Energy Sector Status Report July September 2010

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Economy

Inter-Ministerial Commission for Energy (ICE) Secretariat

Energy Sector Status Report

July – September, 2010

NEPS Status Drawing (maintained by AEIC)

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Summary

This Energy Sector Status Report for the period July – September 2010 reports on the status of development activities for the North East Power System (NEPS), South East Power System (SEPS), Kabul City System, and Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification throughout Afghanistan. There remains a special focus at this juncture in developing and executing plans to improve the supply of electricity to Bamyan, Badghis, Ghazni, Helmand, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Logar, Paktia, Paktika, Panjshir, Parwan, Uruzgan, Wardak, and Zabul Provinces. The objective is to enhance potential employment (job creation) and quality of life improvement in the regions, including the assessment of the potential to integrate as a system the NEPS and SEPS to expand electric power supply options to the southern provinces from Kabul to Helmand. It is expected that UNESCO will name Ghazni as an Islamic Culture World Heritage Site by 2013.

This July – September 2010 Energy Sector Status Report was prepared by the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Energy (ICE) Secretariat based on information provided by representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Energy and Water, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Urban Development, and Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, as well as donor organizations ADB, GoI, ISDB, KfW Development Bank and GTZ Technical Cooperation (Germany), USAID, and the World Bank, and the consultants and contractors that support them. The ICE Secretariat is funded by USAID.

The objective of this quarterly report is to provide information for the respective reporting period on the ongoing status of Energy Sector development. It is directed to communicating to all interested parties issues impacting the Afghanistan Energy Sector development plans and schedules for the collective attention of all parties to insure the timely coordinated development of the Afghanistan Energy Sector and the resolution of schedule concerns and funding gaps identified herein.

The preparation of this report relies upon the information and cooperation provided by the Ministries of the ICE and all donors, contractors and project management companies involved in Afghanistan Energy Sector development. Information on the status of the various donor projects in this report is largely based upon the greatly appreciated and consistently provided information from the various contractors and project management companies involved and is utilized as submitted with limited avenue for the ICE Secretariat’s ability to completely verify the accuracy of information provided.

Recommendations for improvement in the format and/or content of the Energy Sector Status Reports are most welcome and appreciated. Special thanks are due to the Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC) staff for helping significantly with this report.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms 4

II. Fact Sheet 7 • Table 1: Afghanistan Power Supply Capacity (by AEIC) 7 • Table 2: Summary of Existing Afghanistan Overall Capacity 8

III. Energy Sector Status Summary 9 • Table 3: NEPS Transformer Capacity and Schedule 15

A. Funding and Action Needs 17 • Funding Priorities 17 • Table 4: NEPS Substations and Distribution Cost and Funding 20 • Action Priorities 21

B. NEPS Construction and Development Activities 25 • Table 5: NEPS Funding Gaps Priorities 25 • Table 6: MEW 337, Lots 1 and 2 Connections / Population 31 • Table 7: NEPS Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems 33 • Table 8: Priority Listing of Projects for ADB MFF Tranche 1 36 • Table 9: Mazar-e-Sharif Voltage Improvement (Consumer End) 41

C. SEPS Construction and Development Activities 44 • Table 10: SEPS Funding Gaps Priorities 50

D. Kabul City System Construction and Development Activities 52 • Table 11: Overview of Kabul Distribution Rehabilitation and Expansion 52 • Table 12: MEW 300/2 Progress Summary (SMEC International) 55

E. Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Activities 61

F. Imported Power Status 67

G. Capacity Building Activities 68

H. Other Issues 72

I. List of References 76

J. Photos of Work in Progress 78

II. Attachments 1. NEPS Single Line Diagram / NEPS Status Drawing / SEPS Single Line Diagram

2. Energy Sector Components Completed (October 2010)

3. ADB Energy Sector Projects Summary and Power Projects Map (October 2010)

4. USAID / OIEE Draft NEPS to Kandahar Area of Work Sketch (September 2010)

5. Updated Donor Projects Listing (by Province) with Renewable Energy (October 2010)

6. ICE Action Items List, Revision 16 (November 2010)

7. NEPS Funding Status Sheets (Excel), Revision 22 (October 2010)

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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

ACEP Afghanistan Clean Energy Program ADA Afghan Development Association ADB Asian Development Bank AEAI Advanced Engineering Associates International AEIC Afghanistan Energy Information Center AERA Afghanistan Electricity Regulatory Authority AFGEI Afghan-French-German Energy Initiative AIRP Afghanistan Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program ANA Afghanistan National Army ANP Afghanistan National Police ANSA Afghan National Standards Authority ANSF Afghan National Security Forces (Army and Police) AREA Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation in Afghanistan B&V Black & Veatch BMZ Bundesministerium fur wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung:

German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation BHC Basic Healthcare Center BRAC Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee CARE Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere CHC Comprehensive Healthcare Center CoAR Coordination of Afghan Relief CSO Central Statistics Office DABM Da Afghanistan Breshna Moassasa DABS Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat DAC District Administration Center DPP Diesel Power Plant ESRA Renewable Energy Programme for Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and

Areas FAO Food and Agriculture Organization GIRoA Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan GoI Government of India GPS Global Positioning System GT&D Generation, Transmission and Distribution GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH: German

Technical Cooperation HPP Hydro Power Plant IM International Military IRC International Rescue Committee IsDB Islamic Development Bank

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IWG Infrastructure Working Group JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency JV Joint Venture KESIP Kabul Electricity Improvement Program KfW Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau: German Development Cooperation km Kilometer(s) kV Kilovolt kVA Kilo Volt Ampere kW Kilowatt(s) kWh Kilowatt hour(s) LBG/B&V JV The Louis Berger Group Inc./Black &Veatch Joint Venture LC Letter of Credit LOC Lines of Communication MCRA Medical Refresher Courses for Afghans MEW Ministry of Energy and Water MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs MoE Ministry of Economy MoF Ministry of Finance MoM Ministry of Mines MoUD Ministry of Urban Development MRRD Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development MSR Main Supply Routes MVA Mega Volt Ampere MW Megawatts MWh Megawatt hour(s) N/A (or NA) Not Applicable NEPS North East Power System NGO Non Governmental Organization NRVA National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment NSP National Solidarity Program NWPS North West Power System O&M Operation and Maintenance SARI/E South Asian Regional Initiative / Energy SARS Revere Acute Respiratory Syndrome SDO Sanayee Development Organization SEPS South East Power System SMEC Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation International SWPS South West Power System TAPI Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India TT Tetra Tech

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TTP Techniques, Tactics and Procedures UNDOC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes UNFPA United Nations Fund for Population Activities UNHCR United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USAID United States Agency for International Development USD United States Dollar/Dollars USG United States Government W Watt(s) WB World Bank WFP World Food Program

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Fact Sheet Table 1: Afghanistan Power Supply (Generation and Power Imports) Capacity (by AEIC)

Location Power Source Operating Capacity

(MW)

Installed Capacity

(MW)

Planned Capacity

(MW) East

Asadabad (Off Grid) Hydro 0.1 0.7 0.7 Darunta 1,2 (NEPS Soon) Hydro 7.0 11.5 11.5 Istalif (Off Grid) Hydro 0.1 0.2 0.2 Mahipar 1,2,3 (NEPS) Hydro 55.0 66.0 66.0 Naghlu 1,2,3,4 (NEPS) Hydro 75.0 100.0 100.0 NEPS 220 kV Line to Chimtala Imports (Uzbekistan) 128.0 240.0 240.0 NW Kabul GT Unit 3,4 (NEPS) Thermal 40.0 45.0 45.0 Surobi 1,2 (NEPS) Hydro 22.0 22.0 22.0 Tarakhil DPP (NEPS) Diesel Gensets 105.0 105.0 105.0

Subtotal East 432.2 590.4 590.4 North

Andkhoy (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 5.0 8.0 8.0 Aybak/Samangan (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 5.0 5.0 12.8 Aybak (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 0.0 0.0 12.8 Baghlan/Pul-e-Khumri (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 12.8 12.8 12.8 Charikar (Off Grid) Hydro 1.4 2.4 2.4 Charikar (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 0.0 0.0 25.6 Doshi (Khenjan) Imports (Uzbekistan) 0.0 0.0 3.2 Ghurband (Off Grid) Hydro 0.1 0.4 0.4 Jabul Seraj (Off Grid) Hydro 1.0 2.9 2.9 Jumabazaar (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 6.4 6.4 6.4 Khanabad 1,2 (Off Grid) Hydro 0.0 0.0 12.1 Khojadako (Off Grid) Imports (Uzbekistan) 2.0 2.0 2.0 Khulm (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 0.0 0.0 12.8 Kunduz (NEPS Soon) Imports (Tajikistan) 20.0 25.6 25.6 Maymana (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 25.6 25.6 25.6 Mazar-e-Sharif 220 kV (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 12.8 12.8 12.8 Mazar-e-Sharif 110 kV (NEPS) Imports (Uzbekistan) 29.0 40.0 40.0 Pul-e-Khumri 1,2 (Off Grid) Hydro 6.4 13.8 13.8 Sar-e-Pul (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 12.8 12.8 12.8 Sheberghan (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 25.6 25.6 25.6 Shireen Tagab (NWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 16.0 16.0 16.0 Taleqan (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 1.4 1.4 1.4

Subtotal North 183.3 213.5 287.8 South

Ghazni (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 1.7 1.7 1.7 Grishk (Off Grid) Hydro 1.2 2.4 2.4 Kajakai 1,3 (SEPS) Hydro 18.0 33.0 33.0 Kandahar KTA50 (SEPS) Diesel Gensets 5.5 11.9 11.9

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Location Power Source Operating Capacity

(MW)

Installed Capacity

(MW)

Planned Capacity

(MW) Kandahar QSK60 (SEPS) Diesel Gensets 6.2 8.8 8.8 Khost (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 1.1 1.1 1.1 Lashkar Gah/Helmand (SEPS) Diesel Gensets 2.6 3.8 3.8 Musa Qala (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 0.9 0.9 0.9 Paktiya (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 1.9 1.9 1.9 Qalat /Zabol (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 2.6 2.6 2.6 Tirin Kot/Uruzgan (Off Grid) Diesel Gensets 0.9 0.9 0.9

Subtotal South 42.6 69.0 69.0 West

Kohsan (SWPS) Imports (Iran) 8.0 8.0 8.0 Herat Mir Dawood (SWPS) Imports (Iran) 48.0 48.0 48.0 Herat Noor Jahad (SWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 34.0 64.0 64.0 Herat Ghorian (SWPS) Imports (Iran) 15.0 24.0 24.0 Herat Robat Sangi (SWPS) Imports (Turkmenistan) 12.0 12.0 12.0 Salma Dam (SWPS) Hydro 0.0 0.0 44.0 Zaranj (Off Grid) Imports (Iran) 20.0 20.0 20.0

Subtotal West 137.0 176.0 220.0 All Regions Micro Hydro Renewable 21.9 21.9 TBD All Regions Solar Renewable 5.8 5.8 TBD Total All Provinces 822.8 1,076.6 1,167.2

Table 2: Summary of Existing Afghanistan Overall Generation and Imports Capacity

Grid Connected Capacity (MW)

Installed Operating Hydro 232.5 177.0

Thermal 45.0 40.0 Diesel Generators 129.5 119.3

Power Imports 586.6 416.0 Subtotal Grid 993.6 752.3

Off Grid Hydro 22.8 10.3

Micro Hydro 21.9 21.9 Thermal 0.0 0.0

Diesel Generators 10.5 10.5 Solar 5.8 5.8

Power Imports 22.0 22.0 Subtotal Off Grid 83.0 70.5

Total 1,076.6 822.8

Generation and imports capacity information obtained from the

Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC)

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I. ENERGY SECTOR STATUS SUMMARY: The objective of the ICE Secretariat is to help insure coordinated development of the Afghanistan Energy Sector including the NEPS, SEPS, Kabul City System, and Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification. • HE Deputy Minister of Energy reported that the Draft Electricity Law, drafted by MEW

with the help of USAID, is very important for Independent Power Producers (IPP) as it establishes the legal framework for private investors to support Afghanistan’s energy infrastructure. The MEW Director of Planning has also reported that the draft law is under discussion within a DABS/MEW working group which is finalizing the language prior to translation into English. The draft is being circulated to members of the ICE for comments prior to submission to the Ministry of Justice.

• ADB has reported that security issues remain a concern and may be exacerbated by the recent Presidential Decree # 62 to eliminate private security companies. Security concerns could have a significant impact on projects implementation and schedule. USAID noted that the GIRoA must find ways to provide comfort to economic development implementers in Afghanistan regarding security. USAID agrees in principle with the recent Presidential Decree to eliminate private security companies and replace them with MoI security forces, but not with the timing proposed for the replacement. If contractors do not feel secure, then they may leave Afghanistan, which will have a significant effect on the economic development of Afghanistan as projects underway or proposed may not reach fruition. - Regarding the potential effects of the Presidential Decree # 62, SMEC International

indicated that it will have difficulty attracting and keeping staff thus impacting their ability to accomplish work. SMEC International noted that Afghanistan needs electricity now, and needs skills provided by foreign workers to do the work and train Afghan staff to do the work in the future. Recognizing the existence of problems with private security companies, SMEC International recommended a gradual withdrawal of private security companies until 2014 to minimize the impact of the Presidential Decree on Energy Sector Projects.

- USAID noted that it provides for many power, roadway and water projects and has a good working relationship with ANA and ANP. USAID noted that six contractors doing work for them have expressed deep and grave concerns with the Presidential Decree and could demobilize from Afghanistan due to perceived increase in security risk. USAID supported the notion of a more measured phasing in the transition from private security companies to the MoI.

• ICE donors and their implementers and MEW have reported continued problems with customs duties, exemptions, and customs clearance. In addition, problems in obtaining Afghanistan visas for contractors coming to work in Afghanistan; tax issues; land ownership and title issues for the various projects have arisen. Rights-of-Way for projects are a problem for both donors and MEW; while work stoppage by various authorities and municipal officers, and confiscation of equipment has created constraints to efficient implementation. The limited depth in the capacity of MEW and DABS and limited depth in the capacity of donor implementers that are trying to get qualified people to work in Afghanistan is also impacting project completion and cost. Lastly, inadequately specified electrical standards limit a uniform approach by donors and the GIRoA which impact the capability of all sector participants to bring about reasonable resolutions. These issues are affecting the timely completion and cost of Energy Sector projects. - MEW reported that the limited depth of donor implementers is also affecting the

quality of work performed and training of Afghan staff. MEW is concerned that good companies and professionals do not want to come to Afghanistan.

• The Ministry of Mines (MoM) has been working with ADB and USAID to clear issues regarding the Sheberghan gas wells development and potential 150 MW Thermal

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Power Plant (TPP) with associated switchyard, substation, transmission and MV / LV distribution. The MoM is also developing a new Energy Policy and has engaged the Norwegian Embassy to help draft the new Energy Policy. - USAID has indicated it is working with the MoM on the Sheberghan Gas Wells and

TPP development, and will help out as it can, including help with the Northern Fertilizer and Power Plant (NFPP) including replacement of gas pipelines to Mazar-e-Sharif.

• The MoM has noted that an agreement to implement the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Pipeline is imminent. HE President Karzai is expected to sign the inter-governmental agreement in December 2010, preceded by several visits to Delhi and Turkmenistan by the Minister of Mines. The 2003 study of the feasibility of the 860 kilometer pipeline is being updated but all parties intend an aggressive finish date of 2014. Under discussion are remaining issues of transit fee and income tax that will be due Afghanistan. The MoM does not believe that the TAPI Pipeline Project will interfere with its commitment to develop the Sheberghan Gas Fields, and continues to look for funding for the gas sweetening initiative. The Ministry of Mines also noted that Improvement of the fertilizer plant remains a priority and noted a reshuffling of the administration of the plant that presages better management and marketing. USAID has indicated that private investors are due to visit and will be interested to learn of the status of the project.

• MEW indicated that it has formed a Committee on Standardization with WAPECA to work with ANSA on electrical standards development. MEW has also indicated that more distribution capability is required in Pul-e-Khumri, Mazar-e-Sharif, and in Kabul City. MEW further noted that the French Cooperation in Afghanistan has prepared a report on the Electricity Supply Options and Productive Use in Kapisa Province and Sarobi District, in cooperation with GTZ as part of the Afghan-French-German Energy Initiative.

• MEW also noted that a long term PPA is needed with Turkmenistan that has not yet been achieved. ADB offered to help with the communications between the GIRoA and Turkmenistan regarding the PPA, and also noted that it was planning to hire Afghanistan and CAR Regional Consultants to help with the interface.

• ARTF Emergency Power Rehabilitation Project: The implementation of project components in general is progressing well and includes rehabilitation of the 110 kV transmission line from Naghlu to Kabul; new 110 kV transmission lines from Chimtala substation to Kabul North substation; supply and installation work of optical fiber ground wire (OPGW) for the Pul-e-Khumri to Chimtala 220 kV transmission line; and rehabilitation of 110 kV North West substation that have been completed and the facilities are in use and providing the desired services. However, rehabilitation of the Naghlu hydro power project is progressing slowly. Although, the first unit of Naghlu hydropower station was completed in September 2010, completion of each of the remaining three units are expected to take 6-9 months per unit, leading to a delay of 18 to 24 months in completing the project. The delays were mainly due to difficulties in transportation, route selection and appropriate endorsement from the concerned bodies, security, etc. Other major issues that delayed the project include: - The quality of poles being manufactured and used in the distribution networks had

emerged as an issue which hampered the progress of work by all contractors, although the issues appears to be resolved now.

- Delay in issuing customs clearance letters by Ministry of Finance (MoF) caused delays in bringing equipment to site. This affected the scheduled completion date for all project components.

The closing date of the project has been extended by about 2 years until September 30, 2012.

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• ARTF Kabul/Aybak/Mazar-e-Sharif (KAMS) Power Project: While the majority of the project components are on track, there are possibilities that the project may require further extension by a few months from current grant closing date. This is mainly due to the fact that MEW had suspended delivery of poles to all projects.

• ARTF Afghanistan Power Sector Development Project (APSDP) Phase I: Work on the rehabilitation of distribution works at Pul-e-Khumri (MEW/S-506) and Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabel-es-Seraj (MEW/S-504) is under way. Soil testing is completed and pole foundation design is being done. The MV/LV design has been completed and is under final review. Material and equipment deliveries are in progress. The contractors have completed initial survey and design work on rehabilitation of distribution networks for Pul-e Khumri, Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul-Seraj. Vendor approval has also been undertaken for major equipment, which is under manufacture for the part quantity cleared for production. The balance quantity would be finalized after final survey, start and finalization of design for 220/110/20 kV Charikar substation. Some material, including the pole assembly plant has been shipped. SMEC International has been appointed as the supervision consultants. The Project is also supporting energy efficiency activities of MEW. The World Bank has agreed in principle that project funds could be used for the Energy Efficiency Unit through involvement in some of the key EE activities in Afghanistan. MEW has prepared a draft plan which has been reviewed by the World Bank, and MEW has been informed to include details of budget and activity schedule.

• ARTF Afghanistan Power Sector Development Project (APSDP) Phase II: Project documentation is currently under preparation, and submission to the Management Committee is expected in December 2010. The major component of the project is rehabilitation of switchyards associated with Naghlu and Mahipar hydropower plants. Distribution networks of Khenjan, Doshi and Aybak towns which were part of the planned scope of the project are now dropped as they will be funded by KfW Development Bank as part of the Afghan-German Cooperation in the Energy Sector.

• KfW Development Bank reported that it is committing €207 Million for Energy Sector Projects through CY2013 that includes the Khulm Substation and MV/LV Distribution System (including rehabilitating 110 kV transmission line from Mazar-e-Sharif to Khulm), the Doshi (Khenjan) MV/LV Distribution System, the Aybak Phase II MV / LV Distribution System, the Mazar Phase II MV / LV Distribution System, added MV/LV Distribution Systems work in Districts Marmol and Peer Nakhcheer; Khanabad Units 1and 2 HPP rehabilitation and construction; Pul-e-Khumri Units 1 and 2 HPP rehabilitation; design for a 50 MW Lower Kokcha HPP; and small HPPs in North Afghanistan. This work is in addition to €26 Million for small HPP in North Afghanistan currently ongoing. MEW has signed a consulting contract with Fichtner to design and supervise the mentioned projects. Fichtner will be located in the North, but will set up an office at MEW. Work on the Khulm S/S and MV/LV Distribution, and Aybak and Mazar-e-Sharif MV/LV Distribution is expected to start in Q1, CY 2011. The KfW Development Bank Projects will be part of the NEPS Connected Northern Towns and Communities Programme and the Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme.

• GTZ indicated that it will continue to support the ICE Subcommittee for Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification, and additional national electrical standards development in conjunction with ANSA, DABS and MEW.

• In a presentation to HE President Karzai (September 2010), USAID noted that its Strategic Energy Priorities are: - Equitable expansion of access to energy, including DABS Commercialization to

improve collections and financial performance; supporting economic growth and stabilization efforts by providing access to energy in Kabul, the East and North; and exploring options to bring power to Kandahar and Helmand.

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- Capacity Building in energy sector institutions to optimize performance (especially at DABS, MEW, and MoM).

- Promote energy security through improved NEPS operations and increased domestic energy production (renewable and thermal generation), expanded power imports, and increased energy conservation and efficiency.

• A USAID funded Reactive Power Compensation (RPC) System is needed to maintain proper voltage on the NEPS, and to enable increased power imports from Uzbekistan or Tajikistan (that is also interested in selling seasonal power to Afghanistan). The initial work is to install capacitor banks at the Chimtala, Kabul North and Pul-e-Khumri Substations, and a reactor bank at the Naibabad Switching Station. Civil work is proceeding at each of the sites, and all necessary equipment is in transit (capacitors from Karachi, Pakistan and reactors from Ukraine). - Work at Chimtala and Kabul North Substations should be completed by February

2011, enabling 133 MW power imports from Uzbekistan (and up to 177 MW with some voltage stability risk).

- Work at Pul-e-Khumri Substation and Naibabad Switching Station should be complete by April to May 2011, enabling 240 MW power imports from Uzbekistan.

• A USAID funded National Load Control Center (NLCC) Project will provide a turnkey Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Communications System for 18 Substations and Generation Plants for the automation of the Afghanistan NEPS Network. The NLCC system will be equipped with equipment needed to enhance the reliability, effectiveness, efficiency, quantification and safety of NEPS operations. Equipment will consist of a SCADA Master Station in Kabul (at the 105 MW Tarakhil DPP Site), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Fiber Optic (OPGW) communications carrier systems. The NLCC main control in Kabul will monitor and control the 220kV and 110kV transmission, RPC, generation and substations. The system will provide automated control to the DABS operators for normal and real time system control and data acquisition for power scheduling and dispatching, load shedding/restoration during contingencies, system maintenance and planned outages, and system security for safe and reliable operation. - The Fiber Optic (OPGW) communications carrier systems are expected to be

complete in December 2010. The NEPS OPGW was broken in six places, and funding is being requested from USAID to repair. Construction of the NLCC Building at the 105 MW (Tarakhil) DPP site is ongoing.

- The DABS Chief Operating Officer observed the Factory Acceptance Testing of the SCADA System in Istanbul, Turkey. Also, 12 DABS Engineers are in Istanbul for six months of training. The DABS Engineers will undergo six more months of training after the NLCC is installed at the 105 MW (Tarakhil) DPP site.

- The SCADA System is being constructed to initially connect 18 nodes (generation stations, substations, and training station) but is capable of serving 60 nodes. Plans are being developed to connect additional generation stations and substations (such as Baghlan and Kunduz).

- Project completion is May 2011 with the SCADA System operational by April 15, 2011. Consistent and standardized technical requirements for connection to the NLCC should be included by MEW into future generation and substation design requirements.

- Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) requested that USAID consider additional features and hardware for the SCADA system, and has requested additional training.

- Rehabilitation of the Naghlu - Sarobi 110 kV Transmission Line is necessary to enhance the robustness of the SCADA system and assure stability of the Kabul City System. The $3 million ROM cost to rehabilitate the Naghlu – Sarobi 110 kV Transmission Line is currently a funding gap. MEW requested that USAID consider

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funding for the rehabilitation of the Naghlu - Sarobi 110 kV Transmission Line and to reduce the funds for the Kandahar City distribution system accordingly that can be covered by $5 million in MEW funds that is already programmed for Kandahar City MV / LV distribution systems rehabilitation and expansion.

• The ICE established a Subcommittee for NEPS and SEPS Interconnection to evaluate options to extend electricity supply to Kandahar and other southern provinces. The Subcommittee for NEPS and SEPS Interconnection is chaired by the MEW Director General of Planning. The Terms of Reference for the subcommittee has been established. USAID / AIRP performed an initial load flow assessment which indicates it is possible, with proper reactive power compensation, to get 100 MW to the SEPS via the NEPS. There will be a need to address the transmission restrictions between Pul-e-Khumri and Chimtala Substations in order to utilize the NEPS to also serve the SEPS. - USAID is studying options to get NEPS power from Pul-e-Khumri to Kandahar City

including the Bamyan Loop, Salang Route, Ring Road and Gardez Loop, outlined by Tetra Tech. It has also been suggested that JICA might want to consider funding a portion of the Gardez Loop, especially the Gardez to Ghazni connection.

- USAID is also evaluating contractor proposals for the Durai Junction and Kandahar City Rehabilitation and Expansion Projects. For the Durai Junction Project, USAID needs the land ownership issue resolved. USAID needs a survey and land rights established with the GIRoA and private land owners. USAID also needs a letter from the GIRoA that the land and title for the Durai Junction Project is clearly owned by the GIRoA, and is dedicated for the Durai Junction Project. The land ownership and land rights issues must be resolved before the projects can proceed. MEW stated that it expects the land ownership issues to be resolved in several months. MEW also noted that the GIRoA paid for the land takings for ADB projects and the Botkhak Substation, and that there is a Government Committee (that includes the Ministry of Agriculture) to deal with land takings and compensation.

- USAID, assisted by USACE, reported that there are two avenues of approach to solve energy needs in Kandahar. The first is a shorter-term ‘bridge solution’ that will bring online one 10 MW generator located at the Kandahar Industrial Park in December 2010 and one 10 MW generator located at the former Russian Silo in March 2011. The second, longer-term solution is to operationalize the Kajakai third turbine (Kajakai Unit 2) and upgrade transmission lines to provide 30 MW to Kandahar City. USAID predicted up to 36 months to put into full service the Kajakai Unit 2 hydro-electric plant.

- Other on-going strategies to improve electrical access in Kandahar are to revamp one substation and build a new substation and connect each with a 110 kV transmission line. In addition, the distribution system in Kandahar will be rehabilitated and 20,000 new connections will be made in the city over a 2½ year period.

- USAID has noted that work on Kajakai turbine two is expected to proceed as is repair of transformer infrastructure in Helmand and reconstruction of substations in Durai Junction, Musa Qala, Sangin, Hyderabad, Maiwand and Pushmool. Military security has been briefed and is on board to help ensure contractor safety.

- USACE indicated that a NEPS/SEPS Interconnection feasibility study is due in November 2010 with cost estimates. If funding is available, the 35% design phase can proceed.

• ADB noted that the updated Power Sector Master Plan should be completed by December 2011 and cover requirements for the next 15 – 20 years. ADB is processing a Technical Assistance (TA) amounting to $1.5 million to update the Power Sector Master Plan for Afghanistan. The Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) would be the executing agency. ADB has also approved a regional TA for Power Master Plan for Central Asian countries, including Afghanistan. This TA would look into issues related to interconnection among CAREC countries and possible options/solution to address these

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issues. KfW Development Bank and USAID noted that the updated Afghanistan Power Sector Master Plan is urgently needed, and offered to work with MEW and others on the Master Plan development and completion.

• ADB also noted that it is working with the GIRoA on the application of MFF Tranche 4 funds, and is looking at the Turkmenistan and Tajikistan connections, despite implementation difficulties.

• The second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines (Surkhan Substation to Afghanistan Border) inside of Uzbekistan has been completed, tested and is ready to use.

• The Government of India funding for the Charikar 220 kV / 20 kV Substation (with 2 x 16 MVA Distribution Power Transformers) and Doshi / Khenjan Substation (with 1 x 4 MVA Distribution Power Transformer) has been approved. However, after attacks on Indian Nationals in February 2010, Powergrid of India and IRCON International engineers planned for the project were not available in Kabul to start the work. The GOI is working to fast-track a contract with Powergrid of India and BHEL (that constructed the Chimtala Substation) to construct the Charikar and Doshi/Khenjan Substations, using the IRCON International design. The IRCON International bid for the work had expired, and IRCON International does not want to bid on further work due to security concerns. If negotiations proceed well, then a contract with BHEL could be completed in November 2010.

• MEW is preparing bid documents for the Mahipar and Naghlu Switchyard Rehabilitation. The Mahipar (3 x 26 MVA three phase transformers) and Naghlu (6 x 21 MVA single phase transformers) substations are nearly 45 years old and are in poor material condition. The risk of loss of the substations and the impact on the Kabul City system (and Jalalabad and Mehtarlam) is high. The ROM estimated cost to repair the Mahipar and Naghlu substations is $12 Million.

• Law on Electricity Services: A draft Law on Electricity Services has been prepared by MEW with assistance from USAID that is undergoing review by ICE participants. The purpose of the Law is: - This Law has been enacted pursuant to Article 10 of the Constitution of the Islamic

Republic of Afghanistan in order to promote and develop Electricity Services including generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity; to establish an Afghanistan Electricity Regulatory Authority (AERA) with power to regulate the Electricity Services market as set forth in this Law in order to assure a properly functioning market for such Electricity Services; and to establish certain Policy duties of the MEW. This law applies to any electric service company that is operating or seeking to operate in Afghanistan.

- It is the policy of the GIRoA that, to the maximum extent practicable, citizens of Afghanistan have access to safe, adequate and reliable Electricity Services, at fair and reasonable prices. Such services may be provided by Government owned and operated, or privately owned and operated enterprises or a combination thereof, operating under competitive market conditions.

