Bangladesh - Energy Efficiency in Grid Based Power Supply Project (EEGBPSP)

The P.R. of Bangladesh received a loan from KfW Development Bank for the "Energy Efficiency in Grid Based Power Supply Project". Objective of this project is to increase reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in the country through expanding and improving the 230 and 132 kV power transmission systems of PGCB. Technical measures under the project include the following:

• new construction, extension or rehabilitation of 230/132 kV, 2 x 225/300 MVA GIS and AIS substations,
• new construction of 132/33 kV GIS and AIS substations,
• new construction, renovation or stringing of second circuit of 230 kV and 132 kV transmission lines (single or double-circuit), including OPGW,
• various line in/line out connections to 132 and 230 kV substations,
• installation of additional line bays at some 132 or 230 kV substations,

divided into 7 lots.

intec's services

• Contract management, administration and coordination with Employer and Contractors;
• Preparation of tender documents and assistance during the tender process;
• Design review, participation in FAT and acceptance testing;
• Progress monitoring of Contractors' site works;
• Environmental and social management monitoring, gap-closing;
• Participation and support in site testing, commissioning and handing over;
• Support during the Defects Liability Period;
• Training;
• Support in reporting to the Bank.

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Benin - Regional and Cotonou Electrical Distribution Grid Strengthening

The overall purpose of the project is the reinforcement and rehabilitation of the existing electricity distribution system in and around Cotonou and in the regional cities of Parakou, Natitingou, Djougou, and Porto Novo, including conducting the Environmental and Social Assessments (ESIAs) for this work. Works are divided into three activities and include inter alia the following technical measures:

Regional Grid Strengthening Activity:

• New 161 kV infeed including switchgear and transformer, installation of a new 33 kV substation in Natitingou;
• Modification and upgrade from 20 to 33 kV of some 120 km of rural OHL connections near Parakou;
• Upgrade of existing 161 kV installations and upgrade of some 140 km of rural OHLs and associated transformers from 20 to 33 kV in the Djougou area;
• New 63 kV connection, related switchgear modifications, upgrade of some 130 km of rural MV connections from 15 to 33 kV and replacement of associated transformers in the Porto Novo area;
• General network improvements;

Cotonou Grid Strengthening Activity: new lines, new switchgears, new substations and city network extension (63 kV connections and cable ring, 15 kV and LV connections, new 63 kV switchgear, new transformers 161/63/15 kV, etc.)

National Electricity Dispatch Activity: design and construction of a national distribution control centre and related design activities in the new substations of the other grid strengthening activities.

intec's services

"Base Period": Studies, detailed design, elaboration of tender documents and contract award

• Data collection and establishment of reference studies, basic mapping, revision of network modelling and of load distribution
• Preliminary design, technical specifications and cost estimates
• Elaboration of technical specifications for the tender documents
• Support during tendering and contract award for 6 different lots

"Option A": Design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and taking-over

• Supervision of construction works and monitoring of works progress
• Factory acceptance tests, supervision of commissioning and final testing, notification of defects

"Option B": Design and installation of a distribution network data collection system in support of the independent evaluation works and of SBEE's operations

• Identification of data collection needs
• Technical specifications and design of the data collection system
• Installation, capacity building and handingover of the system.

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Serbia - Supervising Engineer for the Supply and Installation Project "Electrical Equipment for the Reaction in Emergency Situations" in the Republic of Serbia

The purpose of this supervision contract is to provide EPS (Elektroprivreda Srbije) with the necessary assistance in the coordination, supervision, and project and site management of three supply contracts.

