Transmission

Name of Client: National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan JSC
Status: Ongoing

The Sarimay–Muruntau Transmission Project, financed by an EBRD sovereign loan of up to USD 80 million, involves constructing a 230 km 500 kV transmission line between the Sarimay and Muruntau substations to strengthen Uzbekistan’s grid and enable integration of large-scale renewables. NEGU’s PIU is supported by a PIS Consultant providing procurement, design review and FIDIC Yellow Book construction supervision, as well as full environmental and social compliance support in line with EBRD requirements (ESAP, SEP, LARF). The assignment contributes to national energy transition goals and follows international best practices.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:
Support covers procurement and contracting through preparation of tender documents in ECEPP, assistance with no-objection procedures, and ensuring full compliance with FIDIC Yellow Book conditions. It includes design review, obtaining necessary approvals, and full construction supervision as the Engineer—monitoring progress, quality, contractor performance, and implementation risks. The Consultant ensures compliance with ESAP, SEP, LARF and EHSS requirements, prepares periodic E&S reports, and provides capacity building for the PIU in procurement, contract management, and safeguards. The scope also includes supervision of testing and commissioning, review of as-built documentation, preparation of completion reporting, and support during the Defects Notification Period.

Name of Client: AFRY Switzerland Ltd (Switzerland)
Status: Ongoing

The Surkhandarya CCGT Power Project comprises a 1,600 MW high-efficiency combined-cycle plant in Angor district, developed by SCE Quvvat LLC (Stone City Energy, EDF, Siemens Energy, Nebras Power) to expand modern low-emission baseload capacity in line with Uzbekistan’s decarbonization goals. The plant, operating under a 25-year PPA with NEGU and using Siemens SGT5-9000HL turbines (efficiency >60%), is expected to enter commercial operation in January 2027. Index Consulting Company supports AFRY Switzerland Ltd as part of the LTA team, providing environmental, social, and health & safety advisory services aligned with national and international standards.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:
Providing national environmental, social, and HSE expertise to the LTA team, including participation in quarterly site visits, review of project and contractor E&S/HSE documentation, and preparation of monitoring inputs for Lenders’ reports. Duties also include communicating site-level compliance findings and supporting additional tasks assigned by the Client’s Project Manager.

Name of Client: National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan JSC
Status: Ongoing

The Sarimay–Dzhankeldy Transmission Project, financed by the EBRD at an estimated USD 47.1 million, aims to strengthen electricity supply reliability, expand transmission capacity, and enable integration of new renewable energy in the Khorezm and Bukhara regions. The project includes construction of a 130 km 500 kV OHL, looping into the Bash Substation, and expansion of the Sarimay Substation with new 500 kV infrastructure, transformers, reactors, and protection systems. Supporting the integration of 1 GW of wind power, the project contributes to Uzbekistan’s Paris Agreement commitments. A Supervision Engineer will oversee implementation as the FIDIC Engineer, ensuring technical, contractual, and environmental and social compliance while supporting project management with NEGU, the PIU, and the EBRD.

Name of Client: Asian Development Bank
Status: Ongoing

The objective of the project was to support the preparation of investment operations for the modernization of district heating and hot water supply systems in selected cities and districts. The focus was on improving energy efficiency, reducing operational losses, and introducing sustainable and low-carbon solutions in the heating sector.

The scope of work included technical, institutional, and policy-level analysis to form project design and structure. It also supported stakeholder engagement and contributed to the programming dialogue with national and local authorities. Key outputs included technical assessments, policy inputs, and contributions to ADB’s internal documentation and reporting.

Name of Client: Joint Stock Company National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU)
Status: Ongoing 

The REMIT project aims to enhance regional electricity trade and accelerate the clean energy transition in Central Asia, starting with MPA1, which launches a pilot day-ahead market, key trade-enabling investments, and initial capacity-building activities. Phase I focuses on introducing market principles into regional cooperation and building trust among participating countries. The assignment falls under Component 3, which strengthens the enabling environment and institutional capacity by improving financial viability, governance, and regulatory capabilities in national power sectors. It also covers project supervision and coordination. The Consultant will develop essential environmental and social guidance documents (ESMF, LMP, SEP, ESMPs, ESCP actions) and prepare a plan to sustainably enhance E&S management capacity across project entities.

Description of actual services provided in the assignment: 

Identifying key environmental and social risks for inclusion in the ESMF, reviewing national legislation, and preparing all required E&S management documents (ESMF, RPF, LMP, SEP, GDF, ESCP inputs). Developing ESMPs for selected sub-projects through site visits, baseline data collection, impact assessment, stakeholder consultations, mitigation planning and costing. Conducting public consultations, addressing World Bank comments, and ensuring disclosure of all draft and final documents across project entities and project areas.

Name of Client: Joint Stock Company National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU)
Status: Completed

The project envisages the construction of a high voltage transmission substation (Muruntau substation – 500 kV) and a 177 km 500 kV transmission line from the Navoi power plant to the “Besopan” switching point along with the related equipment in the Navoi province of North-Western Uzbekistan, strengthening the reliability and stability of the country’s transmission network and improving the capacity of the electricity system, as well as supporting integration of future renewable generation capacity.  

Description of actual services provided in the assignment: 
Providing project management support, supervising construction, and ensuring full compliance with technical, environmental, social and contractual requirements. Reviewing and approving design documentation, verifying the Contractor’s detailed design, and assisting with required local approvals. Preparing regular progress and ESAP implementation reports for the Client and the Bank.