• The following table shows the expected schedule and capacity of NEPS 220 kV and 110 kV Substations:

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Table 3: NEPS Transformer Capacity and Schedule Project / Donor Added Transformer

Capacity MEW Project / Contractor(s)

Estimated Completion

Completed Substations

Botkhak Substation (GIRoA)

2 x 40 MVA MEW 300/4; Siemens (Pakistan)

Complete

Chimtala Substation (GoI)

2 x 160 MVA Power; 2 x 40 MVA Distribution

Powergrid of India; BHEL

Complete

Kabul East Substation Extension (GoI)

1 x 40 MVA Powergrid of India; BHEL

Complete

Mazar-e-Sharif Substation (KfW)


ABB / Westhaus Complete

Naibabad Switching Station (ADB)

NA IRCON International Complete

Pul-e- Khumri Substation (KfW)

1 x 16 MVA ABB / Westhaus Complete

Substations Funded and In Process

Aybak Substation Phase II (ARTF)

1 x 16 MVA IRCON International September 2011

Baghlan City Substation (IsDB)

1 x 16 MVA Safa Nicu (Iran) December 2011

Charikar Substation (GoI)

2 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Dasht-e-Barchi Substation (ADB)


TBD December 2013

Doshi (Khenjan) Substation (GoI)

1 x 4 MVA TBD TBD

Imam Sahib Substation (ADB)

1 x 4 MVA MEW 337, Lot 1; KEC International

December 2011

Jalalabad Substation (ADB)


December 2011

Kabul North Substation (WB)


Kabul North West Substation (WB)


Khulm Substation (KfW)

1 x 16 MVA TBD April 2013

Kunduz City Substation (IsDB)


Mazar-e-Sharif Substation Ext. (ARTF)

1 x 50 MVA IRCON International September 2011

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Project / Donor Added Transformer

Capacity MEW Project / Contractor(s)

Estimated Completion

Mahipar / Naghlu Switchyards Rehab (ARTF)

NA MEW/S - 505 Pending Completion of Bidding

Mehtarlam Substation (ADB)


December 2011

Substations Unfunded

Bamyan Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Charikar Added 220 kV / 110 kV S/S (Unfunded)

1 x 50 MVA TBD TBD

Gardez Substation (Unfunded)

2 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Ghazni Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Kabul 105 MW Tarakhil Site (Unfunded)

2 x 40 MVA TBD TBD

Pul-e-Alam Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Mahmood Raqi Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

Salang Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 4 MVA TBD TBD

Sharan Substation (Unfunded)

1 x 16 MVA TBD TBD

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A. FUNDING AND ACTION NEEDS: 1. FUNDING PRIORITIES: The following order of priorities reflects the consensus

derived from previous ICE meetings, MEW Planning Department discussions, donor coordination meetings with GIRoA entities, and current developments:

a. Kabul City System: MEW 300/2 and MEW 300/3 has been awarded for Kabul City MV / LV distribution system rehabilitation and expansion, respectively. MEW 300/4 has been awarded for both Kabul City MV and LV distribution system rehabilitation and expansion. ADB MFF Tranche 2 has been issued for construction of a 220 kV D/CKT transmission line from Chimtala Substation to a new to be constructed 220 kV/110 kV/20 kV Kabul Southwest Substation (Dasht-e-Barchi), and development of a distribution network in Southwest Kabul, with an expected completion of December 2013. The rehabilitation of the Kabul City MV and LV distribution systems is required in order for Kabul City to reliably absorb additional energy flows from NEPS imports and new generation facilities being provided by USAID and other donors. The MV distribution system is being constructed for 20 kV but the majority will be operated at 15 kV for some time. Conversion to 20 kV will take careful planning and execution to minimize disruption to customers but must be done as quickly as possible. The longer the conversion is deferred the more disruption will be faced as well as increased system technical losses and the more costly it will become as DABS and MEW will be forced to continue purchase of dual primary rating (15/20 kV) distribution transformers. Upgrading of the Kabul City MV Distribution System from 15 kV to 20 kV enables each feeder to carry 16 MW of power instead of 12 MW of power, and will help substantially in expanding delivery of power throughout Kabul City while reducing technical losses. The 20 kV MV Distribution System is a standard adopted by DABS. The Kabul City system is currently unable to absorb all of the electricity from imported power and the available HPPs and TPPs. Completion of rehabilitation and expansion plans for the Kabul City 110 kV substations and MV / LV distribution system is a high priority.

b. South East Power System (SEPS): Timely completion of SEPS generation, transmission, substations and distribution systems on-going and completion of projects identified herein as SEPS funding gaps needs to be completed based on indicated priorities established by MEW Planning Department, DABS and USAID. Integrated substation and distribution systems should be built near the same time as the transmission system capability to serve in order to improve the security of the transmission system. It is important to improve the supply of electricity to people in Kandahar City and other southern provinces. The ICE Subcommittee on NEPS and SEPS Interconnection chaired by the MEW Planning Director will address many issues including increasing the transfer capacity of the NEPS 220 kV Transmission Lines between Pul-e-Khumri and Chimtala Substations needed to increase power imports to serve the SEPS as well as the NEPS. The South Afghanistan Energy Assessment (SAEA) Project is intended to assess and prioritize energy development short term (18 months) and longer term (3 + years) options in six provinces (Ghazni, Logar, Uruzgan, Zabul, Kandahar and Helmand) in the south of Afghanistan to provide the highest potential employment (job creation) and quality of life improvement in the region. Also included will be preliminary engineering design and cost estimates and priorities for grid and non-grid connected projects that can significantly expand the electricity supply to the residents of proximate districts and provinces. The SAEA Project will also include potential work on the NEPS and SEPS Interconnection that indicates that bringing power imports to Kandahar City is

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reasonable. When AIRP and USACE studies and reports are completed in November 2010, the results will be sent to DABS and MEW.

c. North East Power System (NEPS): Timely completion of NEPS generation, transmission, substations and distribution systems on-going and completion of projects identified herein as NEPS funding gaps needs to be completed based on indicated priorities established by MEW Planning Department and DABS. Integrated substation and distribution systems should be built near the same time as the transmission system and generation capability to serve in order to improve the security of the transmission system. MEW has requested that the Ministry of Finance contact the World Bank to request a grant to fund the design, construction, testing and commissioning for the supply and installation of a 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Qala-e-Naw (Badghis Province) including 1 x 16 MVA Transformer Bay and associated MV/LV Distribution, and a 110 kV OH Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to the Qala-e-Naw Substation. The ROM estimated costs for the 110 kV / 20 kV Substation and associated MV/LV Distribution is $13.75 million, and the 110 kV Transmission Line is $4.25 million based on MEW cost estimates. The estimated schedule for the completion of the Substation is 350 days from the contract effectiveness date, and the estimated schedule the completion of the 110 kV Transmission Line is 444 days from the contract effectiveness date. Presently there is no power in Qala-e-Naw.

d. Sheberghan Gas Field Reserves: The GIRoA / Ministry of Mines has provided initial funds to begin the Sheberghan Gas and Power Development Project, noting that the quality of gas available would require a gas sweetening plant to enable industrial, commercial, and/or residential use of the gas. The GIRoA wants to build a new 150 MW gas fueled Thermal Power Plant (with associated switchyard, substation, transmission and MV / LV distribution) to transmit the power to the NEPS and to meet local power demand requirements. An associated gas distribution network and 89 km pipeline would serve Mazar-e-Sharif and surrounding areas. There is also a desire to provide fuel to the fertilizer factory in the region, enabling up to 105,000 tons of fertilizer production annually, and enabling rehabilitation of a steam turbine unit at the fertilizer factory to increase output from 14 MW to 48 MW. Because of the characteristics of the gas, development of a liquid natural gas (LNG) processing plant would not be possible, so the gas would need to be transported as compressed natural gas (CNG). The Ministry of Mines noted that: - ADB has provided a $25.4 million grant to rehabilitate 12 gas wells in the areas of

Jar Quduk and Khoja Gogerdaq. Gustavson Associates has been hired to procure a turnkey contractor for the gas wells rehabilitation, and to assist the Ministry of Mines by providing consulting and supervising services for project implementation.

- The GIRoA requested USAID to consider funding for the gas fuelled TPP and associated NEPS transmission system; other donors are solicited through the Infrastructure Trust Fund. ROM costs are estimated at $250 million.

- The GIRoA requested that the ADB consider funding the Sheberghan 220 kV / 20 kV substation and the associated Sheberghan and Aqcha District distribution systems. ROM costs are estimated at $25 million.

- The GIRoA also requested donor consideration for the Northern Fertilizer and Power Plant (NFPP) including replacement of 89 km of gas pipelines, rehabilitation of the Fertilizer (Urea) Plant to increase production to 50,000 tons per year, and rehabilitation of the Fertilizer Steam Turbine to increase power generation capacity from 11.5 MW to 48 MW. ROM costs are estimated at $32 million.

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- The GIRoA requested help in the development of a gas processing plant by the private sector that would require investment in infrastructure and community development up to $150 million.

- Additionally, the GIRoA requested funding from the Government of Norway for an assessment of the gas pipeline and gas distribution network for commercial, residential and industrial use at major urban population centers in the area. ROM costs are estimated at $1 million.

The Ministry of Mines, forecasting the completion of the total project in 2 – 3 years, noted that extending gas transmission to Kabul City would be too difficult and expensive. A wiser use of resources is to transmit gas generated electricity to Kabul City and elsewhere via the NEPS. The Ministry of Mines will need to check on the amount of gas reserves available at Sheberghan.

e. NEPS Substations and Distribution Systems: The following table provides the funding and funding gaps in needed substations and distribution system development within the NEPS service area:

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Table 4: NEPS Substations and Distribution Cost and Funding

Distribution System Substation Cost

Substation Funding

Distribution Cost

Distribution Funding

Andkhoy $59,000,000 Funding Gap $6,200,000 Funding Gap Aybak Phase I Complete USAID Complete USAID Aybak Phase II $9,600,000 ARTF $8,000,000 KfW Baghlan $8,000,000 IsDB $12,400,000 ADB Bamyan $5,000,000 Funding Gap $10,000,000 Funding Gap Charikar 220 kV / 20 kV S/S $10,000,000 GoI $10,000,000 ARTF Charikar 220 kV / 110 kV S/S TBD Funding Gap NA Chimtala Complete GoI NA Darunta HPP $10,000,000 USAID NA

Added 16 MVA $7,000,000 Funding Gap NA Doshi (Khenjan) $7,000,000 GoI $5,000,000 KfW Kabul East Added 1x40 MVA Complete GoI NA Kabul North/Northwest S/S $13,800,000 WB NA Kabul South West (New) $20,000,000 ADB $21,200,000 ADB Kabul MV / LV Distribution Included IRoA $139,600,000 ARTF, IRoA, WB

Added Kabul MV / LV Dist. NA $234,000,000 Funding Gap Qala-e-Naw S/S and Dist. $13,500,000 Funding Gap Included in Substation Cost Gulbahar Included ARTF $6,000,000 ARTF Jabul Seraj Included ARTF $7,000,000 ARTF Jalalabad 1 $23,200,000 ADB Included in Substation Cost

Added Jalalabad 40 MVA $2,500,000 Funding Gap NA Khulm $7,000,000 KfW $9,000,000 KfW Kunduz $8,500,000 IsDB $18,900,000 ADB Mazar-e-Sharif Complete KfW $20,500,000 KfW

Added 50 MVA $5,000,000 ARTF NA Mahipar / Naghlu Switchyard $12,000,000 ARTF NA Maqmoud Raqi (Kapisa) $5,000,000 Funding Gap $10,000,000 Funding Gap Panjshir Valley MV / LV Dist. NA $6,000,000 Funding Gap Pul-e-Khumri Complete KfW $8,000,000 ARTF Salang Pass 1x4 MVA $6,000,000 Funding Gap Included in Substation Cost Sheberghan 220 kV / 110 kV $4,000,000 Funding Gap $25,000,000 Funding Gap Taleqan 2 $26,760,000 ADB Included in Substation Cost Tarakhil Added 2x40 MVA $7,000,000 Funding Gap NA Added MEW 337 Lot 1&2 NA $60,000,000 Funding Gap 1 Includes Naghlu – Jalalabad – Mehtarlam 110 kV transmission lines, Substations at Jalalabad and Mehtarlam, and MV / LV distribution in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Naghlu and Quarghai. 2 Includes Shair Khan Bandar – Imam Sahib 110 kV TL, Shair Khan Bandar Switching Station, Substations at Imam Sahib, Sari-Pul and Taleqan, and MV / LV distribution in Imam Sahib, Khan Abad, Sari-Pul and Taleqan.

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2. ACTION PRIORITIES: The order of priority of actions attempts to reflect the consensus reached in discussions with all stakeholders during meetings prior to the end of the reporting period:

a. Power Sector Master Plan ($1.5 Million): ADB is currently processing a Technical Assistance (TA) amounting to $1.5 million to update Power Sector Master Plan for Afghanistan. The TA has been approved by ADB in October 2010 and recruitment of Consultants is underway, expected to be fielded by early 2011 for a 10 month Advisory Technical Assistance. MEW would be the executing agency. ADB has had consultation with MEW, DABS and relevant stakeholders to finalize its scope and Terms of Reference (ToR). The TA intends to provide an overview of existing generation and transmission systems, identify major potential load centers throughout the country and forecast their growth levels for the next twenty year period, and produce a plan to develop (i) generation supply options, through both indigenous and foreign sources; and (ii) transmission network, to connect generation facilities to such load centers. The TA will investigate domestic energy sources including coal, gas, hydro, and wind and also focus on promoting intra-regional trade of electricity with neighboring countries. The TA would also discuss economic analyses and financial projections for the proposed development plan. In addition, ADB has also approved a regional TA for Power Master Plan for Central Asian countries, including Afghanistan. This TA would look into issues related to interconnection among CAREC countries and possible options/solution to address these. The Afghanistan Power Sector Master Plan update is expected to be completed by December 2011.

b. Uzbekistan PPA and Interconnection: An agreement has been signed with Uzbekenergo for power import of up to 120 MW for 2010 over the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines. Reportedly, Uzbekistan can provide up to 200 MW if requested to do so. A new agreement is needed with Uzbekenergo following acceptance of the second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line (now complete), and installation of NEPS RPC equipment and completion of Kabul City MV and LV Distribution Systems enabling additional power imports (up to 240 MW for Kabul City) and the ability to absorb the added power imports. • It remains an important objective for MEW to manage expectations and

conduct a public education campaign for all involved in the NEPS, including the cities and towns to be served by the NEPS, regarding the timing of construction and rehabilitation of generating stations, transmission lines, substations and distribution systems that would enable improved access and reliability of electricity supply to the commercial, governmental, industrial and residential customers.

c. Grant 0134-AFG: Energy Sector Development Investment Program – Project 1: NEPS Operations and Maintenance (O&M): DABS is working to get a contract for O&M of the NEPS 220 kV transmission line and substations. ADB has committed to providing needed funding; $26 Million for the NEPS O&M contract and about $4 Million for the NEPS Emergency Restoration System (ERS) as part of the MFF Tranche 1. The consultant procurement is under process but has been delayed. • NEPS is a 220 kV system being developed with the assistance of the international

community since 2003. The initial phase of the NEPS enabling power import from Uzbekistan to Kabul has been mostly completed, and power has been supplied from Uzbekistan to Kabul since April 2009. Initially, the 220 kV NEPS supplying power from Uzbekistan to Kabul will be operated on an island mode without synchronizing with the domestic thermal / hydropower plants on the 110 kV system. The Kabul system is therefore split at the North Kabul Substation. However, during the contract period of the Project, it is envisaged that the system will be synchronized through Afghanistan's accession to the United Energy System of Central Asia.

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• For the O&M of the 220 kV NEPS, the NEPS Transmission Department (NTD) is being established under DABS. Although DABS has good experience in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its existing 110 kV system, it does not have experience with the operation of 220 kV transmission or contemporary protection and communication systems.

• A consultant will be recruited under the Project to assist DABS, the NTD in particular, in operation and maintenance of the 220 kV NEPS system for 3 years, with two 1-year options for providing continued assistance to operate and maintain the expanding system, as deemed necessary. The consulting service will emphasize training of DABS staff to take over the O&M of the system in a phased manner over 3 years.

• The objective of the consultant contract is to assist DABS to create an effective operation and maintenance organization for running the 220 kV NEPS transmission system. The consultant will initially lead the main functions of the NTD. The core functions of the consultant are to: (i) assist NTD in day-to-day transmission system operations and maintenance; (ii) assist NTD in transmission system repairs; (iii) assist NTD in preparation of O&M manuals and safety procedures; (iv) assist DABS in identifying and procuring spare parts, equipment, and tools (financed by separate procurement under the MFF), and (v) conduct capacity building in order to for NTD staff to gradually takeover the O&M functions. The consultant will revise existing or prepare new operation, safety and other manuals (Standard Operating Procedures) in accordance with international standards and prudent utility practices. DABS will submit them to the MEW for review and comment, and, if necessary, to the Ministry of Justice for registration.

• A number of experts of the consultant will be initially stationed in major substations and camps to conduct day-to-day O&M of the facilities and deliver on-the-job training to NTD staff. The components of the 220 kV NEPS to be operated and maintained under consultant contract are the facilities that are completed by commencement of the contract and those commissioned during the contract period. The Consultant will also assist DABS in preparation of bidding documents for international competitive bidding; preparation of bid evaluation report(s); assistance at contract negotiations, etc. Procurement will be in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines as amended. All existing assets and any additionally procured equipment and/or materials will remain under the ownership of DABS.

d. Emergency Restoration System (ERS): The ERS is a pre-built temporary replacement for damaged towers in order to allow transmission of power to continue for the period needed for permanent repair. The ERS would be located at one or more of the camps north and south of the Salang Pass to enable rapid mobilization of repair of the NEPS transmission lines, especially in the Snow Belt. ADB indicated that it will fund the Afghanistan NEPS ERS as part of the ADB MFF, Tranche 1 and the NEPS Operations and Maintenance requirements.

e. Service Connections and Metering: Many donor funded distribution projects include, or are being amended to include, customer service connections to assist customers in acquiring electricity, assure that connections are being done safely with quality materials and proper grounding (earthing) and service panels to minimize technical losses. It should be noted that SMEC International with World Bank (ARTF funds) is modifying the scope of work for MEW/S 502, Mazar-e-Sharif MV and LV Distribution to include service connections in the scope of work. This should be done for all LV Distribution work to assure quality and safe customer connections to the system, reduce technical losses, and enable customers to conveniently be connected to the public power supply.

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• DABS is developing three phase and single phase metering standards that can be used by MEW and donors in the various projects to ensure standardized customer meters are used in the projects to improve consistency and minimize spare parts requirements.

f. Economic and Infrastructure Development Cluster – National Energy Supply Program: The Economic and Infrastructure Development Cluster – National Energy Supply Program (July 2010) objective is to deliver cost-effective energy to industries and communities. The stated goals are to:

Intended Results 6 – 12 Months

Intended Results 1 – 3 Years

Intended Results 3 – 5 Years

1. National Energy Policy under preparation.

2. Economic criteria in program design institutionalized.

3. Enhanced management reporting institutionalized.

1. National Energy Policy prepared and operationalized.

2. 75% collection rate, 65% urban coverage, 25% rural coverage, and 90% non-residential coverage achieved.

3. 30% reduction in technical losses.

1. Total energy supply 1,800 MW of which 1,200 MW is domestic production.

2. 95% collection rate, 85% urban coverage, and 40% rural coverage achieved.

3. 15% further reduction in technical losses.

4. 15,000 jobs created.

g. Central Asia – South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade (CASA-1000) Project: Afghanistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan and Tajikistan have been pursuing the development of electricity trading arrangements and the establishment of a Central Asia - South Asia Regional Electricity Market (CASAREM). These four countries have intensified their cooperation since 2005 among themselves and with the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) comprising the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the World Bank (WB). The initiative to develop the regional market is based on the following considerations: • Expectations that sufficient quantities of surplus electricity are available in the

Central Asian countries (the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan); • Significant need for electricity imports in South Asia to meet existing and

projected demand; • Differences in the cost of electricity between the importing and exporting

countries that potentially provide a justifiable rationale to make transmission investments in order to support the electricity trade; and

• The expectation that the establishment of the transmission interconnection and the trading mechanisms would attract future private sector investment to enhance the electricity trade in the entire region.

One of the key components of this initiative is the proposed development of a cross-border transmission interconnection linking the four countries to facilitate the transfer of surplus power that would be made available in the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, to Pakistan and Afghanistan. In order to examine the possibility of regional electricity trade, the four countries together with the experts from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank first met in Islamabad in May 2006. Subsequent meetings to further explore the potential of regional cooperation in electricity trade were held in Istanbul and Dushanbe in June 2006 and October 2006 respectively. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Dushanbe that commits the countries to pursue the feasibility of the

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transmission interconnection and trading of electricity with the concomitant institutional and legal framework. As a result of various meetings, it was established that the proposed transmission line project would be a dedicated link essentially aimed at supplying surplus power from the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan to Pakistan and Afghanistan. The development of the first phase of CASAREM, which is to establish the necessary transmission and trading infrastructure and systems to enable a trade of 1,000 to 1,300 MW of electricity between Central Asia and South Asia, is referred to as “CASA-1000”. It is envisaged that the major share of the export will be used by Pakistan, while a relatively smaller quantity of power (up to 300 MW) will be imported by Afghanistan. Pakistan also expressed interest in increasing imports over the medium to long term. Based on the above broad guidelines, it was decided to undertake a feasibility study of the transmission interconnection project. Terms of Reference (TOR) were prepared for the feasibility study and for the commercial assessment of the Project, which were later on endorsed by the countries through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The feasibility study was financed by the Asian Development Bank and was competitively awarded to SNC Lavalin of Canada. The study was to be carried out in two phases, with Phase 1 covering a pre-feasibility assessment of the technical and economic viability of the transmission interconnection, and Phase 2 providing the detailed feasibility analysis of the project. The Phase 1 report was completed in December 2007. Subsequently, ADB suspended involvement in the project, but the World Bank agreed to continue and complete the Phase 2 feasibility study, and undertook to assist the governments with the required economic analysis and establishment of the existence of sufficient surplus power (taking into account domestic demand growth in the exporting countries), to justify construction of a transmission line with estimated cost of $900 million. The surplus power is available only in the summer months; in winter both Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic suffer energy shortages and cannot meet their own demands for heating. It was widely agreed that the most efficient route to satisfactory completion of the study would be for the World Bank to hire SNC Lavalin, and a contract to complete the Phase 2 study was issued in April 2010. SNC Lavalin completed the technical and economic aspects of the Phase 2 feasibility study in an Interim Report in October 2010. In the pre-feasibility study, and the earlier version of the feasibility study, SNC Lavalin had undertaken some preliminary environmental and social assessments as part of their Terms of Reference. However, in the meantime, the World Bank requires that in a World Bank funded project, the engineering consultant may not at the same time be responsible for environmental and social studies. The environmental and social studies must be conducted by an separate consultant, who must, however, remain well coordinated with the engineering consultant in order to make sure that both studies pertain to the same project. The environmental and social assessments are an integral part of the upfront feasibility work that must be presented to potential financiers of the project. The findings on social and environmental safeguards and required mitigation actions are critical for estimating overall project cost. The World Bank will arrange for contracting of the environment and social studies consultant, and for managing the consultancy until the output is delivered to the IGC. It is anticipated that the IGC will then review the results of the technical-economic feasibility study in conjunction with the environmental and social study, and if the conclusions are favorable, it will approach the World Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and other possible sources of funding to raise the funds required for the construction and commissioning of the transmission line.

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B. NEPS CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Uzbekenergo has completed construction of the second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from the Surkhan Substation in Uzbekistan to the Afghanistan border at Hairatan, and the GIRoA has accepted the lines. Uzbekenergo will operate and maintain the NEPS 220 kV Transmission Lines inside of Uzbekistan, and DABS will operate and maintain the NEPS 220 kV Transmission Lines inside of Afghanistan, with assistance from the NEPS O&M contractor (to be determined). The completion of the second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines is expected to enable 300 MW to be imported from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan (after a synchronization agreement has been negotiated, Reactive Power Compensation has been installed, and the Kabul City MV and LV rehabilitation and expansion work is completed) to serve Kabul City, Mazar-e-Sharif, Pul-e-Khumri and the other cities and towns connected to the NEPS via new or rehabilitated 220 kV / 20 kV Substations and associated MV and LV Distribution Systems. DABS needs additional qualified people to operate and maintain the NEPS 220 kV transmission lines and substations, until the long-term NEPS 220 kV O&M contractor is in place. The DABS staff also needs improved training to cope with the new technology at each substation, and expertise in Special Protection Systems (SPS) for transmission systems operations and emergencies. The Charikar distribution system (as well as the interconnected Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj distribution systems) is being constructed by AEPC / ATSL JV with ARTF funds. The Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj distribution systems will all be served by the Charikar substation. The schedule for the distribution systems is now December 2011, but the schedule for the substation is uncertain at this juncture. NEPS recommended High Voltage Protection measures were submitted to DABS by AIRP. NEPS Funding Issues: The following table indicates the DABS and MEW funding gaps that needs to be addressed to assure security of power imports from the Central Asian Republics, and meet customer electricity demand.

Table 5: NEPS Funding Gaps Priorities

Priority Category Project ROM Cost Remarks

1 Distribution Salang Pass 220 kV / 20 kV Substation (1 x 4 MVA Transformer Bay)

$6 Million S/S and Associated Distribution for Tunnel

2 Transmission Rehabilitate 110 kV S/CKT TL from Naghlu to Surobi HPP

$3 Million Rehabilitate 13 km TL / Towers for NLCC OPGW

3 Transmission Second 220 kV D/CKT TL from Pul-e-Khumri S/S to Chimtala S/S (NEPS II)

$85 Million MEW / MoF Request to ADB

4 Transmission / Distribution

Dasht-e-Barchi to Pul-e-Alam 220 kV D/CKT TL, S/S and MV/LV Distribution



Pul-e-Alam to Gardez 220 kV D/CKT TL, S/S and MV/LV Distribution



Gardez to Ghazni 220 kV D/CKT TL, S/S and MV/LV Distribution

$34 Million


Gardez to Sharan 220 kV D/CKT TL, S/S and MV/LV Distribution

$30 Million


Gardez to Khost 220 kV D/CKT TL, S/S and MV/LV Distribution

$35 Million


Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Qala-e-Naw (1 x 16 MVA Transformer) and Associated 110 kV S/CKT TL

$18 Million MEW / MoF Request to World Bank

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10 Generation NFPP Phase I (Gas Pipeline, Urea Plant, and Rehabilitate Thermal Power Plant

$32 Million MoM Presentation August / October 2010

11 Generation / Transmission

Construct 150 MW Sheberghan TPP and 220 kV TL to Mazar-e-Sharif

$250 Million MoM Presentation August / October 2010

12 Distribution Sheberghan City (and Aqcha District) Power Development Project

$25 Million MoM / MoF Request to ADB

13 Distribution Construct 220 kV / 110 kV Substation at Charikar (1 x 50 MVA Transformer)

$5 Million Serve Bamyan and Kapisa Provinces

14 Transmission Construct 110 kV D/CKT TL from Charikar S/S to Bamyan and Kapisa

$38 Million Serve Bamyan Center and Mahmoud Raqi

15 Distribution Construct 110 kV / 20 kV S/S at Bamyan and Mahmoud Raqi (1 x 16 MVA)

$10 Million Serve Bamyan and Kapisa Provinces

16 Distribution Kabul City MV / LV Distribution Extension and Rehabilitation

$234 Million After Completion of MEW 300/2, 300/3, 300/4 and ADB MFF Tranches 1 & 2

17 Transmission Rehab 110 kV Transmission Line Amu Substation to Mazar-e-Sharif

$19 Million Afghanistan Portion of Transmission Line Only

18 Distribution Darunta 35 kV / 110 kV Transformer Bay including Transmission Line

$7 Million Connection to 110 kV ADB Substation at Jalalabad

19 Distribution Jalalabad Added 40 MVA Transformer Bay

$3 Million Jalalabad S/S (MEW 337, Lot 2); 37 MW Peak Load

20 Distribution Tarakhil 110 kV / 20 kV Substation (2 x 40 MVA Transformer Bays)

$7 Million

21 Transmission 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Sheberghan to Naibabad (2 x 162 km)

$90 Million Needed regardless of Turkmenistan PPA or Sheberghan TPP

22 Distribution Added MV / LV Distribution in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and Taleqan

$60 Million Planned distribution under MEW-337, Lot 1 /2 only covers small portion

23 Distribution Panjshir Valley MV and LV Distribution $6 Million To distribute power from 4 MW HPP in Bazarak

24 Distribution Kapisa MV and LV Distribution $10 Million To serve Bagram Villages and Mahmoud Raqi

25 Distribution Bamyan MV and LV Distribution $10 Million To serve Bamyan Area Villages

26 Transmission 500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line Aqeena to Andkhoy (1 x 40 km)

$66 Million Needs Turkmenistan PPA

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500 kV / 220 kV Substation at Andkhoy $59 Million Needs Turkmenistan PPA

28 Transmission 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Andkhoy to Sheberghan (2 x 69 km)

$23 Million Needs Turkmenistan PPA

Total

$1,273 Million

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Estimated ROM Costs (rounded to nearest $1 Million) are from the MEW Planning Department except for Ministry of Mines Projects. Expansion from Kabul City to the south will be addressed by the ICE Subcommittee on NEPS and SEPS Interconnection. The Ministry of Energy and Water wants to extend electricity supply to Ghazni by 2013 to support the designation of Ghazni as an Islamic Culture Heritage Center by UNESCO, including an option to extend the NEPS to Kandahar. Brief Description of Projects: 1. Salang Pass 220 kV / 20 kV Substation (1 x 4 MVA Transformer Bay):

a. The ventilation and lighting systems in the Salang Pass Tunnel are currently being provided by associated Gensets that are unreliable. It is important that a reliable power supply be assured to maintain safety for Salang Pass Tunnel traffic. USAID is funding a project to repair the ventilation, lighting and part of the tunnel surface. The substation would best serve these repairs.

b. The project is based on need for an MV and LV Distribution System that can serve the tunnel ventilation and lighting load, and also to serve the commercial and residential customers in the area, and the planned NEPS Operations and Maintenance staging camps just north and south of the Salang Pass. The ROM cost is estimated at $6 Million.

2. Rehabilitate 110 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Naghlu to Surobi HPP: a. Repair or replace 13 km 110 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Naghlu HPP to the

Surobi HPP. Work includes repair or replacement of ACSR conductor, insulators and 54 towers. The work is needed to restore the Transmission Line to service and enable stringing of OPGW for protection systems and communications, and increasing the redundancy of communications needed for the National Load Control Center (NLCC). The ROM cost is estimated at $3 Million.

3. Construct Second 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Pul-e-Khumri Substation to Chimtala Substation (NEPS II): a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the Pul-e-Khumri

Substation to the Chimtala Substation (assuming transmission corridor through the Salang Pass) to bring up to 300 MW more power from the north to Kabul City and the southern and eastern provinces. ROM cost is estimated at $85 Million.

4. Construct Dasht-e-Barchi to Pul-e-Alam (Logar Center) 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line, Substation, and MV/LV Distribution System: a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Dasht-e-

Barchi Substation to Pul-e-Alam (67 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Pul-e-Alam (with 2 x 16 MVA transformer bays); and design and construct an MV / LV Distribution System in Pul-e-Alam to serve an estimated 99,300 people.

b. The ROM costs for the Transmission System is $12 Million; for the Substation is $12 Million; and for the MV/LV Distribution System is $30 Million (totaling $54 Million).

5. Construct Pul-e-Alam to Gardez (Paktiya Center) 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line, Substation, and MV/LV Distribution System: a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Pul-e-

Alam Substation to Gardez (51 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Gardez (with 2 x 16 MVA transformer bays); and design and construct a MV / LV Distribution System in Gardez to serve an estimated 78,100 people.

b. The ROM costs for the Transmission System is $9.5 Million; for the Substation is $14 Million; and for the MV/LV Distribution System is $30 Million (totaling $53.5 Million).

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6. Construct Gardez to Ghazni (Ghazni Center) 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line, Substation, and MV/LV Distribution System: a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Gardez

Substation to Ghazni (75 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Ghazni (with 1 x 16 MVA transformer bay); and design and construct a MV / LV Distribution System in Ghazni to serve an estimated 151,700 people.


7. Construct Gardez to Sharan (Paktika Province) 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line, Substation, and MV/LV Distribution System: a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the Gardez -

Ghazni Transmission Line to Sharan (67 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Sharan (with 1 x 16 MVA transformer bay); and design and construct a MV / LV Distribution System in Sharan to serve an estimated 47,200 people.


8. Construct Gardez to Khost (Khost Province) 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line, Substation, and MV/LV Distribution System: a. Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Gardez

Substation to Khost (90 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Khost (with 1 x 16 MVA transformer bay); and design and construct a MV / LV Distribution System in Khost to serve an estimated 129,200 people.

b. The ROM costs for the Transmission System is $16.5 Million; for the Substation is $8 Million; and for the MV/LV Distribution System is $11 Million (totaling $34.5 Million).

9. Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Qala-e-Naw and 110 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to Qala-e-Naw Substation: a. The Ministry of Energy and Water has requested that the Ministry of Finance contact

the World Bank to request a grant to fund the design, construction, testing and commissioning for the supply and installation of a 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Qala-e-Naw (Badghis Province) including 1 x 16 MVA Transformer Bay and associated MV/LV Distribution System, and a 52 km 110 kV S/CKT Overhead Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to the Qala-e-Naw Substation. The ROM estimated costs for the 110 kV / 20 kV Substation and associated MV/LV Distribution System is $13.75 million, and the 110 kV Transmission Line is $4.25 million based on MEW cost estimates. The estimated schedule for the completion of the Substation is 350 days from the contract effectiveness date, and the estimated schedule the completion of the 110 kV Transmission Line is 444 days from the contract effectiveness date. Presently there is no power in Qala-e-Naw.

10. Northern Fertilizer and Power Plant (NFPP) Phase I: a. Construct Northern Fertilizer and Power Plant (NFPP) Project Phase I including 89

km gas pipeline from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif NFPP, improve Urea Plant to 50,000 MT per year capacity, and improve Thermal Power Plant capacity from 11.5 MW to 48 MW.

b. The ROM costs for the project is $32 Million (by Ministry of Mines).

11. Construct 150 MW Sheberghan Gas Fuelled Thermal Power Plant and Associated Transmission Line from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif: a. Construct 150 MW Sheberghan Gas Fuelled Thermal Power Plant (TPP) and

Associated 130 km 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from the Sheberghan TPP to the Mazar-e-Sharif 220 kV Substation.

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b. The ROM costs for the project is $250 Million (by Ministry of Mines).

12. Sheberghan City Power Development Project: a. Construct 220 kV / 20 kV MV and LV Distribution System in Sheberghan City and the

Aqcha District. c. The ROM costs for the project is $25 Million (by Ministry of Mines).

13. Construct 220 kV / 110 kV Substation at Charikar: a. The Charikar Substation (2 x 16 MVA, 220kV / 20 kV Transformers) by GoI will serve

Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj. The substation will need to be extended with 1 x 50 MVA, 220 kV / 110 kV Autotransformer to serve the planned expansion of electricity supply to Maqmoud Raqi (Kapisa Province) and Bamyan (Bamyan Province).

14. Construct 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Charikar to Maqmoud Raqi and Bamyan: a. There is need to design and construct 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from the

Charikar 220 kV / 110 kV Substation to Maqmoud Raqi (70 km) and Bamyan (120 km) to serve the planned expansion of electricity supply to Maqmoud Raqi (Kapisa Province) and Bamyan (Bamyan Province).

15. Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substations at Mahmoud Raqi and Bamyan: a. There is need to design and construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substations at Mahmoud Raqi

(1 x 16 MVA) and Bamyan (1 x 16 MVA) to serve the planned expansion of electricity supply to Maqmoud Raqi (Kapisa Province) and Bamyan (Bamyan Province).