The technical equipment to be installed under the project includes the following:

• a mobile transformer substation 110/35 kV, 20 MVA (Lot 1)
• three mobile transformer substations 35/10 kV, 8 MVA (Lot 2)
• a remote monitoring and control system for the MV distribution grid in the area of Elektrosrbija Kraljevo (Lot 3).

intec's services

•  Assistance in the preparation of implementation plans and time schedules
• Participation in factory acceptance tests (FATs)
• Assistance in supervising and monitoring construction, commissioning and testing of equipment
• Assistance in project and site management issues, in progress assessment and verification
• Establishment and assistance in QA/QC procedures through witnessing and certification of acceptance testing at site and at the workshops
• Checking and approval of Contractors' payment requests and supporting documents
• Participation in provisional and final acceptance of deliveries and installation
• Preparation of provisional and final acceptance certificates on behalf of the contracting authorities
• Assistance during the defects liability period.

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Tanzania - 400 kV Dar - Chalinze, 220 kV Segera - Tanga and 220 kV Kibaha - Bagamoyo Transmission Project

The project's objectives are to improve the quality and reliability of power supply of TANESCO's networks, to evacuate power from the generating centre Dar es Salaam to the Tanga and Arusha regions, and to provide capacity building on operation and maintenance of EHV transmission systems. The project includes the construction of the following installations:

• a 400 kV double-circuit transmission line from Kinyerezi to Chalinze (approx. 115 km)
• a 400 kV single-circuit transmission line from Chalinze to Arusha via Segera (approx. 549 km)
• a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line from Segera to Tanga (approx. 64 km)
• a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line from Kibaha to Bagamoyo (approx. 40 km)
• a 220/400 kV substation at Kinyerezi, a 400/220/132 kV substation at Chalinze, a 400/220 kV substation at Segera, two 220/132/33 kV substations at Tanga and Bagamoyo
• a new Arusha substation in coordination with the Backbone/ZTK Interconnection Project.

intec's services

• Phase 1: Review of detailed EPC design; preparation of project control program, preparation of staffing management plan, QM and QA plans, and communication management plans; development of a professional training syllabus on project management, design and specification preparation and construction supervision of extra high voltage equipment; Preparation of function-based definitions of applicable standards and project construction guide document
   
• Phase 2: Preparation of project implementation manual; examination and approval of Contractor's documents, plans and drawings; monitoring of project progress; update of implementation schedules and costs; inspection and witnessing, factory acceptance tests; supervision of supply, construction and installation works; environmental monitoring; examination of as-built documents, operation and maintenance manuals; commissioning and handing-over procedures; services during the defects liability period; reporting

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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

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Tanzania - Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project - Transmission Line Component (Tanzania part of the regional Burundi - Rwanda - Tanzania project)

The "Regional Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls" project was jointly developed by Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It includes the construction of a hydropower plant as well as the construction of 387 km of high-voltage lines and associated substations in the three countries (the present project).

In Tanzania, services include detailed design and works supervision for the following:

• 98.2 km of 220 kV d.c. transmission line (with one circuit strung) with twin conductors, one galvanized shieldwire and one OPGW, strung on lattice steel towers, from the power plant to the new Nyakanazi Substation
• a new 220/33 kV substation in Nyakanazi

intec's services

intec contributes to the following tasks:

• Review of transmission line routes, angle towers and substation site location
• Detailed design
• Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
• Review of Contractors' design and drawings
• Monitoring and supervision of works
• Factory acceptance testing and inspection of material and equipment on site
• Commissioning of equipment
• Reporting.

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Bangladesh - 400 kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line Aminbazar - Maowa - Mongla and 400/230 kV Substation at Aminbazar

Consulting services for the construction of:

• approx. 176 km of 400 kV double-circuit transmission line Aminbazar - Maowa - Mongla (including a river crossing of approx. 9.6 km length and an estimated height of 160 m).
• a new 400/230 kV substation at Aminbazar (AIS)

for the evacuation of power from the 1,320 MW Rampal Power Plant to Aminbazar Substation.

intec's services

Preconstruction phase:

