India: Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project
The project is aimed at improving energy security, quality of supply, efficiency, and resilience of power sector in Tripura. The project will finance the replacement of aging Rokhia power plant with a highly efficient and state of the art power plant that will reduce greenhouse gas emission through fuel saving, together with investments in the power distribution network to increase generation capacity, efficiency, and resilience of the power sector against climate change and natural disasters. The project will also support to strengthen the institutional capacity and overall business process of the project executing agencies and promote gender equality through pilot testing of gender and socially inclusive workplace practices.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Kolantharaj, Jaimes
South Asia Department
Request for information -
Approval Date
10 November 2022 -
Country/Economy
India -
Sector
- Energy
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| Project Name | Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project | ||||
| Project Number | 51308-009 | ||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Approved | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | 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 |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution - Energy efficiency and conservation |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The project is aimed at improving energy security, quality of supply, efficiency, and resilience of power sector in Tripura. The project will finance the replacement of aging Rokhia power plant with a highly efficient and state of the art power plant that will reduce greenhouse gas emission through fuel saving, together with investments in the power distribution network to increase generation capacity, efficiency, and resilience of the power sector against climate change and natural disasters. The project will also support to strengthen the institutional capacity and overall business process of the project executing agencies and promote gender equality through pilot testing of gender and socially inclusive workplace practices. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The project will improve the financial sustainability of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) and Tripura Power Generation Limited (TPGL). The key elements will include (i) reducing electricity costs through (a) completion of a highly efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant and (b) reduction of AT&C losses through smart metering and distribution strengthening; and (ii) increasing revenues through (a) reduction of commercial losses by implementing smart metering and (b) improved collection of accounts receivables. The completion of the CCGT plant in particular will significantly improve the financial position of both utilities and reduce the carbon footprint by increasing the efficiency of power generation and facilitating renewable energy integration. A comprehensive financial management action plan (FMAP)_containing actions to be taken to improve the financial governance and sustainability of TSECL and TPGL has been prepared by ADB. Key elements of the plan that will help improve the financial sustainability of TSECL and TPGL include (i) implementing tariff reforms through timely submission of tariff and true-up petitions , the release of government subsidies, and a reduction in the ACSARR gap to zero; (ii) improving the timeliness and quality of financial statements through implementation of enterprise resource planning, enabling the timely submission of tariff and true-up petitions; (iii) preparing a road map for administrative and financial separation of TPGL from TSECL; (iv) improving the management of fixed assets; and (v) supporting the implementation of RDSS. | ||||
| Impact | (i) Financial sustainability and resilience of power sector in Tripura improved (24X7 Power for All Tripura) (ii) Enhanced energy security (State action plan on climate change) |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Efficiency and reliability of power supply to consumers in Tripura improved. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Generation Capacity of Rokhia power plant increased. Distribution network strengthened, modernized and climate proofed. Smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure established. Institutional capacity of utilities for planning, implementation, financial management, and gender mainstreaming improved. Gender- and socially inclusive energy-based livelihood activities promoted. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Tripura |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Consulting Services | Three consultancy firms are expected to be engages. The firms will support (i) Implementation and monitoring of the project; (ii) preparing distribution sector roadmap for TSECL; and (iii) preparing a financial roadmap for TSECL and TPGL |
| Procurement | Estimated about 7 procurement packages. This includes six packages for distribution components and one for generation. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Kolantharaj, Jaimes |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Tripura Power Generation Limited Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 14 May 2021 |
| Fact Finding | 14 Feb 2022 to 03 Mar 2022 |
| MRM | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Approval | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 15 Nov 2022 |
Loan 4248-IND
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 277.40 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 220.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
| Counterpart | 57.40 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Oct 2022 |
| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Oct 2022 |
| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Sep 2022 |
| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | May 2021 |
| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jan 2021 |
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Tenders
Contracts Awarded
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Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jan 2021 |