16. Kabul City MV / LV Distribution Extension and Rehabilitation: a. MEW 300/2 and MEW 300/3 has been awarded for Kabul City MV and LV

distribution system rehabilitation and expansion, respectively. MEW 300/4 has been awarded for both Kabul City MV and LV distribution system rehabilitation and expansion.

b. ADB MFF Tranche 2 has been issued for construction of a 220 kV D/CKT transmission line from Chimtala Substation to the new Kabul Southwest Substation (Dasht-e-Barchi), construction of a new 220 kV / 110 kV / 20 kV Kabul Southwest Substation (Dasht-e-Barchi), development of a distribution network in Southwest Kabul comprising 65 km of MV lines (20 kV) and 500 km of LV lines (400 V), and a supply of 100 distribution transformers (400 – 600 MVA) for the Kabul City distribution network.

c. The scope of the Kabul City MV and LV distribution system rehabilitation and expansion is illustrated in the Kabul City Electricity Rehabilitation and Extension Projects drawing prepared by SMEC International. The rehabilitation of the Kabul City MV and LV distribution systems is required in order for Kabul City to reliably absorb additional energy flows from NEPS imports and new generation facilities being provided by USAID and other donors. Additional funding needed for Kabul City distribution system rehabilitation and expansion has been estimated at USD $234 Million.

17. Rehabilitate 110 kV Transmission Line from Amu Substation to Mazar-e-Sharif: a. The 110 kV transmission line from the Amu Substation in Uzbekistan is capable of

transmitting 70 MW of electricity to Afghanistan. The 110 kV transmission line inside of Uzbekistan is in good material condition. The power from the Amu Substation was provided to Afghanistan (Kabul City and Mazar-e-Sharif) from January – May 2009 at 110 kV via the 220 kV D/CKT transmission lines until the lines and associated 220 kV substations at Chimtala, Mazar-e-Sharif, Naibabad Switching Station and Pul-e-Khumri were tested and commissioned between April and May 2009. Currently, the power from the Surkhan Substation in Uzbekistan (capable of up to 300 MW via 220

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kV D/CKT transmission lines once testing and commissioning is complete and RPC operational) is planned to supply power to Kabul City, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Pul-e-Khumri, and also to Aybak, Charikar, Gulbahar, Jabul Seraj, Khulm, and Doshi (Khenjan) when the associated 220kV / 20 kV substations and distribution systems are complete. The plan is to rehabilitate the 110 kV transmission line from Uzbekistan, inside of Afghanistan that is in poor material condition. In this way, the 70 MW of power from the Amu Substation can be dedicated to Mazar-e-Sharif, and the power (up to 300 MW) from the Surkhan Substation can be dedicated to the other load centers enumerated above and also possibly to Baghlan, Imam Sahib, Kunduz, Sherkhan Bandar and Taleqan via the Tajikistan connection.

b. The Rehab of the 110 kV Transmission Line from Amu Substation to Mazar-e-Sharif (Priority 11) should be considered as a possible way to get an extra 70 MW of power imports to Afghanistan from Uzbekistan. The 70 MW from Amu Substation could serve Mazar-e-Sharif, freeing up more power from the Surkhan Substation (300 MW expected by end of 2010 or early 2011), especially with the potential of the NEPS and SEPS Interconnection.

18. Darunta 35 kV / 110 kV Transformer Bay including Transmission Line: a. The rehabilitation of the Darunta HPP is currently underway. The scheduled

completion of all unit repairs is December 2010. The contract is to refurbish the three units to their nameplate capacity of 3.85 MW (11.5 MW total).

b. Darunta is 35 kV/ 6.5kV and the planned work will not address any changes to the transmission or distribution system to connect to the 110 kV substation being constructed by KEC International with ADB funds (MEW-337, Lot 2) expected to be completed by December 2010.

c. The proposed scope of work is to design and construct a 35 kV / 110 kV transformer bay (16 MVA) and associated 110 kV transmission line to connect the output of the Darunta HPP to the new 110 kV substation being constructed by KEC International with ADB funding (and Project Management by SMEC International).

d. The schedule for the work would need to be integrated with the expansion of the Jalalabad MV and LV Distribution System expansion as the number of households planned to be served by MEW-337, Lot 2 is only 8,200 households.

19. Jalalabad Added 40 MVA Transformer Bay: a. The new 110 kV Jalalabad Substation being constructed by KEC International (with

ADB funding and Project Management by SMEC International) under MEW-337, Lot 2 is only 16 MVA (12.8 MW at 0.8 PF). However, the AIRP determined that the peak load in Jalalabad is 37 MW. Consequently, it is recommended that an added 40 MVA transformer (32 MW at 0.8 PF) be provided to serve the existing peak load with capacity for modest growth.

20. Tarakhil 110 kV / 20 kV Substation (2 x 40 MVA Transformer Bays): a. It is recommended that 2 x 40 MVA transformers be provided at the Tarakhil TPP to

serve the anticipated industrial and residential load in that part of Kabul City. MV and LV Distribution would be covered by needed Kabul City MV and LV Extension and Rehabilitation Projects.

21. 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Sheberghan to Naibabad (2 x 162 km): a. The objective of this proposed project is to design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT

transmission line from Sheberghan to the Naibabad Switching Station for import power from Turkmenistan to the NEPS, and to bring NEPS power to the Sheberghan area. The ROM cost of $90.0 Million is based on an independent cost estimate in 1997 and escalated by 1.085.

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b. This 220 kV D/CKT transmission line needs to be built regardless of power imports from Turkmenistan, or a gas fuelled Thermal Power Plant in Sheberghan.

22. Added MV and LV Distribution in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and Taleqan: a. The MV and LV Distribution Systems in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and

Taleqan covered by MEW-337, Lots 1 and 2, serve only a small portion of the customer base:

Table 6: Connections Planned and Associated Population for MEW 337, Lots 1 and 2

City or Town Number of Households Served by MEW 337, Lot 1

Population from CSO (2008 – 2009)

Imam Sahib (Kunduz Province)

13,900 214,300

Khanabad (Kunduz Province)

11,300 148,100

Sar-e-Pul (Sar-e-Pul Province)

10,600 Sar-e-Pul Province: 505,400 Sar-e-Pul Center:

142,800Taleqan (Takhar Province)

15,200 207,100

City or Town Number of Households Served by MEW 337, Lot 1

Population from CSO (2008 – 2009)

Jalalabad (Nangarhar Province)

8,200 188,600

Mehtarlam (Laghman Province)

8,600 126,600

Quarghai (Laghman Province)

6,300 90,600

Surobi (Kabul Province)

100 51,300

23. Panjshir Valley MV and LV Distribution: a. The proposed project is to provide MV and LV Distribution System in Panjshir Valley

(including Bazarak) to be served by 4 MW HPP near Bazarak.

24. Kapisa MV and LV Distribution: a. Design and install a 20 kV Medium Voltage (MV) distribution system serving Mahmud

Raqi and the Bagram area villages (including the needed poles, ACSR conductors and underground cable, distribution transformers and appurtenances) and a 400 V Low Voltage (LV) distribution system that includes poles, ABC conductors (and underground cable as required), feeder pillars, meter boxes, and breaker panels / grounding at each customer connection. The MV and LV Distribution System would be served by the added 16 MVA transformer at the Mahmoud Raqi 110 kV / 20 kV Substation.

b. The total population that would be served in the Bagram Villages is about 94,300 people and the total population that would be served in Mahmoud Raqi is about 58,400 people based on 2008 - 2009 Central Statistics Office (CSO) data.

25. Bamyan MV and LV Distribution: a. Design and install a 20 kV Medium Voltage (MV) distribution system serving Bamyan

Center and the area villages (including the needed poles, ACSR conductors and underground cable, distribution transformers and appurtenances) and a 400 V Low

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Voltage (LV) distribution system that includes poles, ABC conductors (and underground cable as required), feeder pillars, meter boxes, and breaker panels / grounding at each customer connection. The MV and LV Distribution System would be served by the added 16 MVA transformer at the Bamyan Center 110 kV / 20 kV Substation.

b. The total population that would be served in Bamyan Center is about 78,300 people based on 2010 - 2011 Central Statistics Office (CSO) data.

26. 500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Aqeena to Andkhoy (1 x 40 km): a. The objective of this proposed project is to design and construct a 500 kV S/CKT

transmission line from the Afghanistan border with Turkmenistan (at Aqeena) to Andkhoy in northern Afghanistan. The commercial and technical specification development was completed on 8 June 2009. A CD with files for the conductor study (Russian and English version), EPC specification (English), and key design criteria (English and Russian) was completed on 20 June 2009. The ROM cost of $65.9 Million is based on an independent cost estimate by the AIRP.

b. Concrete progress in the power purchase agreement between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan is required before a donor can consider funding the transmission line.

27. 500 kV / 220 kV Substation at Andkhoy: a. The objective of this proposed project is to design and construct a 500/220 kV

substation at Andkhoy to support power imports from Turkmenistan to the NEPS. The substation will be designed to 1,000 MW with import transformers at 600 MVA.

b. Conceptual design and tender documents for the substation have been completed, and a prequalification and expression of interest document was developed, advertised, and released for the substation. The ROM cost of $59.3 Million is based on an independent cost estimate by the AIRP.

c. Concrete progress in the power purchase agreement between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan is required before a donor can commit funding for these system improvements.

28. 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Andkhoy to Sheberghan (2 x 69 km): a. The objective of this proposed project is to design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT

transmission line from Andkhoy to Sheberghan to import power from Turkmenistan to the NEPS. The ROM cost of $22.8 Million is based on an independent cost estimate in 1997 and escalated by 1.085.

b. Concrete progress in the power purchase agreement between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan is required before a donor can consider funding the transmission line.

29. 220 kV / 110 kV Substation at Sheberghan: a. The objective of this proposed project is to design and construct a substation at

Sheberghan to provide power to the region (via 1 x 16 MVA transformer) and to support a prospective gas fuelled TPP at Sheberghan to provide domestic power source and provide for fuel diversification. The ROM cost estimate of $4.1 Million is by AIRP based on MEW data.

b. Concrete progress in the power purchase agreement between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan is required before a donor can commit funding for these improvements.

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• The status of major NEPS transmission and distribution systems work is noted below: Table 7: Status of Major NEPS Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems

Work (except Kabul City System)

North East Power System Project Contractor Current Forecast

Completion MEW 257: Establish Power System Planning Cell at MEW (World Bank)

SMEC International September 2012

MEW 337, Lot 1: Northern Zone Transmission, Substations and Distribution (ADB)

KEC International December 2011

MEW 337, Lot 2: Eastern Zone Transmission, Substations and Distribution (ADB)

KEC International December 2011

MEW/S 502: Mazar-e-Sharif Distribution Rehabilitation (ARTF)

AEPC/ATSL September 2011

MEW/S 503: Aybak 220 kV S/S; Mazar-e-Sharif S/S Extension (ARTF)

IRCON International September 2011

Aybak, Khulm, Mazar-e-Sharif MV and LV Distribution (including Marmoil and Adjacent Villages (KfW)

TBD September 2013

Charikar Substation (GoI) Powergrid of India and BHEL

TBD

MEW/S 504: Charikar, Gulbahar, Jabul Seraj Distribution (ARTF)

AEPC/ATSL December 2011

MEW/S 505 – Mahipar and Naghlu 110 kV Substation Rehabilitation (ARTF)

TBD TBD

MEW/S 506: Pul-e-Khumri Distribution Rehabilitation (ARTF)

Angelique International

September 2011

MEW/S 508: Supply of Energy Meters for Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif (ARTF)


December 2010

MEW 699: 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Sher Khan Bandar to Pul-e-Khumri (ADB)

KEC International August 2011

MEW 775: 220/110/20 kV Kunduz and 220/20 kV Baghlan Substations (IsDB)

Safa Nicu December 2011

Doshi (Khenjan) Substation (GoI) Powergrid of India and BHEL

TBD

Doshi (Khenjan) MV/LV Distribution Systems (KfW)

TBD November 2012

Khulm Substation (KfW)

TBD April 2013

Reactive Power Compensation System (USAID)

Siemens Pakistan Engineering Limited

May 2011

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Project Contractor Current Forecast

Completion National Load Control and Dispatch Center (USAID)

Netracon Technologies and USKOM

May 2011

Rehabilitate Darunta HPP (USAID) Various Local December 2010

Rehabilitate Pul-e-Khumri HPP Units 1 and 2: PENA Programme (KfW)

TBD December 2013

NEPS 220 kV Transmission Line Kunduz to Taleqan (ADB)

TBD June 2014

MV and LV Distribution Network in Baghlan and Kunduz (ADB)

TBD June 2014

Khanabad Units 1 and 2 HPP Rehabilitation and Construction: PENA Programme (KfW)

TBD December 2014

Sheberghan Gas Wells Rehabilitation Project (ADB)

Gustavson Associates

TBD

1. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Funded Projects: a. ADB Funded Project Loan 2165/Grant 0004-AFG (SF): Power Transmission and

Distribution Project: MEW-337, Lots 1 and 2 are for supply, delivery and installation of plant and equipment for 110 kV overhead lines and substations in Northern and Eastern Zones. • The project covers Loan ($26.5 million) and Grant ($23.5 million) components

and was approved in April 2005. The project covers two lots (I & II only) now covering Northern region (Lot I - $23.7 million and €5.7 million) and Eastern region (Lot II - $21.1 million and €2.9 million) of Afghanistan. The physical completion was estimated to be achieved in 18 months from the time of contractual effectiveness between MEW and KEC International. The Project is now expected to be completed in December 2011.

• Lot I comprises of (a) 110 kV transmission line from proposed 110 kV Sherkhan Bander switching station to 110 kV Imam Sahib substation, (b) three 110 kV /20 kV substations at Sherkhan Bander, Imam Sahib, Sar-e-Pul and 220 kV / 20 kV substation at Taleqan, and (c) 20 kV distribution networks at Imam Sahib City (13,900 households), Taleqan City (15,200 households), Sar-e-Pul City (10,600 households), and Khanabad City (11,300 households).

• Lot II constitutes (a) 110 kV transmission line from Naghlu substation to Surkakhan to Jalalabad and Surkakhan to Mehterlam, (b) two 110 kV / 20 kV substations at Jalalabad and Mehterlam, and (c) 20 kV distribution networks at Jalalabad City (8,200 households), Mehterlam City (8,600 households), Qarghayi City (6,300 households) and Sarobi City (100 households).

• MEW requested additional donor consideration of funding to expand the substation at Jalalabad, and MV / LV distribution systems capacity in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and Taleqan. The costs to do so are included in the NEPS Funding Gaps Priorities.

b. ADB Funded Project Loan 2304 AFG SF: Regional Power Transmission Interconnection Project: MEW 699 is for construction of 157 km of 220 kv transmission line from Sherkhan Bandar to Pul-e-Khumri, and MEW 775 is for construction of switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan.

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• The Project (MEW 699 and MEW 775) amounting to $35.09 million was approved in December 2006 and is now expected to be completed in August 2011 and December 2011, respectively, to facilitate import of power from Tajikistan. The Project is co-financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). MEW is the Executing Agency, SMEC International is the consultant, and KEC International is the contractor.

• The location of new substation in Kunduz has been shifted to out of town due to shortage of space at the existing substation compound. The new line route has been completely surveyed and approved. Sections of the revised route are still under the Land and Resettlement plan which requires compensation to affected families for agriculture land acquisition. The line construction requires additional funding for the route deviation from ADB.

• Due to change in scope, variation in quantities and escalation in prices, upon request of GIRoA, ADB is approving a supplementary grant financing of $12 million (expected to be approved by November 2010) to fund cost overruns. All efforts are underway to complete the Project by December 2011 so that TAJ power import into AFG could be materialized.

• The contract for Project Management and consulting services for the substations has been awarded to SMEC International. The contract for the construction of the substations (220 kV / 20 kV, 1 x 16 MVA transformer in Baghlan, and 220 kV / 20 kV, 1 x 25 MVA transformer and 220 kV / 110 kV, 1 x 40 MVA power transformer in Kunduz) has been awarded to Safa Nicu (Iran).

• Major progress is pending LC but the following activities were accomplished during the reporting period: (a) the civil work is ongoing and should be completed before the winter months; (b) the manufacturing inspections are currently been carried out; and (c) security has dramatically improved, however work is still proceeding with minor interruptions.

c. ADB MFF Tranche 1 ($164 Million): The Tranche I of the MFF was approved in November 2008 and the projects are expected to be completed by June 2014. The Contracts for Program Management Consultants (SMEC International) and Sheberghan Gas Fields Rehabilitation (Gustavson Associates) have been awarded and a number of other contracts are under various stages of procurement. The first tranche of the MFF includes the following subprojects: • NEPS 220 kV Transmission Line (Kunduz to Taleqan): A 67 km double circuit

220 kV transmission line linking Taleqan to Kunduz. SMEC International is undertaking design and preparation of bidding documents, and physical work is expected to begin by mid 2011.

• NEPS Distribution Network in Kunduz and Baghlan: Development and rehabilitation of 20 kV and low voltage networks for 59,000 households and 3,500 small businesses in Kunduz and Baghlan cities. SMEC International is undertaking design and preparation of bidding documents, and physical work is expected to begin by mid 2011.

• Baharak Small Hydropower Plant and Mini Grid: Development of a run-of-river small hydropower plant on Warduj River and the mini-grid benefiting some 7,500 households. SMEC International is undertaking design and preparation of bidding documents, and physical work is expected to begin by mid/end 2011.

• Rehabilitation of Sheberghan Gas Wells: Asian Development Bank under the Grant no. 0134 – AFG (SF): MFF Energy Sector Development Investment Program (Sheberghan Gas Fields Rehabilitation Project) provided $ 25.4 million to Government of Afghanistan, Ministry of Mines on May 2009 to rehabilitate the 12 gas wells in the area of Jarkoduk and Khuwaja Gogerdaq. Under the same ADB grant Gustavson Associates was selected as a single source on April 10,

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2010, to work as a consulting company and be responsible to procure turnkey contractor for rehabilitation of 12 gas wells, Gerquduq gas field, as well as assist the Ministry of Mines on consulting and supervising the project implementation process.

• NEPS 220 kV System Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Consulting services to assist the operation and maintenance of the newly constructed 220 kV NEPS. Procurement is in final stages and work is expected to begin by the end of 2010.

• DABS Project Management Assistance: Consultant has been recruited effective October 2010.

• JFPR 9128 ($12 Million) Mini-Hydropower Projects: Development of four mini hydropower plants, two each in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces. Procurement of consultants is under process who would prepare the design and tender documents for contractor to undertake the construction works. Procurement of design consultants is in final stages, and work to initiate preparation of bidding documents and physical work is expected to begin by mid/end 2011.

Table 8: Priority Listing of Projects for ADB MFF Tranche 1 ($ x Million)

Project Name Tranche 1

NEPS 220 kV Transmission Line: Kunduz - Taleqan 26.4

NEPS Distribution Network: Kunduz and Baghlan 31.3

NEPS 220 kV System Operations and Maintenance (including ERS) 29.8

Baharak Small Hydropower Plant and Mini-Grid 22.1

Sheberghan Gas Fields Rehabilitation (Ministry of Mines) 25.4

DABS Project Management Assistance (Consulting Services) 12.5

Other Consulting Services and Contingency 16.5

Tranche 1 Sub-Total 164.0

Mini-hydropower Projects (JFPR) 12.0

Tranche 1 and JFPR Total 176.0

2. Government of India (GOI) Funded Projects: a. Charikar and Doshi (Khenjan) Substations:

• The Government of India funding for the Charikar 220 kV / 20 kV Substation (with 2 x 16 MVA Distribution Power Transformers) and Doshi / Khenjan Substation (with 1 x 4 MVA Distribution Power Transformer) has been approved. However, after attacks on Indian Nationals in February 2010, Powergrid of India and IRCON International engineers planned for the project were not available in Kabul to start the work. The GOI is working to fast-track a contract with Powergrid of India and BHEL (that constructed the Chimtala Substation) to construct the Charikar and Doshi/Khenjan Substations, using the IRCON International design. The IRCON International bid for the work had expired, and IRCON International does not want to bid on further work due to security concerns. If negotiations proceed well, then a contract with BHEL could be completed in November 2010.

• The Charikar Substation (at Poshta-e-Sorkh in Jabul Seraj) will serve the Charikar (16,300 customer connections), Gulbahar (5,500 customer connections) and Jabul Seraj (6,500 customer connections) Distribution Systems. The Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj MV and LV Distribution Systems are

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currently being designed and constructed (MEW/S 504: Charikar, Gulbahar, Jabul Seraj Distribution, Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Funds). The total population being served by the Charikar Substation (Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj) is about 217,000 people based on 2008 – 2009 Central Statistics Office (CSO) data.

• The Doshi (Khenjan) Substation is expected to provide electricity to 5,800 customer connections serving an estimated 88,500 people based on 2008 – 2009 Central Statistics Office (CSO) data. The KfW Development Bank has announced that it will be funding (subject to a Financing Agreement) the Doshi (Khenjan) MV / LV Distribution System to connect to the Substation.

3. KFW Funded Projects: The German Mission is committing €207 Million (subject to a Financing Agreement) for Energy Sector Projects located in or benefitting Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz and Takhar. Priority will be given to grid connected power supply (mainly in urban centers), decentralized power supply systems (mainly in rural areas provincial and district centers with economic growth potential), and capacity development for policy making, planning and coordination primarily at national and provincial levels for operation and maintenance of supported power stations. The objective of the Energy Sector Projects (including primarily renewable hydro, solar and wind powered generation) supported by the German Mission is to help assure sustainable delivery of electricity for economic growth, poverty reduction, political stability, and quality of life improvement in the regions affected. The KfW Development Bank Projects include: - Design and construction of the NEPS connected Khulm 220 kV / 20 kV Substation

and MV/LV Distribution System, the Doshi (Khenjan) MV/LV Distribution System, and added MV / LV Distribution Systems work in Aybak and Mazar-e-Sharif, that should begin in Q1, 2011.

- Rehabilitation of Khanabad Unit 1 (1.7 MW) and construction of Khanabad Unit 2 (10.4 MW) connected to the NEPS via a 28 km transmission line running to the main 220 kV substation at the City of Kunduz to help serve the population of 145,000 people (based on statistics from the CSO, 2008 – 2009).

- Rehabilitation of Pul-e-Khumri Units 1 and 2, and construction of small HPPs in North Afghanistan as part of the Renewable Energy Program for Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and Areas (ERSA) that aims for economical development of the selected district centers and surrounding rural areas, and improved living standards and conditions for the population in these areas by providing reliable and affordable electricity supply from mainly renewable energy sources. The planned rehabilitation of the Chak-e-Wardak HPP is currently under evaluation because of security concerns and cost.

- Design for a 50 MW Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project. The Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project will require involvement with other donors to complete.

a. Khulm Substation and MV / LV Distribution System: Khulm 220kV / 20 kV Substation (1 x 16 MVA Transformer Bay): • The Inter-Ministerial Commission for Energy (ICE) has recognized that the cities

and towns on the NEPS transmission corridor should be served with electricity to help assure the security of the line. The Khulm Substation has been identified (November 2007) by the MEW Planning Department as necessary to assure protection and security of the North East Power System (NEPS).

• The project is expected to provide electricity to 13,700 customer connections serving an estimated 62,100 people based on 2008 - 2009 Central Statistics Office (CSO) data. The electricity will foster economic growth and social development in Khulm, Afghanistan. The Project will also contribute to the sound

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and reliable supply of power to Kabul City area since the NEPS transmission line passes through the Khulm area for which the power supply to Khulm is indispensible for ensuring security of the NEPS. The ROM cost is estimated at $7 Million.

Khulm MV / LV Distribution System: • The Khulm MV and LV Distribution System are necessary to distribute the

electricity from the substation to the governmental, commercial, industrial and residential customers. The MV and LV Distribution System construction will be coordinated with the schedule for the associated 220 kV / 20 kV substation. The ROM cost is estimated at $9 Million.

b. Doshi (Khenjan) MV / LV Distribution System: • The Doshi (Khenjan) MV and LV Distribution System is necessary to distribute

the electricity from the substation to the estimated 5,800 governmental, commercial, industrial and residential customers in the area. The MV and LV Distribution System construction will be coordinated with the schedule for the associated 220 kV / 20 kV substation being constructed by the Government of India. The ROM cost is estimated at $5 Million.

c. Aybak Phase II MV / LV Distribution Systems: • The Aybak Phase II MV and LV Distribution Systems are necessary to distribute

the electricity from the substation to the governmental, commercial, industrial and residential customers. USAID funded Phase I wherein half of the Aybak System was rebuilt to the 20/0.4 kV standard. The remaining portion of the system (6 kV) needs to be re-built to standard. The MV and LV Distribution System will be served by the associated 220 kV / 20 kV substation that is being constructed by IRCON International (MEW/S-503) with Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Funds (ARTF). The Aybak Phase II MV and LV Distribution Systems are expected to serve 5,900 additional customer connections. The ROM cost is estimated at $8 Million.

d. Mazar-e-Sharif Added MV / LV Distribution Systems: • The Mazar-e-Sharif MV and LV Distribution Systems will be expanded to serve

additional governmental, commercial, industrial and residential customers. e. Rehabilitation of Khanabad Hydropower Station Units 1 and 2: The Kunduz

District of Khanabad is starved for electricity for social development and economic growth. The expected power electricity imports from Tajikistan are seasonal only and would be insufficient for power needs in the area. The people of the Federal Republic of Germany, through its implementing agency KfW Development Bank, are rehabilitating Khanabad Unit 1 that is in the final design stage, and Khanabad Unit 2. • Khanabad Unit 1 will provide 1.7 MW of vitally needed electricity. However, this

amount of electricity is insufficient to serve the population of 145,000 people (based on statistics from the CSO, 2008 – 2009).

• The Khanabad Unit 2 Project is a new 10.4 MW project located on the Khanabad River in the Khanabad District of Kunduz.

• The Khanabad Units 1 and 2 HPP would be connected to the NEPS via a 28 km transmission Line running to the main 220 kV substation at the City of Kunduz, and are expected to have minimal impact on land acquisition and resettlement in the area.

f. Rehabilitation of Pul-e-Khumri Hydro Power Plants Units 1 and 2: • This project involves the management, planning, design, material, labor, and

equipment to complete rehabilitation of the Pul-e-Khumri HPP Units 1 and 2 resulting in a combined generation capacity of 13.8 MW.

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g. Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA): • KfW Development Bank is planning an appraisal mission in Q1, CY2011 for the

Pul-e-Khumri 1 and 2, Khanabad 2, and the mini-hydro projects.

4. USAID Funded Projects: a. Reactive Power Compensation System (RPC):

• The objective of the Reactive Power Compensation Project is to procure and install reactors and capacitors for identified substations in the North East Power System (NEPS). Upon completion, the NEPS voltage level will be maintained within international permissible limits, system losses will be minimized, and power transmitted for NEPS from all resources will be maximized. Siemens Pakistan Engineering Limited is the contractor for the Reactive Power Compensation System (engineering, procurement and construction).

• The initial work is to install capacitor banks at the Chimtala, Kabul North and Pul-e-Khumri Substations, and a reactor bank at the Naibabad Switching Station. Civil work is proceeding at each of the sites, and all necessary equipment is in transit.

• Work at the Chimtala and Kabul North Substations should be completed by February 2011, enabling 133 MW power imports from Uzbekistan (and up to 177 MW with some voltage stability risk). Work at Pul-e-Khumri Substation and Naibabad Switching Station should be complete by April - May 2011, enabling 240 MW power imports from Uzbekistan for Kabul City, subject to completion of ongoing MV and LV Distribution Systems expansion and rehabilitation work.

b. National Load Control and Dispatch Center (NLCC): • The objective of the USAID funded National Load Control Center (NLCC) Project

is to provide a turnkey Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Communications System for 18 Substations and Generation Plants for the automation of the Afghanistan NEPS Network. The NLCC system will be equipped with equipment needed to enhance the reliability, effectiveness, efficiency, quantification and safety of NEPS operations.

• Equipment will consist of a SCADA Master Station in Kabul (at the 105 MW Tarakhil DPP Site), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Fiber Optic (OPGW) communications carrier systems. The NLCC main control in Kabul will monitor and control the 220kV and 110kV transmission, generation and substations. The system will provide automated control to the DABS operators for normal and real time system control and data acquisition for power scheduling and dispatching, load shedding/restoration during contingencies, system maintenance and planned outages, and system security for safe and reliable operation.

• The Fiber Optic (OPGW) communications carrier systems are expected to be complete in December 2010. The NEPS Transmission Lines were broken in six places, and funding is being requested from USAID to repair. Construction of the NLCC Building at the 105 MW (Tarakhil) DPP site is ongoing.

• The DABS Chief Operating Officer observed the Factory Acceptance Testing of the SCADA System in Istanbul, Turkey. Also, 12 DABS Engineers are in Istanbul for six months of training. The DABS Engineers will undergo six more months of training after the NLCC is installed at the 105 MW (Tarakhil) DPP site.

• The SCADA System is being constructed to connect 19 nodes (generation stations, substations, and training station) but is capable of serving 60 nodes. Plans are being developed to connect added generation and substations (such as Baghlan and Kunduz).

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• Project completion is May 2011 with the SCADA System operational by April 15, 2011. Technical requirements for connection to the NLCC should be included by MEW into future Substation design requirements.

c. Rehabilitation of Darunta Hydroelectric Dam (USAID): • The rehabilitation of the Darunta HPP is currently underway. The scheduled

completion of all unit repairs is December 2010. The contract is to refurbish the three units to their nameplate capacity of 3.85 MW (11.5 MW total).

• Updated information on the status and schedule for the project was requested but not received.

5. World Bank (and ARTF) Funded Projects: a. MEW 257: Establishment of Power System Planning Cell at MEW under SMEC

International Consultancy Services Contract (World Bank funding): • The purpose of this project is to establish a planning cell to assist MEW Planning

Department in Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems Planning, collect system data for network analysis, develop system models, prepare planning guidelines, determine future resource requirements, and establish long term relationships with stakeholders.

• SMEC International mobilized a power system planning advisor and 6 planning engineers. The USAID PSS/E software and computers were transferred to the planning cell, and on-going training is being provided by the USAID Capacity Building Program. Transmission systems modelling (including the NEPS) has been completed and staff skills were developed to carry out load flow and fault analyses. Theoretical and practical training is ongoing and system data gathering continues for distribution modelling.

• The work of the MEW planning cell will be coordinated with others. Distribution analysis and generation planning software is required.

• MEW Power System Planning Cell funding is exhausted. However, World Bank is considering different funding arrangements. The term of references have been addressed to proceed to the next stage of distribution analysis and generation planning as a long term Capacity Building exercise to ensure the Planning Cell maintains relationships with stakeholders.

b. MEW/S 502 – Mazar-e-Sharif Distribution Rehabilitation Work (Contractor: AEPC/ATSL Joint Venture, ARTF funding): • The project is for rehabilitation of distribution networks in Mazar-e-Sharif

consisting of about 110 km of MV Overhead Lines; 69 km MV Underground Cables; 220 km of LV Overhead Lines and Underground Cables; 14 Indoor Substations and 1 Junction Station; and 255 distribution transformers of different sizes (72.6 MVA total). At present the distribution networks in Mazar-e-Sharif operate at 6 kV. The 6 kV system will be upgraded to 20 kV in those areas which can be covered by the project contract amount. The remaining areas will be upgraded in the future with the availability of additional funds. The project is financed by ARTF Grant No. TF091120-AF by the World Bank. Project Management is by SMEC International.

• About 70 percent of the total BOQ equipment and material has arrived on site; the remaining 30 percent are being approved. Implementation work for Feeder 07 (pilot project) were completed and energized on June 20, 2010 with 20 distribution transformers connected to this new feeder. Approximately 3,000 consumers (2,700 single phase and 300 three phase) were connected to this new line, and now receive 24 hour electricity supply from the Mazar-e-Sharif substation.

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• The voltage measurements taken from five identified houses show that the single phase voltage level has increased from the previous 58-176 Volts to an average 230 Volts. The contractor has installed only 30 percent of the total poles required for completion of the work. The pole quality issue had resulted in suspension of pole delivery from Kabul which affected contract completion schedule.

Table 9: Mazar-e-Sharif Voltage Improvement at Consumer End (by SMEC International)

Voltage Level at Secondary Side – Existing 6 kV Network

Date House 1 Haqdad

House 2 Mirajuddin

House 3 Fridoon

House 4 Malik

House 5 Hussain

18 March 2010 6:30 – 7:00 PM

141 Volts 129 Volts 172 Volts 139 Volts 58 Volts

17 March 2010 2:30 – 3:00 PM


18 March 2010 5:00 – 6:00 AM


Voltage Level at Secondary Side – After Connecting to New 20 kV Network

30 May 2010 7:00 – 8:00 PM


29 May 2010 11:00 – 12:00 PM


01 June 2010 6:00 – 7:00 AM


• The embargo imposed on PS poles by MEW has resulted in suspension of pole deliveries from Kabul and will affect contract completion. To assist the project MEW transferred 1,500 poles for an existing project from KEC plant to this project.

• AEPC / ATSL JV submitted proposal to include the required quantity of the construction materials incorporating price increase per the price formula given in contract documents. The additional cost will be approximately $5,500,000 USD.

• Incorporating service connection component to the project scope will require additional funds of approximately $3,000,000.

• The project time schedule is delayed due to late pole deliveries and non-availability of some of the construction materials. SMEC International is working with the contractor to minimize the delay. The project is now estimated to be completed by September 2011.

c. MEW/S 503 – Aybak 220 kV Substation and Mazar-e-Sharif Substation Extension (Contractor: IRCON International, ARTF funding): • The MEW, IRoA has received a grant from the ARTF of US $57 million and it

intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract for supply and installation of 220/20 kV Aybak substation (new) and bay expansion work at the 220/20 kV Mazar-e-Sharif substation (existing). − The Mazar-e-Sharif expansion includes supply, construction and

commissioning of a 220 kV transformer bay, 1 x 50MVA, 220/20/10 kV power transformer and 20 kV indoor switchgears for 5 line feeders.