• Electro-magnetic transient program (EMTP) study for selection of reactors at Aminbazar and Mongla Substations
• Preparation of bid documents following ADB standard (basic design, technical specifications, bills of quantities, commercial and contract conditions) for two lots (one substation and one transmission line)
• Evaluation of bids and preparation of respective reports; recommendation for award of contracts

Construction phase:

• Review of contractors' design and submitted documents and recommendation for approval
• Monitoring of contractors' work program and time schedule
• Supervision of construction works and environmental plans
• Participation in factory acceptance tests
• Management of the EPC contracts in all respects
• Preparation of and participation in commissioning and taking over
• Services during the 12 months' defects liability period
• Reporting

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Kenya - Power Interconnection Project (KTPIP) (Kenyan Part)

Tanzania and Kenya have joined forces to construct a 400 kV interconnection line that runs from a proposed 400 kV substation at Isinya near Nairobi in Kenya up to Arusha in Tanzania (210 km) and further to a planned 400 kV substation in Singida (300 km). Works in Kenya comprise the following:

• Lot K1: Approx. 96 km of 400 kV transmission line between Isinya Substation and the Kenya-Tanzania border.

intec's services

Phase 0: Procurement

• Contract negotiations and preparation of contract documents with the EPC contractors

Phase 1: Pre-Construction

• Review of EPC Contractors' detailed design
• Elaboration of project management manuals
• Function-based definition of applicable standards and project construction guide documents

Phase 2: Construction

• Supervision and quality control of construction works and commissioning
• Monitoring and follow-up of environmental issues and mitigation measures
• Supervision and clarification of project's cultural heritage issues
•  Factory test witnessing
• Organisation of joint site meetings
• Reporting
• Support during the 12-months' defects liability period

Training of Employer's Staff

• On-the-job training on design approval, construction supervision and project management
• Overseas' training for Employer's senior engineers on system planning and network analysis, power system protection and automation, SCADA and telecommunication, power grid operation and maintenance, scheduled and preventive maintenance of HV lines and substations, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), resettlement action plans (RAP) and implementation of environmental and social management plans (ESMP)

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Tanzania - Kenya-Tanzania Power Interconnection Project (KTPIP) (Tanzanian Part)

Tanzania and Kenya have joined forces to construct a 400 kV interconnection line that runs from a proposed 400 kV substation at Isinya near Nairobi in Kenya up to Arusha in Tanzania (210 km) and further to a planned 400 kV substation in Singida (300 km). Works in Tanzania are divided into 6 lots as follows:

• Lot T1: 400 kV double circuit OHL between Singida and Babati (approx. 150 km)
• Lot T2: 400 kV double circuit OHL between Babati and Arusha (approx.(150 km)
• Lot T3: 400 kV double circuit OHL between Arusha and the Kenya border (approx. 114 km)
• Lot T4: New 400 kV Arusha substation and extension of the existing 220/33 kV Singida Substation (2 additional 220 kV line bays, three breakers and two shunt reactors)
• Lot T5: Rural electrification projects (approx. 80 km of 33 kV lines and low voltage system including customer connections)
• Lot T6: Four new 400 kV substations in the towns of Iringa, Dodoma, Singida and Shinyanga

intec's services

Phase 0: Procurement

• Contract negotiations and preparation of contract documents with the EPC contractors

Phase 1: Pre-Construction

• Review of EPC Contractors' detailed design
• Elaboration of project management manuals
• Function-based definition of applicable standards and project construction guide documents

Phase 2: Construction

• Supervision and quality control of construction works and commissioning
• Monitoring and follow-up of environmental issues and mitigation measures
• Supervision and clarification of project's cultural heritage issues
• Factory test witnessing
• Organisation of joint site meetings
• Reporting

Training of Employer's Staff

• On-the-job training on design approval, construction supervision and project management
• Overseas' training for Employer's senior engineers on system planning and network analysis, power system protection and automation, SCADA and telecommunication, power grid operation and maintenance, scheduled and preventive maintenance of HV lines and substations, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), resettlement action plans (RAP) and implementation of environmental and social management plans (ESMP)

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Rwanda - Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls - Transmission Line Component (Rwanda part of the regional Burundi - Rwanda - Tanzania project)

The "Regional Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls" project was jointly developed by Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It includes the construction of a hydropower plant as well as the construction of 387 km of high-voltage lines and associated substations in the three countries (the present project).

