Nauru : Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability
Project Details
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Project Officer
Indrawansa, P.P.G.P.P.
Pacific Department
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Nauru -
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- Energy
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Project Name | Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability | ||||||||||||||||
Project Number | 46455-002 | ||||||||||||||||
Country / Economy | Nauru |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Technical Assistance |
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Source of Funding / Amount |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector | Energy / Energy utility services |
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Gender | No gender elements | ||||||||||||||||
Description | |||||||||||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | |||||||||||||||||
Impact | Improved power service for NUC customers. |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Increased reliability, lower cost, and greater sustainability of power generation in Nauru |
Progress Toward Outcome | The project has been successfully completed. The installation and commissioning of generators completed on 29 December 2017 and roof replacement works on 7 February 2017. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | 1. New diesel-fired generation put into service to supply reliable base-load power for NUC. Two units each of 2.6-3.0 MW of new diesel-fired generation and 11kV switchgear will be commissioned. 2. Repair and/or replacement of existing roof and structural reinforcements of NUC's powerhouse. 3. Efficient project management services. |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Installation and commissioning of both generators and switch gear have been completed as of 31 December 2017. The repairs to power house was completed in June 2017. Supervising consultants performance is satisfactory and assisted Nauru Utilities Corporation to complete installation and commissioning of the generators by end of 2017. |
Geographical Location |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | The generators were installed within the construction footprint covered by the approved initial environmental examination (IEE) for the project prepared during project preparatory stage. The environmental impacts beyond those already identified in the IEE were minimal. As envisaged during the preliminary climate risk screening, the project risks remained low for climate change impacts. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The project scope did not involve any physical displacement or relocation of people. All activities were undertaken at the existing site of NUC's powerhouse and did not require additional land acquisition. No resettlement plan was required by ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). |
Indigenous Peoples | The majority of the people living in the project area are not considered to be distinct from mainstream society. The project scope did not affect any distinct and vulnerable group of indigenous peoples, as they are defined by ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement. It did not require an indigenous peoples' plan. The project outputs were delivered in a culturally appropriate manner. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | |
During Project Implementation | ADB fielded joint missions during June 2015 in parallel with the inception of the project and also in October 2017 during implementation. The mid-term review was held in June 2016. The government officials from the Ministry of Finance, representatives from the Nauru Electricity Corporation (NUC), Government of Australia and the design and supervision consultant participated at these missions. The project scope and implementation schedule were discussed in detail and aide memoire and memorandum of understandings (MOUs) were signed between ADB and NUC. The Government of Australia pledged A$6.4 million additional financing, fully administered by ADB, for the project for supply and commissioning of similar rated second generator and 11kV switchgear to enhance generation capacity and the safety. The commissioning and installation of the two generators was successfully completed by the end of 2017. Grant funds have been fully utilized and all payments to contractors completed by September 2018. Financial close will take place by the last quarter of 2018. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | Effective project implementation support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) were provided by the design and supervision consultants (DSC) selected in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time). The DSC prepared detailed engineering designs, and bidding documents funded by ADB and EU grants; conducted bidding; responded to clarification requests; prepared a bid evaluation report; assisted in negotiations; and supervised supply, construction and commissioning. The DSC was recruited through cost and quality based selection in June 2015. |
Procurement | All procurement of goods and works were carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2013, as amended from time to time). The procurement of goods and works were conducted through international competitive bidding procedures using ADB's standard bidding documents. The relevant sections of ADB's Anti-Corruption Policy (1998, as amended to date) were included in all documents and contracts. Procurement of goods, works and services will be conducted through contracts for: (i) 2 units of each 2.6-3.0MW medium-speed diesel generators, auxiliaries, civil works, installation and training; and (ii) rehabilitation of the powerhouse roof. The contract for the 2 units of each 2.6-3.0MW medium-speed diesel generators will include final design and engineering, supply and installation of equipment, construction works and commissioning, and an operations and maintenance knowledge transfer program for at least 1 year after plant commissioning. The contract for the rehabilitation of the powerhouse roof will cover removal of existing roofing material, minor roof structure repairs and minor building repairs. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Indrawansa, P.P.G.P.P. |
Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia (PLCO) |
Executing Agencies |
Department of Finance |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 22 Nov 2013 |
Fact Finding | 07 Jul 2014 to 12 Jul 2014 |
MRM | 18 Aug 2014 |
Approval | 07 Nov 2014 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 28 Sep 2018 |
Grant 0414-NAU
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
07 Nov 2014 | 09 Feb 2015 | 16 Apr 2015 | 31 Dec 2016 | 30 Jun 2018 | 23 Oct 2018 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 2.84 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 2.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.84 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
Grant 0424-NAU
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
07 Nov 2014 | 09 Feb 2015 | 16 Apr 2015 | 31 Dec 2016 | 30 Sep 2018 | 23 Oct 2018 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 2.70 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 2.14 | 79% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 2.70 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 2.14 | 79% |
Grant 0443-NAU
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
16 Oct 2015 | 06 Nov 2015 | 08 Jan 2016 | 30 Sep 2017 | 30 Jun 2018 | 23 Oct 2018 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 4.74 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 4.85 | 97% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 4.74 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 4.85 | 97% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
TA 8754-NAU
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
07 Nov 2014 | - | 07 Nov 2014 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2017 | 31 Oct 2017 |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
225,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 225,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 221,224.88 |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
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Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2017) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Aug 2017 |
Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2016) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Jul 2016 |
Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability | Initial Environmental Examination | Jul 2014 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Nauru: Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability Project | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Jun 2020 |
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ADB, Australia, EU Commission New Generators to Deliver Safe, Reliable Power to Nauru
ADB, the European Union, and the governments of Australia and Nauru today commissioned two generators which will provide safe, reliable, and efficient electricity supply to the people and businesses of Nauru.
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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Policy and Advisory | Technical Assistance 8754 | 14 Oct 2015 | DHInfrastructure, USA | 25 Main Street, Suite 217, Northampton, MA 01060, USA | Ministry of Finance | 199,346.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Nauru Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Mar 2016 |