− The new Aybak substation includes design, engineering, supply, construction and commissioning of 220 kV bays for termination of Pul-e-Khumri to

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Naibabad 220 kV line. A 220 kV bay for 1 x 16MVA, 220 kV/20 kV power transformer with 20 kV indoor switchgear for 1-incomer from 220/20 kV, 16MVA power transformer and 4-line feeders. Approximately 4 km of 20kV D/CKT MV distribution line from Aybak substation to USAID DG set on PSC poles in Aybak town proper.

− The civil and structural designs approvals for both Aybak and Mazar-e-Sharif are 100% completed. Construction work of the boundary wall of the Aybak substation has been completed. Ninety five percent of the vendor approvals for all major items are completed. Approvals for ordering major items are 100% completed. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) inspection for most of the major items such as 220/20kV power transformers, 245kV CBs, CTs, CVTs, SAs, battery and battery charger, 20kV switchgear, control cables and 220kV Isolators has been completed and these items are ready for the dispatch.

− Completion of the project is now expected for September 2011. d. MEW/S 504 – Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj Distribution Rehabilitation

(Contractor: AEPC/ATSL Joint Venture, ARTF funding): • The scope of work includes rehabilitation and extension of the Charikar, Gulbahar

and Jabul Seraj MV and LV Distribution Networks comprising 1 km of MV UG cable, 120 km of MV OH conductor line, 270 km of LV ABC OH conductor line and UG cables, and 115 distribution transformers.

• Vendor and product approvals in progress; warehouse construction in progress; soil testing completed and pole foundation design in progress; MV LV design completed and in final review; material and equipment FAT in progress.

• Estimated completion is now December 2011. The Ministry of Finance is questioning the delay on this project and holding up the LC process for the procurement of equipment. The project needs to be extended until December 2011 due to delay in the effectiveness date.

e. MEW/S 505 – Mahipar and Naghlu 110 kV Substation Rehabilitation: • Bid documents have been tendered out. The closing bid date will be extended

due to amendments. The expected closing date is mid January 2011. • The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, through its implementing

agency KfW Development Bank, completed the rehabilitation of the Mahipar and Surobi Hydro Power Plants (HPP) in 2008. The rated generation output of the Mahipar HPP is 66 MW and the rated output of the Surobi HPP is 26 MW.

• The World Bank is funding the rehabilitation of the Naghlu HPP by Technopromexport (Russia) that will sustain the 100 MW rated output of the Naghlu HPP. The work is now expected to be completed by September 2012, and there are security and silting issues to address.

• The Mahipar (3 x 26 MVA three phase transformers) and Naghlu (6 x 21 MVA single phase transformers) substations are nearly 45 years old and are in poor material condition. The risk of loss of the substations and the impact on the Kabul City system (and for Jalalabad and Mehtarlam) is high. The ROM estimated cost to repair the Mahipar and Naghlu substations is $12 Million.

Mahipar Hydro Power Plant Description: • The Mahipar HPP is located 35 km east of Kabul City; this plant does not have a

dam. The intake is via surge tank fed by a diversion canal and tunnel from Kabul and Logar Rivers, and operates seasonally. The length of the tunnel is 3.62 km.

• The maximum working days of this power plant are 150-170 days annually and usually from December to April, and occasionally into the month of May. This

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plant was built in 1964 - 1965 by Germany’s Voight Siemens Company and has 3 French turbines.

• The rehabilitation of power plant was completed and funded by KFW. The switchyard equipment is original, well past its lifetime, in poor material condition, and needs rehabilitation.

Naghlu Hydro Power Plant Description: • The Naghlu HPP is located approximately 60 km east of Kabul City and is easily

accessible by paved road; this plant has a dam and reservoir for storage of water. The water to this dam comes from the Ghurband, Kabul, Logar and Panjshir Rivers. The maximum capacity of the reservoir is designed for 580M m3 water.

• The Naghlu hydro power plant is working in parallel with Surobi and Mahipar power plants and all of these plants are supplying electricity to Kabul City. This plant was built in 1964 by the Russia’s Technopromexport and it has four French turbines.

• The rehabilitation of power plant is in progress and funded by the World Bank and consisting of renewal of turbines and generators. However, rehabilitation of the switchyard is not included in the contract. The switchyard equipment is original, well past its lifetime, in poor material condition, and needs rehabilitation.

f. MEW/S 506 – Pul-e-Khumri Distribution Rehabilitation (Contractor: Angelique International of India, ARTF funding): • The scope of work includes rehabilitation and extension of the Pul-e-Khumri MV

and LV Distribution Network comprising 3 km of MV UG cable, 50 km of MV OH conductor line, 22 km of LV UG cable, 125 km of LV ABC OH conductor line, 55 distribution transformers, and 3,200 concrete poles.

• On the request of DABS and the local community, the project area has been extended and a provisional sum of $700,000 USD has been approved by MEW for the extended work.

• Vendor and product approvals completed and FAT/Inspections completed; pole mounting structures design completed; warehouse construction near in completion; and MV / LV Distribution System design completed and in final review.

• Estimated completion is now September 2011. g. MEW/S 508 - Supply of 7,000 consumer meters by Angelique International for use at

Kabul City and Mazar-e-Sharif is expected to be completed by December 2010. • There have been delays in shipment of meters. The first lot of meters is already

in Kabul City and the meters have been handed over to DABS for installation. The second lot of meters is in transit now.

h. MEW/S 510 - Household Electricity Survey Project: The objective is to understand the current attitude and disposition of customers for electricity in major towns of Afghanistan. The broader objective is to gather information to design a sustainable electricity supply delivery system based on the understanding of the views of the customers. The survey will try to understand: • The extent of electricity availability to customers (grid and non-grid connected);

the priority needs and usages of customers; the cost / expenditure for electricity; expectations of customers from the sector; the availability of energy efficiency options; and expectations from the utility and its obligations.

• A workshop was presented to MEW to explain the results of the survey and the final report was presented to MEW. The next step in this process would be a feasibility study to evaluate the scope of work in these regions.

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C. SEPS CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: 1. ADB Funded Projects: a. Greshk Power Improvement Project ($78 Million USD): Under the 3rd tranche of

ADB's Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF $570 Million approved in November 2008), the Gereshk Power Improvement Project is under preparation/processing stage. The Project is being co-financed by the British ($20 Million) and the Danish ($12 Million) Governments. The scope of the Project includes rehabilitation of an off-grid 4.5 MW hydropower plant in Gereshk (Helmand) and improvements in transmission/distribution network for some 7,000 households. The Project is expected to be approved by the ADB Board of Directors in December 2010 with a tentative funding of $78 Million. DABS will be the executing agency. Currently the advanced procurement of EPCM Consultants is underway and the approval of this Project by ADB is contingent upon the success in recruiting capable consultants to undertake the Project.

2. USAID Funded Projects: a. NEPS and SEPS Interconnection: USAID contractor Tetra Tech completed a draft

NEPS to Kandahar Tactical Tie-In Study (WO-A-0052) and prepared a draft NEPS to Kandahar Area of Work Sketch. Tetra Tech noted that the draft NEPS to SEPS Interconnection Plan are to bring 30 MW of imported power to Kandahar, but the amount of power from NEPS to SEPS is expected to grow significantly with Afghanistan infrastructure improvements and development. The basis for the 30 MW power supply to Kandahar is to minimize use of the installed Kandahar City System gensets (and minimize expensive use of diesel fuel) with sustainable power imports in conjunction with the available power from Kajakai HPP (about 10 MW). The power imports will also serve to help economic growth in Kandahar City. Tetra Tech noted that the transmission lines Right-of-Way is critical to the success of the project. The Tetra Tech transmission plan would enable power to be brought from the NEPS to Kandahar City (recognizing existing transmission restrictions). The Tetra Tech NEPS to Kandahar Tactical Tie-In Plan includes assumptions that need to be validated, but allows for “bare-bones” substations to be constructed along the way (for security of the transmission lines) and includes a breaker and a half scheme to enable safe operations and maintenance. Tetra Tech is looking at 795 kcmil ACSR Conductor to enable as much power as reasonable for the initial single circuit 220 kV transmission system to allow for future growth. Tetra Tech indicated that it would take 3 – 4 years for the NEPS to Kandahar City transmission system to be built.

b. South Afghanistan Energy Assessment: The South Afghanistan Energy Assessment Project is intended to assess and prioritize six provinces from Ghazni to Helmand for focusing energy development options in the south of Afghanistan to provide the highest potential employment (job creation) and quality of life improvement in the region. Also included will be preliminary cost estimates and priorities for grid and non-grid connected projects that can significantly expand the electricity supply to the residents of proximate districts and provinces. The South Afghanistan Energy Assessment Project will also include potential work on the NEPS and SEPS Interconnection that indicates that bringing power imports to Kandahar City is reasonable. When AIRP and USACE studies and reports are completed in November 2010, the results will be sent to DABS and MEW.

c. South East Power System (SEPS): As the planning and conceptual design for the SEPS system is being developed, the design team has focused on the following key guiding principles: - Improve reliability, not redundancy, and ease of operation; ensure designs

facilitate the performance of maintenance work without impacting reliability; where practical, use consistent equipment, design guidelines, standards, and

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requirements, as well as standard operating principles and protection schemes; and where practical, utilize factory assembled control and protection systems.

d. SEPS / Durai Junction: The Durai Junction Project has two areas of focus: - Build a substation that serves three purposes: (1) transmission substation for

transport of energy to the downstream load centers, (2) distribution substation to provide power for local loads, and (3) ensure overall facility layout is designed to meet future generation and load growth needs.

- Procure transformers and circuit breakers for SEPS to reduce overall project implementation timeframes and to utilize consistent equipment in the system.

The immediate construction plan for Durai Junction Substation includes three 110 kV transmission line positions: one for a line from Kajakai HPP, a line to Lashkar Gah, and a line to Kandahar. In addition, one 110 kV line position is included for a 12/16/20 MVA 110/20 kV transformer to provide service for local loads. The substation will have a control house for new protection, control, metering, and communication equipment (PCMC). The protection and control equipment will allow sectionalizing of the 110 kV transmission system and of the substation in a manner to localize the impacted facilities and maintain service to the upstream loads during a fault condition. The overall design is IEC compliant and specifically, the PCMC design is IEC 61850 compliant and conforms to the Afghanistan National Load Control Center requirements. The bus configuration is a breaker and a half scheme designed to have a high level of reliability and to enable the performance of circuit breaker and switch maintenance. The wire bus system and the equipment are sized to meet the capacity of both Kajakai HPP Powerhouse 1 and Powerhouse 2. The layout of the substation has been organized to accommodate future expansion including two future 110 kV lines (one from Kajakai and one to Kandahar), future reactive power compensation, and a future transformer to serve Grishk loads. The detail engineering, procurement, and construction work will be subcontracted using USAID procurement processes and procedures. The subcontract tenders are evaluated on technical, commercial, and local content basis. This work is anticipated to take 19 months to complete, depending on land availability. LBG/B&V JV will provide construction management, safety management, and quality control services to ensure that the subcontract work is completed to the requirements. For the transformer procurement portion of this project, a total of eight units were requested. For rural areas, one transformer is utilized. For urban areas, multiple transformers are utilized. These units are sized to meet the near and medium term growth needs of the community. The following table illustrates the planned location and quantity of transformers included in this project. The ratings on these transformers include: 110/20 kV 12/16/20 MVA (ONAN/ONAF/ONAF rating), 550 kV/125 kV BIL, with a Dyn1 two winding configuration. The transformers will be equipped with on-load tap changers and surge arresters. The procurement contract will be developed to allow additional equipment to be provided, as the overall system plans are defined in the future. Operation and maintenance training will be provided by the manufacturer. Commissioning parts and maintenance spare parts are also provided. Four transformers will be ready for shipment ten months after the notice to proceed is issued, with the remaining four ready for shipment eleven months after the notice to proceed is issued.

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Transformer Planned Locations and Quantities

Location Quantity Sangin 1

Hyderabad 1 Lashkar Gah 1

Pushmool 1 Maywand 1 Kandahar 2

Spare 1

For the circuit breaker procurement portion of this project, a total of nineteen units were requested. For rural areas, three circuit breakers will be utilized for in a ring bus configuration. For urban areas, circuit breakers will be utilized in multiples of three in a breaker and a half configuration. These units are sized to meet the near and medium term growth needs of the community. Operation and maintenance training will be provided by the manufacturer. Nineteen circuit breakers will be ready for shipment 8 months after the notice to proceed is issued. LBG/B&VJV will provide transport for the units from the factory to its storage yard in Kandahar.

Circuit Breaker Planned Locations and Quantities

Location Quantity Sangin 3

Hyderabad 3 Lashkar Gah 3

Pushmool 3 Maywand 3 Kandahar 3

Spare 1

e. SEPS / Kandahar City: The Kandahar City Project has five areas of focus: - Build a Breshna Kot substation that serves three purposes: (1) transmission

substation for transport of energy to the downstream load centers and provides the basis for creating a future Kandahar City 110 kV loop transmission system; (2) distribution substation to provide transformation for local loads and to provide interconnection for local generation sources; and (3) facility layout designed to meet future generation and load growth needs.

- Rebuild the medium and low voltage distribution system by replacing the existing deteriorated facilities.

- Build an East substation that serves three purposes: (1) transmission substation for transport of energy to the downstream load centers and connecting with the110 kV looped transmission system; (2) distribution substation to provide transformation for local loads and to provide interconnection for local generation sources; and (3) facility layout designed to meet future generation and load growth needs.

- Build a transmission line between Breshna Kot and East substations, with length estimates ranging from 20 km to 40 km.

- Procure and install 14 diesel generators to replace the existing 14 KTA-50 diesel generators, all located at the existing Breshna Kot substation.

Kandahar Breshna Kot Substation (KBK): The immediate construction plan for Breshna Kot Substation includes two 110 kV transmission line positions: one for a line from Durai Junction substation and one for a line to Kandahar East substation. In addition, four 110 kV line positions are included for four 12/16/20 MVA 110/20 kV

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transformers to provide service for local loads and to interconnect local generation. The substation will have two modular control enclosures for new protection, control, metering, and communication equipment (PCMC). The protection and control equipment will allow sectionalizing of the 110 kV transmission system and of the substation in a manner to localize the impacted facilities and maintain service to the upstream loads during a fault condition. The overall design is IEC compliant and specifically, the PCMC design is IEC 61850 compliant and conforms to the Afghanistan National Load Control Center requirements. The bus configuration is a breaker and a half scheme designed to have a high level of reliability and to enable the performance of circuit breaker and switch maintenance. The wire bus system and the equipment are sized to meet the capacity for both Kajakai HPP Powerhouse 1 and Powerhouse 2, as well as for the local generation. In addition to the transformers, four banks of 20 kV switchgear will be installed, with bus ties between each pair. Local generation will be connected via dedicated feeders, with one 20 kV generation feeder per switchgear lineup. This configuration will allow for future interconnection of the 20 kV generation to the 110 kV grid. The layout of the substation has been organized to accommodate future expansion including three future 110 kV line positions: one for a second transmission line from Kajakai, one for a Kandahar south loop110 kV line, and one for future reactive compensation. The technical requirements for this substation will be comparable to the Durai Junction substation. The detail engineering, minor procurement, and construction work will be subcontracted using USAID procurement processes and procedures. The subcontract tenders are evaluated on technical, commercial, and local content basis. This work is anticipated to take 30 months to complete, depending on land availability and security. LBG/B&V JV will provide construction management, safety management, and quality control services to ensure that the subcontract work is completed to the requirements. Using both the Substation subcontract and the major equipment subcontracts, technical training will be provided to local personnel. In addition, local personnel will be utilized as “shadows” to key technical and project management roles to support Afghan capacity building objectives. As with the B&V personnel, the local personnel are anticipated to transition by technical discipline from Breshna Kot substation to East substation as the work progresses. Using the safety personnel and quality control personnel, startup and commissioning support will be on-site to ensure a timely transfer of connections from the old substation to the new substation.

MV and LV Distribution System: For the medium voltage system, approximately 840 structures, 110 MLF of conductor, and 10 x 630 kVA transformers will be replaced. For the low voltage system, approximately 840 structures and approximately 550 MLF of conductor will be replaced. In order to perform this work effectively, planning work must be completed to: - review how the local diesel generation connections should be optimized to align

with new feeders and switchgear configuration at Breshna Kot and East substations;

- review the current load flow and future load flow projections to optimize the feeder configuration between substations and the feeders specifically. Load flow models will be developed to perform this review.

Based on the findings above, conceptual design will be completed for the respective feeders. Work packages will then be tendered on a feeder basis for detailed engineering, procurement, and construction. The subcontractors will provide all materials, based on standards provided with the tender. With four months of planning, then a four month tendering process, and 12-24 months design and construction, this overall work is anticipated to be complete in 36 months. The feeder

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work will be prioritized to rebuild the 513 and 514 feeders first in anticipation of new generation sources coming on line. Local personnel will be utilized as “shadows” to key technical and project management roles to support Afghan capacity building objectives. As part of the subcontract management, specifically through submittal review and construction management, technical training will be provided to local personnel. As with the B&V personnel, the local personnel are anticipated to transition by technical discipline from one subcontract to the next as work progresses. Using safety personnel and quality control personnel, from the start of construction through startup and commissioning, these personnel will also be on to ensure a timely and safe transfer of connections to the new feeders.

Kandahar East Substation (KE): The immediate construction plan for East Substation includes one 110 kV transmission line position from Kandahar Breshna Kot. In addition, three 110 kV line positions are included for three 12/16/20 MVA 110/20 kV transformers to provide service for local loads and to interconnect local generation. The substation will have two modular control enclosures for new protection, control, metering, and communication equipment (PCMC). The protection and control equipment will allow sectionalizing of the 110 kV transmission system and of the substation in a manner to localize the impacted facilities and maintain service to the upstream loads during a fault condition. The overall design is IEC compliant and specifically, the PCMC design is IEC 61850 compliant and conforms to the Afghanistan National Load Control Center requirements. The bus configuration is a breaker and a half scheme designed to have a high level of reliability and to enable the performance of circuit breaker and switch maintenance. The wire bus system and the equipment are sized to match the capacity at KBK. In addition to the transformers, three banks of 20 kV switchgear will be installed, with bus ties between each pair. Local generation will be connected via dedicated feeders. This configuration will allow for future interconnection of the 20 kV generation to the 110 kV grid. The layout of the substation has been organized to accommodate future expansion including four future 110 kV line positions: one for a Kandahar south loop 110 kV line, one for a future NEPS-SEPS transmission line, one for a future 110/20 kV transformer, and one for future reactive power compensation. Additional facilities are provided to support construction. The location is anticipated to be at the old Russian Power Plant. The technical requirements for this substation will be comparable to the Durai Junction and Kandahar Breshna Kot substations. The detail engineering, minor procurement, and construction work will be subcontracted using USAID procurement processes and procedures. The subcontract tenders are evaluated on technical, commercial, and local content basis. This work is anticipated to take 30 months to complete, depending on land availability and security. The land decision will be dependent upon finalizing the 110 kV transmission line right of way between KBK and KE. LBG/B&V will provide construction management, safety management, and quality control services to ensure that the subcontract work is completed to the requirements. As construction progresses from below grade work to above grade work, the B&V staff will transition by technical discipline from Breshna Kot substation to East substation. Using both the Substation subcontract and the major equipment subcontracts, technical training will be provided to local personnel. In addition, local personnel will be utilized as “shadows” to key technical and project management roles to support Afghan capacity building objectives. As with the B&V personnel, the local personnel

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are anticipated to transition by technical discipline from Breshna Kot substation to East substation as the work progresses Using the safety personnel and quality control personnel, startup and commissioning support will be on-site to ensure a timely transfer of connections from the old substation to the new substation.

110 kV Transmission Line from Kandahar Breshna Kot Substation to Kandahar East Substation: A new 110 kV transmission line is planned to be constructed to interconnect the new East Substation with the Breshna Kot Substation. The line route, and thus length has not been determined; however, for work planning purposes, the route is nominally assumed to be approximately 40 km through both urban and commercial areas of Kandahar. A site visit will be conducted to review the area. A preliminary route will be identified that could be used solely to estimate the types and quantities of structures required. With a margin for changes, structure counts will be developed. Currently, B&V is tendering replacement structures for the 110 kV Kajakai – Kandahar transmission line. If acceptable, the estimated structures for the KBK – KE route will be procured through this tender process, reducing the overall project duration. Once a route has been identified, land secured, and the applicable land rights documentation recorded, subcontracts will be issued for the detailed engineering work (surveying, soil sampling, structure design, etc), procurement of the balance of materials, and construction. Three subcontracts are anticipated to be issued, each for approximately 1/3 of the route. This approach should result in an expedited schedule, such that the transmission line completion aligns with the KE substation completion. As with the Substation subcontracts, transmission line construction technical training will be provided to local personnel. In addition, local personnel will be utilized as “shadows” to key technical and project management roles to support Afghan capacity building objectives. The overall schedule is highly dependent upon securing the final transmission line route and corresponding right of way agreements. This work is anticipated to take 24 months if land rights are received with the notice to proceed and the route aligns with the preliminary route design. Diesel Generation at Kandahar Breshna Kot Substation: The project includes replacement of the 14 KTA 50 generators at KBK. Currently, a detailed assessment of replacement options is being conducted. Upon completion of this assessment a tender will be developed to replace the generating capacity originally provided by the KTA 50 plant.

f. Diesel Thermal Power Plants Operations and Maintenance: The objective of this project is to provide operation and maintenance services and capacity building for five diesel power plants of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in southern Afghanistan (Kandahar, Lashkar Gah, Musa Qala, Qalat and Tirin Kot) and for the Aybak power plant in Samangan province. The aim is to provide a reliable electric energy supply to the surrounding communities until longer-term solutions are implemented. The Musa Qala Genset is operational but not running due to lack of fuel caused by insurgent activities. - The USAID funded AIRP project can be divided into two primary task areas: to

continue during the emergency period to provide O&M technical and material support, and to develop the capacity of DABS to accept all duties and responsibilities, including organizational management and individual development.

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- In 2003, USAID recognized the need to provide emergency diesel generated power to Kandahar, Lashkar Gah and Qalat. In the same period, the World Bank provided emergency diesel generators to eight provincial towns, including Aybak, Musa Qala, and Tirin Kot. The intent of these actions was to provide immediate sources of electrical energy to the respective areas while longer term and more sustainable lower cost solutions were being developed.

- The power plants operated and maintained through this project have an immediate effect on the lives of the people who live in the communities served. The power generated feeds into the local distribution system and ultimately benefits numerous families, small businesses, and industrial enterprises. Through its support for these various power projects, USAID hopes to improve people’s lives and help restore normalcy, especially in southern Afghanistan.

- Began joint operations with CCN staff performing all O&M, logistics with expat shadowing for Transfer of Power Plant to be completed no later than August 2011.

- The Kandahar DPP staff expects to rebuild generator set alternators (11 total) by April 2011.

g. SEPS Funding Issues: The following table indicates the funding gaps that need to be addressed to enhance the quality of electric energy service to nearly 800,000 residents of the Helmand River Valley, inclusive of Lashkar Gah, and Kandahar. The priorities indicated are founded on the view of progressive system development. The ROM costs is an estimate only and needs verification:

Table 10: SEPS Funding Gaps Priorities


1 Switchyard, S/S and 20 kV Line

Rehab Kajakai SWYD – Tangi S/S – Musa Qala 20 kV Line (42 km)

$53 Million 18 Months Construction

2 Substations Rehabilitate Kandahar Breshna Substation


3 Substations Construct New Kandahar East Substation


3A Transmission Kajakai to Durai Junction 110 kV single circuit TL (85 km)


3B Transmission New 110 kV S/CKT TL Kandahar East S/S to Kandahar Breshna S/S

$2 Million 12 Months Construction but Right of Way Issues

4 Transmission Rehabilitate 110 kV TL Durai Junction to Kandahar (61 km)


5 Switching/ Substation

Construct Switching/Sub Station at Durai Junction


6 Substation Sangin: 110kV AIS – 20 MVA transformer


7 Substation New Maiwand 110 kV / 20 kV Substation (1 x 20 MVA)


8 Substation Hyderabad 110 kV AIS – 1 X 20 MVA


9 Substation Rehabilitate Pushmool S/S: 110 kV – 20 MVA Transformer


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10 Distribution Musa Qala and Tangi Village Area LV Distribution System (Population 52,800)


11 Distribution Kajakai Village LV Distribution System (Population 63,800)


12 Distribution Sangin Village MV / LV Distribution System (Population 53,500)


13 Distribution Maiwand MV / LV Distribution System (Population 52,500)


14 Distribution Pushmool MV / LV Distribution System (Population 76,700)


15 Distribution Hyderabad: 4,000 connections assumed at $1200 per connection to end user


16 Distribution Rehabilitation of Kandahar Distribution System (excludes expansion)

$4 Million 12 Months Reconstruction

Total $ 271.2 Million

Estimated ROM Costs (rounded to nearest $1 Million) are from the AIRP. Notes: 1. Construction duration noted above assumes detail design and procurement completion

in order to begin construction. Detail design and procurement time periods vary but may add up to 6 – 8 months to schedule unless pre-completed.

2. Hyderabad cost per customer connection reflects all equipment and construction costs to take electricity service into circuit breakers within the end users premises. All other approaches to distribution development tend to create social issues as well as ample opportunity for the collection of unwarranted payments by end users.

3. Kandahar Commercialization efforts are ongoing under the USAID funded AIRP program. The long term sustainability of donor’s contributions to development of electric infrastructure in Afghanistan depends upon the ability of DABS to operate as a commercially effective organization. The initial thrust of this effort is to address revenue collection issues. Seven Kandahar billing and collection staff has been trained in the billing and collection system used by Kabul Electric Department which is to be implemented in Kandahar. In addition five Kandahar DABS staff was trained in technical loss elimination.

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D. KABUL CITY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Table 11: Overview of Kabul City Generation, Transmission and Distribution

System Rehabilitation and Expansion:

Kabul System

Project / Donor Contractor Current Forecast Completion

105 MW Thermal Power Plant (USAID) LBG/B&V JV (AIRP) Complete

Kabul Electric Service Improvement Program (USAID)

Tetra Tech October 2011

MEW 300/2: Kabul MV Distribution (World Bank)

KEC International February 2011

MEW 300/3: Kabul LV Distribution (ARTF)


March 2011

MEW 300/4: Lot 2 and 3: Kabul Distribution (GIRoA)

KEC International February 2011

MEW 300/4: Lot 1 and 4: Kabul Distribution, Botkhak S/S and JS 1, 5 and 10 (GIRoA)

Siemens (Pakistan) February 2011

MEW 301: Rehabilitate 100 kV D/CKT TL Naghlu HPP – East S/S (World Bank)

KEC International Complete

MEW 302: Naghlu HPP Rehabilitation (World Bank)

Technopromexport (TPE)

September 2012

MEW/S 500, Lot 1: 110 kV Transmission Lines (World Bank)

KEC International March 2011

MEW/S 500, Lot 2: Upgrade Kabul North and North West S/S (World Bank)

Safa Nicu December 2010

Kabul Southwest S/S with Associated Transmission and Distribution (ADB)

TBD December 2013

a. USAID Funded Project - 105 MW Kabul Diesel Power Plant (Tarakhil): • The 105 MW Diesel Power Plant (DPP) at Tarakhil was completed and turned

over to the GIRoA (MEW and DABS) in June 2010. The project was funded by USAID and completed by LBG/B&V JV (AIRP). DABS is responsible for Operations and Maintenance, however, USAID announced that it was supporting six months of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for the 105 MW Tarkhil DPP. The O&M will also include capacity building (training) for the Afghan DABS staff assigned to the plant. USAID will also work with DABS on plans to continue O&M and training support beyond six months.

• This USAID funded project provides up to 105 MW of power to the Kabul City System consisting of 18 medium speed reciprocating diesel engines, each of approximately 6.3 MW, in three Blocks A, B and C rated at 35 MW each.

• The 105 MW DPP provides the people of Kabul with reliable, sustainable power. Together with the power already being imported from Uzbekistan, and the power from existing Kabul City thermal and hydro power plants, the power generated by

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the 105 MW DPP will help improve the quality of life of Kabul residents and others living in communities served by the North East Power System.

• Work is in progress to develop an agreement on the Tarakhil Training Center Concept; a draft Housekeeping/Cleanliness Program was completed, as was a draft Performance Monitoring Program; and an Annual Training Plan is being drafted.

• DABS is being assisted to develop an Annual Operating Budget for the Tarakhil Diesel Power Plant.

b. USAID Funded Project - Kabul Electricity Service Improvement Program (KESIP): The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and the Afghan people recognize the importance of access to sufficient and reasonably priced electricity. On September 30, 2009 the GIRoA established the new national electricity corporation, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), to improve electrical services to the Afghan populace. On November 5, 2009 a two-year program was launched known as the Kabul Electric Service Improvement Program (KESIP), funded by USAID and implemented by PA Government Services, Inc. (now Tetra Tech). • Customer Enumeration Program: Tetra Tech will work with DABS and KED to

complete the KED customer enumeration, identification and registration for all customers connected to the KED distribution system, detailing the precise location and transformer serving each such customer and ensures that all unregistered and illegal customers have been regularized. Such recording and enumeration of customers, including customer records, shall become part of the commercial database of DABS and KED. - A total of 212,517 customers captured onto the Pooyesh billing system.

Approximately 33,000 inactive accounts remain to be investigated and converted to Pooyesh.

- An access database has been developed and data from Pooyesh is used to produce Audit Sheets.

Assist DABS and KED in establishing efficient technical and commercial operations in KED, with a focus of the effort and resources on loss reduction, commercialization of distribution including advising on the methodologies, practices and systems for improving revenue collection, and reduction of corruption. A training course for meter readers was developed comprising two modules addressing Revenue Cycle Management, implementation of new billing and meter reading schedule, revenue protection, and detecting theft of electricity in the field.

• Commercial Management Advice and Support: Advice and support was provided in the following areas: - Implementation of new billing complaints and inquires service at the HQ

Customer Care Center providing access to customer account history and record maintenance procedure (e.g. change name, etc.)

- Meter Specifications developed for single phase whole current meter (80A) and three phase whole current meter (100A).

- DABS Meter Installation Project includes meter delivery and storage, installation areas focusing on JS2, JS3, and JS5 initially (contractor to do pilot project in different areas to assist with optimizing the process and establishing installation benchmarks and unit costs), and 10 pick-ups and tools procured for purpose of installing meters.

• Meter Test and Calibration Bench: Specification issued. Procurement in progress. Features of the bench include at least 20 meters to be tested

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simultaneously (single or three phase meters up to 150A rating, electronic or rotating disc meters).

• Procurement: - Vehicles: Pick-up trucks (16 delivered), crane trucks (2 delivered), bucket

trucks (2 ordered and delivery expected in 3 months). - Procurement of computer equipment and accessories for the following DABS

Customer Service Centers: Headquarters, Deh Mazang, Khair Khana, and Taimany.

- Construction of the Taimany Customer Service Center, funded by USAID, to assist DABS in compliance with ARTF Benchmarks.

- Provided DABS with uniforms for Meter Readers (240), Meter Technicians (120), and Enumerators (30).

- All equipment procured for the IT system, the metering program, as well as the vehicles and tools for the operation and maintenance of a utility distribution system will be installed, operationalized, and employees trained in the maintenance and use of such equipment.

• Information Technology (IT): Continued to provide the required IT infrastructure, equipment, software systems, and training/capacity development necessary to facilitate the success of KESIP technical work streams at DABS and KED, and DABS HQ and Capital Hub (KED) operating groups. - Undertake urgent system design and procurements in consultation with DABS

and KED with respect to a standard utility information technology system required for electricity distribution. All equipment procured for the IT System will be installed, operationalized, and employees trained in the maintenance and use of such equipment. IT Equipment is being delivered for six Customer Care Facilities.

• Human Resources: The Human Resource work stream is designed to support the reduction of commercial and technical losses, improve the collection efficiency in KED, and support the implementation of commercial and technical systems. The work stream is made up of three focused efforts: - Organizational Design, HR Transformation, and Training/ Capacity Building.

• Public Relations: The public relations program that was developed in collaboration with DABS communication team for the awareness of public and customers about the changes in Capital Hub (CH) service standards, and commercial practices have been followed to keep all customers and government organizations informed as to the changes affecting customers and the general public. - Several video advertisements were broadcasted through different TV

channels to educate the customers on new billing processes and procedures. - Press conferences facilitated to let customers know about the notebook

conversion and the new billing process in Kabul City; also advised large customers and government entities to pay their outstanding bills.

- Employee communication messages used to build understanding, support and alignment of company transformation.

- Town Hall meeting held to introduce the Capital Hub General Manager and inform DABS-CH employees on the updates of DABS commercialization process.

- Templates for DABS signage, announcements, newsletters and customer information have been developed and are ready for message customization and mass production.