In Rwanda, services include detailed design and works supervision for the following:

• a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line of 119 km length, with one circuit strung, from the hydropower plant to the existing Shango substation (twin conductors, galvanized shieldwire and one OPGW on lattice steel towers);
• a new 220/30 kV substation at the new Bugesera International Airport and extension of the existing 220 kV Shango Substation.

intec's services

intec contributes to the following tasks:

• Review of transmission line routes, angle towers and substation locations
• Detailed design
• Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
• Review of Contractors' design and drawings
• Monitoring and supervision of works
• Factory acceptance testing and inspection of material and equipment on site
• Commissioning of equipment
• Reporting.

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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) that aims at establishing 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 (2 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 and 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

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Guinea - Implementation of the National Dispatching

The general objective of this project is the monitoring and control of costs, of the quality and the time schedule of implementation works. The project includes all site works for the implementation of the National Dispatching Centre. Following EDG's long-term master plan, the National Dispatching Centre shall integrate transmission lines of the 60 and 110 kV level. The project has been interrupted due to the Ebola epidemic and new financing.

intec's services

• Coordination of activities between the Client EDG and the Contractor,
• Check and approval of the Contractor's design and drawings during works execution,
• Control of equipment manufacture,
• Factory acceptance tests for main equipment,
• Monthly / quarterly planning of project activities,
• Control of works progress and adherence to the time schedule,
• Coordination of meetings and drafting of Minutes of Meetings,
• Monitoring of cost and implementation schedule,
• Information to the Client about the progress of works and about any difficulties that could hamper a smooth project implementation,
• Elaboration of periodic progress reports,
• Recommendation of necessary intervention measures to the Project Implementation Unit,
• Validation of testing and commissioning procedures,
• Proposals for settlement of accounts, preliminary and final taking over of works.

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Georgia - 220 kV Overhead Transmission Line Akhaltsikhe - Batumi

Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) is undertaking the "Transmission Grid Strengthening Project" which includes measures to improve the availability and reliability of GSE's transmission infrastructure. The present project is part of this overall programme.

The line is constructed to connect the 185 MW Shuakhevi and the 150 MW Koromkheti Hydropower Stations to the national grid. It will have a length of approx. 150 km.

intec's services

• Overall project management and supervision
• Review and approval of detailed design
• Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
• Assistance to the Client in ensuring the compliance of land acquisition and resettlement activities with applicable laws and regulations (RAPs)
• Monitoring of compliance with the World Bank's environmental and social safeguards and the national Georgian legislation (ESIA, EMMP)
• Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
• Reporting to the Client
• Capacity building for Client's personnel

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Haiti - Construction of a Modern Dispatching

The present project constitutes Component 3 of the new investment programme for the energy sector in Haiti (PRELEN) which is supported by the major donors active in the sector. It aims at assisting EDH in the technical field, more specifically in the construction of a modern dispatching.

The existing dispatching was built in 1981 and manages the 115 and 69 kV levels on the generation and transmission side and the 12.47 kV level on the distribution side. The monitoring and dispatching of the network presently is done through permanent surveillance of the system frequency and by means of radio communication with the operators of the substations and the power plants.

intec's services

• Implementation studies and detailed engineering; engineering reports
• Preparation of the tender dossiers
• Launching of the tender and assistance during the tender period
• Bid evaluation, preparation of contract documents and contract enforcement
• Organisation and coordination of construction works
• Monitoring and supervision of works, quality control, receipt of material in the factory and on site
• Certification of contractors' invoices
• Preliminary and final acceptance
• Reporting.

