USAID Energy Policy Program Quarterly Progress Report April-June 2015

As of June 2015, $153.49 million has been disbursed to the Government of Pakistan implementing partners, and 1013 MW have been added to Pakistan's national grid. Project Monitoring and Implementation support was provided to the seven USAID-funded projects, including the Rehabilitation of Tarbela Hydropower Plant, Mangla Dam Rehabilitation Project, Muzaffargarh Thermal Power Station (MTPS) Rehabilitation Project, Guddu Thermal Power Station (GTPS) Rehabilitation Project, Jamshoro Thermal Power Station (JTPS) Rehabilitation Project, and Support to Ministry of Water and Power. The EPP team conducted regular site visits to ensure compliance with the approved Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and facilitated meetings with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to discuss procurement of major equipment and funding arrangements. The EPP team also facilitated visits by USAID officials to the Satpara Multipurpose Dam Project, which has been completed and is now capable of generating 17.6 MW of electricity and irrigating 15,500 acres of land. Additionally, EPP engineers visited Tarbela Power Station for inspection of the SCADA System, under Tarbela Phase-I, and certified WAPDA invoices of $900,000 for the SCADA system, which will increase the sustainability and reliability of the power plant operations. The EPP team also submitted its assessment on the cost estimates provided by WAPDA for equipment under Tarbela Phase-II to USAID and shared the payment milestone schedule and equipment technical specifications with USAID. The project will add 20 MW to the national grid and contribute to the sustainability of the power plant operations. Furthermore, EPP facilitated a meeting between USAID officials and the chief executive officer of GENCO Holding company Ltd. to discuss the progress of the projects and address any concerns. The EPP team continued to provide support to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) and the Ministry of Finance to ensure the successful implementation of the projects. The team also facilitated the visit of USAID officials to the Jamshoro and Guddu Thermal Power Stations to expedite the installation of remaining equipment. The EPP team's efforts have resulted in significant progress in the implementation of the projects, with 1013 MW added to the national grid and $153.49 million disbursed to the Government of Pakistan implementing partners. The team's continued support will be crucial in ensuring the successful completion of the projects and achieving the desired outcomes. The EPP team's activities during the quarter included regular site visits to the project sites, meetings with the implementing partners, and facilitation of visits by USAID officials. The team's efforts have been focused on ensuring compliance with the approved EMMP, facilitating procurement of major equipment, and expediting the installation of remaining equipment. The EPP team's support to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) and the Ministry of Finance has been critical in ensuring the successful implementation of the projects. The team's continued support will be essential in addressing any challenges that may arise during the implementation of the projects.