USAID’s Generation and Transmission Improvement Program (GTIP) Monthly Report for September 2011

Key activities include providing monitoring and implementation support to seven signature energy projects, which were announced by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. These projects include four repair and maintenance projects and two multipurpose dam completion projects, with a total funding of $134 million. The GTIP is also providing technical support for identifying and selecting new generation and transmission projects, such as the CASA 1000 and TUTAP transmission interconnection projects. Additionally, the program is supporting generation and transmission-related studies and policy reform activities assigned by USAID. Examples include developing policies and procedures for the National Power Control Center and advisory services at the Ministry of Water and Power (MWP) and the Planning Wing (EW). The GTIP is comprised of three main components: Project Monitoring and Implementation, Component 2: Policy and Reform, and Component 3: New Projects, Planning, and Development. Component 1, Project Monitoring and Implementation, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of six FARA projects, including three existing thermal GENCOs and one hydropower plant. The program is also coordinating with implementing partners to achieve progress and process invoices for reimbursement to USAID. The GTIP has made significant progress in the past month, with a total disbursement of $9.5 million for the Tarbela FARA project. The project is expected to be completed by May 31, 2012, instead of December 31, 2011. The Gomal Zam dam project has also made progress, with a reservoir level of 699 meters above sea level, and is expected to be completed by February 2012. The Satpara dam project is on schedule, with a total disbursement of $11.3 million, and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2013. The GTIP is also supporting the rehabilitation of the Muzaffargarh, Jamshoro, and Guddu thermal power plants. The Muzaffargarh project has received MK breakers for Unit Nos. 5 and 6, and the GTIP experts will visit the plant to inspect and verify the receipt of material. The Jamshoro project has received automatic burner control system and data acquisition system for Unit #1, and the GTIP expert visited the site in September to verify the claim of $270,000. The Guddu project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2012, instead of November 30, 2011. The GTIP has a total funding of $191.06 million, including $10.9 million for consulting services. The program is staffed by 85% Pakistani and 15% international staff, and is located in all provinces and Federally Administered Tribal Areas. The GTIP is expected to make significant contributions to the power sector reform in Pakistan, and will continue to support the implementation of the Power Sector Reforms Program (PSRP).