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Congo (DR) - 220 kV Line Ruzizi - Goma (DR Congo Part)

Phase 1 of the study includes a feasibility study, the detailed design and the elaboration of the tender documents for the construction of approx. 169 km 220 kV line Ruzizi - Goma. It also covers the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) as well as the elaboration of the resettlement action plan (RAP).

The detailed scope of works includes:

• the new transformer substation Buhandahanda, and
• the 220 kV line between the terminal tower at Goma substation and the new substation Buhandahanda (93 km).

Furthermore, the project comprises the selection of the contractors and the supervision of the above construction works (Phase 2).

intec's services

intec is the partner in charge of Phase 1 of the project which covers the following services:

• Feasibility study (data collection, demand study, line route study, summary environmental impact study),
• Design studies (network studies, line and substation design, cost estimate and implementation schedule, economic studies, financial analysis, analysis of project risks),
• Elaboration of the detailed designs and the tender dossiers for the substation and the line.

Furthermore, our experts are involved in Phase 2 (bid evaluation and contract award to contractors, home office back-up support, FAT, works supervision on site, commissioning, and final acceptance).

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Burkina Faso - Fada N'Gourma Thermal Power Station

The project consists in the expansion of the production capacity of the Fada N'Gourma by installing two new diesel generators (HFO) with an exploitable capacity of between 3.75 and 4.5 MW each.

intec's services

• Coordination, supervision and management of the contract
• Technical control of designs
• Factory acceptance testing
• Supervision of works execution on site
• Supervision of completion of works and commissioning
• Reporting

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Romania - 110 kV to 750 kV overhead lines

The contract involves providing consultancy services and analysis of solutions in order to achieve safe and efficient operations for 110 kV to 750 kV overhead lines: services for all activities related to OHLs; consultancy for rocurement and supply of materials; consultancy for drafting normative activities, technical specifications, regulations, etc. related to OHLs.

intec's services

• Basic and detailed design
• Feasibility studies
• Elaboration of technical specifications
• Elaboration of design norms and prescriptions
• Financial and risk analyses
• Elaboration of technical documentation for land acquisition, permits and authorizations

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Cambodia - Extension of the medium distribution grid

The objective of the project is to upgrade and expand distribution and transmission infrastructure for increased access to energy, improved electricity services for the rural population and to contribute to primary energy savings.
The tentative scope of the project is the following:

• Component 1: Extension of the medium distribution grid (either 22 kV or/and 35 kV, incl. station transformers) in the rural areas
• Component 2: Construction of two new 115/22 kV grid AIS and GIS substations for strengthening the power evacuation to the 22 kV grid

intec in its role as the Consultant shall undertake investigations to assess the technical and economic justification of the planned transmission system expansion.
 

intec's services

• Brief review of the context of the power sector
• Assessment of the power sub-sector transmission & distribution in the project area, incl. a network analysis
• Survey of AIS and GIS substation areas and review of conceptual AIS and GIS substation design, and provision of an analysis of a potential new AIS and GIS substation
• Review of a future AIS and GIS Substation in the centre of Siem Reap
• Review of proposed enhancement of the MV transmission system
• Identification of additional investment needs
• Conceptual Design of the proposed measures
• Review of operation and maintenance concept and identification of training needs
• Cost estimates and investment budget
• Impact assessment and indicators (climate mitigation, access to electricity, local economic development)
• Economic and financial analysis
• Draft implementation concept, procurement plan and project timetable
• Risk assessment

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Mauritania - Development of the Eastern Zone Electricity Systems

The project included studies and works supervision services for the following technical measures:

• Construction of hybrid thermal power plants (PV) with related energy storage:

Néma Power Plant: 4 MW diesel, 2 MW solar PV, 500 kW energy storage,
Adel Bagrou Power Plant: 2 MW diesel, 1 MW solar PV, 250 kW energy storage.

