Kazakhstan : Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project
Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project
Project Details
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Project Officer
Mokroussov, Sergey
Private Sector Operations Department
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Country/Economy
Kazakhstan -
Modality
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Sector
- Energy
| Project Name | Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project | ||||||||||
| Project Number | 46933-014 | ||||||||||
| Borrower / Company | AKMOLA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY CENTRAL-ASIAN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION |
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| Country / Economy | Kazakhstan |
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| Location | Aqmola Oblysy, Astana | ||||||||||
| Type or Modality of Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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| Responsible ADB Department | Private Sector Operations Department | ||||||||||
| Responsible ADB Division | Portfolio Management Division, PSOD | ||||||||||
| Responsible ADB Officer | Mokroussov, Sergey | ||||||||||
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| Description | Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project | ||||||||||
| Objectives and Scope | The proposed transaction is to finance and support implementation of AEDC's investment plan for expansion, augmentation and modernization of its electricity distribution network in the Akmola province and in a small area within Astana, the nation's capital. To promote sustainable economic growth by reducing the risk of network failure in the power distribution system and by improving reliability of electric power supply in the Akmola province and the capital region of Kazakhstan. To encourage and catalyze private sector investment in Kazakhstan's power sector by demonstrating improved operational efficiency/reliability and financial stability under experienced and professional private sector ownership. |
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| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Kazakhstan 20122016 seeks to increase ADB's involvement in the energy sector, with the aim to modernize the country's aging energy infrastructure. It notes specifically that ADB will support replacement of obsolete energy infrastructure and technologies, and upgrade the transmission network, mainly through private sector or sub-sovereign modalities. The project is therefore fully aligned with the CPS. The project is also in line with the Energy Sector Policy (2009) which highlights energy efficiency improvements in transmission and distribution systems. The policy proposes that ADB will continue to support installation of modern transmissions systems to transmit electricity efficiently from generation facilities to consumers, including upgrading of existing systems to reduce technical losses and enable competition when open access is permitted by law. |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Issues AEDC's investment plan envisages a number of activities to (i) reconstruct, repair and add new capacity to the fixed assets, such as substations and distribution lines, as well as (ii) upgrade software systems for power accounting and (iii) install modern measuring devices. ADB ensures that the new environmental and social management system includes appropriate arrangements requiring CAEPCO and AEDC to comply with relevant national laws, ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and other social requirements. AEDC and its contractors will comply with the national labor laws and take measures to conform to the internationally recognized core labor standards in compliance with ADB's Social Protection Strategy. |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | Information disclosure and consultations with project stakeholders were conducted during environmental and social assessment for each investment activity undertaken by AEDC in accordance with the company's environmental and social management system. |
| Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation | |
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| Concept Clearance | 13 Aug 2012 |
| Credit Committee Meeting | 22 Jul 2013 |
| Approval | 02 Sep 2013 |
| PDS Creation Date | 25 Apr 2013 |
| Last PDS Update | 17 Mar 2021 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project: Extended Annual Review Report | Extended Annual Review Reports | Jan 2021 |
| Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Aug 2013 |
| Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jul 2013 |
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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| Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Apr 2015 |
| Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project: Environmental and Social Performance Report (September 2014-March 2015) | Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports | Mar 2015 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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