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c. World Bank Funded Project - MEW 300/2: Kabul City MV System Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of Kabul City MV System and Upgrade from 15 kV to 20 kV. Overall Progress is 85% complete, and completion is expected by February 2011 (instead of May 2009). SMEC International is the Project Manager. The contractor is KEC International. Impediments for timely construction include availability of poles, quality of contractor supervisors, visas from Afghanistan and customs clearance delays that are affecting the cost and schedule of the project. The contract value has been reduced from $27.4 Million to $24.8 Million to reflect the change in scope of work. • The reduced scope of work involves installing 54 km MV underground cables,

343 km MV OHL conductor, 77 km LV ABC conductor, 60 distribution transformers, 5,000 energy meters and 7,400 concrete poles. Rehabilitation and refurbishment of Junction Stations 2, 7 and 12 were withdrawn from the scope of the project.

• Delays in the project are due to procurement delays of project materials, delays due to late commencement of the pole manufacturing process, delays in obtaining permission from the Municipality and other agencies for going ahead with the field work, delays caused by stoppage of the field work by different departments and individuals on several occasions, delay in issuing the Tax Exemption Certificate from the Ministry of Finance Customs Department, Right-of-Way problems and encroachment, delays due to change of system design and addition of new work in the scope of the contract by the client, and delays due to lack of shutdown by DABS to complete the work.

Table 12: MEW 300/2 Progress Summary from SMEC International Report to World Bank (August 2010)

Item Description BOQ Quantity Supplied to Date Installed to Date

MV Under Ground Cables (km)

233 Cables (Single Phase)

235 Cables (Single Phase)

44.4 km

MV OHL Conductor (km)

1,050 Conductors 1,051 Conductors 228.0 km

LV ABC Conductor (km)

90 km 90 km 77.0 km

Distribution Transformers

60 60 60

MV and LV Concrete Poles

7,203 6,282 4,292

d. ARTF Funded Project - MEW 300/3: Kabul City LV System Rehabilitation: The overall progress of the project is 57% including arrival of materials at the project warehouse. The work scope includes renovation of Junction Stations 2, 7 and 12. SMEC International is the Project Manager, and the contractor is Angelique International. Impediments for timely construction include availability of poles, quality of contractor supervisors, visas from Afghanistan and customs clearance delays that are affecting the cost and schedule of the project. SMEC International indicated that there are ongoing problems getting material and people into Afghanistan for completing the work. • The project is for extension of 22 km of MV OHL and UGC, rehabilitation and

extension of 265 km LV OHL and UGC, replacement and addition of 149 distribution transformers from 250 kVA to 630 kVA (totaling about 57 MVA), construction of a Customer Care Center, and civil work for renovation of Junction

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Stations 2, 7 and 12. Completion of the project is expected by March 2011 (from October 2009). - The MV/LV underground cable work is in good progress and 18 transformers

are installed in place and 4 transformers charged with MV Switch fuses. The LV switchboards and 55 feeder pillars have been installed. One transformer building in Shairpur Naqlia is constructed and the transformer and switchboards have been installed on a temporary basis.

- Construction of nine more transformer buildings is completed so far in the Shar-e-Naw, Wazir Akbar Khan and Taimani areas with three of them completed with installation of transformers in them.

- Overhead MV/LV distribution network construction work is yet to start. The contractor recently started their work to establish a pole manufacturing factory in Pul-e-Khumri.

• The project is financed by ARTF Grant No. TF091120-AF managed by World Bank.

e. GIRoA Funded Project - MEW 300/4, Lots 1 – 4 are contracts funded by the GIRoA with KEC International (India) and Siemens Corporation (Pakistan) for rehabilitation and expansion of a portion of the Kabul City MV and LV Distribution System, including rehabilitation of Junction Stations 1, 5 and 10 (partial), and construction of a new substation at Botkhak with 2 x 40 MVA Transformer Bays. MEW 300/4 (Lots 1 to 4) Kabul Distribution Enhancement Project is expected to provide about 40 MVA of transformer rehabilitation and about 60 MVA of transformer expansion. All the above work will be completed by February 2011. • KEC International: MEW 300/4, Lots 2 and 3 for Supply and Installation of Kabul

Distribution Enhancement Project: − The areas of Kabul City for enhancement (expansion) are Kotal Khairkhana to

Chimtala Hussainkot, Paanch Saad Famili, Akab Hangara, Resh Khor, Rahman Mina and Ahmad Shah Mina.

− The areas covered for rehabilitation are the distribution systems served by JS-1 and JS-5.

− Lots 2 and 3 are within the scope of work of KEC International and include expansion of the Kabul City MV and LV Distribution System. The scheduled completion date was extended from July 2009 to February 2011.

− Junction Station 5 works has been completed and the Station has been commissioned and energized in the last week of June 2010.

− Junction Station 1 works is in final stage of completion. Upon energization, it will provide reliable electricity supply in the areas served. Junction Station 10 will also go for partial (DC system) rehabilitation.

− Project delays were caused by various reasons such as Right of Way, customs clearance, and security problems especially after the recent attack in guest houses. Considerable Indian experts and engineers of the contractor left the country, and the works have badly slowed down.

− DABS and MEW have determined that Kabul City MV and LV Distribution System renovation and extension priorities be North Substation to Junction Station 2; North West Substation to Junction Station 4; and Chimtala to Junction Station 9. MEW will work with KEC International to complete these priority lines, and then new priorities can be developed.

• Siemens Consortium, Pakistan: MEW 300/4, Lots 1 and 4 for Supply and Installation of Kabul Distribution Enhancement Project:

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− Lot 1: Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 110/20kV substation at Botkhak including 2 x 40 MVA 110kV/20kV power transformers; complete rehabilitation of 20 kV Junction Stations 1 and 5, and partial rehabilitation of Junction Station 10 (DC System).

− Lot 4: Manufacturing and supply of equipment for Lots 2 and 3 work including 3 phase load break switches and accessories, LV distribution boards and LV feeder pillars, meter boxes, surge arrestors, and 3 phase indoor and outdoor type distribution transformers.

− Contract completion is currently February 2011 (from July 2009). Currently, 162 distribution transformers have been installed (and in process of being commissioned). .

− The Butkhak Substation works are substantially completed except for emergency indoor and outdoor Lighting, air conditioning etc, for which temporary arrangements were made to facilitate commissioning and charging of the Substation. Subsequently the Butkhak Station was commissioned and charged during 1st week of September 2010. The Butkhak Substation will be directly feeding power supply to adjoining areas of Butkhak (Ahmadshah Mina, New Industrial Park, Butkhak Industrial Area, Deh Sabse Area, Eastern and southern part of Butkhak) and will be sharing of load of Breshna Kot and Kabul East Substations that are currently overloaded.

− The project is delayed due to custom clearance formalities, LC extension delay, power shut down delay and Right of Way problems. Delays further added due to deteriorated security situation especially after militant attack in guest houses in Kabul causing the Testing and Commissioning engineers of the contractor to demobilize.

f. World Bank Funded Project - MEW 301: Rehabilitation of 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Naghlu HPP to East S/S to Tower E31 (towards North S/S) • The project is complete and in service.

g. World Bank Funded Project - MEW 302: Naghlu HPP Rehabilitation (Contractor: Technopromexport (TPE), Russia. Project Management: SMEC International) • The project is to rehabilitate the four Naghlu HPP units to sustain nameplate

rating at 25 MW each (100 MW total). The project completion date is July 2012. • Unit 4 completed pre-commissioning testing in July 2010. No load tests were

completed, but commissioning postponed due to delay in customs duty exemption for the UPS, and delays in Afghanistan visa for specialists. UPS installation and commissioning completed in August 2010, and trial operation (test service period) including 15 days continuous operation was successfully completed on September 24, 2010.

• Unit 3 rehabilitation (dismantling and preliminary inspection) began on September 20, 2010. The Fire Extinguishing System, and Oil Handling and Purification System work has been completed. Also, the Ventilation System and Powerhouse Crane rehabilitation work has been completed. Over the next two months, work will include disassembly and inspection, anticorrosive treatment, machining of turbine parts, generator rotor rehabilitation and assembly, new generator stator installation, and main valve rehabilitation.

• The first group of power transformers replacement is planned for November 2010, subject to DABS disconnecting the old transformers and timely visa support for the specialists.

• Reportedly, delays in obtaining tax release certificates are causing major delays in receiving equipment and materials. The transport companies are experiencing

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considerable losses and substantial difficulties in equipment shipments from the Russian Federation to the Naghlu HPP.

• Major issues are delays in project implementation and management, delays in customs clearance, delays in Afghanistan work permits and visas, and delays due to deteriorating security situation including recent prohibition of private security companies.

h. World Bank Funded Project - MEW 500, Lot 1 is construction of 2 x 110 kV D/CKT Overhead Transmission Lines from Chimtala to North West Substation (6.9 km) and 1 x 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from North West to North Substation (5.0 km) and to Tower E31 (4.5 km, and 1.1 km underground) by KEC International. Completion is expected by March 2011 (from December 2008). • The purpose of this project is to interconnect the NEPS with Kabul City via the

Chimtala 220/110kV substation on to the Kabul North West and North 110kV substations through new transmission lines. − The Chimtala S/S to North West S/S Transmission Lines are completed; the

North West S/S to North S/S has been completed, but was delayed due to Right-of-Way problems; the North S/S to E31 is delayed due to Right-of-Way encroachment. MOI/ISAF compound is being built over the approved cable route.

• Main issues affecting the timing and cost of the project are Right-of-Way encroachment causing re-routing of the Chimtala S/S to North West S/S, 2 x 110 kV D/CKT Overhead Transmission Lines; the Municipality withdrew approval of previously approved Right-of-Way from North West S/S to North S/S to E31 in October 2008. The Right-of-Way was re-approved after extensive negotiations in March 2009; the agreement was taken by the Kabul Municipality, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Interior for the 110 kV cable route, followed by commencement of construction on the route by MOI.

• Other delays are due to procurement delays by contractor (steel monopoles); delays due to deteriorating security on equipment delivery routes; and delays due to re-work and re-justification on route approval.

• The Transmission Lines from North substation to E31 (and on to East substation) is an essential link between Uzbek and Tajik supplies from the North, the Hydro plants, and the 105 MW Diesel Power Plant to the East of Kabul City. The work must be completed but could be compromised. This is a critical part of the NEPS 110 kV transmission network.

• Even though the route was approved by relevant authorities including the Municipality, the development over the cable route was in the Municipality Master Plan.

• Right-of-Way clearance for the section from the North S/S to the termination tower of existing eastern line approved by MOTCA for the line and underground cable to cross the fly corridor around 500 m from the runway threshold. Survey work, profile design and demining of cable route corridor across airport completed. Consequently additional materials must be supplied.

• Due long period of idle work caused by Right-of-Way issue, the contractor is not able to continue work under the contract conditions, and the contractor submitted commercial proposal and implementation schedule for supply of additional equipment and installation work. The cost proposal for balance work is subject to be negotiated and approved by MEW and World Bank no objection.

i. World Bank Funded Project - MEW 500, Lot 2 is rehabilitation and extension of the 110/20(15) kV Kabul City North West and North Substations by Safa Nicu (Iran). Completion is expected by December 2010 (from November 2008).

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• The purpose of this project is to upgrade the Kabul City North and North West substations to enable delivery of the added capacity from the NEPS 220kV system into Kabul City.

• The North West Substation work (including six 110 kV Line Bays; 2 x 40 MVA, 110/20(15) kV Transformer Bays; and 19 x 20 kV Switchgear Panels) was completed in July 2009. The North Substation work (including four 110 kV Line Bays; 2 x 40 MVA, 110/20(15) kV Transformer Bays; and 19 x 20 kV Switchgear Panels) is 98% complete.

• The main reasons for the delay of the project is financial sanctions requiring cash financing of equipment purchases; deteriorating security on transport routes caused re-routing through Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with resultant delays; equipment damage (110 kV CBs) caused by truck accident en-route; delays in issue of customs duty exemption letters caused extensive delays at border entry points; major procurement delays by contractor; contractor cash flow issues during construction; and delays in mobilizing commissioning staff.

• North Substation communication system for tele-protection, telephone and data transfer between substations not completed yet; completion certificate for North S/S and Operational Certificate for both Substations will be issued after clarification of outstanding items from the punch list. Six months of Operations and Maintenance training commenced on 01 June 2010.

j. ADB MFF Tranche II - Kabul Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project: The Project amounting to $81.5 Million was approved in December 2009 and comprises (i) Kabul Southwest Distribution Rehabilitation and Expansion for 60,000 households in Dasht-e-Barchi; (ii) Construction of Kabul Southwest Substation for distribution expansion and future transmission expansion to the south of Kabul; (iii) Construction of 30 km 220 kV double circuit transmission line from Kabul Southwest to Chimtala; (iv) DABS Management Assistance; and (v) Distribution Planning and Revolving Fund Assistance. The Project will be executed by DABS and the procurement of consultants in underway. Physical work is expected to begin by mid 2011 and the project is expected to be completed by December 2013. • The detailed cost estimates and financing plans for the ADB MFF Tranche 2 are:

Component GIRoA / DABS ($ x Million)

ADB ($ x Million)

220 kV Transmission Line 0.5 16.7

Kabul Southwest Substation 0.6 20.0

Kabul Distribution Network 0.5 18.2

Distribution Components 0.1 3.0

Consulting Services 0.2 7.7

Unallocated 3.2 15.9

Total 5.0 81.5

Note: Counterpart funds to cover all taxes and duties.

• Physical Outputs of Tranche 2: Transmission Line: This component is the construction of a D/CKT 220kV transmission line, approximately 30 kilometers in length, linking Chimtala substation in the north to the proposed new Kabul Southwest substation in the south.

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Kabul Southwest Substation: A new substation in the south west of Kabul to (a) service the electrical distribution needs to South West Kabul; (b) strengthen the 220 kV / 110 kV ring main around Kabul (with future plans for a 110 kV line to service Breshna Kot) and (c) allow expansion of the transmission network to the South East Power System so that Uzbek and Tajik imported power can be provided to Pul-e-Alam, Gardez, and Ghazni in the future. Kabul Distribution Network (Dasht-e-Barchi): The project comprises development and reconstruction of the 20 kV network and rehabilitation of low voltage network, serving 55,000 households. The construction of grid substations for the city is financed by Tranche 2. Distribution Components: Approximately 100 distribution transformers from 400 - 600MVA are needed to convert the entire Kabul distribution system from the current 15 kV to the planned 20 kV medium voltage system.

• Non-Physical Outputs of Tranche 2: DABS Management: DABS is a newly corporatized entity that requires substantial and continued support to build its management and organizational capacity to implement the project and to undertake its expected functions in a sustainable manner. Consultants will be recruited to build sufficient managerial and organizational capacity at DABS through the provision of necessary training, analysis, and advisory to the management, as well as to the technical staff of DABS. Establishment of Revolving Fund: A revolving pool of funds will be created for capturing MFF on lending repayment for use in the energy sector. Technical assistance will be provided for developing specific mechanism of the revolving fund that will be generated by the recovery of the sub-loans provided under the MFF to be used to subsidize tariffs for the poor and vulnerable. The tariffs are expected to increase from $0.04 to $0.08/kWh to at least ensure cost recovery, and the affordability by the poor and the vulnerable is an issue. Distribution Planning System: This component is to build DABS's capacity in distribution planning system in order for DABS to be able to effectively engage in planning the distribution system. In addition to the software provision and a demonstrative pilot system planning of one of the districts, training of appropriate staff at DABS will be undertaken to ensure that the system will be effectively adopted and used in a sustainable manner.

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E. RENEWABLE ENERGY AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: 1. Afghan-French-German Energy Initiative (AFGEI): It is noted from the AFGEI

Newsletter No. 8 (September 2010) that Afghanistan has signed the IRENA Convention (International Renewable Energy Agency, http://www.irena.org) that is currently signed by 148 states and the European Union. The IRENA Convention is making a huge effort to promote clean energy in the world and support governments in the implementation of policies and projects. a. At MEW, Directorate of Renewable Energy under the Deputy Minister of Energy

is responsible for the development of renewable energy technologies such as hydropower, solar energy and wind energy. The German Technical Cooperation supports the Directorate in the measurement of wind energy potential in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, and Takhar Provinces. The USAID Afghan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) supports the Directorate in the measurement of wind energy potential in Balkh and Herat Provinces.

b. GTZ ESRA is conducting workshops with the MEW Renewable Energy Directorate to assess and implement institutional and human resource capacity development, and establish action items to improve the quality of the MEW Renewable Energy Directorate work.

c. GERES with the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) is undertaking Energy Efficiency activities in Bamyan and Kabul Provinces in cooperation with USAID South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy (SARI/Energy).

d. GERES has published two documents that highlight value and application of energy efficiency measures in private and public buildings. The Energy Efficiency Guide Book is intended for technical people implementing or designing construction projects. The Guide Book can be downloaded from the GERES website at http://www.geres.eu/en/technical-guides. The Energy Efficiency Guideline is a brief introduction to energy efficiency (insulation materials, techniques, references and responsible companies) intended for principals. GERES (Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités) is a French non-profit NGO created in 1976 after the first Oil Shock. Today, 108 staff work on innovative and sustainable development projects in France and in eight African and Asian countries. GERES teams are particularly involved in the implementation of engineering solutions, for development and providing specific technical expertise for environmental conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, reducing energy poverty, and improving the livelihood of the poor.

2. GTZ (German) Technical Cooperation: The GTZ Energy Program – Renewable Energy Supply for Rural Areas (ESRA) supports the Afghanistan government to increase the supply of electricity in rural areas in concert with the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. In general, GTZ is responsible for training of the HPP operations and management staff for the GTZ and KfW funded projects. GTZ has conducted surveys and prepared Reports on Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Surveys in Badakhshan (June – August 2008) and Takhar (April 2010) Provinces. a. For Badakhshan, 173 MHPs were surveyed with a total installed capacity of

about 5.2 MW. Of this amount, about 2.9 MWs (57%) were operational during the survey, serving 11,974 homes (about 8.5% of the population). 38 of the 173 MHPs surveyed do not produce electricity due to incomplete construction, defective equipment, lack of tools, or lack of skilled technicians. Of MHPs surveyed, 37% operated by Community Development Companies, 33% operated by DABS, and 7% operated by private operators were not working at the time of the survey. GTZ expressed concern regarding the capabilities of the Community Development Companies.

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b. For Takhar Province, the survey was conducted from 15 October – 19 November 2009. The total installed capacity for 160 sites visited is about 4.4 MW. About 82% of the surveyed units were operational, with 31 units not operational due to incomplete construction, defective equipment, lack of tools, and lack of skilled technicians. Almost all (about 95%) units generate under-voltage power (e.g. less than 200 V for a 220 V Distribution System).

c. GTZ ESRA is including the potential development of hydropower in Badakhshan Province in its Provincial Development Plan. The Governor of Badakhshan Province had identified electrification projects (decentralized hydropower stations and associated distribution grids) up to 9.5 MW to serve 235,000 people.

3. ICE Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Subcommittee: GTZ reported on outcomes of efforts over the past two years to install 1 MW of decentralized capacity in the north to reach 54,000 people. Under construction is a micro-hydro plant in Badakhshan that will provide electricity to 25,000 people. Ensuing years will bring hybrid solar and wind velocity systems targeted at Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Baghlan, and Bamyan provinces. KFW noted that it is preparing energy plans for Badakhshan and will do the same for other provinces. It has identified hydro power opportunities and is pursuing a pilot project that combines packaged solar and wind diesel hybrids. The Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) noted that renewable energy is the most ambitious of its USAID funded programs with plans to develop and deploy hydro power, solar power, and wind power. Solar projects will involve street lighting (ACEP plans on installing 453 solar power street lights in Kandahar that will provide light throughout the night) and solar powered schools as well as the installation of solar systems in clinics, homes and water pumping systems. Wind farms are foreseen in Panjshir and Kabul that are capable of powering manufacturing plants and water pumps. Programs to stress Energy Efficiency entail surveys and instructional settings that indicate the value of saving electricity. The ACEP also combines capacity building with energy policy to develop engineers and specialists in the renewable energy field. At present, 56 students at Kabul University are taking a class in renewable energy. A renewable Energy Lab and internships are on tap. The ACEP four year projection totals 310,000 beneficiaries of 5.2 MWs of power at a cost of $23.5 million. USACE is also committed to renewable energy generation and is currently conducting six feasibility studies for hydro-electric dams that could supply 1,500 MWs per year. USACE is also interested in solar lighting (which is being installed in Kabul in the next few months) and bio-gas systems.

4. KfW (German) Development Bank: The Renewable Energy Program for Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and Areas aims at the economical development of the selected district centers and surrounding rural areas of Faizabad, Keshim, Khanabad and Chak-e-Wardak, and at improved living standards and conditions for the population living in these areas by providing reliable and affordable electricity supply from mainly renewable energy sources. Overall, the program will thus support the political stabilization process within the concerned regions. The Executing Agency for the Programme is the Ministry of Energy and Water. The Programme proceeds under the framework established by the various agreements between Afghanistan and Germany, such as the Financing and Project Agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Water. a. Component 1: Construction of the Chak-e-Wardak Hydro Power Plant and

Associated Distribution System: The objective of the rehabilitation of the Chak-e-Wardak HPP and the associated distribution system is the provision of reliable and affordable electricity supply in the Wardak Valley in order to support

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the economical development within the valley. Project implementation is still on hold. A MoU has been drafted regarding roles and responsibilities of the organizations involved in the project, but the MoU is still under review. The project could be cancelled due to cost and security concerns restricting access to the project area.

b. Component 2: Construction of Hydropower Stations in Faizabad and Keshim: The objective of the Faizabad and Keshim Hydropower Stations is the provision of reliable and affordable electricity supply to the selected districts and major towns of the northern provinces, which are not connected to the country’s electrical network, in order to support their economical development and to increase the populations living standard. The Governor of Badakhshan provided support in negotiations with land owners and concerned offices. The Provincial security situation has been relatively calm, but recent attacks and infiltration of AGF in Keshim and neighboring Tagab district could have negative impacts on project implementation if it continues. Final design and tendering is ongoing, and the environmental approval process has been completed by NEA. However, submission of approval documents is delayed due to pending decision as to who is paying the 100,000 AF per project location approval fee. There are also delays in getting customs clearance and registration for armoured vehicles. The final design report on civil construction for both Faizabad and Keshim were submitted in September 2010. Discussions regarding upgrading of the Faizabad power supply transmission and distribution system were initiated by the Governor of Badakhshan Province. Proposals by the consultant and GTZ ESRA Programme are under consideration by KfW Development Bank.

c. Component 3: Rehabilitation of Khanabad Hydropower Station I (1.7 MW): As with Component 2, the objective of the Faizabad and Keshim Hydropower Stations is the provision of reliable and affordable electricity supply to the selected districts and major towns of the northern provinces, which are not connected to the country’s electrical network, in order to support their economical development and to increase the populations living standard. Work on the Kunduz to Taleqan 220 kV transmission line (ADB MFF Tranche 2) which is important for the Khanabad power station has not started yet. The Khanabad HPP rehabilitation contract is still under negotiation. Also, the security situation in Khanabad remains volatile, and the security situation in Kunduz is worsening. Submission of approval documents is delayed due to pending decision as to who is paying the 100,000 AF per project location approval fee. There are also delays in getting customs clearance and registration for armoured vehicles.

d. Rehabilitation of Khanabad Hydropower Station Units 1 and 2: The Kunduz District of Khanabad is starved for electricity for social development and economic growth. The expected power electricity imports from Tajikistan are seasonal only and would be insufficient for power needs in the area. The people of the Federal Republic of Germany, through its implementing agency KfW Development Bank, are rehabilitating Khanabad Unit 1 that is in the final design stage, and Khanabad Unit 2. • Khanabad Unit 1 will provide 1.7 MW of vitally needed electricity. However,

this amount of electricity is insufficient to serve the population of 145,000 people (based on statistics from the CSO, 2008 – 2009).

• The Khanabad Unit 2 Project is a new 10.4 MW project located on the Khanabad River in the Khanabad District of Kunduz. The intake, headrace canal and part of the forebay have already been completed as construction began earlier based on a feasibility study conducted by Water and Power Consulting Services (WAPCOS) of India. However, much repair work is

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needed. Construction duration is estimated at 3.5 years, and the proposed Khanabad Unit 2 Project is expected to have minimal impact on land acquisition and resettlement.

• The Khanabad Units 1 and 2 HPP would be connected to the NEPS via a 28 km transmission Line running to the main 220 kV substation at the City of Kunduz, and are expected to have minimal impact on land acquisition and resettlement in the area.

e. Rehabilitation of Pul-e-Khumri Hydro Power Plants Units 1 and 2: • This project involves the management, planning, design, material, labor, and

equipment to complete rehabilitation of the Pul-e-Khumri HPP Units 1 and 2 resulting in a combined generation capacity of 13.5 MW.

f. Lower Kokcha River HPP: • Design for a 50 MW Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project.

The Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project will require involvement with other donors to complete.

g. Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA): • KfW Development Bank is planning an appraisal mission in Q1, CY2011 for

the Pul-e-Khumri 1 and 2, Khanabad 2, and the mini-hydro projects. h. Important Issue: Pending issues affecting the projects are responsibility

for payment of fee for the Environmental approval (through NEA) which is 100,000 AF per site. Additionally, the volatile security situation could affect the projects as the project areas are not always accessible.

i. Upcoming activities: Development of an operation and management system, and qualification of operational staff for the Hydropower Plants is the task of GTZ ESRA Programme planned to begin in January 2011. DABS and MEW needs to address the Khanabad distribution system and associated substations that need to be ready when the Khanabad power stations commence operation.

5. USAID Funded Project: The Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) aims to foster energy independence and development through increased use of renewable energy resources. The project will also promote of energy efficiency while spurring the development of Afghanistan’s renewable energy equipment manufacturing capacities. The Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) continued to make strides in working towards program goals during the quarter. Follow up listed below took place after field assessments for rehabilitation or new installation of hydro power stations in Baghlan, Badakhshan, Bamyan, Khost, Nangarhar, Panjshir, Parwan, and Kandahar. Rehabilitation of hydropower station in Panjshir province was underway and civil works were expected to be initiated following some delays in community buy in. Among recent developments, activities and accomplishments for this period: a. Ghazni Solar Clinics: In each clinic, two 5 kWp photovoltaic (PV) systems will

be installed powering lights, refrigerators, incubators, centrifuges, etc. One Ghazni 5 kW PV installation was completed for the district health clinic Tormai in Khawja Omari; however, the array and battery bank for a second system destined for Ramak in Deh Yak was stolen by Taliban in Wardak during transport and the SESA technician kidnapped and later released unharmed.

b. Nuristan, Bamyan Schools: USAID approved solar installations for four Nuristan schools, 15 kWp total, and 2 Bamyan schools, 4 kWp total.

c. Wind Monitors Arrive: Wind resource monitoring equipment arrived at the Port of Karachi from SESA.

d. Solar Pumps Shipped: Twenty five solar water pumps are4 being shipped to Afghanistan by SESA.

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e. Kandahar Streetlights: Kandahar solar streetlights (453) are being shipped to Afghanistan by Zularistan. ACEP traveled to Kandahar to meet with the city mayor and governor in order to discuss details of a much anticipated project to install solar street lights in the city of Kandahar and in nearby Panjawayi district. ACEP has already procured 452 stand alone solar PV street lighting systems (120 Wp), each of which comprises an encased lamp, a PV panel, deep-cycle battery, charge controller and pole. ACEP will continue coordinating with local decision makers to ensure the sustainability of these systems.

f. Solar Home Systems: A contract was issued to Bahktar Solar to provide 750 SHS (80 Wp systems).

g. Solar Refrigerators: Solar refrigerator proposals were received from SESA, ETC, IMO, and Zularistan.

h. Herat Wind-Electric: Technical specification was written for wind-electric water pumping systems for Herat.

i. Mini-Hydro: Additional Topchi/Bamiyan MHP design drawings made for RFP development.

j. Lanterns Selected: Six PV lanterns selected and PO’s issued for 10,000 from ETC, QMC, and Tata. ACEP evaluated lanterns from 20 vendors as part of a procurement of 10,000 PV lanterns. These 1-2 Wp systems are to be used to assist Kuchi nomads in Afghanistan with basic LED light. An earlier pilot with a dozen solar lamps was implemented with Kuchi residing in Nangarhar province. During the reporting period, ACEP selected the best offers for five different lanterns based on price and performance evaluations (hours on, lumens, durability, etc.) Lantern distribution will begin in September.

k. Badakhshan Power: Badakhshan MHP PNFs completed for 5 communities. l. Kabul University Energy Class: Renewable energy class is underway at Kabul

University FE for 54 students. Construction began for the Renewable Energy Laboratory. Approval was obtained from USAID to purchase a I-V Curve Tracer for the RE Lab from DayStar. Wind energy textbooks arrived from Winrock.

m. Turbine Workshop: On August 9, ACEP held a turbine manufactures needs assessment workshop at the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development for over 30 Afghan turbine manufactures from across the country. During the workshop, participants listed key challenges, priorities and expectations, and expressed the desire for on-the-job training in the construction of advanced turbine models and to form a turbine manufacturers association.

n. Paktiya MHP: On August 29, ACEP engineers traveled to the town of Ahmad Abad located in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktiya to explore ways to complete transmission works of a 300 kW micro hydropower system, which was constructed by Aryu Universal Construction Company in 2007 but never finished due to security reasons.

o. Solar Home Systems (SHS): ACEP is currently procuring 750 SHS (80 Wp each) for use in Kapisa, Kandahar, Khost and other provinces. These systems will provide basic electric lighting and for individual homes, as well as clinics, mosques and schools. RFP proposals have been reviewed and the best offer was selected. Installation of SHS is expected to begin in October 2010.

p. Wind Monitoring: ACEP traveled to Herat province and identified suitable sites for wind-electric water pumping and wind resource monitoring. Wind resource monitoring equipment is currently being shipped to Afghanistan from the United States. ACEP will install two meteorological towers in Balkh province and four towers in Herat province.

q. Kabul University RE Instruction: On August 22, 2010 ACEP delivered its first renewable energy lecture to fourth-year students (seniors) at Kabul University.

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The lectures are being delivered three times per week and are attended by electrical and mechanical engineers, male and female architects and two assistant professors. Topics for discussion include solar, thermal, wind, biogas, hydro power, and geothermal technologies, as well as energy efficiency. In tandem with the lectures, ACEP will establish a renewable energy laboratory to provide students with hands-on training of cutting-edge technologies applicable within the Afghan context. Based on the success of the first semester of instruction, specialized classes covering solar energy and micro and mini hydro power will be offered to students during the second semester. The main of objectives of the courses are to enable students to visualize opportunities for the implementation of renewable energy projects based on local energy resources and community needs, and to provide the necessary training for students to become professional and active stakeholders in this nascent sector in Afghanistan.

6. World Bank: The World Bank is developing an Afghanistan Rural Solar Project for lighting and cell phone charging. The World Bank is also providing solar powered lanterns in Bamyan, and helping to develop a market for solar products. a. The Afghanistan Rural Solar Electrification Project aims to achieve rapid

expansion of access to basic electricity services - namely, small battery charging for lighting and mobile phones – in remote communities, primarily via small, simple “pico-solar” products, using private commercial distribution channels as feasible.

b. For individual private users, the pico-solar products under review are an increasing variety of “lanterns” or equivalent designs (desk lamps, ceiling lights, torch-lights) that use newer types of lighting technologies (“power LEDs” or high-efficiency Light Emitting Diodes) and batteries; some provide battery-to-battery charging of mobile phones and similar small ICT devices.

c. Compared to the conventional component-based solar “home systems”, these are lower-cost (wholesale Kabul cost ranging from US$ 10-50 depending on type, size, brand), and require no expert installation or maintenance except for battery replacement (and hence also characterized as “cash-and-carry” or “plug-and-play”). Some products have a 1-3 Watt PV panel charger, some have even smaller PV charger integrated in the product. While the light output is typically less than that of a 7 Watt compact fluorescent lamp used with solar “home systems”, it is believed that users can purchase multiple pico-solar products, some with controllable light output and rapidly transition away from kerosene use.

d. In addition to the individual private users, the project will also target public institutional users for whom newer configurations of solar systems including portable lighting, campus and street lighting, and ICT use.

e. The project will begin in Bamyan and Daikundi provinces, and then expanded to other provinces, adjusting to consumer responses as the implementation capacity is strengthened. The project will be housed in the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD).

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F. IMPORTED POWER STATUS: Imported power from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, in conjunction with loss reduction activities, is vitally important for DABS commercial viability. The increased availability of electricity for the population directly contributes to an increase in a country’s Gross Domestic Product. The imported power costs less than diesel-generated power, resulting in considerable savings to the government in fuel costs.

1. Tajikistan: A 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed between Afghanistan and Tajikistan on 29 August 2008 for the import of up to 300 MW of seasonal power from Tajikistan. Construction of the interconnection in both countries is in progress by KEC International (MEW-699 / ADB Loan 2304: Regional Power Transmission Interconnection Project, Project Management by SMEC International). The MEW-699 Project is expected to be completed by August 2011.

2. Uzbekistan: An agreement has been signed with Uzbekenergo for power import of up to 120 MW for 2010 over the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines. Reportedly, Uzbekistan can provide up to 200 MW if requested to do so. A new agreement is needed with Uzbekenergo since acceptance of the second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line for power up to 300 MW. Imported power to Kabul City can increase to 240 MW after completion of the USAID funded Reactive Power Compensation Project, and completion of World bank, ARTF and GIRoA projects to rehabilitate and extend the Kabul City MV and LV Distribution System (MEW 300/2, MEW 300/3, and MEW 300/4, Lots 1 – 4.

