USAID DEC
The Engineering Support Program's Activity 015 NEPS-SEPS Technical Support was a technical assistance project aimed at enhancing the capacity of the Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) to manage and operate the national power grid.
2022 · 9 pages

Abstract
The project was implemented in Kabul Province, with a focus on the Naghlu Hydro Power Plant and the Sarobi town's step-down substation. Key events and activity work plan revisions were documented throughout the project. The project timeline was revised multiple times, with the final implementation plan revised in December 2019. Reporting requirements were established to ensure timely submission of project progress reports and financial statements. Deliverables included technical assistance, training, and equipment provision to support the MoEW's capacity building efforts. Subcontracts were awarded to various local and international companies to provide specialized services, including engineering design, procurement, and construction management. Warranty requirements were specified for all equipment and services provided under the project. Outstanding issues and recommendations were identified and documented, including the need for further training and capacity building for MoEW staff. Photos of the Naghlu Hydro Power Plant and the Sarobi town's step-down substation were taken in December 2019. The photos show the 110 kV step-up substation switchyard, the 10.5 kV switchgear, and the step-down substation in Sarobi town. These photos provide visual documentation of the project's progress and the condition of the power infrastructure in Kabul Province. The project's geographic focus was on Kabul Province, with a specific emphasis on the Naghlu Hydro Power Plant and the Sarobi town's step-down substation. The project's timeframes were from 2018 to 2022, with the final implementation plan revised in December 2019. Recommendations for future projects included the need for continued capacity building and technical assistance to support the MoEW's efforts to manage and operate the national power grid.
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