• Construction of 15, 33, 90 and 225 kV lines:

Centre line Néma - Achemim - Derouich Water Catchment Area (126 km line and MV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Amourj - Adel Bagrou - Boghle Water Catchment Area (3 lines with a total length of 255 km, and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Néma - Timbédra (170 km line and HV/LV substations)
Centre line Aioun - Doueirare (35 km line and HV/LV substations)

• Reinforcement and development of new electricity distribution networks (0.4 - 33 kV).

intec's services

Phase 1: Studies and Assistance to the Client

• Execution of detailed engineering,
• Execution of detailed design,
• Establishment of tender documents,
• Assistance to SOMELEC during the procurement phase, from tender launch to conclusion of the contracts with the Contractors.
• Environmental and social impact assessment.

Phase 2: Monitoring and Supervision of Works

• Monitoring of the implementation studies,
• Monitoring of equipment manufacturing,
• Participation in testing and factory acceptance tests (FATs),
• Supervision and control of works,
• Monitoring of the training of SOMELEC's staff.
   

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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)

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Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)

The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:

• Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
• Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
• Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
• Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
• Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
• Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection

intec's services

Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:

Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:

• Overall project management and supervision
• Review and approval of design drawings
• Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
• Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
• Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
• Reporting to the Client
• Training programme for Client's personnel

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Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska

The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line Kakhovska - Khmelnitska, including relevant works in the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions according to the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.

In detail, the project includes the following services:

• Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; master plan report and ESIA scoping report
• Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
• Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria

intec's services

In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.

Furthermore, intec has the overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).

intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and the compilation of the project feasibility study reports.

In Part III, intec's services include drafting of the project implementation plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and the preparation of tender evaluation criteria.

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Iraq - Technical Support for the German "Credit Facility to Assist the Return of IDPs" in Iraq

The Government of Germany, through KfW, provides a credit facility (Untied Financial Loan, UFL) for stabilization and recovery of the liberated territories, and to assist the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Contents of the project is the assistance to the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) in the preparation of an investment programme ("investment measure") and a related technical support component ("accompanying measure"), to assess and plan measures for the rehabilitation of the transmission and distribution networks for re-establishing power feeders to the end users. This results into an "Investment Plan for the Power Sector in Northern Iraq", consisting of Phase I for immediate implementation, and Phase II for complementary required investments.

Measures identified for Phase I include the 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 132 kV transmission line towers and accessories for rehabilitation of six transmission lines, supply of eight 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA mobile substations, five 33/11 kV, 31.5 MVA power transformers and supply of distribution transformers 11/0.4 kV, different power ratings, as well as distribution kiosks and accessories.

Measures identified for Phase II include the rehabilitation of a 400/132/11 kV, 4 x 250 MV GIS substation, the construction of two new 132/33 kV, 3 x 63 MVA GIS substations, the construction of two new 33/11 kV, 3 x 31.5 MVA distribution substations and the construction of 154 km new double circuit transmission line.

intec's services

• Analysis of relevant data collected from MoE, KfW and other institutions, i. a. a list of priority projects
• Mission to Baghdad for interviews and collection of additional information
• Evaluation of the current energy supply and definition of the baseline scenario in the target regions
• Analysis of different investment measures (distribution / transmission), based on predefined criteria and proposal of suitable investments
• Selection of appropriate investment schedules and procurement packages
• Preparation of an implementation plan and presentation of results in a workshop with key stakeholders
• Preparation of tender documents
• Support to the Ministry of Electricity during tendering, tender evaluation and finalisation of contracts.)
• Preparation of ESMP documents

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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.
   

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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.).

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Mali - Implementation of the National Dispatching Centre

The multiplication of generation sources, the future development of the national transmission network and its interconnection to neighbouring countries require modern means of dispatching so as to facilitate, stabilize and optimise its operation. The construction of a national dispatching centre on the site of Lafiabougou Substation in Bamako has to be seen in this context.