3. Turkmenistan: The Ministry of Energy and Industry of Turkmenistan (MoEI) and the Ministry of Energy and Water of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (MEW) met in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on February 24 – 25, 2010 to initiate a framework for continued delivery of electricity to Afghanistan and allow expanding power trade between the two countries. The amount and tariff of delivering electrical energy will be decided annually. MEW noted that a long term PPA is needed with Turkmenistan that has not yet been achieved. ADB offered to help with the communications between the GIRoA and Turkmenistan regarding the PPA, and also noted that it was planning to hire Afghanistan and CAR Regional Consultants to help with the interface.

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G. CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: The Inter-Ministerial Commission for Energy established an ICE Subcommittee for Capacity Building to better integrate and coordinate Energy Sector capacity building activities. The ICE Subcommittee for Capacity Building is chaired by the MEW Deputy Minister of Energy. The MEW Deputy Minister of Energy noted that integrated and coordinated capacity building activities across the ministries and donors would substantially improve the skills of Afghan engineers and technicians that are currently weak. The USAID funded Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) noted that it is developing a plan to develop skills at Kabul University integral to Solar, Wind and Micro-Hydro Power Plants and related applications. The ACEP is also preparing a demonstration on Solar Water Heaters at Kabul University. It has also noted that capacity building activities needs to go beyond training in computers and English language. The Ministry of Economy / ICE Chairman will monitor and evaluate Energy Sector capacity building activities. SMEC International is conducting a training needs assessment for the MEW Policy Unit. The AIRP is training local staff on conduct of surveys and Diesel Power Plant (DPP) Operations and Maintenance (O&M). GTZ is designing a training program for renewable energy.

1. KfW Development Bank and GTZ Technical Cooperation Projects: a. KfW recognizes that DABS can improve technical knowledge of staff to operate

and maintain Hydro Power Plants, Substations and Junction Stations by conducting training programs. The GTZ Energy Project (ESRA) is responsible for the training of operations and management staff for the Renewable Energy Programme for the Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and Areas and for the introduction of a management and operations system. GTZ and KfW are coordinating their activities in this regard.

2. USAID Funded Projects: a. AEAI Afghan Energy Capacity Building Program (AECB):

DABS Highlights: • Ten DABS technicians were trained at Powergrid Substations (very similar to

NEPS Substations) in India and focused on substation circuit breakers/transformer maintenance for three months, returning to Afghanistan on September 9, 2010. Ten DABS engineers are also training at Powergrid Substations in India, focusing on transmission communication and protection systems. They will complete their training on October 19, 2010.

• The second group of 30 Post Graduate engineers completed their pre-training in Kabul and left on August 1, 2010 for 40 weeks of training at NPTI in India in the two technical areas DABS recommended. They are split in two groups with 15 in Hydro Power Plant training and 15 in Power Systems O&M training. They have their study break on November 13, 2010 and are expected to finish in May, 2011.

• The AECB DABS Advisors are supporting the repair of the NEPS transmission line between towers 114 and 121 which was erected with under-sized conductor by mentoring DABS linemen. Re-conductoring with trained DABS linemen will prevent the potential of winter line problems when Kabul’s NEPS demand increases significantly.

• The AECB DABS Advisors provided much support to the construction oversight and commissioning of the new 110 kV Botkhak Substation in the form of DABS operator training/testing/certifying. In addition, support was provided to DABS personnel in creating a punch-list of unfinished contractual items as the time for turn-over of the Botkhak Substation to DABS occurred.

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• The AECB DABS Advisors continue to support NEPS Substation and Switching Station personnel at all NEPS major locations with mentoring in the proper daily O&M of the NEPS facilities.

• The AECB DABS Sr. Transmission Advisors assisted DABS in the inspection/acceptance of the new, second 220 kV NEPS line from Uzbekistan to Pul-e-Khumri in Afghanistan.

• The AECB DABS Advisors are supporting DABS personnel in solving the load-shedding at the 110 kV Breshna Kot Substation. Multiple corrections are being pursued to overcome the substation transformer overloading during peak power usage times.

• USAID has asked AECB to work with DABS to study the potential of synchronizing the Afghan generated power feeding Kabul with the NEPS supplied Uzbek power. AECB has done some preliminary work in the U.S. to establish what is needed regarding the Uzbek power system to accurately model the total system, if they were connected and synchronized. AECB and DABS will continue discussions to formulate a plan of action.

• The AECB DABS Sr. Transmission Advisors continue to support and mentor DABS personnel in reviewing options regarding how more power from Turkmenistan can be transmitted to Afghanistan, specifically the Herat area.

• AECB training in computers and English has been accelerated at the hydro power plants of Naghlu, Surobi and Mahipar to increase the ability of the operators to understand the upgraded computer control systems at the hydro power plants. The two-plus months training program in Kabul will complete in July for the second group of 30 Post Graduate engineers before they go to India for 40 weeks of training at NPTI, 15 in Hydro Power Plant training and 15 in Power Systems O&M training.

MEW Highlights: • An MEW Women’s Leadership training course was completed and evaluation

of the program was very positive. A graduation Certificate Presentation Ceremony was held at MEW and the Minister of Energy and Water was in attendance.

• MEW Sr. Technical Advisor mentored 13 different MEW engineers (three in more than one technical area) in generating technical documents, technical presentations, technical request for proposals and technical evaluation of proposals.

• MEW Sr. Policy Advisor continued to provide input to MEW on the Draft Electricity Law and support MEW in producing a revised Draft Electricity Law in English/Dari for Donor’s to comment on in October. He continued to support the MEW Planning Department by providing legal opinions on MEW legal situations (e.g. legal advice on a 200 MW MEW hydro project and other hydro power/irrigation projects). He participated in USAID meetings that discussed how the revised Draft Electricity Law could accommodate an independent power producer (IPP) power plant.

• AECB personnel continued to work with the MEW HR Department regarding the training currently being performed at MEW, this includes: MEW Database development, English and computer classes, a Project Management Training Program, HV Transmission Systems training, a Professional English class and “Total Station” training; with training courses accomplished in all but the HV Transmission Systems, which will start in October.

• ACEB held a major certificate distribution/graduation ceremony at MEW for the completion of five different energy sector training courses.

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• The AECB journalism advisor continued to mentor MEW personnel and a major accomplishment was the publication of five issues of the new MEW Newspaper. The Minister has directed the MEW Newspaper be uploaded on the new MEW Website.

• Two ICE Subcommittee for Capacity Building Donor Coordination meetings were held at MEW (the September meeting was cancelled because of internal activities). The committee began collecting the existing donor capacity building needs assessments for MEW/DABS. The committee will compile all the “needs assessments” and evaluate what needs areas are being addressed and which ones are not being addressed. The Civil Service Commission, Ministry of Higher Education and the two major Kabul Universities have been incorporated into the committee. A working group has been created to develop a capacity building strategy for the energy sector, involving all stakeholders and will be modeled after the Afghan National Development Strategy (ANDS). In addition a capacity building database is being created for ongoing donor capacity building as well as future efforts that are in the planning stages.

VTC Highlights: • Refresher courses in Computer and English continued for over 250 VTC

students. • 270 students (in nine groups) are attending a practical electricity laboratory

(taught by AECB personnel), which is scheduled to end in December, 2010. • The COP and the VTC Director will work to increase DABS involvement with

VTC and establish some “needs-based” curricula, possibly starting with a course on transformer repair.

Approximately 90,000 instructional hours were provided to over 740 Afghan energy sector personnel at the various groups noted above.

b. AIRP 105 MW Diesel Power Plant (Tarakhil): USAID / AIRP is providing on-going Operations and Maintenance Services and Capacity Building to ensure that there is capability of DABS to operate and maintain the 105 MW DPP. • Plant Operations Procedures: Procedures are being developed in English and

Dari. DABS employees are currently studying and walking down the System Information Packages (SIP).

• DABS employees are taking written exams over each SIP that is given to them. Written test averages are increasing. Staff is pursuing wireless installation and training for the Computerized Materials Management System.

c. AIRP National Load Control Center (NLCC): • The DABS Chief Operating Officer observed the Factory Acceptance Testing

of the SCADA System in Istanbul, Turkey. 12 DABS Engineers are in Istanbul for six months of training. The DABS Engineers will undergo six more months of training after the NLCC is installed at the 105 MW (Tarakhil) DPP site.

• OPGW field training for 4 DABS trainees has begun by NETRACON, planned at the Communication Institute of Lahore/ Pakistan in October 2010.

d. AIRP Diesel Power Plant Operations and Maintenance: • The objective is to support the O&M of diesel power plants located in Aybak,

Kandahar, Lashkar Gah, Musa Qala, Qalat and Tirin Kot. Continued capacity building impacts include the following: - Training: Ongoing training has included: Assembling water and oil piping;

cleaning of electrical panels; installing main alternators to KTA 50 Gensets; connecting main and control wiring from alternators to panels;

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assembling and disassembling a KTA 50 generator; and commissioning a KTA 50 Genset.

- The Diesel Power Plants O&M Project is scheduled to complete by 31 August 2011.

e. Kabul Electricity Service Improvement Program (KESIP): • Training Needs Assessment: Recommendations coordinated within overall

KESIP Training Plan; Operational (on-the-job) training provided to KED staff involved in field audits; and site visits to inspect and familiarize with condition of electrical networks and facilities at: - Substations and Junction Stations; customer meters / meter boxes; meter

calibration laboratory, and PCE warehouse / workshop complex.

• Training of DABS and Capital Hub Personnel in IT: - IT Technicians: Certification requirements and sources of training are

being identified. DABS HQ ICT Department and Capital Hub ICT staff will be trained.

- IT Management: Sources of training in standard ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) courses have been identified for formal procurement actions.

- Microsoft Great Plains has been acquired as the software solution. - Basic Financial Modules: Installed and being used by Accounting and

Finance personnel at DABS HQ. Now extending usage to the Capital Hub.

f. South Asian Regional Initiative / Energy (SARI/E): The following training programs were carried on during the months of July, August and September, 2010: • Distribution Loss Reduction Program: A two weeks Distribution Loss

Reduction Program was conducted at the Central Institute for Rural Electrification (CIRE) in Hyderabad, India. CIRE is a training institute under the aegis of Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC), a Government of India autonomous organization. CIRE has been organizing the training programs on the aspects of time-to-time policy changes such as power sector reforms, change management, open access-issues and challenges, regulatory aspects, energy conservation etc. The prime objective of this two week program is to familiarize participants with the framework of power sector in India, to provide insights into sources of technical and commercial losses and controlling methods, and bring awareness on legal and regulatory aspects towards loss reduction. This program was designed for graduate engineers and managers in utilities and working in the power sector with electrical/power engineering background. Nine DABS technical staff have participated this program at this juncture.

• Program on Metering Systems and Management: A four weeks Program on Metering Systems and Management was held at YMPL, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India from September 15 – October 12, 2010. The objective of the Program “Metering Systems and Management” is to develop the participants for planning the metering system; specifying metering; metering evaluation, selection, deployment and installation; metering audits and maintenance; and the establishment and maintaining of the meter testing laboratory. This Training program was designed for engineers in positions of supervisors and engineers of electric utilities. Fifteen DABS technical staff have participated this program at this juncture.

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H. OTHER ISSUES: This section identifies other issues relevant to the Energy Sector generation, transmission, substations, MV and LV distribution systems and Electricity Trade and Transit matters that are worthy of note.

1. USAID Kabul Electric Department Advisory Project (and now the Kandahar Electric Department (KED) Advisory Project: a. Corporate Planning: The AIRP is ceasing support to DABS planning, and will

direct resources to Kandahar Breshna. Responsibility for DABS planning support activities will be transferred to KESIP. Accordingly, “as-is” DABS Corporate Planning deliverables were transferred to the KESIP Corporate Planning Specialist including the Cash Budgeting Model, Long-Term Dispatch and Demand Models, and the Day-Ahead Dispatch Model.

b. Kandahar Commercialization: Developed the principles of a simple, self-funded, strong incentive scheme as a key tool to motivate DABS Kandahar staff to reduce losses and improve collections. These principles were presented to DABS Kandahar Senior Management but require further socialization with both DABS Corporate and Kandahar. The DABS COO and CCO are openly supportive of this approach. • Developed an organizational redesign to strengthen commercial

accountability in DABS Kandahar. This included identifying the need to hire two new positions – a Deputy Director, Commercial and a Manager, Customer Service. These proposals also require further socialization with DABS Kandahar and sanctioning by DABS Corporate of the two new positions.

• DABS Kandahar staff continued to enter customer data profiles into the newly implemented Pooyesh metering, billing and collections system. DABS Corporate Billing staff visited Kandahar and confirmed the quality of the data entry as acceptable. However the speed of data entry needs to be improved. DABS Kandahar has identified low skill levels and capacity, lack of reliable electricity supply, resource and equipment shortages, and delay in finalizing per diem arrangements for data entry staff as the barriers to faster data entry. Work is in process to resolve these barriers.

• The project staff Utility Expert is now drafting the first iteration of the DABS Kandahar Business Plan, and will focus initially on Government collections as possible quick cash win. The project staff is also drafting a detailed Work Plan and KPI Reporting Framework.

2. GTZ Afghanistan Energy Programme: Standardization in the Afghan Power Sector: a. The Afghanistan National Standards Agency (ANSA) is the focal point for

implementation of international (IEC) standards for Afghanistan. The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is assisting ANSA, DABS, and MEW to prepare and implement a standardization program through 2013 via the GTZ Afghanistan Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Supply for Rural Areas (ESRA).

b. The ESRA Programme has three principal components: (a) Energy for Rural Development, (b) Energy Planning on the provincial level, and (c) Advisory Service to Energy Policy on the national level. The Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) has requested the German government for support in its effort to design a suitable standardization system (Design Manuals, Standard Specifications) for the power sector.

c. Specific objectives of the electrical standards development are to improve power supply to consumers, protect consumers from unsafe electro technical products, and assist local manufacturers for electrification. Goals are to identify standards

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for HV transmission lines and MV and LV distribution network, and especially metering, poles, fuses, plugs, and an installation manual. MEW has prepared a list of 200 standards that are needed. ANSA has requested 50 of the standards on the list from the IEC.

d. GTZ indicated that a 6 kV – 30 kV cable standard has been accepted by the ANSA Electro Technical Committee. ANSA conducted a meeting on electro technical standards, renewable energy, and energy efficiency and consumer products on 05 August 2010 at the ANSA Offices. Lectures on standardization were given by GTZ at Kabul Polytechnic University, and also included the Kabul University Engineering Department.

e. MEW indicated that it has formed a Committee on Standardization with DABS and WAPECA to work with ANSA on standards development. GTZ ESRA will assist as appropriate.

f. GTZ ESRA is assisted in the standards development by expert from the Netherlands Standards Institute (NEN).

3. Energy Charter Treaty Ratification: a. ICE Secretariat continues working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the

Energy Committee of the Lower House of Parliament to complete ratification of the Energy Charter Treaty. Afghanistan was voted as the 54th Member Nation of the Energy Charter Treaty at a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey in December 2007. The Afghanistan ratification of this membership remains pending, following installation of the new Afghanistan Parliament.

4. Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC): a. The AEIC responded to 139 information requests during the reporting period.

The single-largest user of the AEIC was MEW, the AEIC’s closest collaborating partner, which made 58 (42%) of the requests. The second-largest group of users was other USAID implementing partners, which made 48 (35%) of the requests. Of USAID’s implementing partners, the Afghanistan Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (AIRP) was the largest user with 24 requests. Other major users of the AEIC included DABS, the Sheberghan Gas Field Development Project (AEAI), USAID, and ISAF. Information requests ranged from simply printing out a report to gathering information from the field and producing detailed customized energy infrastructure maps. The utilization of the AEIC during the reporting period is summarized in the following chart:

AEIC Information RequestsJuly - September 2010

MEW58

42%

DABS15

11%

USAID9

6%

Other Donors/Implementers

32%

Other Ministries/Afghan Organizations

11%

Other3

2%

Afghanistan Energy Capacity Building

32%

Sheberghan Gas Field Development Project

139%

AIRP24

17%

ISAF/Military5

4%

USAID Implementing Partners

4835%

Total = 139Source: AEIC Activity Logs

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b. The AEIC’s redesigned website (www.AfghanEIC.org) had an average of over 1,400 unique visitors per month during the quarter and a total of nearly 6,700 visits. The major improvement in the website during the reporting period was the implementation of the searchable energy production database that allows for user-customized reports of all energy production data, from hourly detail by plant to annual summaries of production by generation type. The new database is seen here featured on the front page of the AEIC website:

c. One of the AEIC’s major projects during the quarter was a field survey of electricity distribution losses in the Microyan and Junction Station 3 service areas. This survey was done by the AEIC engineering team at the request of DABS and was implemented in close collaboration with AEIC’s counterparts in the MEW Planning Department and Kabul Electric Department (KED).

AEIC Deputy Engineering Director Eng. Shoaib supervises a meter reading.

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The field survey involved comparing the transformer master meters with the associated customer meters over two billing cycles to evaluate the losses. The result was that the losses amounted to 45.5% of the supplied electricity, with 52.5% losses in Junction Station 3 and 24.0% in Microyan. The sharp difference is probably due to the long service drops in Junction 3 compared with the compact distribution system in the Microyan apartment blocks. The preliminary results are summarized in the following table:

Summary of Preliminary Findings from Electricity Losses Field Survey(Meter Readings from 1388 Cycle 6 and 1389 Cycle 1)

Location Master* Consumer Master Consumer MWh PercentageMicroyan 21 6,922 4,275,998 3,249,830 1,026,168 24.0%Junction 3 31 10,562 13,088,194 6,219,450 6,868,744 52.5%Total = 52 17,484 17,364,192 9,469,280 7,894,912 45.5%

LossesMetered Consumption (MWh)Meters Read

*Note: There are a total of 62 master meters in the surveyed areas, but ten were found to be faulty so the data from those meters and their associated customer meters were excluded from the analysis.

It is important to note that these losses include both technical and commercial losses, so the AEIC is doing a follow up analysis of the distribution system to estimate what the technical losses should be based on the length, type, and condition of the conductor and connections.

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List of References

1. ICE Meeting Minutes for 29 July 2010, 26 August 2010, 23 September 2010 and 28 October 2010 with Attachments

2. ICE Subcommittee for NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting Minutes for 16 August 2010 and 06 September 2010

3. KfW Development Bank Presentation to MEW, Afghan – German Cooperation in the Energy Sector, Priority Area Strategy for the Energy Sector: Sector Strategy Paper for the Afghan National Policy, October 24, 2010 (Revised)

4. KfW Development Bank note to Deputy Minister of Energy regarding planned schedule for each component of the NEPS Connect Programme and PENA Programme

5. KfW Projects in the Energy Sector, Under Preparation (October 2010)

6. Afghan – German Development Cooperation, Draft Energy Sector Strategy Paper for the Afghan National Policy, October 2010

7. KfW Development Bank, Renewable Energy Programme for the Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and Areas (ESRA), Quarterly Report #11, September 2010

8. An Update on ADB Assistance to AFG Energy Sector including ADB Energy Projects Listing and ADB Power Projects Map (October 2010)

9. Ministry of Mines Presentation to ICE, “Integrated Sheberghan Gas and Power Development Projects”, August 2010

10. Ministry of Mines Presentation to ICE, “Update on Integrated Sheberghan Projects’, October 2010

11. E-mail with Attachment dated 03 November 2010 from Marc Sellies at SMEC International with updates for ADB and World Bank Projects with SMEC International Project Management

12. World Bank E-Mail and Report on Project Updates for the ICE Report (October 24, 2010)

13. Presentation by MEW on Status Update for MEW-300/4, Lots 1 – 4 (November 2010)

14. Report by SMEC International to World Bank on Energy Sector Projects: World Bank and ARTF Funded (August 2010)

15. German - Afghan Financial Cooperation (KfW German Development Bank) Monthly Report on Renewable Energy Programme for the Electricity Supply to Rural Centres and Areas (31 July 2010)

16. GTZ Mission Report, Afghanistan Energy Programme: Standardization in the Afghan Power Sector, August, 2010

17. AIRP Energy Sector Monthly Reports for July, August and September 2010

18. USAID Energy Sector Presentation to Office of the President of Afghanistan (September 2010)

19. Report from Advanced Engineering Associates International (AEAI) regarding Accomplishments for the Afghanistan Energy Capacity Building Program (AECB), July – September 2010

20. Report from Advanced Engineering Associates International (AEAI) regarding Highlights of Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC), July – September 2010

21. E-Mail dated 16 October 2010 with Report from South Asian Regional Initiative / Energy (SARI/E) to the September 2010 meeting of the ICE Subcommittee for Capacity Building

22. Kabul Electricity Improvement Program (KESIP) Short Update (October 2010)

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23. Report by International Resources Group (IRG) on Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP), August 2010

24. Quantum and Cost Summary Estimates for All Project Cities (by SMEC International)

25. Ministry of Energy and Water Letter to Ministry of Finance dated 30 August 2010, Request for Grant to Fund Design and Construction of 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System, Substations and MV/LV Distribution Systems between Dasht-e-Barchi, Pul-e-Alam, Gardez and Ghazni

26. Technopromexport Report on MEW-302, Naghlu Rehabilitation Project September 2010 Monthly Report (October 2010)

27. Information from Gardez Work Plan Summaries; RFTOP 306-10-0026 Durai Junction Summary, and RFTOP 306-10-0038 Kandahar City Expansion Summary

28. Afghan – French – German Energy Initiative (AFGEI) Newsletter No.8 (September 2010)

29. Economic and Infrastructure Development Cluster Report dated July 2010

30. The Central Asia – South Asia Electricity Trade Project (CASA-1000) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Terms of Reference, August 2010

31. Central Asia – South Asia Electricity Trade Project (CASA-1000) Interim Report, October, 2010

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Photos of Afghanistan Energy Sector Work in Progress

Foundations Construction for Reactive Power Compensation Equipment at Chimtala Substation– Photo by AIRP

Foundations Construction for Reactive Power Compensation Equipment at Kabul North Substation– Photo by AIRP

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Photos of Afghanistan Energy Sector Work in Progress (Continued)

NLCC OPGW Adjustment – Photo by AIRP

NLCC RTU Installation at Naibabad Switching Station – Photo by AIRP

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Photos of Afghanistan Energy Sector Work in Progress (Continued)

NLCC SCADA System Factory Acceptance Test in Istanbul, Turkey – Photo by AIRP

Mazar-e-Sharif Installation of 20kV/LV O/H Transformer – Photo by SMEC International

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Attachment 1 NEPS Single Line Diagram / NEPS Status Drawing / SEPS Single Line Diagram

NEPS StatusTURKMENISTAN UZBEKISTAN TAJIKISTAN

SerdarSurkhan

SangtudaAmuG

Sheberghan – Naibabad162 km 2 x 220 kV

Planned 2012 Hairatan – Mazar-e-Sharif76 km 2 x 220 kVCompleted 2007

Hairatan (No Substation)

K d

500 kVAqeena

40 km Gap T l

Imam SahibSherkhan Bandar

ZernowGeran

Shireen-TagabNaibabad – Pul-e-Khumri

Completed 2007

Sherkhan Bandar – Pul-e-Khumri164 km 2 x 220 kV

OngoingAybak

Khulm

Naibabad(Switching Station)

Mazar-e-SharifSheberghan

Baghlan

KunduzAndkhoy40 km Gap Taluqan

Pul-e-Khumri – Chimtala202 km 2 x 220 kVCompleted 2008

Naibabad Pul-e-Khumri164 km 2 x 220 kVCompleted 2007

Ongoing

Pul-e-Khumri

Aybak

Maimana

Baghlan

D hi/Kh j

Sar-e-Pul

Juma-bazar

SUBSTATION LINESIZE

500 kV Pul-e-Khumri – ChimtalaSecond Line

Kabul – JalalabadNew/Rehab 1 x 110 kV

Planned 2009

Doshi/Khenjan

Charikar

220 kV

110 kV

STATUSComplete

202 km 2 x 220 kVPlanned 2013

Tarakhil 100 MW PlantCompleted 2010

Bamyan

SalangMahmood Raqi

Kabul NMehtarlam

Jalalabad

Sarobi

Naghlu

Mahipar

Chimtala

Kabul NW Kabul E

Breshna Kot

TarakhilIncomplete

Unfunded

USAID

DONOR

ARTF IsDB

Tower 31

Botkhak SarobiMahipar

Gardez

Dasht-e-Barchi

Pul-e-Alam

Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC)

Not to scale or necessarily relative position.Updated October 25, 2010 based on September 16, 2010 SLD and latest information from ICE Secretariat.

GOI

ADB

KfW

IRoA WB

Khost

Sharan

GhazniExists

BotkhakDarunta Rehabilitating Plant

Planned 2010

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Attachment 2 Energy Sector Components Completed

Generation: 1. Rehabilitation of Mahipar (2 x 22 MW) and Surobi (2 x 13 MW) Hydropower Plants

(ARTF Grant $3.4 million; KfW Grant $4.0 million). 2. The 105 MW Diesel Power Plant (DPP) at Tarakhil was completed and turned over to

the GIRoA (MEW and DABS) in June 2010. The project was funded by USAID and completed by LBG/B&V JV (AIRP). DABS is responsible for Operations and Maintenance, however, USAID announced that it was supporting six months of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for the 105 MW Tarkhil DPP. The O&M will also include capacity building (training) for the Afghan DABS staff assigned to the plant. USAID will also work with DABS on plans to continue O&M and training support beyond six months. • This USAID funded project provides up to 105 MW of power to the Kabul City System

consisting of 18 medium speed reciprocating diesel engines, each of approximately 6.3 MW, in three Blocks A, B and C rated at 35 MW each.

• The 105 MW DPP provides the people of Kabul with reliable, sustainable power. Together with the power already being imported from Uzbekistan, and the power from existing Kabul City thermal and hydro power plants, the power generated by the 105 MW DPP will help improve the quality of life of Kabul residents and others living in communities served by the North East Power System.

Transmission: 1. ADB funded (Loan No. 1997-AFG) (Lot 1) 220 kV line Hairatan – Naibabad - Mazar-e-

Sharif (Contractor: KEC International; Project Management: Nippon Koei / MEW: Line Length 76.4 km, 245 Towers and Foundations).

2. ADB funded (Loan No. 1997-AFG) (Lot 2) 220 kV line Naibabad - Pul-e-Khumri (Contractor: KEC International; Project Management: Nippon Koei / MEW - Line length 165 km, 523 Towers and Foundations).

3. Government of India funded grant for Pul-e-Khumri to Kabul (Chimtala) 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line (Contractor: KEC International; Project Management: Powergrid Corporation of India / MEW: Line Length 202 km, 613 Towers and Foundations). • Includes OPGW system and communications link between the Chimtala and Pul-e-

Khumri Substations. 4. World Bank funded grant for rehabilitation of 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from

Naghlu HPP to Kabul East Substation to Tower E31, MEW-301 (Contractor: KEC International; Project Management: SMEC International / MEW). • The work has been completed and the transmission line placed into service.

Substations: 1. ADB funded (Loan No. 1997-AFG) (Lot 3) Naibabad Switching Station (Contractor:

IRCON International; Project Management: Nippon Koei / MEW). 2. German Mission / KfW Development Bank funded grant for construction of the Mazar-e-

Sharif and Pul-e-Khumri 220 kV / 20 kV Substations (Contractor: ABB AG Germany / Westhaus Gulf; Project Management: Nippon Koei / MEW). The scope of the project included: • Extension of existing 110/35/6kV substation at Mazar-e-Sharif to a 220/110/20kV

substation (with 1 x 50 MVA 220/110 kV Autotransformer and 1 x 16 MVA 220/20 kV Distribution Power Transformer).

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• Construction of 220/20kV substation at Pul-e-Khumri (with 1 x 16 MVA Distribution Power Transformer).

• Turnkey 20/6 kV Interconnection for Pul-e-Khumri including: − 20 kV Double Circuit Line 220/20 kV S/S to Kilo 4.5; 20 kV Single Circuit Line Kilo

4.5 to HPS II; 20 kV Single Circuit Line Kilo 4.5 to New Baghlan (20 km); and 20 kV Single Circuit Line Kilo 20 to Kilo 25

− Outdoor Substation 20/6 kV HPS II incl. 6.3 MVA Transformer; and Indoor transfromer 20/0.4 kV 400 kVA for ”Factory Village” and 630 kVA for ”Central Baghlan”

• Interconnection between the existing and new substations that is within DABM/S areas of responsibility.

• Training for DABM/S staff included AC/DC system, arrestors, circuit breakers, communications system, control and protection system, disconnectors, instrument transformers, power transformers, and MV switchgear. Training has also been provided to the DABS staff in relay setting and substation commissioning.

3. Government of India funded grant for Chimtala Substation (Contractor BHEL, India; Project Management: Powergrid Corporation of India). The scope of the project included: • 220 kV, 110 kV and 20 kV switchyards including 2 x 160 MVA Autotransformers (220

kV / 110 kV); 2 x 40 MVA Distribution Power Transformers (110 kV / 20 kV); 25 MVAR bus reactor bay; and 22 – 20 kV panels in the switchgear building.

• Training for five engineers and twenty technicians from DABM/S in substation operations and maintenance.

4. Government of India funded grant for extension of the Kabul East Substation (Contractor BHEL, India; Project Management: Powergrid Corporation of India) that included installation, testing and commissioning a new 1 x 40 MVA Distribution Power Transformer (110 kV / 20 kV).

5. World Bank funded grant for MEW 500, Lot 2 is for rehabilitation and extension of the Kabul City North West and North Substations by Safa Nicu (Iran). The scope of work includes 6 x 110 kV Line Bays, 2 x 40 MVA 110 kV/20 kV Transformer Bays, and 19 x 20 kV switchgear panels. The purpose of this project is to upgrade the Kabul North West and Kabul North substations to enable delivery of the added capacity from the NEPS 220kV system into Kabul City. • The North West Substation work is complete. The North Substation is expected to be

completed by December 2010. 6. The Butkhak Substation works are substantially completed except for emergency indoor

and outdoor Lighting, air conditioning etc, for which temporary arrangements were made to facilitate commissioning and charging of the Substation. Subsequently the Butkhak Station was commissioned and charged during 1st week of September 2010. The Butkhak Substation will be directly feeding power supply to adjoining areas of Butkhak (Ahmadshah Mina, New Industrial Park, Butkhak Industrial Area, Deh Sabse Area, Eastern and southern part of Butkhak) and will be sharing of load of Breshna Kot and Kabul East Substations that are currently overloaded.

MV / LV Distribution: 1. Kabul Distribution System detailed conditions assessment and prioritization of existing

Medium and Low Voltage customer services rehabilitation needs with rough order of magnitude of cost (combined efforts of USAID funded work under AEAI, SMEC funded by World Bank, and MEW/DABM). Two distinct and complimentary Kabul Medium Voltage Load flow studies have been completed by SMEC under World Bank funding and Siemens under USAID funding driven by ICE discussions and supported by donors for implementation and completion.

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2. The basic model of the energy balances and revenue/cost for the Kabul Distribution System reported during the last period was utilized to assist OIEE in its assessment of the commercialization of DABM. The model is managed by the AEIC. Also, the model was used by the IRoA to help with the CASAREM 1000 tariff calculations, and by ABD consultants to validate the benefit of power imports on the DABM enterprise and MEW budget. A briefing on the Kabul Distribution System Model was made to the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Energy (ICE) participants at the December 13, 2007 ICE meeting.

Other: 1. NEPS load flow and reactive power compensation needs: Two distinct and

complimentary studies have been completed. Powergrid (World Bank funded) and Siemens-PTI (USAID funded through AEAI). Identification and acquisition of needs in process by USAID-IRP. USAID funded effort driven by ICE discussions and supported for implementation and completion.

2. Telecommunications Systems: Short term VSAT, Digital, and CDMA communications has been installed at the Mahipar, Naghlu, and Surobi HPPs; the NW Kabul and 100 MW (Tarakhil) TPPs; the Chimtala, Kabul North and North West, Mazar-e-Sharif, Naibabad and Pul-e-Khumri Substations; the DABM Central Dispatch Center in Kabul (Ministry of Communications Building); and the Gazak Gate Switchboard.

