Bangladesh : Southwest Transmission Grid Expansion Project
The project will improve the operational performance of the power sector and contribute to the Government of Bangladesh's target to achieve electricity for all by 2021 through_ (i) constructing (a) a 400/132-kilovolt (kV) substation at Gopalganj; (b) a 230 kV transmission line in the southern zone, from Barisal to Faridpur; and (c) a 400 kV transmission line in the western zone, from Bogra to Rohanpur; and (ii) implementing a capacity development program in the electric utility industry to promote socially and gender inclusive growth . The project will use state-of-the-art conductors with higher power transmission capacity and lower energy loss in both the 230 kV and 400 kV transmission lines
Project Details
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Project Officer
Nahar, Nazmun
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Bangladesh -
Modality
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Sector
- Energy
| Project Name | Southwest Transmission Grid Expansion Project | ||||||||||||
| Project Number | 51137-001 | ||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Bangladesh |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||||||||||
| Description | The project will improve the operational performance of the power sector and contribute to the Government of Bangladesh's target to achieve electricity for all by 2021 through_ (i) constructing (a) a 400/132-kilovolt (kV) substation at Gopalganj; (b) a 230 kV transmission line in the southern zone, from Barisal to Faridpur; and (c) a 400 kV transmission line in the western zone, from Bogra to Rohanpur; and (ii) implementing a capacity development program in the electric utility industry to promote socially and gender inclusive growth . The project will use state-of-the-art conductors with higher power transmission capacity and lower energy loss in both the 230 kV and 400 kV transmission lines | ||||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Bangladesh has sustained an average annual economic growth rate of 6.5% since 2007, despite the 20082009 global financial crisis._Bangladesh is now evolving into a middle-income country since its gross domestic product per capita has risen steadily from $1,110 in 2014 to $1,544 in 2017. The structure of the Bangladesh economy is gradually shifting from agriculture to manufacturing and services. Poverty has been halved since 2000, and many of the Millennium Development Goal targets have been met. Building on these achievements, the government has set new priority targets to (i) accelerate the annual economic growth to 7.5% to move to middle-income status by 2021; (ii) create jobs and support rural development to engender inclusive growth and poverty reduction; (iii) reduce poverty from 24.8% in 2015 to 18.6% in 2020, and extreme poverty from 12.9% in 2015 to about 8.9% in 2020; and (iv) reduce environmental degradation and climate change vulnerabilities. | ||||||||||||
| Impact | National target of electricity for all achieved by 2021 Combined transmission and distribution losses reduced from 13% to 9% of generation, and uninterrupted power supply provided to industries by 2020 |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Capacity of electricity supply in Bangladesh increased |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Power delivery capacity of southern and western grid will be enhanced by 5,515 MVA after all contract implementation. After implementation of the contracts, transmission loss will be reduced. Transmission loss and CO2 emission reduction will be assessed during completion._ Overall implementation is on track to achieve outcomes. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | New substation at Gopalganj installed Transmission network in southern Bangladesh expanded Transmission network in western Bangladesh expanded Socially inclusive capacity in the electric utility industry enhanced |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Contract for Gopalganj substation installation was signed in 26 Dec 2018. Physical progress is 77% against 91% time elapsed and to be completed by Q4 2022. For 126 km Barisal (North)Gopalganj (North) Faridpur 230 kV double circuit line, progress is at 80% against 93% time elapsed and to be completed by Q4 2022. 2b. Progress is 62% against 90% time elapsed and to be completed by Q4 2022 2c. Progress is 11% against 35% time elapsed and expected to be completed by Q4 2022. 2d. Contract will be signed by Q1 2023 3a. Progress is 71% against 78% time elapsed and to be completed by Q1 2022. 3b. Progress is 11% against 35% time elapsed and expected to be completed by Q4 2022. 3c. Progress is 11% against 35% time elapsed and expected to be completed by Q4 2022. 3d. Progress is 71% against 78% time elapsed and to be completed by Q1 2022. 3e. Progress is 11% against 35% time elapsed and expected to be completed by Q4 2022. 3f . Progress is 71% against 78% time elapsed and to be completed by Q1 2022. Social Development Consultant mobilized in Sep 2022 to support PGCB to achieve the targets. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The project will not pass through any ecologically sensitive areas and will not bring significant adverse environmental impacts. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The substations and transmission line alignments have been carefully designed to minimize land acquisition and involuntary resettlement. |
