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Pakistan: Second Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program Tranche 1 Project Name Second Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 1 Project Number 47190-003 Country Pakistan Project Status Active Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan Source of Funding / Amount Loan 3328-PAK: Second Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program Tranche 1 Ordinary capital resources US$ 380.00 million Loan 3329-PAK: Second Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program Tranche 1 Concessional ordinary capital resources / Asian Development Fund US$ 20.00 million Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth Drivers of Change Partnerships Sector / Subsector Energy - Electricity transmission and distribution Gender Equity and Mainstreaming No gender elements Description The proposed investment program's objective is to introduce advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in Pakistan's different distribution companies (DISCOs). An MFF is proposed for this investment. There are nine DISCOs in Pakistan and the AMI roll-out to these DISCOs will be in phases. In the first phase (tranche 1), two of LESCO's circles and IESCO's Rawalpindi region have been selected for AMI roll-out. Once developed, the same will be replicated and implemented in the remaining technically and commercially feasible regions or circles of the nine DISCOs. Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy AMI aims at: (i) reducing distribution losses and improving revenue collection, (ii) enhancing load control and load management, (iii) providing automated consumption data collection of all customers, and (iv) modernizing the electricity metering and billing system. The investment program will provide funds for metering, communication and billing systems including installation and supporting infrastructure. Impact Financial viability of the power distribution system improved (project-defined). Project Outcome Description of Outcome Electricity revenues increased in the targeted regions of IESCO and LESCO. Progress Toward Outcome Implementation Progress Description of Project Outputs Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) Geographical Location Smart Meters and communication equipment installed and functional. Data management system implemented and operational. Operation manuals updated and monitoring procedure improved. New billing and CIS systems implemented and operational. Safeguard Categories Environment C Involuntary Resettlement C Indigenous Peoples C Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects Environmental Aspects Expected to be categorized as "C". Expects no environmental impacts. Involuntary Resettlement Expected to be categorized as "C". Expects no resettlement. Indigenous Peoples Expected to be categorized as "C". Expects no land acquisition. Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation During Project Design During PPTA, consultations with the poor and low-income groups will be conducted to include them in the planning process. Risks and vulnerabilities for low income, women, poor and excluded groups will be documented in consultation and participation of these groups. During Project Implementation To be updated. Business Opportunities Consulting Services Consulting firms will be recruited for project monitoring and supervision, capacity development, and communication strategy. The quality- and cost-based selection method (90:10) for firms will be used, following ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time). Procurement The indicative procurement method for the turnkey contract will be international competitive bidding, following ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2015, as amended from time to time). The project envisages advance contracting for the turnkey contract and the consulting services. Retroactive financing of up to 20% of total financing will be considered subject to preparedness of the project and availability of counterpart funds. Responsible Staff Responsible ADB Officer Tareen, Adnan Responsible ADB Department Central and West Asia Department Responsible ADB Division Energy Division, CWRD Executing Agencies Ministry of Water & Power Government of Pakistan Safdar Mansion 16-D Blue Area Islamabad, Pakistan Timetable Concept Clearance - Fact Finding - MRM 23 Jan 2015 Approval 25 Nov 2015 Last Review Mission - Last PDS Update 22 Mar 2017 Loan 3328-PAK Milestones Approval 25 Nov 2015 Signing Date 19 Nov 2016 Effectivity Date 17 May 2017 Closing Original 30 Jun 2019 Financing Plan Total (Amount in US$ million) Revised Actual - - Loan Utilization Date ADB Others Net Percentage Project Cost 490.50 Cumulative Contract Awards ADB 380.00 25 Nov 2015 Counterpart 110.50 Cumulative Disbursements Cofinancing 0.00 25 Nov 2015 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 0.00 0% Loan 3329-PAK Milestones Approval 25 Nov 2015 Signing Date 19 Nov 2016 Closing Effectivity Date 17 May 2017 Original 30 Jun 2024 Financing Plan Revised Actual - - Loan Utilization Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Project Cost 20.00 Cumulative Contract Awards ADB 20.00 25 Nov 2015 0.00 0.00 Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements Cofinancing 0.00 25 Nov 2015 0.00 Project Page https://www.adb.org/projects/47190-003/main Request for Information http://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?subject=47190-003 Date Generated 17 June 2017 0.00 Net Percentage 0% 0% ADB provides the information contained in this project data sheet (PDS) solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. 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