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Project Management Consultant for the construction of the Pskem HPP dam in the Bostanlyk district of the Tashkent province. JSC Uzbekhydroenergo funds

Name of Client: Construction Directorate No. 4 of JSC Uzbekhydroenergo
Status: Ongoing

The project involves the construction of the Pskem Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Pskem River in the Bostanlyk District. The main parameters of the facility include the construction of a 125 m high rock-fill dam with a reinforced concrete screen, construction of an above-ground hydroelectric power plant building with four 100 MW hydroelectric units (total capacity 400 MW), and a deep spillway with a capacity of 280 m3/s. The construction will result in the creation of the Pskemskoye Reservoir with a volume of 511.2 million m3 for seasonal flow regulation.

Project Implementation Support Services:

establishment of the project management office;
preparation of tender documentation and Employer’s Requirements;
comprehensive support during the procurement of the turnkey contractor under FIDIC Silver Book, from bidder clarifications to bid evaluation and negotiations;
review and approval of the contractor’s design documentation and monitoring of construction schedules;
verification of IPCs and control of material and equipment compliance;
oversight of safety, quality and technical standards at the construction site;
supervision of major construction works and regular reporting to the Client.

Development of a feasibility study for the project “Construction of the Taldyksai HPP on the Pskem River in Bostanlik district, Tashkent region”

Name of Client: Directorate for Construction No. 4 Ltd. under JSC Uzbekhydroenergo
Status: Ongoing (Completion Date (Month/Year): 05/2024)
Narrative description of Project:

The purpose of the project is to increase electricity generation to cover the deficit in the load of the unified energy system of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to generate clean electricity, and to create new jobs.

Preliminary parameters of HPP:

● Installed capacity – 170.0 MW;

● Dam height – 95.0 m;

● Reservoir capacity – 50.0 million m3.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

● Preparation of the national environmental impact assessment (ZVOS) report of the project, including conducting public consultations with affected households and community;

● Collecting remarks and comments on the prepared report and approval by the respective bodies of Uzbekistan;

● Preparation of the social due diligence report.

Development of a feasibility study for the project “Construction of the Karangitugai HPP on the Pskem River in Bostanlik district, Tashkent region”

Name of Client: Directorate for Construction No. 4 Ltd. under JSC Uzbekhydroenergo
Status: Ongoing (Completion Date (Month/Year): 05/2024)
Narrative description of Project:

Preliminary parameters of HPP:

● Installed capacity – 165.0 MW;

● Dam height – 150.0 m;

● Reservoir capacity – 250.0 million m3.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

● Preparation of the national environmental impact assessment (ZVOS) report of the project, including conducting public consultations with affected households and community;

● Collecting remarks and comments on the prepared report and approval by the respective bodies of Uzbekistan;

● Preparation of the social due diligence report.

District Heating Energy Efficiency project in Andijan, Chirchik, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent (ТС-8) (DHEEP). Funded by the World Bank

District Heating Energy Efficiency project in Andijan, Chirchik, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent (ТС-8) (DHEEP). Funded by the World Bank
Name of Client: Ministry of Housing & Communal Services of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Status: Ongoing (Completion Date (Month/Year): 04/2024)
Narrative description of Project:
The project in the amount of USD 140 million is funded by IDA (the World Bank group). The purpose of the district heating system modernization is to invest in the renovation of existing capacities, transportation and efficient distribution of heat energy, including the installation of individual heat substations (IHSs) in buildings, as well as heat meters for consumption and billing purposes, which will affect the energy efficiency of district heating (DH) in general.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