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Attachment 3 ADB Energy Projects Summary and Power Projects Map

AFRM ADB Energy Projects 2010/11/21

No Project Name Type Executing Agency

Budget($'000)

Approval Date

Completion Date

Civil work Contractor Project Components Province(s)

covered

Completed/Commissioned Loan Project ($45.1 million):

1Loan 1997 - Infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction project - Power component

Loan MEW 45,110 3-Jun-03 22-Aug-07KEC

International, and IRCON

Lot 1: 76km of 220kv transmission line from Hairaton - Naibabad - MazarLot 2: 165km of 220kv transmission line from Naibabad to Puli-KhumriLot 3: Switching station at Naibabad

Balkh, Samangan, Baghlan

2Loan 2165/Grant 0004: Power transmission and distribution (Lot 1 and Lot 2)

Loan and

GrantMEW 50,020 14-Apr-05 31-Dec-10 KEC

International

Lot 1 / Northern zone: - 3 x substations at Imam Sahib, Sari-Pul, and Taluqan - 1 switching station at Sherkhan Bandar - distribution networks in Khanabad, Imam Sahib, Sari-Pul and Taluqan - 20km 110kv transmission line from Sherkhan Bandar to Imam SahibLot 2 / Eastern zone: - substations at Jalalabad and Mehtarlam - 90km transmission line from Naglu to Jalalabad and Mehterlam - distribution networks in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Sorubi, and Qarghai

Lot 1: Takhar, Kunduz, Sari-Pul

Lot 2: Jalalabad, Laghman

3 Loan 2304: Regional power transmission interconnection project Loan MEW 37,090 19-Dec-06 31-Dec-11 KEC

International

- 157 km of 220 kv transmission line from Sherkhan Bandar to Puli-Khumri- Switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan

Kunduz and Baghlan

Ongoing Multitranche Financing Facility Grant 0134 ($164 million) and Grant 0184 ($81.5 million) - MFF $570 million plus $12 m JFPR4 NEPS 220kv transmission line (Kunduz

- Taluqan) Grant DABS 26,400 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 TBD a 67km double circuit 220kv transmission line linking Taluqan to Kunduz Kunduz and Taluqan

5 NEPS distribution network in Kunduz and Baghlan Grant DABS 31,300 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 TBD

Development and rehabilitation of 20kv and low voltage networks for 59,000 households and 3,500 small businesses in Kunduz and Baghlan cities

Kunduz and Baghlan

6 Baharak small hydropower plan and mini grid Grant DABS 22,100 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 TBD Development of a run-of-river small hydropower plant on the Warduj river

and the mini grid benifiting 7,500 households Badakhshan

7 Rehabilitation of Sheberghan gas wells Grant MoM 25,400 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 Gustavson Associates

Rehabilitation of dilapidated gas wells in Shiberghan to enable extraction of domestic gas to power future gas fired power generation Jawzjan

8 NEPS 220kv system operation and maintenance (O&M) Grant DABS 29,800 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 TBD Consulting services to assist the operation and maintenance of the newly

constructed 220kv NEPSAll NEPS provinces

9 Project Management assistance Grant DABS 12,500 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 SMEC Consullting services to assist the managemet of projects in DABS General

10 Other consulting services and Contengiency Grant DABS 16,500 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 TBD Consulting services for preparation of tranche 3, Project Management

Office support and contingincy funds General

11 Mini-hydropower projects JFPR Grant DABS 12,000 28-Nov-08 30-Jun-14 Integration Development of four mini hydropower plants in Bamyan and Badakhshan Badakhshan

and Bamyan

On-going Loan/Grant Projects ($85.1 million)

AFRM ADB Energy Projects 2010/11/21

No Project Name Type Executing Agency

Budget($'000)

Approval Date

Completion Date

Civil work Contractor Project Components Province(s)

covered

12 Kabul Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project (MFF Tranche 2) Grant DABS 81,500 3-Dec-09 31-Dec-13 TBD

(i) Kabul Southwest Distribution Rehabilitation and Expansion for 60,000 households in Darchi-e-Bashi; (ii) Construction of Kabul Southwest Substation for distribution expansion and future transmission expansion to the south of Kabul; (iii) Construction of 30km 220kV double circuit transmission line from Kabul Southwest to Chimtala (iv) DABS Management Assistance (v) Distribution Planningand Revolvong Fund Assistance

Kabul

13 Gereshk Power Improvement Services Project Grant DABS 78,000 1-Dec-10 1-Jan-14 TBD

The Project is under preparation/processing stage and is being co-financed by ADB ($46 million), the British ($20 million) and the Danish($12 milion) Governments. Scope includes rehabilitation of an off-grid4.5 MW hydropower plant in Gereshk (Helmand) and improvements intransmission/distribution network for some 7000 households.

Gereshk, Helmand

14 MFF Tranche 4 Grant DABS 282,000 TBD 31-Dec-17 TBDDiscussion with Government and ADB's internal approvals underway on the proposed projects that would be financed under remaining funds to $280 million of Energy MFF

TBD

15 Development of Power Sector MasterPlan Grant MEW 1,500.00 1-Jun-10 1-Dec-11 TBD Upgradation of power sector masterplan (generation and transmission)

covering a 20 year horizon All

Proposed Technical Assistance Project

TURKMENISTAN

76km of 220kv Transmission Line (Hairatan – Naibabad – Mazar)

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20km of 110kv Transmission Line (Sherkhan Bandar – Imam Sahib)

157km of 220kv Transmission Line (Pul e Khumri – Sherkhan Bandar)

90km of 110kv Transmission Line (Naghlu – Jalalabad & Mehterlam)

Switching Station at Naibabad (Completed)

Switching Station at Sherkhan Bandar (Ongoing)

Substation in Imam Sahib, Sari Pul, Taluqan, Jalalabad and Mehterlam

Distribution Networks in Khanabad, Imam Sahib, Sari Pul, Taluqan,Jalalabad, Mehterlam, Sorubi and Qarghai (24,000 new connections)

Switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan

Four Mini-Small Hydropower Projects, Bamyan and Badakhshan. OneAdditional Small Hydro at Warduj river in Badakshan 67 kms of 220 kv Transmission Line (Kunduz – Taluqan)

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Rehabilitation of 8-12 Sheberghan Gas Well (Under Implementation) 15

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Attachment 4 USAID / OIEE Draft NEPS to Kandahar Area Work Sketch

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Attachment 5 Updated Energy Sector Donor Projects Listing

Donor Planned Ongoing Completed Subtotal by Donor

Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Funds (ARTF)

$0.0 $116.6 $9.5 $126.1

Asian Development Bank $585.6 $124.2 $45.3 $755.1

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan $11.2 $95.5 $39.0 $145.7

Government of India $17.0 $187.0 $141.2 $345.2

Japan International Cooperation Agency

$0.0 $12.0 $0.0 $12.0

Germany – KfW Development Bank $289.8 $40.0 $85.2 $415.1

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany ‐ GTZ Technical Cooperation

$5.5 $15.4 $3.0 $23.9

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany ‐ DED Technical Cooperation

$1.5 $0.0 $3.0 $4.5

Islamic Republic of Iran $0.0 $0.0 $24.0 $24.0

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

$0.0 $16.5 $0.0 $16.5

Republic of South Korea $0.0 $0.0 $2.7 $2.7

USAID

World Bank and Bilateral Donors $20.0 $75.1 $27.0 $122.1

Total $1,045.1 $948.5 $849.6 $2,843.1

Note: Use €1 = $1.40

Afghanistan Power Sector: Summary of Donor Assistance Planned, Ongoing and Completed (Provincial) ‐ November 2010

$114.5 $266.2 $469.5 $850.2Note: Activities listed do not include projects by the PRTs and US Forces Command

Donor Category Type of Natural Resource*

Province Value ($ x Million) Description Status Remarks

Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust

Funds (ARTF)

Sub‐Total

Generation Renewable Energy Badakhshan $22.10

Baharak Small Hydropower Plant and Mini‐Grid: Development of a run‐of‐river small hydropower plant on the Warduj River near Baharak City, and construction of a distribution grid connecting 7,500 households.

Planned (MFF Tranche 1)

June 30, 2014

Generation Jowzjan $100.00Further Development of Sheberghan Gas Pipelines and TPP.


TBD

Transmission Kunduz and Taleqan $26.40NEPS 220 kV TL: 67 km of new D/CKT 220 kV transmission lines from Kunduz S/S to Taleqan S/S


June 30, 2014

Transmission All NEPS Provinces $29.80

NEPS 220 kV System Operations and Maintenance Contract including an Emergency Restoration System (ERS). NEPS 220 kV System Operations and Maintenance: Provision of necessary equipment and spare parts and funding 3‐year management contract for maintenance of the NEPS. Emergency Restoration System: Pre‐construction of emergency replacement towers with ancillary equipment ready for deployment and installation in the event of full or partial destruction of electrified grid towers.

Planned (MFF Tranche 1) and in Process

RC‐East 30 June 2014

TransmissionBaghlan, Kabul,

Parwan, Samanghan$100.00

Use the MFF to fund the NEPS II Project from Pul‐e‐Khumri Substation to Chimtala Substation: Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the Pul‐e‐Khumri Substation to the Chimtala Substation (assuming transmission corridor through the Salang Pass) to bring up to 300 MW more power from the north to Kabul City and the southern and eastern provinces.


RC‐East TBD

Distribution Kabul $81.50

Kabul City Distribution Network, including 220 kV Transmission Line from Chimtala to Dashti Barchi, Substation and Distribution Rehabilitation and Expansion for 60,000 Households.


December 31, 2013

Distribution Baghlan and Kunduz $31.30Design, construction, and rehabilitation of MV and LV Distribution Systems in Baghlan and Kunduz for 59,000 households and 3,500 small businesses.


June 30, 2014

Afghanistan Power Sector: Summary of Donor Assistance Planned (Provincial) including Renewable Energy ‐ November 2010

Asian Development Bank

Distribution Logar $30.00

Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Dasht‐e‐Barchi Substation to Pul‐e‐Alam (67 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Pul‐e‐Alam (with 2 x 16 MVA transformer bays); and design and construct an MV / LV Distribution System in Pul‐e‐Alam to serve an estimated 99,300 people.


RC‐East TBD

Distribution Gardez $30.00

Design and construct a 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from the new Pul‐e‐Alam Substation to Gardez (51 km); design and construct a new 220 kV / 20 kV Substation in Gardez (with 2 x 16 MVA transformer bays); and design and construct a MV / LV Distribution System in Gardez to serve an estimated 78,100 people.


RC‐East TBD

Technical Assistance General $7.50DABS Project Management Assistance: Consulting services to assist the management of projects in DABS.

Planned (MFF Tranche 1) and in Process

June 30, 2014

Technical Assistance General $29.00

Other Consulting Services and contingency; Consulting Services for DABS Program Management Office (PMO) Support, Tranche 3 Preparation and Contingency.


June 30, 2014

Technical Assistance Kabul $20.00Planned support to development of the Kabul New City (Deh Subs).


TBD

Generation and Distribution

Renewable Energy Greshk, Helmand $78.00

The Project is under preparation/processing stage and is being co‐financed by ADB ($46 million), the British ($20 million) and the Danish ($12 milion) Governments. Scope includes rehabilitation of an off‐grid 4.5 MW hydropower plant in Gereshk (Helmand) and improvements in transmission and distribution networks for some 7,000 households.

Under Process (MFF Tranche 3)

RC‐South West 01 January 2014

Sub‐Total $585.60

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Generation Kabul $11.20 NW Kabul GT Units Rehabilitation

Under Suspension (Alstom Power)

TBD

Sub‐Total $11.20

Government of IndiaTransmission Baghlan, Parwan $17.00

220 / 20 kV Substations at Charikar (2 x 16 MVA transformers) and Doshi / Khenjan (1 x 4 MVA transformer).

Planned RC‐East (Parwan Only)

Sub‐Total $17.00

Government of Japan / Japan International Cooperation Agency

(JICA)

Sub‐Total

DistributionBaghlan, Balkh,

Samangan$79.80

NEPS Connecting Northern Towns and Communities Programme for substations, 20 kV and low voltage distribution systems including Khulm Substation (1 x 16 MVA Transformer Bay); Aybak Pphase II Distribution; Khulm Distribution; Added Mazar‐e‐Sharif Distribution (Marmoil and Adjacent Villages); and Doshi (Khenjan); total budget €57 million.

Planned (subject to Financing Agreement

with MoF)

Generation, Distribution, Transmission

Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, Takhar

$210.00

Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme for construction and rehabilitation of on‐grid and off‐grid power plants and associated distribution including Khanabad 2 (10.4 MW), Pul‐e‐Khumri 1 and 2 (13.8 MW Combined), and design for 50 MW Lower Kockcha HPP; total budget €150 million.

Planned (subject to Financing Agreement

with MoF)

Sub‐Total $289.80

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany ‐ GTZ

Technical Cooperation

Capacity Building EnergyKabul, Badakhshan,

Takhar, Balkh, Baghlan, Kunduz

$5.50Comprehensive Capacity Building programme with interventions for engineers, planners, policy makers, standardizers, etc.

Planned

Sub‐Total $5.50

Germany – KfW Development Bank

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany – DED


Technical Assistance Badakhshan, Takhar $1.50Capacity Development measures on the management of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Information Centres in Badakhshan and Takhar.

Planned

Sub‐Total $1.50

Iran

Sub‐Total

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)Sub‐Total

Republic of South Korea

Sub‐Total

Generation Helmand TBDSEPS: Construct Kajakai HPP Unit 2 including rehabilitation of Kajakai Switchyard and local distribution to Tangi Substation

Pending RC‐South West

Generation Renewable Energy Kandahar TBDEmplacement of 450 solar street lights in Kandhar City

Pending RC‐South

Transmission Helmand, Kandahar $93.00SEPS: Rehabilitate 110 kV Transmission Line Kajakai to Durai Junction to Kandahar City

PendingRC‐South and South

West

Helmand $16.00SEPS: Rehabilitate Durai Junction Substation and Switchyard

Pending RC‐South West

Transmission Balkh, Jowzjan $5.50NEPS 110 kV Transmission Line Repairs from Sheberghan to Mazar‐e‐Sharif

Pending

Substations and Distribution

Kandahar TBD

SEPS: Installation of new DG; Construction of Kandahar East Substation; Rehabilitation of Kandahar Breshna Kot Substation; 110 kV TL between Kandahar East and Breshna Kot Substations; and MV and LV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Extension.

Pending RC‐South

Sub‐Total $114.50

World Bank Generation Renewable Energy Bamyan, Diakundi $20.00Afghanistan Rural Solar Electrification Project ‐ Possible Extension to Other Provinces

PlannedRC‐East; Bamyan and

Daikundi

Sub‐Total $20.00

USAID Note: the activities listed do not include projects undertaken by the PRTs and US Forces Command



Generation Hydro Power Kabul $25.60

MEW 302: Rehabilitation of Naghlu Hydropower Plant, 4 x 25 MW ($39.6 million revised contract value; ARTF Grant $25.6 million; WB Grant $14.0 million)

Ongoing by Technopromexport

(TPE), RussiaSeptember 30, 2012

Substation Samangan $11.70220/20 kV, 16 MVA Substation at Aybak ‐ Phase II Contract MEW/S‐503

Ongoing by IRCON International, India

September 30, 2011

Substation Balkh $5.00Augmentation of 220/20 kV Substation at Mazar‐e‐Sharif with additional 50 MVA transformer Contract MEW/S‐503

Ongoing by IRCON International, India

September 30, 2011

Substation Kabul $12.00 Rehabilitate Mahipar and Naghlu 110 kV Substations Ongoing TBD

Distribution Kabul $16.60Kabul LV / MV Distribution System Contract MEW 300/3

Ongoing by Angelique International, India

March 30, 2011

Distribution Balkh $20.50Mazar‐e‐Sharif Distribution System Rehabilitation Contract MEW/S‐502

Ongoing by AEPC / ATSL JV

September 30, 2011

Distribution Parwan $15.20Charikar, Gulbahar, Jabul Seraj Distribution Systems Rehabilitation Contract MEW/S‐504

Ongoing by AEPC / ATSL JV

RC‐East December 31, 2011

Distribution Baghlan $7.20Pul‐e‐Khumri Distribution System Rehabilitation Contract MEW/S‐506


September 30, 2011

Technical Assistance Balkh, Kabul $2.84MEW/S 508: Supply of Energy Meters for Kabul and Mazar‐e‐Sharif (50K 1 Phase, 12.5K 3 Phase)


December 31, 2010

Sub‐Total $116.64

Generation Natural Gas Jawzjan $25.40

Rehabilitation of Sheberghan Gas Wells: Rehabilitation of dilapidated gas wells in Sheberghan to enable extraction of domestic gas to provide fuel for a future gas fired thermal power plant for electricity generation by Gustavson Associates

Planned (MFF Tranche 1) and in

ProcessJune 30, 2014

Generation Renewable EnergyBadakhshan and

Bamyan$12.00

Mini HPP in Badakhshan and Bamyan Provinces: Development of up to four 500 KW HPP in Badakhshan and Bamyan by Integration

Planned (financed by JFPR) and in Process

RC‐East (Bamyan) 30 June 2014

Afghanistan Power Sector: Summary of Donor Assistance Ongoing (Provincial) including Renewable Energy ‐ November 2010


Funds (ARTF)

Asian Development Bank

Transmission, Substations and Distribution

Lot 1: Takhar, Kunduz, Sari‐Pul Lot 2:

Jalalabad, Laghman$50.02

ADB Project 2165 / 0004 (Loan and Grant) / MEW‐337: Lot 1 ‐ Northern Zone: 20 km 110 kV TL from Shekanbandar to Imam Sahib; substations at Imam Sahib, Sari‐Pul, Taleqan; and Shekanbandar switching station; distribution network in Khanabad, Imam Sahib, Taleqan and Sari‐Pul. Lot 2 ‐ Eastern Zone: 75 km S/CKT 110 kV TL from Naghlu to Jalalabad, and 17 km D/CKT 110 kV TL from Mehtarlam to Jalalabad; substations at Jalalabad and Mehtarlam; distribution networks in Jalalabad, Qarghayi, Surobi and Mehtarlam

Ongoing by KEC International, India

RC‐East (Lot 2) December 31, 2011

Transmission Baghlan and Kunduz $35.09

ADB Project 2304 (Loan) / MEW‐699: 157 km D/CKT 220 kV transmission lines from Sherkhan Bandar to Pul‐e‐Khumri via Kunduz and Baghlan switchyards; connection of the D/CKT 220 kV transmission line to the 220 kV Pul‐e‐Khumri S/S

Ongoing by KEC International, India

August 31, 2011

Technical Assistance General $1.50 Development of Updated Power Sector Master Plan

Ongoing by SMEC International for ToR; Contractor

Pending

December 31, 2011

Technical Assistance Renewable Energy General $0.16

ADB Project 7168 / SSTA: Development of Wind Energy: Identifying candidate sites and design services for proposed wind energy projects

Ongoing TBD

Sub‐Total $124.17

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Distribution Kabul $95.50

Kabul LV / MV Distribution System Expansion and Rehabilitation, MEW 300/4, Lots 1 ‐ 4

Contract MEW 300/4: Ongoing by Siemens and KEC International

February 28, 2011

Sub‐Total $95.50

Generation Herat $187.03Reconstruction and completion of Salma Dam in Herat ( Hari Rud River), 42 MW, Grant.

Ongoing

Technical Assistance HeratCapacity Building for engineers and technicians engaged in the 220 kV transmission lines and on Salma Dam.

Ongoing

Technical Assistance GeneralGeneral Institutional Capacity Building under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Program.

Ongoing

Sub‐Total $187.03


(JICA)

Generation Hydro Power Bamyan, Badakhshan $12.00JFPR 9128 ($12 million): Mini‐hydropower projects; Development of four mini hydropower plants in Bamyan and Badakhshan

OngoingRC‐East (Bamyan Only)

June 30, 2014

Sub‐Total $12.00

Government of India

Generation Renewable EnergyBadakhshan, Kunduz,

Wardak$37.24

Decentralized electrification through renewable energies: i) Rehabilitation Chak‐e‐Wardak Hydro Power Plant HPP (1 x 1.1 MW, distribution network); ii) new HPP in Faizabad (4.5 MW) and Keshim (2 MW), both including distribution systems; and iii) rehabilitation of Khanabad Unit I (1.7 MW); total volume €31.4 million, actual commitments €26.6 million

Ongoing (Un l 2012) RC‐East (Wardak Only)

Technical Assistance Renewable EnergyBadakhshan, Baghlan,

Balkh, Kunduz, Samangan, Wardak

$2.80Training in operation and maintenance of hydropower stations and transmission/ distribution systems (€2 million)

Ongoing

Sub‐Total $40.04

Generation, Distribution, Productive Use

Renewable EnergyBadakshan, Takhar, Balkh, Baghlan,

Kunduz$7.00

MHPs Far Ghambowl (280 kW) and Nalan (125 kW) under construction; MHPs in Jurm (400 kW), Chata (125 kW) and Sangab (125 kW) completed;MHP Faizabad (160 kW) rehabilitated.Wind measurements in five provinces; Implementation of wind energy systems for electricity supply in four provinces (planned).Implementation of solar‐photovoltaic electricity supply in five provinces (planned).Implementation of MHPs in four more provinces (planned)

Ongoing

Technical Assistance Renewable Energy Kabul $3.90

Support to the ICE Subcommittee for Renewable Energy & Rural Electrification; Elaboration of a "national strategy for rural renewable energy"; advisory to the MEW‐MRRD technical working group; support to MEW Renewable Energy Department.

Ongoing

Technical Assistance Energy Nation‐wide $2.40Standardization in the Energy Sector (ANSA, MEW, DABS)

Ongoing

Technical Assistance Renewable EnergyBadakshan, Takhar, Balkh, Baghlan,

Kunduz$1.00

Energy Assessment in Uruzgan Province completed; Energy Assessment in Kapisa Province completed; Assessment of existing and potential MHP sites and existing electricity supply in Badakhshan completed; Assessment of existing and potential MHP sites and existing electricity supply in four provinces ongoing.

Ongoing

Technical Assistance Renewable EnergyBadakshan, Takhar, Balkh, Baghlan,

$1.05Operation & Maintenance model, training for KFW‐ small hydro power stations

Ongoing

Sub‐Total $15.35


Government of the



Sub‐Total

Islamic Republic of Iran

Sub‐Total


Transmission Baghlan, Kunduz $16.50

MEW 775 Contract: Construction of new 220 kV Substation at Kunduz with 1 x 25 MVA and 1 x 40 MVA Transformers, and at Baghlan with 1 x 16 MVA Transformer.

Ongoing by Safa Nicu (Iran)

August 31, 2011

Sub‐Total $16.50


Sub‐Total

USAIDGeneration Nangarhar $10.00 Darunta HPP Rehabilitation Ongoing December 31, 2010

Generation Jowzjan $7.00 Sheberghan Private TPP Development Project Ongoing TBD

Generation General $25.85 National Load Control and Dispatch Center Ongoing May 31, 2011

TransmissionBaghlan, Balkh, Kabul, Parwan, Samangan

$24.10Reactive Power Compensation System for Hairatan ‐ Chimtala 220 kV line

OngoingRC‐East (Parwan Only)

May 31, 2011

Technical AssistanceHelmand, Kandahar,

Zabol$32.24

O&M for Qalat, Lashkar Gah, and Kandahar, 2003 to Present

Ongoing (except for NW Kabul GT Units)

RC‐South

Technical Assistance General $4.20Training Journalists in accurate energy reporting (REPOA) – Ongoing since 2004

Ongoing since 2004

Technical Assistance General $14.40Afghan Energy Information Center (AEIC) – Ongoing since 2004

Ongoing since 2004

Technical Assistance General $5.10 ICE Secretariat Staff Ongoing since 2007 August 31, 2011

Technical Assistance General $90.00Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP): Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Ongoing

Technical Assistance General $27.00 Kabul Electric Service Improvement Program (KESIP) Ongoing October 31, 2011

Technical Assistance General $4.30DABS / Kandahar Electricity Department Commercialization Project Advisory Services

Ongoing

Technical Assistance General $22.00 Capacity Building for the Energy Sector Ongoing

Sub‐Total $266.19

Afghanistan Power System Development Projects

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany – DED


Note: the activities listed do not include projects undertaken by the PRTs and US Forces Command

World Bank

Generation Hydro Power Kabul $14.00

MEW 302: Rehabilitation of Naghlu Hydropower Plant, 4 x 25 MW ($39.6 million revised contract value; ARTF Grant $25.6 million; WB Grant $14.0 million)

Ongoing by Technopromexport

(TPE), RussiaSeptember 30, 2012

Transmission Kabul $7.10Transmission System Interconnection between Chimtala 220 kV S/S and Kabul 110 kV S/S Contract MEW/S‐500, Lot 1

Ongoing March 30, 2011

Distribution Kabul $13.80Upgrade Kabul North and North West Substations Contract MEW/S‐500, Lot 2

Safa Nicu December 31, 2010

Distribution Kabul $27.50MEW 300/2: Rehabilitation and Expansion of Kabul City MV Distribution Network

Ongoing by KEC International

February 28, 2011

Technical Assistance General $12.65 MEW 257: Power Systems Planning Cell at MEW Ongoing September 30, 2012

Sub‐Total $75.05

Generation General950 communities access to electricity under micro hydro power (MHP) sub‐projects. MHP will generate 15,370 KW electricity.

Ongoing

Generation General410 communities access to electricity under Diesel Generator. Diesel Generators will generate 16,196 KW electricity.

Ongoing

Generation General1,280 communities access to electricity through solar power sub projects. Solar Panels generates 2,351KW electricity.

Ongoing

Sub‐Total

Emergency National Solidarity Program (Rural Access Component) – Switzerland, Czech Republic, UK‐DFID, Netherlands and New ZealandWorld Bank and Bilateral Donors



Generation Kabul $3.40Rehabilitation of Mahipar and Surobi Hydropower Plants, 2 x 22 MW and 2 x 13 MW (ARTF Grant $3.4 million; KfW Grant $4.0 million)

Complete

Generation Hydro Power Panjshir $3.10Feasibility Study for 280 MW Baghdara Hydropower Project on Panjshir River Ongoing RC‐East

Distribution General $3.00

Programme Implementation Support Unit (PISU) in Ministry of Energy and Water (co‐financed with World Bank)

Complete

Sub‐Total $9.50

Technical Assistance Kabul $0.23

ADB Project 7289 / SPPTA: Consulting Services for Preparation of MFF Tranche 2: Preparing the Kabul Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project for PFR 2 of MFF 0026‐AFG: Energy Sector Development Investment

Complete

Sub‐Total $45.34

Generation Kabul $20.00Afghanistan Contribution to Kabul City 105 MW TPP at Tarakhil.

Complete

Transmission Balkh $19.00Construction of 42 km D/CKT 220 kV Transmission Line from Surkhan S/S in Uzbekistan to Amu Darya River Crossing.

Complete

Sub‐Total $39.00

Generation Bamyan $6.20Rehabilitation of Microhydel project in Bamyan (Ayangaran), 3 x 250 kW Grant on 50:50 basis with AKDN.

Complete RC‐East

Generation General $2.20 Solar electrification installation for 100 villages, Grant. Complete

Transmission Baghlan $87.00D/CKT 220 kV transmission line (2 x 202 km) from Pul‐e‐Khumri to Chimtala.

Complete

ADB Project 1997 (Loan) / MEW‐261: Lot 1: Construction of D/CKT 220 kV line from Hairatan to Naibabad to Mazar‐e‐Sharif (76 km); Lot 2: Construction of D/CKT 220 kV line from Naibabad to Puli‐Khumri (165 km) and the Naibabad Switching Station.

Complete


Funds (ARTF)

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Baghlan, Balkh, Samangan

$45.11

Afghanistan Power Sector: Summary of Donor Assistance Completed (Provincial) including Renewable Energy ‐ November 2010

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Transmission

Government of India

Transmission Faryab $7.80

Project includes equipment and construction of 110 kV transmission line from Andkhoy to Maimana (134 km); 110/20 kV S/S at Maimana, Faizabad, Jumabazar and Andkhoy; 20/0.4 kV indoor transformers and pole mounted transformers; and 20 kV transmission line.

Complete

Transmission Kabul $38.00220 / 110 / 20 kV Substation at Chimtala with 2 x 160 MVA Auto Transformers and 2 x 40 MVA Distribution Transformers.

Complete

Distribution KabulIncluded in Chimtala

S/S cost

Added 40 MVA 110 / 20 kV transformer at East Substation; cost is included in the Chimtala Substation grant funding.

Complete

Sub‐Total $141.20


(JICA)

Sub‐Total

Generation Renewable Energy Kabul $25.50Rehabilitation of Mahipar and Surobi Hydropower Plants, 2 x 22 MW and 2 x 13 MW (ARTF Grant $3.4 million; KfW Grant $25.5 million)

Complete

Transmission Kabul $21.20

Rehabilitation of 110 kV Transmission Line from Surobi to Breshna Kot S/S; rehabilitation of Breshna Kot S/S; Kabul City Street Lighting (€14.5 million, €9 million co‐ financing from the EU and €1.8 million from ARTF)

Complete

Transmission Baghlan, Balkh $29.78

Rehabilitation and upgrade of substations in Mazar‐e‐Sharif and Pul‐e‐Khumri (1 x 16 MVA transformer at each S/S) as co‐financing to the ADB transmission project from Hairatan to Pul‐e‐Khumri (€20.4 million)

Complete

Transmission Baghlan $5.84

Supply, installation and commissioning of 20 / 6 kV Interconnection at Pul‐e‐Khumri with 6.3 MVA transformer (€4 million) and connection of additional customers

Complete (connection of additional customers

pending)

Distribution Kabul $2.92Rehabilitation of 15 kV and low voltage network (lines and transformers) in Kabul City, provision of special vehicles and tools (€2 million)

Complete

Sub‐Total $85.24

Generation Badakhshan $3.00MHPs in Jurm (400 kW), Chata (125 kW) and Sangab (125 kW)

Complete

Technical Assistance Kabul, Herat $0.04Assessment of existing and potential MHP sites in Takhar

Complete




Sub‐Total $3.04

Federal Republic of Germany – German Development Service

(DED) German Technical Cooperation

Sub‐Total

Generation Kabul $7.20Installation, testing and commissioning of two used gas turbine units at NW Kabul GT Station

Complete

Transmission Herat $13.402 x 132 kV, 212 km transmission line connecting Iran to Herat, 65 MVA (Grant IRR 122.2 billion)

Complete

Transmission Herat $2.002 x 20 kV, 120 km transmission line connecting Iran to Herat, 6 MVA (Grant IRR 18.5 billion)

Complete

Technical Assistance Herat $1.40 Billing System in Herat Complete

Sub‐Total $24.00


Sub‐Total


Generation Kabul $2.70 Rehabilitation of Istalif mini HPP, 200 ‐ 300 kW Complete

Sub‐Total $2.70

USAIDGeneration Samangan $5.10

Aybak Phase I Diesel Generators and MV / LV Distribution Network

Complete

Generation KandaharKandahar Diesel Generators (14) and MV / LV Distribution Network Rehab

Complete RC‐South

Generation Kandahar $2.70 Kandahar QSK‐60 Diesel Generators (5) transferred from Kabul to Kandahar

Complete RC‐South

Generation Helmand $2.70Lashkar Gah Diesel Generators and LV Distribution Network Rehabilitation

Complete RC‐South

Generation Helmand $2.70Musa Qala Diesel Generator and LV Distribution transferred from Qalat

Complete RC‐South

Generation Zabol $3.80Qalat Diesel Generators and MV / LV Distribution Network

Complete RC‐South

Generation Kabul $281.60 Kabul 105 MW TPP at Tarakhil Complete

Generation Helmand $28.90 Kajakai: Rehabilitation of Unit 1 Complete RC‐South

Generation Helmand $19.10 Kajakai: Rehabilitation of Unit 3 Complete RC‐South

Iran

Note: the activities listed do not include projects undertaken by the PRTs and US Forces Command

Generation Helmand $8.20Kajakai: Auxiliary infrastructure including low level outlet work and intake structure

Complete RC‐South

Transmission Helmand, KandaharSEPS Transmission and S/S Studies and Designs for 110 kV and 220 kV Systems

Complete RC‐South

Transmission Balkh $0.50220 kV Mazar‐e‐Sharif (two breaker bays for 220 kV D/CKT Line)

Complete

Distribution GeneralDABM Dispatch Center – Rehabilitation of the rooms, new computers, staff training

Complete

Technical AssistanceHelmand, Kandahar,

Kabul, Zabol$100.00

HSD Fuel for NW Kabul, Qalat, Kandahar, Lashkar Gah for 2003 ‐ 2006

Complete RC‐South

Technical Assistance GeneralBilling and collections in Kabul; creation of customer database; training; ToR for Computerized Billing System

Complete

Technical Assistance General $1.30 NEPS Load Flow Studies Complete

Technical Assistance General $3.00Development of Financial Model for NEPS and SEPS and the Kabul System

Complete

Technical Assistance General $6.30AGS Building: Refurbishment to House the AEIC and the Energy Training Center

Complete

Technical Assistance General $3.60Technical Assistance for Power Imports including assistance with PPA

Complete

Sub‐Total $469.50

Generation Kabul $5.50Re‐commissioning of the 45 MW Kabul NW TPP + fuel for first winter

Complete (January 2003)

Generation Kabul $1.50 Spare Parts for Naghlu HPP Complete

GenerationBadakhshan, Baghdis, Bamyan, Samanghan,

and Uruzgan $1.30

Supply of diesel gensets to provincial towns without alternate power supply including Faizabad, Baghdis, Bamyan, Samanghan, and Uruzgan

Complete

Distribution KabulNew connections in the East part of Kabul City

Complete

Distribution GeneralSupply of tools and distribution materials to several provincial distribution departments

Complete

Technical Assistance General $1.10 Power Sector Master Plan Complete (October

2004)

Transmission Kabul $7.38 MEW 301: Rehabilitation of 110 kV Transmission Line between Naghlu and Kabul East and North

Complete

TransmissionBaghlan, Kabul,

Parwan$3.79 MEW 444A: Supply of OPGW for Northern

Transmission Line from Pul‐e‐Khumri to Chimtala S/SComplete

Distribution GeneralDesign of MV / LV Distribution Systems in 10 Provincial Cities

