Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS)

Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) - Project examples

Mauritania - Construction of Solar Hybrid Systems with 16.6 MW Solar Capacity

MASDAR is developing various small and large-scale solar and wind projects in the Pacific and other regions of the world and sourced a pool of experts to support the engineering and project management team. These support tasks are contracted separately in the form of so-called Work Orders (WO). They include feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids and on- and off-site project management.

Under the current work order, all together eight hybrid systems in the range up to several MW per site and with at total solar capacity of 16.6 MW (range from 1 to 3.4 MW) will be implemented under an EPC approach. Each power plant consists of solar PV, controller, and diesel generator.

intec's services

Tasks of the "owner's representative", including coordination between the Mauritanian Electricity Company and the EPC contractor
Design review
Review of project execution plan
Inspection of project construction works including QA and QC;
Review of payment milestones
Inspection of works' progress
QHSE audit on all sites and submission of related report

Client

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - MASDAR

Financing

MASDAR

Period of implementation

01.2016 - 06.2017

Rwanda, Burundi - Regional Interconnection Project (220 kV Transmission Line Kigoma - Butare - Ngozi - Gitega and 220/110 kV Substations)

The project was part of the NELSAP Regional Transmission Program that aimed at interconnecting five of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries, i.e. Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

The project interconnected the electricity networks of Burundi and Rwanda through the construction of a new 220 kV single-circuit transmission line with a total length of 143 km. The line will initially be operated on the 110 kV level and might later be upgraded to 220 kV.

The project also included the construction of two new 220/110 kV substations, the extension of two existing 110 kV substations and the construction of 11.2 km of 30 kV line for rural electrification of Gisagara (Rwanda).

intec's services

Review of existing feasibility studies
Update of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Detailed design
Preparation of complete tender documents for EPC Contractors (2 lots)
Technical assistance during the procurement process, i.e. tendering, bid evaluation and contract award
Preparation of a detailed Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and monitoring of its implementation
Design approval and supervision of implementation works
Witnessing of factory acceptance tests, supervision of testing and commissioning
Certification of Contractor's invoices and payments
Monitoring and supervision of the implementation of the ESMP
Safeguarding of project's compliance with KfW's and the World Bank's sustainability guidelines
Technology transfer and training of employers' and project executing agency's staff
Representation in the respective project steering and technical committees

Client

REGIDESO (Burundi), Energy Development Corporation Ltd. (Rwanda)

Financing

KfW Entwicklungsbank

Period of implementation

03.2015 - 06.2017

Congo (RD) - Revision of the Studies on the 220 kV Line Kamanyola - Buhandahanda

The 220 kV Kamanyola - Buhandahanda line shall evacuate the electricity generated by the Ruzizi III Hydropower Plant which is part of the 220 kV interconnected network of the CEPGL (Communauté Economique des Pays des Grands Lacs - Economic Community of the Great Lake Countries). Studies for this line were finalised in September 2011 and shall be revised under the present project with the aim to take into consideration the new locations of the Kamanyola and Buhandahanda Substations and the new line concept.

intec's services

Review of the project's technical feasibility, in particular through revision of the line's general concept (review of the line route and harmonisation of the design (double-circuit line with possibly only one single circuit operated in the first phase), study of the grid stability with the new line, set-up of a simulation model of the interconnected network, power distribution and load flow studies, review of the line protection system)
Review of the project's economic and financial feasibility (cost estimates, economic and financial viability, proposals for project financing and implementation)
Preparation of the detailed design for the revised line concept, elaboration of the longitudinal profile on the basis of satellite data, and tower spotting
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in conformity with international standards, and elaboration of a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
Elaboration of the tender dossier
Organisation of a validation seminar with EGL, SNEL (National Power Company of Congo), the Steering Committee and KfW
Participation in the project appraisal mission.

Client

Energie des Grands Lacs - EGL

Financing

KfW Entwicklungsbank

Period of implementation

07.2015 - 03.2017

Nigeria - Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant (Feasibility Study & Pre-Feasibility Studies)

In its Roadmap for Power Sector Reforms (2013), Nigeria has articulated its commitment to accelerate economic growth while reducing its GHG emissions, i.a. by introducing renewables to the energy mix. The present project shall contribute to this goal. It includes the following main tasks:

an in-depth feasibility study including power system integration studies for the development of a 50 MW solar plant at a single site in the State of Bauchi, allowing for modular scale-up and phased development, intended to lead to an investment bid;
a pre-feasibility study on possible cogeneration feeder plants (20-50 MW) adjacent to existing and upcoming hydropower plants (e.g. Shiro-ro, Jebba, Kainji), grid-connected, centralized and/or distributed, in-tended to lead to functional bids;
a pre-feasibility study on possible embedded generation plants within privatised DISCOs, grid-connected or distributed, intended to lead to functional bids;
the preparation of tender documents for EPC;
a training and capacity building programme.

