In April 2018, Tajikistan started to export power to Uzbekistan on an islanded mode. However, in order to synchronize the systems and achieve power trade target, the relay protection system in Tajikistan has to be modernized and new interconnection points established. The project will: (i) install modern relays, circuit breakers, instrumental transformers and ancillary equipment and systems at eight 220kV and two 500kV interconnection points; (ii) establish two new 500kV interconnections; and, (iii) provide capacity building to Barki Tojik staff in reliability of parallel operations.
These solutions will result in the following outcome: regional energy resource utilization among CAPS countries improved.
| Project Name | Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project | ||||
| Project Number | 52122-001 | ||||
| Country | Tajikistan |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | In April 2018, Tajikistan started to export power to Uzbekistan on an islanded mode. However, in order to synchronize the systems and achieve power trade target, the relay protection system in Tajikistan has to be modernized and new interconnection points established. The project will: (i) install modern relays, circuit breakers, instrumental transformers and ancillary equipment and systems at eight 220kV and two 500kV interconnection points; (ii) establish two new 500kV interconnections; and, (iii) provide capacity building to Barki Tojik staff in reliability of parallel operations. These solutions will result in the following outcome: regional energy resource utilization among CAPS countries improved. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Central Asian republics are endowed with significant energy related natural resources, however, the distribution of these is highly skewed. The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan have abundant hydro resources, while in contrast Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are rich with fossil fuels. During the Soviet Union era these resources were managed at the regional level. Energy systems were designed to take into account the location of various energy sources and needs of entire region. The hydropower resources in Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan were operated primarily as an irrigation systems with power generation being secondary. Energy and water infrastructure, inherited by these countries, implicitly contemplated energy and water transfer across administrative boundaries that later have become national borders. However, the obsolete infrastructure systems in Tajikistan left from the former Soviet Union era that has neither been properly maintained nor replaced, especially during the civil war. This significantly deteriorated the reliability of the protection systems, which is one of the key elements for the parallel operation of the power systems. For the lack of sufficient infrastructure, the Tajikistan system has not been reconnected to the Central Asia Power System (CAPS) since its disconnection in 2009. In 2017, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan started working together to interconnect the electricity systems. In early 2018, the governments of both countries signed the Memorandum of Understanding according to which Tajikistan will start to exports summer surplus power to Uzbekistan. Initially, vertically integrated state power utility JSC Barki Tojik will start exporting 1.5 TWh on islanded mode in Uzbekistan (asynchronous operation) and after achieving full parallel operation, the export volume will increase to 5 TWh. This project will provide the infrastructure necessary for achieving full parallel operation of the two systems. |
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| Impact | Regional energy trade expanded | ||||
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| Description of Outcome | Regional energy efficiency among CAPS countries improved. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | IFBs for EPC contracts for relay protection and emergency control systems issued in June 2020, with bids due in August 2020. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Tajikistan and Uzbekistan electricity grids synchronized Interconnection between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan expanded Capacity in Tajikistan for stable parallel operation improved |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Target deferred to 2022. IFB for EPC contract issued in June 2020, and bids opened in Sep. Contract signing in Q4 2020, and commissioning in Q3 2022. The EPC contractor will train the PMU, in coordination with the PIC. Target deferred to 2022. IFB for EPC contract issued in June 2020, with bids opened in Sep. Contract signing will be in Q4 2020, and commissioning in Q3 2022. Target deferred to 2022. IFB for EPC contract issued in June 2020, with bid opened in Aug. Contract signing will be in Q4 2020, and commissioning in Q3 2022. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Consulting Services | A project implementation consulting firm was recruited with an estimated 214 person-months of inputs using quality-and-cost-based selection method (standard quality:cost ratio of 90:10) with international advertising. |
| Procurement | An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract will be procured for the relay protection system following ADB's open competitive bidding, single-stage: two-envelope bidding procedure, with international advertising. Another EPC contract for the emergency control system will be procured by direct contracting to DS Group in Kazakhstan. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Mtchedlishvili, Levan G. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Open Stock Holding Company "Barqi Tojik" 64 Ismolili Somini Avenue, Dushanbe Tajikistan, Postal Code 734026 |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Fact Finding | 05 Jun 2018 to 13 Jun 2018 |
| MRM | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Approval | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 30 Sep 2020 |
Grant 0622-TAJ
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 12 Nov 2018 | 23 Nov 2018 | 20 Feb 2019 | 28 Feb 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 40.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 35.00 | 12 Nov 2018 | 33.40 | 0.00 | 95% |
| Counterpart | 5.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 12 Nov 2018 | 1.04 | 0.00 | 3% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Apr 2021 |
| Grant Agreement (Special Operations) for Grant 0622-TAJ: Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project | Grant Agreement | Nov 2018 |
| Project Agreement for Grant 0622-TAJ: Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project | Project/Program Agreements | Nov 2018 |
| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Oct 2018 |
| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Oct 2018 |
| Reconnection to Central Asian Power System: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jul 2018 |
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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| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2020) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Mar 2021 |
| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Sep 2020 |
| Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Oct 2018 |
| Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Oct 2018 |
| Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project: Initial Environment Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Aug 2018 |
| Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework | Resettlement Frameworks | Aug 2018 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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ADB Grant to Help Tajikistan Reconnect to the Central Asian Power System
ADB has approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) through interconnection with the Uzbekistan system.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Grant 0622-TAJ: Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project - CORRIGENDUM | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 07 Sep 2020 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Grant 0622-TAJ: Reconnection to Central Asian Power System Project - ORIGINAL | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 16 Jun 2020 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Project Implementation Consultant | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 01 Feb 2019 | 03 Mar 2019 |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| PACKAGE 1 - RELAY PROTECTION SYSTEM | Grant 0622 | 15 Apr 2021 | TBEA CO. LTD. | NO. 189 SOUTH BEIJING ROAD CHANGJI XINJIANG CHINA PEOPLE'S REP. OF | OSHC "Barqi Tojik" | 12,632,313.40 | — | |
| PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT | Grant 0622 | 02 Oct 2019 | GOPA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS GMBH | 61352 BAD HOMBURG GERMANY | OSHC "Barqi Tojik" | CONSULTANCY | 2,602,710.65 | — |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Reconnection to the Central Asian Power System Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Apr 2021 |