EPP Monthly Report May 2012

Current key activities include providing monitoring and implementation support to six signature energy projects announced by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. These projects comprise rehabilitation of three thermal power plants (Muzaffargarh, Guddu, and Jamshoro) and one hydropower plant, Tarbela dam, as well as completion of construction of two new multipurpose dams (Gomal Zam Dam and Satpara Dam). The total USG funding is $136.731 million, and the estimated gains are up to 863 MW. As of May 2012, 439 MW have been added to the national grid. EPP is providing technical support to the Ministry of Water and Power (MWP) for identifying and selecting new generation and transmission projects. Examples include import of electricity from Central Asian Republics to Pakistan through Afghanistan, providing analytical support for projects such as Step 1 Due Diligence for Diamer Basha, Kurram Tangi, Warsak, and Mangla Dam Projects, and issues related to these candidate projects. EPP is also supporting generation and transmission-related studies and policy reform activities assigned by USAID, development of GENCO and NTDC business plans, and developing policies and procedures for the National Power Control Center and advisory services at MWP and the Planning Commission (Energy Wing), Ministry of Finance, etc. The six signature energy projects are being implemented with a total USG funding of $136.731 million. The projects include rehabilitation of three thermal power plants (Muzaffargarh, Guddu, and Jamshoro) and one hydropower plant, Tarbela dam, as well as completion of construction of two new multipurpose dams (Gomal Zam Dam and Satpara Dam). The estimated gains from these projects are up to 863 MW. As of May 2012, 439 MW have been added to the national grid. The rehabilitation of Tarbela hydropower plant is being implemented under a Fixed Amount Reimbursable Agreement (FARA) with a total funding of $82.5 million. The project aims to add up to 163 MW to the national grid. The baseline condition of the dams is tabulated below. For Satpara and Gomal Zam, the baseline at the time of signing of agreement was zero. The replacement of unit-3 Class F insulation winding was completed on May 25, along with testing and commission under manufacturer's supervision. With this replacement, another 10 MW capacity gain has been added at Tarbela power station. Therefore, a total of 128 MW capacity has been achieved with installation of new Class F insulation windings at Unit 1, 3, and 4. The schedule of status for the Tarbela FARA is tabulated below. The project is being implemented with a total disbursement of $10,879,917 as of May 2012. The schedule of status for the Tarbela FARA is as follows: - Replacement of Damaged Generator Stator Windings with Class F Insulation Windings, Unit#4: Work completed and 100% amount reimbursed. - Replacement of Damaged Generator Stator Windings with Class F Insulation Windings, Unit#3: Installation of winding completed on May 25, 2012. WAPDA will place PO for the spares soon. 90% amount less spares amount has been reimbursed. WAPDA will submit the invoice of remaining amount. The Energy Policy Project is providing monitoring and implementation support for the six signature energy projects announced by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. The project is being implemented with a total USG funding of $136.731 million, and the estimated gains are up to 863 MW. As of May 2012, 439 MW have been added to the national grid. The project is being implemented with a total disbursement of $10,879,917 as of May 2012.