Legal & Regulatory advisory services

Legal & Regulatory advisory services - Project examples

Iraq - German Credit Facility to Assist the Return of IDPs in Iraq (GCFI) – Management and Monitoring Consultant

Rebuilding territories liberated from terrorist activities constitutes a priority to the Iraqi Government as part of its overall objective of long-term recovery and stabilisation. The overarching objective of the GCFI is to contribute to the permanent return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their home locations in Iraq. To this end the GCFI will support investments into the restoration of local economic and social infrastructure. The Programme will cover interventions in the energy, water/sanitations, roads/bridges, education and health sectors, with an initial focus on energy, water/sanitation and roads/bridges.
Major tasks of the Management and Monitoring Consultant (MC) are:

Support ReFAATO in setting up the Monitoring system of the programme
Capacitate the Project Management Teams (PMT) at the relevant Line Ministries in their role as PIAs, especially prior to the engagement of the GCFI Technical Implementation Consultant (TC)

Under the Programme, intec provides services for the monitoring of investment package implementation in the field of energy, particularly for the following projects:

Rehabilitation of a 400/132/11 kV, 4 x 250 MVA GIS substation
Construction of two new 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations
Construction of two new 33/11 kV, 3 x 31.5 MVA distribution substations
Construction of a new 154 km 132 kV double-circuit transmission line
Rehabilitation of one 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substation and three 132/33/11 kV AIS substations
Supply of three 132/33/11 kV, 3 x 63 MVA power transformers
Supply of eight 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA mobile substations, five 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA power transformers
Supply of distribution transformers 11/0.4 kV, different power ratings, distribution kiosks and accessories

intec's services

Development of a monitoring system:

Design financial and technical monitoring systems
Develop an Environmental and Social Management Framework
Develop and implement a public information strategy and a grievance redress mechanism

Implementation of monitoring system (throughout Project Implementation)

Support for overall project monitoring and reporting
Social and environmental safeguard management, monitoring and safety and security risk management

Capacity building to ReFAATO and the Ministry of Electricity regarding the implementation of the GCFI

Client

ReFAATO – Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by Terroristic Operations

Financing

KfW Development Bank

Period of implementation

12.2017 - 12.2020

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

Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development

NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply and at accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.

The project is divided in two phases:

Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power Integration Assessment
Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages.

The assignment has the following main tasks:

Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine with a 5 and 15-year perspective;
Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity;
Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine;
Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine;
Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants;
Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030;
Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation;
Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio environmental feasibility assessment of two projects prioritised among those identified in the master plan.
Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation).

intec's services

Demand forecast and generation expansion plan;
Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems);
Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for the integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training;
Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS);
Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages;
Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)

Client

NPC Ukrenergo

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018

Ukraine - 750 kV Zaporizhzhia - Kahovska Transmission Line

The present project is part of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine to 2030 and is aimed at improving the regional power system efficiency, stability and reliability on the Crimean peninsula. It consists of the construction of a 750 kV OHL from Zaporizhzhia Substation to the new Kakhovska Substation and related 330 kV connections, as follows:

construction of 190 km of 750 kV transmission line between Zaporizhzhia NPP and Kakhovska Substation with fibre optic and maintenance workshop,
construction of a new 750/330/220 kV Substation at Kakhovska, with two 1000 MVA automatic trans-formers and automatic control system,
construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Ostrovska line (2 x 27 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Ostrovska Substation, replacement of relay protection and automatics, communication devices, the construction of a control unit at Novokakhovska Substation and the installation of the fiber-optic system Novokakhovska - Kakhovska,
construction of a diversion of the existing 330 kV Novokakhovska - Kherson line (2 x 15 km), incl. rehabilitation of the 330 kV Khersonska Substation, and the installation of the fibre-optic system Kakhovska - Khersonska

intec's services

Assistance to Ukrenergo during the tender stage (preparation of prequalification and tender documents, assistance during prequalification and tendering stages, and assistance in contract preparation)
Technical and legal assistance during contracts' execution (review of the design and its compliance with the ESAP, supervision of contractors' works, assistance in project management, assistance during DLP)
Assistance in loan agreement management (drafting of project implementation plan and all necessary reporting, assistance for disbursement to contractors)
Assistance in the implementation of the ESAP/ESMPP
Monitoring of the adherence to health and safety standards.

Client

NEC Ukrenergo

Financing

EBRD

Period of implementation

07.2011 - 10.2016; 03.2018 – 08.2018

Slovakia - Complex ES Bystricany - Transformation 400 / 100 kV

This project is related to the shutdown of Bohunice V1 NPP and is supported through the Bohunice International Decommissioning Support Fund (BIDSF). It includes the following technical measures:

Construction of a new 400 kV substation and two new 400/110 kV transformers adjacent to Bystričany 220 kV Substation
Construction of a new double-circuit 400 kV OHL (30 km) between Horna Zdana Substation and Bystričany Substation and Oslany municipality to connect the new Bystričany Substation to the 400 kV network
Extension of the 400 kV Substation Horna Zdana by two bays for connection to the 400 kV OHL from Bystričany Substation
Construction of a new double-circuit 400 kV overhead line (80 km) between the Bystričany and Krizovany Substations, one circuit being operated at the 220 kV level
Extension of the 400 kV Substation Krizovany by one bay to permit connection to the 400 kV overhead line from Bystričany Substation

Services under the overall project are divided into three stages:
Stage 1: Procurement / Project Preparation
Stage 2: Project Implementation / Construction Supervision and Management
Stage 3: Defect Notification Period

intec's services

Stage 1:

