Pakistan : Triconboston Wind Power Project
The project involves the construction, commissioning and operation of three 50 MW wind power projects located in Thatta District, Sindh Province, in the south of Pakistan (the projects). The projects are jointly being developed by the Sapphire Group, a well-respected conglomerate in Pakistan with business interests in textiles, food, and power (both thermal and renewables), and Bank Alfalah Limited, Pakistan's sixth largest private bank (collectively the sponsors) through Triconboston Consulting Corporation, a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Following a competitive bid, Hydrochina Corporation was awarded the EPC contract (with General Electric to provide wind turbine generators). General Electric is also the O&M contractor. All three projects have same EPC and O&M contractors.
Project Details
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Ahmed, Salman
Private Sector Operations Department
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| Project Name | Triconboston Wind Power Project | |||||
| Project Number | 50200-001 | |||||
| Borrower / Company | Triconboston Consulting Corporation (Private) Limited |
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| Country / Economy | Pakistan |
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| Location | Nation-wide | |||||
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Renewable energy generation - wind |
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| Gender | No gender elements | |||||
| Responsible ADB Department | Private Sector Operations Department | |||||
| Responsible ADB Division | Portfolio Management Division, PSOD | |||||
| Responsible ADB Officer | Ahmed, Salman | |||||
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| Description | The project involves the construction, commissioning and operation of three 50 MW wind power projects located in Thatta District, Sindh Province, in the south of Pakistan (the projects). The projects are jointly being developed by the Sapphire Group, a well-respected conglomerate in Pakistan with business interests in textiles, food, and power (both thermal and renewables), and Bank Alfalah Limited, Pakistan's sixth largest private bank (collectively the sponsors) through Triconboston Consulting Corporation, a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Following a competitive bid, Hydrochina Corporation was awarded the EPC contract (with General Electric to provide wind turbine generators). General Electric is also the O&M contractor. All three projects have same EPC and O&M contractors. | |||||
| Objectives and Scope | By providing much needed power to a country facing a severe power shortage, which is adversely affecting economic growth, the project has direct and indirect benefits by incrementally increasing access to energy for households, businesses, and industry. It will alleviate poverty through skilled and unskilled job creation and other associated economic activities. The project will also help realize GoP's target of 6% renewable energy in the country's energy mix by 2030, as stated in the Medium Term Development Framework. By using wind energy, the project will diversify the country's fuel mix away from its current heavy dependence on (imported and price volatile) fossil fuels. It will also help the country to attain a diverse fuel mix using indigenous and renewable sources of power, which is needed to develop a balanced and robust power supply system with hedged power generation prices in the medium and long term. | |||||
| Status of Operation/Construction | ADB's loan agreement was signed 10 April 2017, and Financial Close was subsequently achieved. Project achieved COD on 14 Sep 2018. | |||||
| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | ADB's assistance to the project promote private sector participation in Pakistan's renewable energy sector specifically under the newly notified FIT regime. The project was developed under the Renewable Power Policy 2006 and the FIT regime announced by the government in October 2015. Successful implementation of the project will foster confidence amongst potential investors and lenders (noting that most commercial banks are still shy of long-term lending in Pakistan) and promote further private sector investment in the country's renewable energy sector. The project also provides positive socio-economic development by offering skilled and un-skilled employment opportunities to people within the local community during construction. |
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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 project is classified as category B for environment. The site is not considered to be along a major fly route for migratory birds and there are no known bat populations in the vicinity. Potential environmental impacts are generally site-specific and reversible, where mitigation measures can be readily designed and implemented. Potential noise and shadow flicker impacts during operations are expected to be within acceptable limits and are monitored. An environmental management and monitoring plan has been prepared, and has been updated for the operations phase. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The Government of Sindh leased three contiguous parcels of land totaling 3,852 acres to TBCC for the development of the project. Development of the Project did not lead to any physical or economic displacement as the lease area is inhabited and agriculturally unproductive. A portion of the lease area has been used for opportunistic grazing, when intermittent rain has produced edible foliage. Other grazing grounds are available to herders in adjacent areas while Project site access will also remain accessible to them within health and safety limits. The seven-kilometer transmission line was constructed by the government on government land and did not impact on any individual or household. |
| Indigenous Peoples | There are no socio-cultural groups in the project area who may be considered as tribes, minorities or indigenous communities. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | Stakeholder consultation was done in 2013 and was carried out as part of the IEE study. The activity was primarily undertaken to inform the stakeholders about the proposed project, obtain their views, concerns and recommendations; and address/incorporate them in the project design. Among the key issues raised include employment opportunities and CSR activities that will be implemented by the project sponsor. Engagement has continued during construction and operation to address community concerns. A grievance redress mechanism has been implemented so local communities can raise concerns and grievances in a transparent manner. |
| Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation | |
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| Concept Clearance | 08 Jun 2016 |
| Credit Committee Meeting | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Approval | 27 Oct 2016 |
| Last PDS Update | 04 Apr 2023 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Triconboston Wind Power Project: Extended Annual Review Report | Extended Annual Review Reports | Nov 2022 |
| Triconboston Wind Power Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Mar 2017 |
| Triconboston Wind Power Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Oct 2016 |
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