Prepare technical designs, specifications and tender documents in accordance with the World Bank guidelines for the tender packages
Support PIU in conducting tender procedures, including clarifications and pre-bid conferences at the sites and preparation of appropriate responses to questions from bidders as necessary. Procurement of works using FIDIC Red Book condition of contract, goods and industrial plants using MDB harmonized condition of contract;
Support PIU and beneficiaries monitoring project progress, identifying activities and resources to meet work schedules, needs of various contracts, as well as identifying optimal solutions for project implementation and verifying materials and equipment used in construction works in accordance with approved drawings and technical specifications set out in contracts
Training personnel of PIU and DHE on financial management system of the project in accordance with the requirements of the Bank;
Assist PIU and the DHE in financial monitoring of contracts, including increases in material costs and other changes in contracts;
Assist PIU with preparing quarterly reports on financial management, claims processing, project account management in accordance with the requirements of the Bank;
Monitoring the compliance with safety requirements, implementing the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) at the early stages of the project, taking required actions to prevent any potential safety risks. Assist PIU in preparation and implementation of resettlement action plans.

Project for rehabilitation of Aksu – 1 HPP

Name of Client: Humo-Baraka LLC
Status: Ongoing (Completion Date (Month/Year): 21/07/2023)
Narrative description of Project:
Powerhouse (HPP) building of AKSU – 1 HPP was built in 1963, construction was made from bricks, slabs and ruberoid. HPP was under operation until 1982. Currently, AKSU – 1 HPP is inoperative and the owner of HPP is "HUMO BARAKA" LLC. Total usable area of HPP building is 339.68 m²

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

Negotiations were held with manufacturers of equipment for mini hydropower plants, and a potential supplier of equipment for small hydropower plants was identified;
Together with the equipment manufacturer, a technical audit of the mini HPP was carried out to determine the scope of restoration;
Based on the results of the technical audit, construction and installation works and the volume of equipment for the restoration of mini hydropower plants was determined;
Calculation of the cost of equipment and construction and installation works for the restoration of mini hydroelectric power stations was made;
Feasibility studies have been carried out on payback and on the output of mini HPPs;
The calculation of average monthly and average annual water discharges along the Aksu River over the past 10 years has been made;
TOR was prepared for rehabilitation of small AKSU-1 HPP.

Sustainable Hydropower Project (Construction of Rabat, Chappasuy, Tamshush HPPs with Associated Transmission Line in Kashkadarya province). Funded by ADB

Name of Client: Joint Stock Company Uzbekhydroenergo
Status: Ongoing (Completion Date (Month/Year): 06/2024)
Narrative description of Project:
The project is financed by ADB loan in the amount of 60 million USD. Sustainable Hydropower Project aims to develop a cascade system with energy generation purposes, through the installation of three HPPs (Hydro Power Plant) with the total capacity of 24MW on the Aksu river, Kashkadarya province, namely Rabat SHPP (small HPP) 6MW, Chappasuy SHPP 8MW, Tamshush SHPP 10MW with associated 22 km 35-110 kV transmission line, and mini-hydro units of total 1MW in aggregate capacity.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

• Supervision of project development in accordance with the obligations of EPC contract and Contract Documentation, ADB`s Project Administration Manual and ADB Loan Agreement.
• Assistance to Uzbekhydroenergo and PMU on preparation and implementation a Project Performance Monitoring System (PPMS) by providing necessary project plans, progress reports, provisional and final take over certificates, claims evaluation reports, project final report and any other project management documents.
• Review and approval of design documentation.
• Supervision of construction works in terms of EPC contract and Contract Documentation.
• Observation and approval of Testing documentation, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works acceptance.
• Ensure the compliance with the Corrective Action Plan and Environmental Management Plan
• Prepare an updated Environmental Action Plane report and semiannual environment monitoring reports.
• Monitor the implementation of health, safety and environmental (HSE) measures, provide early warning of any potential HSE risks, conduct regular safety audits and mitigate the possible shortcomings.
• Cooperation with Uzbekhydroenergo, PMU and counterpart staff and provide on the-job training on procurement, modern technological equipment and machineries management, supervision of social and environmental protection measures implementation, supervision of gender protection measure implementation and project financial control.