intec's services

For all three studies, the scope of work includes i.a.:

site identification and screening
determination of solar resource
selection of two best-ranked sites on the basis of technical-economic analyses
investigation of grid integration and topographical issues
preparation of an environmental and social management framework
development of an investment plan
elaboration of technical concept for the PV plant and the interconnection to the grid
sensitivity analyses, commercial considerations
determination of optimum plant sizes and potential for future expansion
selection of highest-ranked sites and preparation of concept note and design, preliminary topographical survey and geotechnical investigation

In addition, the in-depth feasibility study for the investment bid includes the following services:

preparation of concept design, drawings, cost estimate and implementation schedule
comparison of off-take options (bulk trader or sale to DISCO) and feasibility of interconnection policies
environmental scoping for the selected sites and preparation of ToR for a full ESIA
preparation of complete tender documents for EPC
preparation of a deployment and a marketing plan

The pre-feasibility scoping studies have the following additional deliverables:

investor profiling and ranking, investment and development timelines
preparation of business plans
configuration and specification of respective projects and their justification, identification of key milestones, activities, potential partners, etc.
indicative options for possible ownership and financing (third-party PPA, owner-operated, hybrid financing, capital lease arrangements, etc.)

The project also includes an extensive training, capacity building and dissemination programme, which includes inter alia:

Seminars and workshops in Abuja on

PV technology, PV project planning in the Nigerian context
Economic and financial analysis of PV power plants
PV power plant basic design, technical specifications, tender documents and ESIA

A one-week study tour to Germany: visits to large-scale PV power plants, research facilities, a regional dispatch centre, a manufacturer of PV modules, project developers, EPC Contractors, etc.
On-the-job training along all project activities.

Client

Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP)

Financing

World Bank

Period of implementation

03.2015 - 03.2017

Albania/Kosovo - 400 kV Transmission Line Albania - Kosovo (Tirana - Pristine)

Consulting services for:

Component 1 (Albania): Construction of a 400 kV transmission line between Tirana and the Kosovo border, and extension of a 400/230/110 kV substation by one complete 400 kV feeder;
Component 2 (Kosovo): Construction of a 400 kV transmission line from 400/230/110 kV substation Ko-sovo B to the border to Albania, and extension of the existing substation Kosovo B by one complete 400 kV feeder;
Additional services for TSO service contract between OST and KOSTT;
Additional services for the extension of the Substation of HPP Koman (Albania) (separate reference)

intec's services

Phase 1

Review of technical concept, data collection, reconstruction of missing drawings
Assistance to OST and KOSTT in the routing of the line
Detailed line route survey incl. tower pegging and preliminary design of towers
Preparation of preliminary planning / schedule of supplies and services, review of the cost calculation
Support to the clients on permits and licences, rights of way and land use
Full environmental impact assessment (EIA)
Preparation of tender documents for goods and services (technical and commercial)
Support during the tender process (launching of tender, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations)
Addendum: Retendering of Lot 1 of the Albanian Part (Tirana - Morina)

Phase 2

Design approval, participation in FATs; supervision of dismantling works
Monitoring of the quality of the construction and installation works
Monitoring of project cost / processing Contractor's invoices
Support to the clients in elaborating an O&M concept
Monitoring of commissioning / commencement of commercial operation
Consulting services during "Defects Liability Period"
Assist the clients in elaborating the final appraisal report

Additional services for TSO Contract:

Drafting of a sample transmission system operator (TSO) service contract between OST and KOSTT

Client

Albanian Transmission System Operator (OST) Transmission, System and Market Operator J.S.C. (KOSTT)

Financing

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)

Period of implementation

10.2009 - 06.2016

Guinea - Development Scheme for the Electrical Networks of Conakry

With the perspective to develop the country's electricity sector, the Government of Guinea decided to give a new momentum to the country's electrification programme so as to improve citizen's lifestyle, productivity and earnings. For this purpose, the Government sought the financial support of the African Development Bank for the implementation of the rural electrification project.