| Indigenous Peoples | No indigenous peoples, within the meaning of ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), are found within the project area |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | A series of consultations with key stakeholder groups and communities have been conducted during project preparation, and communities' inputs have been incorporated into the project design. |
| During Project Implementation | Consultation with stakeholders and communities will be continued throughout implementation of the project. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | All procurement of goods, works, nonconsulting, and consulting services will be undertaken in accordance with ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and ADB''s Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | All procurement of goods, works, nonconsulting, and consulting services will be undertaken in accordance with ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and ADB''s Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Nahar, Nazmun |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Bangladesh Resident Mission |
| Executing Agencies |
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Fact Finding | 28 Jan 2018 to 12 Feb 2018 |
| MRM | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Approval | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 15 Dec 2022 |
Grant 0589-BAN
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 31 Jul 2018 | 10 Sep 2018 | 27 Sep 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 7.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 14 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 6.96 | 99% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 7.00 | 14 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 6.96 | 99% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | Partly satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Unsatisfactory | - | Unsatisfactory |
Grant 0590-BAN
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 31 Jul 2018 | 10 Sep 2018 | 27 Sep 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 0.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 14 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 13% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.50 | 14 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Loan 3683-BAN
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 31 Jul 2018 | 10 Sep 2018 | 27 Sep 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 524.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 350.00 | 14 Dec 2022 | 249.22 | 0.00 | 71% |
| Counterpart | 174.50 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 14 Dec 2022 | 147.22 | 0.00 | 42% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Unsatisfactory | - | Unsatisfactory |
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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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| 41km 230 kV double circuit Transmission line from Notun Biddyut PP to Char Fasson, Reconductoring of Existing 175km 230kV and 148km 132kV Transmission Lines in the Western part of Bangladesh | Loan 3683 | 30 Apr 2023 | KEC International Limited | India | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 54,127,564.10 | 54,127,497.49 |
| ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION OF 400KV SUBST ATION | Loan 3683 | 28 Oct 2020 | WAPCOS LIMITED | GURGAON, INDIA INDIA | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 1,260,251.28 | 1,260,251.28 |
| INSTALLATION OF 400KV OUTDOOR GIS SUBSTATION AT BO GURA (WEST) & RAHANPUR AND UPGRADATION / EXTENSION OF GOPALGANJ AND CHAPAINAWABGANJ (OLD) SUBSTATIO | Loan 3683 | 24 Sep 2020 | M/S. JV OF SHANGHAI ELECTRIC AND REVERIE | SHANGHI CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 81,265,664.00 | 81,263,715.84 |
| DESIGN SUPPLY INSTALLATION TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF BARISAL(N)-GOPALGANJ(N)-FARIDPUR | Grant 0589 | 22 May 2019 | M/S KALPATARU POWER TRANSMISSION LIMITED | PLOT NO-101 PART-III G.I.D.C. ESTATE SECTOR-28 GANDHINAGAR-382 028 GUJARAT INDIA | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB) | 6,999,145.43 | — |
| DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISS'NG OF GOPALGANJ 400/132KV SUBSTATIONON TURNKEY BASIS | Loan 3683 | 09 Jan 2019 | CONSORTIUM OF SEPCOIII-ENERGYPAC | ENERGY CENTER (1ST & 2ND FLOOR) 25 TEJGAON INDUSTRIAL AREA, DHAKA-1208 BANGLADESH | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 28,862,743.74 | 28,862,743.74 |
| DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 230 KV INDOOR GIS SUBSTATION WITH 132 KV AIS AT FARIDPUR AND GIS BAY EXTENSION | Loan 3683 | 15 May 2019 | CONSORTIUM OF DEC AND XD SWITCHGEAR | NO. 18, XIXIN ROAD, HIGH-TECH DISTRICT, CHENGDU, SICHUAN 611731 CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 32,175,059.46 | 11,800,588.72 |
| DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF BARISAL(N)-GOPALGANJ(N)-FARIDPIR (N) 230KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE | Loan 3683 | 24 May 2019 | M/S KALTAPARU POWER TRANSMISSION LIMITED | PLOT NO-101, G.I.D.C. ESTATE, SECTOR-28, GANDHINAGAR-382 028, GUJARAT INDIA | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 64,935,904.69 | 64,901,065.36 |
| BOGURA-RAAHANPUR 400KV DC AND ASSOCIATED 230KV &13 2KV TRANSMISSION LINES | Loan 3683 | 21 Nov 2019 | KALPATARU POWER TRANSMISSION LTD. | PLOT NO-101, PART-III, G.I.D.C. ESTATE, SEC-28, GANDHINAGAR-382 028, GUJARAT INDIA | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) | 60,875,997.76 | 60,875,997.76 |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Southwest Transmission Grid Expansion Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | May 2018 |