-over
Client
Albanian Transmission System Operator (OST)Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)Period of implementation
1.1.2016 - 31.1.2018Zambia - 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 - 10.2017Mauritania - 50 MW Thermal Power Plant in Zouerate
SNIM (Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière) is a company that exploits the iron ore deposits around the mining city Zouerate, located in the Tiris Zemour region in the north of Mauritania. In order to cover its short-term electricity demand, M/s. SNIM commissioned TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. to carry out a feasibility study for a 50 MW thermal power plant in the city of Zouerate. The study on the generation units shall evaluate the following two variants:
- Conventional heavy fuel oil-fired generation units,
- Dual fuel generation units running on heavy fuel oil and natural gas.
Parts of the tasks under this feasibility study have been subcontracted to intec.
intec's services
intec contributed to the following tasks:
Phase 1: Analysis of the SNIM's electricity demand in the short, medium and long term, and definition of a medium and short-term supply strategy
- Site visit and data collection, assessment of existing studies
- Demand analysis and energy balance
Phase 2: Study of the technology variants and dimensioning of production units (preliminary design)
- Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of each variant
- Proposal for a choice of technology and its justification
- Optimisation of dimensioning of the generator units and cost estimates
Phase 3: Feasibility study for the chosen variant:
- Site selection and climatic conditions
- Optimisation of nominal capacity of the single production units and determination of principal technical specifications
- Stability and operation analysis of SNIM's electricity network
- Analysis of technical and economic feasibility of the project
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Geotechnical survey and laboratory analyses
Detailed design study and elaboration of tender documents.