The study on the development scheme for the electrical networks of Conakry consists of the preparation of a programme for the improvement of electricity allocation from the transmission towards the distribution network by means of the following:

construction or renovation of substations,
restructuring and rehabilitation of the medium-voltage network,
replacement of medium-/low-voltage substations,
rehabilitation and extension of the low-voltage network.

intec's services

Inventory and diagnostics of electricity transmission and distribution in Conakry,
Feasibility and implementation study for the optimum development scheme of the electrical networks and elaboration of the tender dossier,
Environmental and social impact study.

Client

Electricité de Guinée (EDG)

Financing

African Development Fund

Period of implementation

04.2012 - 06.2016

Liberia - Biomass Power Potential and Possible Renewable Energy (RE) Investment Projects

The "Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program" (SREP) of the Strategic Climate Fund will be financing the Liberia Investment Plan for Renewable Energy (IPRE) that aims to support the Government of Liberia's objective to provide access to electricity in rural and urban areas.
The present study is intended to locate, identify and outline potential SREP/IPRE projects, investment possibilities and opportunities of biomass-based mini-grids for rural electrification in Liberia, at a pre-feasibility level.

intec's services

Stakeholder meetings in Monrovia
Data collection in rural areas
Evaluation of practical potential for power generation from biomass within a reasonable reach of a MV line
Assessment of likely or priority electricity demand and preparation of electricity demand curve for the biomass prospect
Technical and economic assessment of competing use of biomass
RS and GIS mapping of biomass resources
Identification and definition, at concept level, of 5 commercially and economically viable rural electrification projects
Development of five possible project concepts including rural electrification schemes, load centres, conceptual power system level designs, cost and risk estimates, O&M issues, training needs, required environmental and social reviews, legal issues, maps, economic and financial analysis, and impacts on competing economy
Training and know-how transfer

Client

African Development Bank

Financing

African Development Bank

Period of implementation

07.2015 - 04.2016

Uzbekistan - Development of Wind Power Potential

Uzbekistan intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by diversifying the energy generation mix. Several small-scale wind power installations exist, most of them, however, have local (off-grid) or pilot character. The project studied and assessed the potential for installing wind generation facilities on an industrial scale.

intec's services

Mesoscale Modelling and Site Assessment

Countrywide wind resource modelling using a three dimensional flow model for the calculation of wind fields.
Validation of the wind resource model by cross reference with wind measurement data and long-term correlation.
Identification of commercially viable wind project sites.
Preparation of tender documents for the procurement of ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems including development of technical specifications, review and analysis of ISO/Measnet compliancy of proposals.

Wind Measurement Programme

Development of a wind measurement programme with ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems.
Micrositing and analysis of wind measurement mast locations.
Monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of wind data collection over a period of 12 months.
Bankable wind resource assessment report based on wind measurement data, long-term correlation with historical climate data and wind field modelling using the industry standard WaSP model.

Preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Study for Two Wind Project Sites

Detailed technical assessment and determination of an electrical and civil design and layout for the installation of a wind farm.
Economic assessment determining the commercial viability of the project.
Determination of logistical infrastructure for the implementation of the wind project.
Transportation study.
Environmental impact assessment.
Preliminary design and evaluation of the electric grid connection.
Development of an operations and maintenance implementation plan.
Noise and flicker studies.

Transfer of knowledge: Development and presentation of wind project workshop modules for training of Client's staff in the areas of:

Wind resource assessment,
Mesoscale wind climate modelling,
Wind measurement campaigns,
Wind project development phases,
Wind farm economic modeling,
Wind farm operations.
Wind farm operations.

Client

Uzbekenergo SJSC / UE Talimarjan Thermal Power Plant (TTPP)

Financing

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Period of implementation

02.2014 - 04.2016

Burkina Faso - Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER):

Objective of this project was the elaboration of draft studies that deliver sufficient justification for the implementation of the following works:

Restructuring and extension of the electrical networks of Ouagadougou,
Construction of the 132 kV interconnection line Zano - Koupèla.

Design studies, preliminary cost estimates, time schedules, detailed design, and tender dossiers were prepared to determine all requirements for an efficient implementation of the two projects.

A feasibility study was carried out for the interconnection line Zano - Koupèla resulting in the detailed design for the line, including line route study, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and the choice of the substation locations.

intec's services

Determination of the technical feasibility of the two projects;
Preliminary engineering studies;
Determination of the economic and financial feasibility of the projects;
Preparation of detailed design for the two projects;
Preparation of tender documents;
Capacity building for the staff of SONABEL and PRIELER through training and transfer of technical know-how.

Client

Société National d'Electricité du Burkina - SONABEL

Financing

African Development Bank

Period of implementation

07.2011 - 03.2016