The Consultant's mission generally aims at controlling and managing the related budget, the quality and the implementation period of works. It shall assure the correct realisation of the National Dispatching Centre through the implementation of all necessary site works.

intec's services

• Assistance to EDM-SA during the award of contract,
• Review and approval of Contractor's studies and plans during the execution of works,
• Supervision of manufacturing,
• Factory acceptance tests for major equipment,
• Establishment of monthly / quarterly activity programmes,
• Organisation of meetings and coordination of construction sites,
• Coordination and validation of testing and commissioning procedures,
• Budget control and management,
• Final invoicing,
• Elaboration of progress reports and of the Project Completion Report.

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Mongolia - New Turbine for Darkhan Thermal Power Plant (DTPP)

The existing Darkhan Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired steam power plant with a total capacity of 50 MW, sole purpose of which is to supply electricity, process steam and heat to surrounding industrial consumers and to the city of Darkhan. It comprises the following installations:

• 9 boilers, each having a capacity of 75 t/h at 440 ºC and 39 barat,
• 4 extraction steam turbines each having a capacity of 12 MWel,
• associated auxiliary and ancillary plant.

The project comprises consulting services for

• the erection of a new turbine house and control room
• the supply and installation of a new 35 MWe extraction condensing turbine
• the supply and installation of related steam turbine instrumentation and control
• the supply and installation of high-pressure and cooling water pipelines, a new cooling tower, and of electrical equipment for the 0.4, 6, 35 and 110 kV systems of the plant;
• the supply and installation of two new 40 MVA transformers;

intec's services

• Preparation of the project
• Elaboration of tender documents
• Assistance in bid evaluation and evaluation reports
• Assistance in contract negotiations and contract award
• Assistance in checking and approval of contractor's drawings and specifications
• Assistance in the coordination and supervision of site activities, commissioning activities, including QA and QC procedures, good quality of erection works, eventual insurance issues
• Organisation of as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals
• Checking and approval of suppliers' invoices
• Support to the Client to put the project back on track after the underperformance of one EPC contractor (termination of contract procedure, procurement process for outstanding equipment and installation works, site supervision and project closure).

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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

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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

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Nigeria - High Voltage Transmission Lines and Substations for PC Lot 5T (EPC Lots 8, 29 & 30)

Consultancy services for the supervision of the following EPC contracts::

Lot 8 (T):

• 132 km of 132 kV double circuit line from Benin North via Agbor to Asaba
• Associated works in the 132/33 kV Substations Agbor, Asaba, Benin North and Nkalagu

Lot 29 (T):

• Extension of Asaba Substation (1 x 150 MVA, 330/132/33 kV)

Lot 30 (T):

• One new 2 x 60 MVA, 132/33 kV Substation at Orlu, Imo State
• One 132 kV diameter extension at Ihiala Substation, Anambra State

intec's services

• Contract/project management and administrative tasks
• Evaluation of tenders for EPC contracts, assistance in contract award
• Design approval
• Site supervision, quality assurance
• Handling of payment, variation order and claim procedures
• FATs and assistance during taking-over
• Assistance during defects liability period
• Transfer of know-how.

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Burundi - Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls - Transmission Line Component (Burundi part of the regional project Burundi - Ruanda - Tanzania)

The "Regional Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls" project was jointly developed by Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It includes the construction of a hydropower plant as well as the construction of 387 km of high-voltage lines and associated substations in the three countries (the present project).

In Burundi, services include detailed design and works supervision for the following:

• a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line of 161 km length, from the hydropower plant to the existing Gitega substation (double circuit, with steel groundwire and an OPGW on lattice steel towers);
• a new 220/30 kV substation at Muyinga, a new 220/110 kV substation at Gitega and its connection to the existing 130/30 kV substation at Gitega.

intec's services

intec contributes to the following tasks:

• Review of transmission line routes, angle towers and substations
• Final design
• Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
• Design review
• Control and supervision of works
• Tower acceptance testing
• Equipment acceptance testing
• Commissioning of equipment
• Reporting.

