Summary
ADB is helping Afghanistan upgrade its energy infrastructure to improve supply and increase regional power trade. The project will install transmission lines to expand the network in North-West Afghanistan and to connect to the Turkmenistan system. It will also extend the distribution network southeast of Kabul, the capital.
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| Project Name |
Energy Sector Development Investment Program - Tranche 4 |
| Project Number |
42094-052 |
| Country |
Afghanistan |
| Project Status |
Active |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Grant
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| Grant 0332-AFG: MFF - Energy Sector Development Investment Program Project 4 (formerly MFF - Energy Development Project Tranche 4) |
|---|
| Asian Development Fund |
US$ 200.00
million
|
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| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
Regional integration
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| Drivers of Change |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Energy
- Renewable energy generation - small hydro |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
No gender elements |
| Description |
The sub-projects, collectively the Project, under this Tranche 4 include (i) an electricity transmission sub-project in the North West Afghanistan to extend the network and connect to the Turkmenistan (TKM) system, and (ii) an electricity distribution sub-project to extend the distribution network south east of Kabul. The transmission sub-project will include a 500kV transmission line from the TKM border to Andkhoy and from Andkhoy to Sheberghan and a 220kV transmission line from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif. The 220kV substations will be constructed at Andkhoy and Sheberghan and the existing 220kV substation at Mazar-e-Sharif will be expanded. The distribution sub-project will include 20kV lines and 220/20 kV substations and low voltage network at Pul-e-Alam (Logar) and Gardez (Paktia). |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The transmission subproject will allow TKM to supply electricity to North-West AFG where demand is estimated at 210 megawatts (MW) requiring 1,000 megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2020 to supply 120,000 households, and at 330 MW requiring 1,750 gigawatt-hour (GWh) by 2030 to supply 145,000 households. It will also allow Uzbekistan (UZB) imports, to be used to supply the Kabul region, which is currently facing a supply shortfall. While electrification rate has increased from 5% in 2002 to 25% in 2012, AFG continues to place high priority on further increasing electrification. The distribution subproject meets this aim and is coordinated with related projects financed by the United States Government. The related project will extend the 220 kV network to Pul-e-Alam and Gardez where 220/20 kV substations will be constructed. The distribution subproject proposed under Tranche 4 will construct 20 kV and low voltage networks to be supplied from Pul-e-Alam and Gardez substation and bring electricity supply to 20,000 new households. |
| Impact |
Increased regional power trade and energy supplies in Afghanistan |
Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
Reliable power supplies to all grid connected customers |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
Target achievable as various import and indigenous generation projects are under implementation. |
| Implementation Progress |
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| Description of Project Outputs |
Commissioning of 108 kms 500 kV transmission line from AFG/TKM border to Andkhoy to Sheberghan Commissioning of 142 kms 220 line from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif Commissioning of 220/20 kV substations at Andkhoy and Sheberghan and expansion of 220 kV substation at Mazar-e- Sharif Commissioning of 13,000 new power connections at Pul-e-Alam, 13,000 new power connections in Gardez city, Wazay Zadran (5,000 connections), and Khost (13,000 connections) |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
Project Implementation Consultant has been mobilized. Two turnkey contracts have been awarded for the (i) 500 kV transmission line Aqina to Sheberghan and Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif; and (ii) 220kV substations at Andkhoy and Sheberghan and an upgradation of an existing 220kV substation at Mazar-e-Sharif. Bid evaluation for the distribution subprojects is on-going. |
| Geographical Location |
Andkhoy, Sheberghan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Pul-e-Alam, and Gardez |
Safeguard Categories
| Environment |
B |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
B |
| Indigenous Peoples |
C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
An IEE report for the Project has been prepared and posted in accordance with ADB Guidelines and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009, Laws on the protection of nature of the Government of Afghanistan, discussions with the MEW and National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). The IEE will be updated during Project implementation based on contractor's detailed designs. |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
The Project may have some involuntary resettlement impacts that are not significant. A draft LARP for the transmission line (Andkhoy to Mazar-i-Sharif) was prepared in October 2012. |
| Indigenous Peoples |
Impacts on indigenous peoples are not envisaged. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
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| During Project Design |
The current security situation makes it difficult to undertake effective community consultation without compromising the safety of staff and consultants. No public consultation has been carried out at this stage. |
| During Project Implementation |
Necessary public consultation will be conducted on-site by the Program Management Office of DABS with assistance from the implementation consultant prior to commencement of construction and will be reported to ADB in due course. The project impacts are not considered significant. As the project develops and if particular risks or impacts to the local community are identified; then a community relation plan and grievance mechanism will be developed. |
Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
1. Program Management and Implementation Consultants - Quality-Based Selection using Full Technical Proposal 2. External Auditor - Single Source Selection |
| Procurement |
1. 500 kV Transmission Line (100 kms approx) from AFG/TKM border to Sheberghan and 220 kV Transmission Line (142 kms approx) between Sheberghan and Mazar Sharif - ICB Turnkey 2. 220/20 kV substations at Andkhoy and Sheberghan and expansion of 220kv substation at Mazar Sharif - ICB Turnkey 3. 220/20 kv Distribution Networks 20 kV Distribution Networks: Lot 1: Pul-e-Alam(13,000 connections), Lot 2: Gardez (13,000 connections) and Wazay Zadran (5,000 connections); Lot 3:Khost (13,000 connections)- ICB Turnkey |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Asad Aleem |
| Responsible ADB Department |
Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
Energy Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat
[email protected]
Chaman Houzouri,
Kabul,
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
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Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
-
|
| Fact Finding |
-
|
| MRM |
23 Nov 2012 |
| Approval |
18 Dec 2012 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| Last PDS Update |
31 Mar 2016 |
Grant 0332-AFG
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 18 Dec 2012 |
07 Mar 2013 |
05 Jun 2013 |
30 Jun 2017 |
28 Nov 2018 |
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| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
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Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
203.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
200.00 |
18 Dec 2012 |
97.69 |
0.00
|
49% |
| Counterpart |
3.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
18 Dec 2012 |
14.33 |
0.00
|
7% |
| Status of Covenants |
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| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
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-
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-
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Satisfactory |
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