Management support to SEPS concerning all aspects of project implementation
Project organisation, i.a. assistance to SEPS in the set-up and operation of an effective Project Management Unit (PMU) concerning staffing, organisational structure, roles and functions, project procedures manual, quality assurance plan, etc.
Project scheduling and planning / set-up of the procurement process
Review of technical specifications for defined supply packages, preparation of additional supporting studies
Preparation of tender documents
Execution of the tender process (invitation to tender, pre-bid meeting and minutes, site visit, clarification to bidders' queries, evaluation of received bids, support during contract negotiations, preparation of draft contract documents) for a total of 3 lots
Reporting

Stage 2:

Monitoring of all technical and financial aspects related to the contracts (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, construction and commissioning)
Follow-up of project progress, corrective actions
Management of any deviations, claims, variation orders, deficiencies, defects and disputes
Supervision of installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance of the works
Preparation of final contract completion reports for the projects

Stage 3:

Services during the defect notification period

Client

Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava, a.s. (SEPS)

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

20.1.2015 - 30.6.2018

Regional- Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP)

The project will support the establishment of a clear and stable policy and regulatory framework in seven countries (Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia) in order to create a conductive environment for private investments in renewable energy projects and contribute to additional access to energy and a cleaner energy mix. It will address the most pressing bottlenecks along the policy cycle facing meso-scale renewable energy projects, both on- and off-grid.

The project aims to build capacity within the government, and supporting the formulation of private sector-oriented renewable energy policies and regulations, as well as their implementation. Activities will be at the instigation of both public and private sector, however will always be targeted at (and therefore must be ‘owned’ by) public sector institutions. Subjects will be prioritised based on the potential for decreasing barriers towards renewable energy investment in the country.

intec's services

Based on preliminary studies and an analysis of the political economy of the sector in each country, intec will identify activities, which will contribute to unlocking renewable energy opportunities, and formulate a national action plan for the duration of the project. The implementation of this action plan will be monitored and supported by a National Supervisory Board composed of representatives from the main public institutions of the sector. intec will play a key role in supporting the National Supervisory Board and public institutions formulate their needs and develop specific requests for activities. This will ensure appropriateness of the action plan and political ownership.

On the basis of the needs identified in the preliminary studies, six types of activities will be carried out:

Providing a platform for policy interaction through Stakeholder Workshops;
Enabling officials to learn from peers in other countries through Bilateral Exchanges;
Providing the foundation for evidence-based decision making through Policy Studies;
Building capacity of public institutions through Trainings;
Assisting with drafting of policy and regulatory documents through Formulation Support;
Assisting with realisation of policy objectives through Implementation Support.

Client

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Financing

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Period of implementation

08/12/2016 - 28/02/2018

ECOWAS Region - Support to RE Flagship Projects

ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African states, comprises 15 West African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The overall GIZ project supports the regional dissemination of experience concerning renewable energies and aims at improving the capacities of utilities in the long term.

Output Area B of the project "Generation - RE flagship projects" follows a two-pronged approach:

Documentation of information on and experience with existing RE flagship projects;
Support to the development of planned projects through technical assistance for project development and transaction advice, accompanied by documentation of experience.

intec's services

Provision and coordination of a pool of short-term experts to carry out the following tasks:

Support to ECREEE in the process of screening, evaluating and prioritizing RE projects or promotion schemes
Support to project developers and government representatives on technical, legal, financial and economic aspects of selected projects.
Monitoring of selected projects during critical phases of their development and reporting of required action.
Compilation of experiences with the selected projects and support to ECREEE / other institutions in the region in the dissemination of key findings and lessons learnt.
Assistance to ECREEE and GIZ in supporting selected ECOWAS member states in creating an enabling legal, regulatory and administrative framework for grid-connected RE projects.

The above tasks cover PV, wind, small hydropower and biomass technology.

Client

ECREEE - ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Financing

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Period of implementation

01.04.2015 - 15.12.2017

Sierra Leone - Power Sector Roadmap and Coordination Activity

The Power Sector Roadmap and Coordination Activity is one of the components of the Electricity Sector Reform Project of the Sierra Leone Threshold Programme funded by the US Government through the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The Project objective is to support the Government’s efforts in the energy sector as well as advance the power sector reform agenda currently under implementation, and improve the effectiveness and viability of service provision through proper coordination.

The outcomes of this assignment will include the following modules:

Module 1: Define a Sector Roadmap and an Action Plan to Support the Power Sector Reform Process
Module 2: Support the development of a Power Sector Financial Framework
Module 3: Power Sector Reform Action Plan and Advisory Support
Module 4: Private Power Solicitation Framework

intec's services

Module 1: Define Sector Roadmap and Action Plan to Support Power Sector Reform Process

Map existing power sector roles and responsibilities and perform a gap analysis
Develop power sector reform roadmap
Develop action plan for implementation of power sector roadmap

Module 2: Power Sector Financial Framework

Support start-up of power sector collections account
Develop power sector financial sustainability plan

Module 4: Develop a Private Power Solicitation Framework (with main focus on solar IPP)

Process for the solicitation of IPPs
Elaboration of contractual documents (implementation agreement including concessions and incentives, power purchase agreement (PPA), distribution and transmission agreement, land lease, generation license, and application for relevant environmental clearances)
Develop a comprehensive IPP framework, defining of roles and responsibilities of the local public stakeholders
Training in IPP framework

Client

The Government of Sierra Leone

Financing

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Period of implementation

01.2017 – 11.2017