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Georgia - 500 kV Jvari - Tskaltubo Overhead Transmission Line and Associated Substations

Georgia has set out a 10-year transmission network development plan. The construction of a new double-circuit 500 kV OHTL Jvari - Tskaltubo (about 70 km) and the construction of a new 500 kV switchyard in Tskaltubo Substation are among the top priority projects of this plan.

The present assignment aims at providing engineering, design and procurement support services to the Project Implementing Agency / the Client GSE to ensure timely implementation of the project.

intec's services

• Review of the existing project concept / preliminary design, cost estimates and schedule
• Preparation of tender documents, including technical specifications, for international competitive bidding (ICB) to select turnkey contractors for the works, using the World Bank's Standard Bidding Documents
• Preparation of bid evaluation reports, assistance in contract negotiations and preparation of contract documents.

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Nigeria - HV Transmission Lines and Substations - PC-Lot 3(T)

Consultancy services for the supervision of the following EPC contracts:

• Lot 6-A: New 330/132/33 kV substation Owerri
• Lot 6-B: Line bay extension at 330 kV Alaoji Substation
• Lot 6-C: Project management for 330/132/33 kV Omoku Substation
• Lot 6-D: 330 kV DC line Omoku - Egbema
• Lot 6-E: 330 kV DC line Egbema - Owerri
• Lot 6-F: 330 kV DC line Ihiala - Nnewi
• Lot 6-H: Line bay extension at 330 kV Onitsha Substation
• Lot 6-I: 330 kV DC line Alaoji - Owerri
• Lot 23: New 132/33 kV substation Ubulusiuzor (Ihiala)
• Lot xx: 330/132 kV Nnewi Substation

intec's services

• Project coordination, management and supervision
• Tender evaluation, assistance during contract negotiations
• Technical control of designs
• Factory acceptance and acceptance of supplies to site
• Supervision of works on site
• Commissioning and trial runs
• Assistance during defects liability period
• Training and know-how transfer.

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Uganda - 220 kV Kawanda - Masaka Transmission Line and Associated Substations Project

The technical project measures comprise the following:

• Construction of 137 km double circuit, 220 kV transmission line between Kawanda and Masaka,
• Upgrade of Kawanda Substation: Construction of a total of 4 line feeders for 220 kV line bays in Masaka and Bujagali Substations including control, protection and communication equipment; Installation of 2 x 250 MVA, 220/132/33 kV, inter-bus transformers, complete with transformer bays, control, protection and communication equipment; Construction of 220 kV busbars; 15 MVA shunt reactors, complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment; civil works.
• New Masaka Substation, comprising two 220 kV line bays to Kawanda Substation; 220 kV busbars and coupler; 2 x 125 MVA, 220/132/33 kV autotransformers; design of new switchyard and control building including provisions for additional transformers and line bays; complete 15 MVA reactors, interconnection between existing and new substations.
• Mbarara Substation: 15 MVA reactors complete with bays, control, protection and communication equipment
• Bujagali Substation: Extension of the substation by two 220 kV line bays.

intec's services

The Consultant's services are divided into two phases Phase I: Tendering, Phase II: Construction):

• "Owner's Engineer" during Phase I: Assistance during the tendering stage (preparation of tender documents; only for Bujagali Substation), clarifications, pre-bid conference and site visit, bid evaluation and post-tender clarifications, evaluation report, contract negotiations, and preparation of contract).
• Project Management during Phase II: Construction supervision (contract management, design review, supervision of works on site, testing, commissioning and reporting, quality and cost control, taking over), and assistance during the defects liability period (rectification of defects, completion certificates, final accounts).

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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.

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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

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