Complete

Emergency Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects

Afghanistan Power System Development Projects

World Bank

Technical Assistance General $10.68MEW 228: Commercialization of DABM (MVV Consulting)

Complete

Technical Assistance General $2.37MEW 228, Modification: Restructuring DABM to DABS (MVV Consulting)

Complete

Technical Assistance General $1.49 MEW 327: Supervision of MEW 302 (Fichtner) Complete

Technical Assistance General $1.29 MEW 362: Legal Services (LeBoeuf) Complete

Sub‐Total $27.00

Generation General232 communities access to electricity under MHP sub‐projects. MHP will generate 4,592 KW electricity

Complete

Generation General1,230 communities access to electricity under Diesel Generator sub‐projects. Diesel Generators generates 45,496 KW electricity

Complete

Generation General532 communities access to electricity through solar power sub‐projects. Solar Panels generate 503 KW electricity

Complete

Sub‐Total

Total

Emergency National Solidarity Program (Rural Access Component) – Switzerland, Czech Republic, UK‐DFID, Netherlands and New ZealandWorld Bank, ARTF, Bilateral Donors

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Attachment 6 ICE Action Items List, Revision 16 (November 2010)

Item # Functional Area Project Responsibility ScheduleFunding

Required (x $ Million USD)

Funded By Reference Status Remarks

1 Generation Naghlu HPP Rehabilitation (MEW-302) - High Priority MEW Sep-12 33 World Bank Energy Sector Status Report Ongoing; Contractor Management, Customs Clearance, Afghan Visas and Security Issues

Contractor: Technopromexport, Russia; Project Management: SMEC International

2 Generation Prepare Energy (Electricity) Laws and Regulations including Independent Power Production MEW TBD NA USAID

Donors February 2007 White Paper and Request from ICE Chairman

Discussed - ICE Meeting of March 2, 2007; February 21, 2008; and March 25, 2010; Draft Electricity Law sent to ICE participants by MEW on November 2, 2010 and meeting is being set for November 22, 2010

Needed for Chinese Coal TPP and Sheberghan Gas TPP IPPs

3 Generation Prepare a Renewable and Rural Energy Strategy for Afghanistan MEW Sep-10 NA GTZ / USAID Donors February 2007 White

Paper

Presidential Decree requires presentation to Cabinet; Draft RE Strategy prepared by MEW and turned over to MRRD for finailization and translation to Dari, English and Pashto

ICE Secretariat Subcommittee on Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification (GTZ)

4 Generation Agreement on Price and Volume for Sheberghan Gas for Power Plant MoM / MEW DABS TBD TBD TBD Donors February 2007 White

Paper

Ongoing: Parliament to Approve Pricing; MoM provided briefing to ICE on the Sheberghan Gas Project including NFPP and Gas TPP to ICE Meeting on August 26, 2010 and October 28, 2010

USAID Sheberghan Project began 1/2010; ADB Sheberghan Project is underway via Ministry of Mines (Gustavson Associates)

5 GenerationProvide guidance/coordination for 400 MW coal fired TPP, the associated transmission line, and regulatory and licensing issues pertinent to IPP

MEW TBD TBD TBDICE Meeting May 3, 2008 Action Item 5 and December 10, 2009 Action Item 3

TPP Working Group for Transmission System options; MJAM briefed ICE Meeting on 29 July 2010

400 MW TPP for Aynak Copper Project; 200 MW of this for Kabul City; Ministry of Mines lead

6 GenerationMEW to engage the Chinese involved in the Aynak Copper Mine to guide the development and implementation of the coal-fired power plant

MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting June 26, 2008 Action Item 9 Pending 400 MW TPP for Aynak Copper Mine; 200 MW of this for Kabul

City and NEPS

7 GenerationMEW and / or DABM to verify that the two Fram 5 gensets at the NW Kabul generating station can operate in parallel with the two gas turbine units

MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting August 7, 2008 Action Item 3 Pending Need to verify operability and fuel requirements

8 Generation Rehabilitate Darunta HPP - High Priority USAID Dec-10 10 USAID Energy Sector Status Report Ongoing Needs upgrade of Switchyard to connect to ADB 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Jalalabad (MEW-337, Lot 2)

9 Generation Rehabilitate Pul-e-Khumri HPP Units 1 and 2 - High Priority (Costs in PENA Programme) MEW Dec-13 NA

KfW Development

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Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Ongoing

KfW Development Bank Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Project resulting in combined capacity of 13.5 MW

10 GenerationRenewable Energy Program for Electricity Supply to Rural Areas (Chak-e-Wardak, Faizabad, Keshim, and Khanabad Unit I) - High Priority (Costs in PENA Programme)

MEW / MRRD Dec-14 NAKfW

Development Bank

Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Ongoing KfW Development Bank Provincial Electrification Nprthern

Afghanistan (PENA) Project. Khanabad Unit 1 will be 1.7 MW

11 Generation Construct Khanabad Unit 2 HPP - High Priority (Costs in PENA Programme) MEW Dec-14 NA

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KfW Development Bank Provincial Electrification Nprthern Afghanistan (PENA) Project resulting in Khanabad 2 capacity of 10.4 MW

12 Generation Design for a 50 MW Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project - High Priority (Costs in PENA Programme) MEW TBD NA

KfW Development

Bank

Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Ongoing The Lower Kokcha River Water Irrigation and HPP Project will

require involvement with other donors to complete

13 GenerationRespond to DABS CEO questions regarding work remaining to determine the quantity and quality of gas available at Sheberghan

USAID / AEAI TBD NA NA ICE Meeting June 24, 2010 Action Item 1 Pending

14 Generation Baharak Small HPP and Mini-grid DABS Jun-14 22 ADB ADB Energy Projects Ongoing Run-of-river small hydropower plant on the Warduj river and the mini grid benefiting 7,500 households

15 Generation Min-Hydropower Projects in Badakhshan and Bamyan DABS Jun-14 12 JFPR Grant ADB Energy Projects Ongoing; Contractor Integration Development of four mini hydropower plants in Badakhshan and Bamyan

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16 Generation Gereshk Power Improvement Services Project DABS Jan-14 78 ADB ADB Energy Projects Pending

In processing stage and being co-financed by ADB ($46 million), British ($20 million) and Danish ($12 milion) Governments. Scope includes rehab of off-grid 4.5 MW hydropower plant in Gereshk (Helmand) and improvements in T&D network for some 7,000 households

17 GenerationProvincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme for the construction and rehabilitation of on-grid and off-grid power plants and associatede distribution

MEW / DABS Dec-14 150KfW

Development Bank


18 TransmissionNorth East Power System Coordination: Identification and Reporting for ICE - Donor Consideration of Funding Gaps and Priority Needs

ICE Secretariat Aug-11 2,843ADB, ARTF, GoI, KfW, IRoA, IsDB,

USAID, WB

ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action Item E Ongoing under ICE Secretariat Current NEPS and SEPS Funding Gaps and Action Item

Priorities are enumerated in Energy Sector Status Reports

19 TransmissionConstruct 110 kV Transmission Line from Chimtala S/S to North West S/S to North S/S and Tower #31 (MEW 500 Lot 1) - High Priority

MEW Mar-11 7 World Bank Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010)

Ongoing: Project Management by SMEC International; Contractor KEC International

Contractor procurement delays, deteriorating security on equipment delivery routes, re-work and re-justification on OHL and UGC routes

20 Transmission NEPS Reactive Power Compensation Equipment - High Priority MEW May-11 24 USAID ICE Meeting July 1, 2007 Action

Item 2Action is in Process at the AIRP; Contractor delays because of Security Contractor Siemens Pakistan Engineering Limited

21 Transmission Construct 500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Turkmenistan Border at Aqeena to Andkhoy S/S (1 x 40 km) MEW TBD 66 TBD ICE Meeting May 27, 2007 Action

Item C

Funding Pending PPA with Turmenistan and Commitment to Fund 220 kV Transmission Line

Target date will depend on firm agreements and PPA with Turkmenistan

22 Transmission Construct 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Andkhoy S/S to Sheberghan S/S (2 x 69 km) MEW TBD 23 TBD ICE Meeting November 29, 2007

Action Item 3 Funding Pending PPA with Turkmenistan Target date will depend on firm agreements and PPA with Turkmenistan

23 Transmission Construct 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Sheberghan S/S to Naibabad Switching Station (2 x 162 km) MEW TBD 90 TBD ICE Meeting November 29, 2007

Action Item 3Needed regardless of Turkmenistan PPA or Sheberghan TPP; NEPS Funding Gap

24 Transmission Construct 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Kunduz S/S to the Taluqan S/S (60 km) - High Priority MEW Jun-14 26 ADB MFF

Tranche 1December 2007 - February 2008 NEPS Status Report

Needed to serve the Taluqan S/S and MV / LV Distribution System Part of $164 Million ADB Grant (MFF Tranche 1)

25 TransmissionMEW/S-699: Construct 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Sangtuda in Tajikistan to Puli-Khumri in Afghanistan - High Priority

ADB Aug-11 35 ADB ADB Energy Projects Ongoing Contractor: KEC International

26 Transmission NEPS Future Strategy: Development of Power Sector Master Plan - High Priority MEW Dec-11 2 ADB NEPS December 2007 - February

2008 Status Report

Covered by updated Generation and Transmission Energy Sector Master Plan by MEW

Requested by the MEW Planning; World Bank to fund planning cell at MEW (SMEC International); KfW and USAID want to help on Master Plan update

27 TransmissionRehabilitate 110 kV Transmission System inside Afghanistan from Amu Substation to the Mazar-e-Sharif Substation - Highy Priority

MEW TBD 19 TBD Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed to import 70 MW at 110 kV from Uzbekistan in addition

to 150 - 300 MW power at 220 kV

28 Transmission

Repair OPGW Breshna Kot S/S to Kabul East S/S; complete installation OPGW from Kabul North S/S to Tower 29; and rehabilitate 110 kV transmission towers between Naghlu and Surobi HPPs

MEW TBD 3 TBD

MEW Energy Sector Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 6 and ICE Meeting July 29, 2010 Action Item 1

Funding Gap - NEPS for 110 kV Transmission Line repairs between Naghlu and Sarobi HPPs

OPGW to be completed as part of NLCC Project; MEW requested that USAID fund the $2.5 million cost to rehabilitate 110 kV transmission towers between Naghlu and Surobi HPPs, and remove equivalent funds from Kandahar distribution that is already programed by MEW

29 Transmission Establish ICE Subcommittee for NEPS / SEPS Interconnection and Report Progress MEW TBD NA NA ICE Meeting July 29, 2010 Action

Item 2Ongoing; Meetings held on 16 August and 06 September 2010 at MEW

ICE Secretariat to assist MEW in establishment and functioning of the Subcommittee for NEPS / SEPS Interconnection

30 Transmission Design and construct 220 kV D/CKT Transmission System from Pul-e-Khumri S/S to Chimtala S/S (NEPS II) MEW / DABS TBD 85 TBD MEW Letter to Ministry of

Finance dated 30 August 2010 Funding Gap - NEPS Under consideration by ADB as part of the MFF as stated at 06 September 2010 NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting

31 TransmissionConstruct 52 km 110 kV S/CKT Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to Kala-e-Now Substation - High Priority

MEW TBD 4 TBD MEW Letter to Ministry of Finance in November 2010 Funding Gap - NEPS MEW requests MoF to contact World Bank for funding

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32 Substations Kabul City North and North West Substations Rehabilitation (MEW 500 Lot 2) - High Priority MEW Dec-10 14 World Bank ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action

Item B

Substantially Complete; Complete Punchlist Items and Communications between Kabul North and North West Substations

Construction by Safa Nicu (Iran); Project Management by SMEC International

33 Substations Aybak Phase II and Mazar-e-Sharif Substation Construction (MEW/S-503) - High Priority MEW Sep-11 10 ARTF Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Ongoing Contract awarded to IRCON International

34 Substations MEW-775, Baghlan and Kunduz Substation Construction - High Priority MEW Sep-11 17 IsDB Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010)Ongoing; Scope includes Switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan

Contract awarded to Safa Nicu (Iran) for Switchyards and Substations

35 Substations Charikar and Doshi (Khenjan) Substation Construction - High Priority MEW TBD 17 GoI ICE Meeting November 29, 2007

Action Item 3

Funding by GoI; Progress pending availability of Powergrid and BHEL staff after attacks on Indian Nationals in February 2010

Charikar and Doshi (ICE Meeting July 1, 2007) Funding and Contract Authorization by GoI

36 SubstationsInstall 220kV / 110kV SS at Charikar (1 x 50 MVA), 110kV / 20kV SS at Mahmoud Raqi (1 x 16 MVA) and 110kV / 20kV SS at Bamyan (1 x 16 MVA)

MEW TBD TBD TBD Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed to serve Maqmoud Raqi and Bagram Villages, and

Bamyan

37 Substations Install 220kV / 20kV Substation at Salang Pass (1 x 4 MVA) MEW TBD TBD TBD Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed to serve Salang Pass ventilation and lighting, and load

in nearby areas

38 Substations Taleqan, Imam Sahib and Sar-e-Pul Substations Construction (MEW 337, Lot 1) - High Priority MEW Dec-11 28 ADB ADB Energy Projects

Ongoing; Substations at Imam Sahib, Sari-Pul, and Taluqan; and Switching Station at Sherkhan Bandar

Includes 20km 110kV Transmission Line from Sherkhan Bandar to Imam Sahib and distribution networks in Khanabad, Imam Sahib, Sari-Pul and Taluqan

39 Substations Jalalabad and Mehtarlam Substations Construction (MEW 337, Lot 2) - High Priority MEW Dec-11 22 ADB ADB Energy Projects

Ongoing; Substations at Jalalabad and Mehtarlam; Need additional 25 MVA or 40 MVA transformer to serve 37 MW peak load

Includes 90km transmission line from Naglu to Jalalabad and Mehterlam and distribution networks in Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Sorubi, and Qarghai

40 Substations Kabul Distribution Network Expansion Project - High Priority MEW Dec-13 82 ADB ADB Energy ProjectsPending; Includes Construction of 30km 220kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Kabul Southwest to Chimtala

(i) Kabul Southwest Distribution Rehabilitation and Expansion for 60,000 households in Darchi-e-Bashi; (ii) Construction of Kabul Southwest Substation for distribution expansion and future transmission expansion to the south of Kabul

41 Substations

Khulm Substation Construction - High Priority NEPS Funding Gap (Cost includes Khulm S/S and MV / LV Distribution Systems for Aybak, Doshi (Khenjan), Khulm and Mazar-e-Sharif identified below)

MEW Apr-13 57KfW

Development Bank

ICE Meeting November 29, 2007 Action Item 3

Ongoing; Energy Sector Status Report (July - September 2010): KfW NEPS Connecting Northern Towns and Communities Programme

Project to provide electricity to 13,700 customer connections serving an estimated 62,100 people to foster economic growth and social development in Khulm, Afghanistan

42 Substations 500 kV / 220 kV Substation Construction at Andkhoy MEW TBD 59 TBD ICE Meeting May 27, 2007 Action Item A-2

Pending PPA with Turmenistan and Commitment to Fund 220 kV Transmission Line; NEPS Funding Gap

Conceptual Design and Tender Documents completed; Turkmenistan PPA needed for further progress

43 Substations MEW/S 505: Rehabilitate Switchyards at Mahipar and Naghlu HPP - High Priority MEW TBD 12 ARTF Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Switchyards are 45 years old and in poor material condition

44 Substations Install 16 MVA 110 kV / 35 kV Transformer Bay at Darunta HPP (including connection to 110 kV Substation by ADB) MEW TBD 7 TBD Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Connect to new 110 kV Substation by ADB to serve new 20 kV MV Distribution System

45 Substations Install added 40 MVA 110kV / 20 kV Transformer Bay at Jalalabad Substation (by ADB) MEW TBD 3 TBD Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed with 16 MVA transformer to serve 37 MW peak load

46 Substations Install added 2 x 40 MVA Transformer Bays at 105 MW DPP (Tarakhil) MEW TBD 7 TBD Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed to serve Kabul City distribution system

47 Substations Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substation and Associated MV / LV Distribution System at Kala-e-Now - High Priority MEW TBD 14 TBD Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Funding Gap - NEPS Needed to serve Kala-e-Now (Badghis Province)

48 SubstationsGovernment of India Development Cooperation to brief ICE on status of contracts for construction of the Charikar and Doshi (Khenjan) 220 kV / 20 kV S/S

GoI Nov-10 NA NA ICE Meeting October 28, 2010 Action Item 2

Pending negotiations with Powergrid of India and BHEL

Needed to coordinate with associated distribution systems in Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj (ARTF) and in Doshi / Khenjan (KfW)

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49 Substations MEW to include Technical Requirements for connection to the NLCC into Substation Design Requirements and Standards MEW TBD NA TBD ICE Meeting October 28, 2010

Action Item 3 PendingNeeded for standardization of future substation design requirements to ensure compatibility with the NLCC SCADA System

50 DistributionKabul City MV / LV Distribution System Rehab and Expansion including Junction Stations 1, 5 and 10 and Botkhak S/S (MEW 300/4) - High Priority

MEW Feb-11 96 IRoA ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action Item B Ongoing Contractor Siemens (Pakistan) for Lots 1 and 4; KEC

International for Lots 2 and 3

51 DistributionKabul City MV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Extension including Junction Stations 2, 7 and 12 (MEW 300/2) - High Priority

MEW Feb-11 28 World Bank ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action Item B Ongoing Contractor KEC International

52 Distribution Kabul City LV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Extension (MEW 300/3) - High Priority MEW Mar-11 17 ARTF ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action

Item B Ongoing Contractor Angelique International

53 Distribution Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul Seraj Distribution Systems Construction (MEW/S 504) - High Priority MEW Dec-11 23 ARTF ICE Meeting November 29, 2007

Action Item 3 Ongoing Contractor AEPC / ATSL JV

54 Distribution Puli-Khumri Distribution System Construction (MEW/S 506)- High Priority MEW Sep-11 8 ARTF ICE Meeting November 29, 2007

Action Item 3 Ongoing Contractor Angelique International

55 Distribution Mazar-e-Sharif Distribution System Construction (MEW/S-502) - High Priority MEW Sep-11 21 ARTF Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) Ongoing Contractor AEPC / ATSL JV

56 Distribution Baghlan and Kunduz Distribution Networks - High Priority DABS Jun-14 31 ADB ADB Energy Projects OngoingDevelopment and rehabilitation of 20kV and low voltage networks for 59,000 households and 3,500 small businesses in Kunduz and Baghlan cities

57 DistributionAybak Phase II, Khulm and Added Mazar-e-Sharif (including Marmoil and Adjacent Villages) Distribution System Construction - High Priority

MEW Sep-13Included in

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KfW Development Cooperation Investment and Implementation Projects (FC): NEPS Connecting Northern Towns and Communities Programme

58 Distribution Doshi (Khenjan) Distribution System Construction - High Priority MEW Nov-12

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Ongoing (pending Financing Agreement with MoF)

KfW Development Cooperation Investment and Implementation Projects (FC): NEPS Connecting Northern Towns and Communities Programme

59 Distribution Master Plan for Grid Connected Distribution Systems Development MEW TBD TBD TBD Prioritize Distribution Systems

for Construction or Rehabilitation Ongoing SMEC International preparing ToR for MEW for Generation, Transmission and Kabul Distribution Master Plan update

60 DistributionKabul City MV and LV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Extension (after MEW 300/2, 300/3 and 300/4 are complete) - High Priority

MEW TBD 255 TBD ICE Meeting November 29, 2007 Action Item 3 Funding Gap - NEPS ADB is planning funding $18.2 Million Kabul City MV / LV

Distribution Systems work as part of the MFF Tranche 2

61 DistributionDABS to develop a transition plan for converting all or a portion of the Kabul City MV Distribution System from 15 kV to 20 kV

DABS TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting September 29, 2009 Action Item 6

Ongoing; see 26 January 2010 ICE Meeting Minutes for Issues and Concerns Needed to serve Kabul City load

62 DistributionEnsure that 15 kV to 20 kV MV Distribution System upgrade requirements of contracts MEW-300/2, MEW-300/3, and MEW-300/4, Lots 1 – 4 are met

MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 1

Pending; see 26 January 2010 ICE Meeting Minutes for Issues and Concerns

MEW must lead upgrade from 15 kV to 20 kV in Kabul City System

63 Distribution Complete Kandahar City T&D Rehabilitation and Expansion - High Priority USAID / AIRP TBD TBD USAID Special ICE Meeting February 7,

2010 Action Item 2 Briefing at 27 May 2010 ICE Meeting

Includes 19 new Diesel Gensets; rehabilitation of Breshna Kot S/S; construction of new East S/S, construction of new TL connecting Breshna Kot and East S/S; and MV / LV Distribution System rehabilitation and expansion

64 Distribution

Construct 220 kV D/CKT TL from new Dasht-e-Barchi S/S to Pul-e-Alam (67 km); construct new 220 kV / 20 kV S/S in Pul-e-Alam; construct MV / LV Distribution System in Pul-e-Alam to serve an estimated 99,300 people - High Priority

MEW / DABS TBD 54 TBD MEW Letter to Ministry of Finance dated 30 August 2010 Funding Gap - NEPS

Under consideration by ADB as part of the MFF as stated at 06 September 2010 NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting; Completion of these projects will enhance potential employment and quality of life improvement in the region

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Construct 220 kV D/CKT TL from new Pul-e-Alam S/S to Gardez (51 km); construct new 220 kV / 20 kV S/S in Gardez; construct MV / LV Distribution System in Gardez to serve an estimated 78,100 people - High Priority


Under consideration by ADB as part of the MFF as stated at 06 September 2010 NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting; Completion of these projects will enhance potential employment and quality of life improvement in the region

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Construct 220 kV D/CKT TL from new Gardez S /S to Ghazni (75 km); construct new 220 kV / 20 kV S/S in Ghazni; construct MV / LV Distribution System in Ghazni to serve an estimated 151,700 people - High Priority


MEW requested USAID to consider funding; Completion of these projects will enhance potential employment and quality of life improvement in the region

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Construct 220 kV D/CKT TL from Gardez to Ghazni TL to Sharan (67 km); construct new 220 kV / 20 kV S/S in Sharan; construct MV / LV Distribution System in Sharan to serve an estimated 47,200 people - High Priority



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Construct 220 kV D/CKT TL from new Gardez S /S to Khost (90 km); construct new 220 kV / 20 kV S/S in Khost; construct MV / LV Distribution System in Khost to serve an estimated 129,200 people - High Priority



69 Distribution USAID / IRGLTD (ACEP) to provide information to the DABS CEO on the planned Bamiyan MV / LV Distribution System USAID TBD NA USAID ICE Meeting October 28, 2010

Action Item 5 Pending DABS CEO neds information to verify conformance with plans, specifications and standards, especially with metering

70 Distribution MEW/S 508: Supply of Energy Meters for Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif MEW / DABS Dec-10 3 ARTF Energy Sector Status Report

(July - September 2010) OngoingSupply of 7,000 consumer meters by Angelique International for use at Kabul City and Mazar-e-Sharif is expected to be completed by December 2010

71 Power Imports System Technical Information Requirements MEW TBD NA NA ICE Meeting August 8, 2007 Action Item 3

MEW Working Group formed for Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan PPAs

PPA with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Complete; PPA with Turkmenistan Pending

72 Power Imports CASAREM 1000 Implementation MEW TBD TBD TBD CASAREM 1000 MOUTechnical Meetings held on 31 July - 04 August 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan and in September 2008 in Washington, DC

CASA 1000 Secretariat and Inter-Governmental Council (IGC) Designated (Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan): Phase 2 Feasibility Study completed by SNC Lavelin for WB in October 2010

73 Power ImportsMinistry of Finance needs to send a letter to the World Bank requesting financial (payment) guarantee for the Turkmenistan Power Imports

MoF TBD NA NAMeeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 3

Pending Draft Letter provided to MoF

74 Power ImportsDABS and MEW develop plan for optimal separation of the Kabul City System (power imports and hydro / thermal power plants)

DABS / MEW TBD NA USAID / WB ICE Meeting June 22, 2009 Action Item 2

Ongoing with assistance from Tetra Tech (for DABS) and SMEC International (for MEW)

Pending authorization for parallel (synchronized) operations with Uzbekistan

75 Power ImportsDetermine how much of Kabul System served by power imports (peak MVA) and how much served by Kabul City TPP and HPP (peak MVA)

DABS / MEW TBD NA WB ICE Meeting September 29, 2009 Action Item 7

Ongoing with assistance from Tetra Tech (for DABS) and SMEC International (for MEW)

SMEC International assisting; needed for new Uzbekistan PPA and import pricing

76 Power ImportsDABS / MEW establish new PPA with Uzbekenergo after second circuit of the 220 kV D/CKT TL from Surkhan Substation to Afghanistan is accepted

DABS / MEW TBD NA NA ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 3

Ongoing; Second Circuit now accepted by MEW / DABS from Uzbekistan

Second Circuit of 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line scheduled to be completed and accepted September 2010

77 System O&M NEPS O&M Management and Technical Assistance Contract - High Priority DABS Dec-14 26 ADB

ICE Meeting July 1, 2007 Action Item 6 and October 25, 2007 Action Item 2

ADB MFF Tranche 1: DABS Responsibility per ICE Meeting November 13, 2008 Action Item 6

ROM Costs for NEPS O&M Management and Technical Assistance completed and provided to ADB

78 System O&M NEPS Emergency Restoration System - High Priority DABS Dec-14 4 ADB ICE Meeting January 17, 2008 Action Item 2

ADB MFF Tranche 1: DABS Responsibility per ICE Meeting November 13, 2008 Action Item 6

NEPS ERS Technical Information provided to ADB

79 System O&M DABS to establish contract for operations and maintenance of the 105 MW Tarakhil DPP DABS TBD TBD TBD

Meeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 7

USAID Contract with AIRP for ongoing O&M of Tarakhil DPP but DABS will ultimately be responsible for O&M

105 MW TPP operational and capable of 105 MW dispatch; USAID providing O&M support for a period of time as agreed with DABS

80 System O&MEstablish a procedure to ensure that sufficient fuel is available for Kabul City, Kandahar, Lashkargah and Qalat (Zabul Province)

DABS TBD TBD TBD Special ICE Meeting February 8, 2010 Action Item 6 Pending Needed to assure adequate fuel to TPPs for sustained

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81 System O&M Increase fuel storage capacity in Kandahar to at least 2 Million Liters DABS TBD TBD TBD Special ICE Meeting February 8,

2010 Action Item 7 Pending Needed to assure adequate fuel to TPPs for sustained operations

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82 System O&MIssue daily fuel report indicating fuel usage at TPPs, fuel storage, fuel deliveries made and planned, and days of fuel available for sustained operations

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83 System O&M Complete NEPS Cost of Service Report and High Voltage Protection Document USAID / AIRP TBD NA NA

MEW Energy Sector Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 4 and 5

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84 System O&M DABS to determine the added material costs for Kabul City that can be paid by DABS DABS Sep-10 NA NA ICE Meeting July 29, 2010 Action

Item 4 Pending Needed to minimize load shedding in Kabul City

85 Corporatization DABS to develop an asset transfer plan for the various donor projects and discuss the plan at an ICE meeting DABS TBD NA DABS ICE Meeting November 13, 2008

Action Item 5 Pending

86 CorporatizationDABS to brief ICE on percentage increase in billings and collections for Kabul and all other provinces (1389 versus 1388)

DABS TBD NA DABS ICE Meeting October 28, 2010 Action Item 1 Pending Information requested by ICE Chairman / Minister of Economy

87 Regulation MEW 257: Develop Plan to Strengthen Regulatory Cell in MEW MEW Sep-12 TBD TBD Donors February 2007 White Paper Ongoing

MEW Power System Planning Cell funding exhausted. MEW 257, Amendment 7 in preparation to continue thru 30 September 2010. MEW 257, Amendment 8 in preparation to extend Planning Cell thru 30 September 2012.

88 Other Social Impact Compensation Issues - High Priority MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting July 1, 2007 Action Item 5 Pending Needed to assure Rights-of-Way for various T&D Projects

89 Other Improve Revenue Collection for the Kabul City Electricity Department - High Priority DABS Oct-11 30 USAID Donors February 2007 White

PaperIncluded in KED Commercialization Project by USAID (KESIP)

DABS and KED Commercialization Projects will address (Tetra Tech)

90 Other Improve Revenue Collection for the Kandahar City Electricity Department - High Priority DABS TBD 4 USAID Donors February 2007 White

PaperIncluded in pending Kandahar Commercialization Projewct by USAID Kandahar City Commercialization Project (AIRP)

91 Other Demonstration Project for Solar Powered Street Lights - High Priority MEW TBD TBD USAID Kabul City MV / LV System

Assessment Report

ICE Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Subcommittee Work Plans; USAID ACEP

ICE Subcommittee on Renewable Energy and Rural Electification and USAID Afghanistan Clean Energy Program

92 Other National Load Control and Dispatch Center - High Priority MEW May-11 28 USAID ICE Meeting May 10, 2007 Ongoing Short Term Actions in 2009 to support initial 150 MW electricity import from Uzbekistan

93 Other Public Awareness Campaign for NEPS Power Sector Development and Reform Plans MEW TBD TBD TBD Donors February 2007 White

Paper June 26, 2008 ICE Meeting Action Item 3

94 Other Prioritized Capital Investment Plan for Generation, Transmission, and Distribution on a Regional Basis MEW TBD TBD TBD Donors February 2007 White

PaperLeast Cost Energy Plan, CASA 1000, Energy Charter Treaty, and ANDS MEW Energy Sector Master Plan update will address

95 Other Donors to consider funding options for Energy Sector contracts translation services MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting August 30, 2009

Action Item 4 Pending Funding options for Energy Sector contracts translation services by some donors needed

96 OtherWork with DABS and MEW staff to prepare a plan for replacing embedded Kabul City Gensets with grid supplied electricity

ICE Secretariat TBD NA NA ICE Meeting September 29, 2009 Action Item 2

DABS action to provide Kabul City System power to Embassy of France and Embassy of India pending

Initial database shared with ICE participants in October 2009; Teamwork with NEPA and MoFA to complete; Briefing by NEPA 26 August 2010

97 Other ICE Secretariat establish Coal TPP Working Group and provide available studies to the Coal TPP Working Group ICE Secretariat TBD NA NA ICE Meeting December 10, 2009

Action Item 3 Pending; Receive studies from Dr. Ashraf After MCC coal exploration and evaluation activities are complete

98 Other Develop a plan to reduce technical and commercial losses in Kandahar City DABS TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting January 26, 2010

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Pending; USAID Kandahar City MV and LV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Expansion Project

Improve commercial operations of Kandahar Electricity Department

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99 Other Approve the Terms of Reference and Identify Funding Source for the Energy Sector Master Plan update MEW Dec-11 2 ADB ICE Meeting January 26, 2010

Action Item 7 Pending Energy Sector Master Plan Update Terms of Reference prepared by SMEC International

100 Other Establish NEPS Funding Gaps Working Group to Address Funding Requirements and Shortfalls MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting January 26, 2010

Action Item 9 Pending Energy Sector Status Reports now addresses NEPS Funding Gaps and Priorities

101 OtherStatus of 22 MW DPP by GIRoA and available funds for Kandahar substations, fuel storage and MV/LV Distribution System rehabilitation and expansion

DABS / MEW / MoF TBD TBD TBD Special ICE Meeting February 8,

2010 Action Item 4 and 5 Pending

102 Other Prepare plan to assess tariffs across all 34 provinces in Afghanistan DABS TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting April 22, 2010 Action

Item 1 Briefing by DABS at 27 May 2010 ICE Meeting Improve Sustainability of DABS Enterprise

103 OtherDiscuss customs clearance and duty issues with the Office of the President and Ministry of Finance regarding donor concerns with Projects delays

ICE Chairman Jul-10 NA NA ICE Meeting March 25, 2010 Action Item 1

ICE Chairman has discussed this matter with HE President Karzai and also the Minister of Finance

Customs Clearance and Duty issues, and Afghanistan Visa issues, remain a concern to all donors and affects project completion schedules and costs

104 OtherMEW to send letter to USAID indicating clear title and authorization for the land for the planned Durai Junction Project

MEW ASAP NA NAICE Subcommittee on NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting on 06 September 2010

Pending Needed for project to proceed

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Invite Ministry of Mines, MCC - JCL Aynak Minerals Limited, CASA-1000 Executive Secretary, GTZ and the French Cooperation (AFGEI) to the next meeting of the NEPS and SEPS Interconnection meeting

ICE Secretariat TBD NA NAICE Subcommittee on NEPS and SEPS Interconnection Meeting on 06 September 2010

Pending establishment of the next meeting date

106 OtherMinistry of Mines to check on the amount of gas reserves available at Sheberghan and provide the information to the ICE

MoM TBD NA NA ICE Meeting August 26, 2010, Action Item 1 Pending Needed to understand proven gas reserves for TPP Project

107 Other ANSA, with assistance from GTZ, to brief ICE on Electro-Technical Standards development progress ANSA Nov-10 NA GTZ ICE Meeting October 28, 2010

Action Item 4Pending, but included in November 24, 20120 ICE Meeting Agenda

ICE donors and participants are interested in Electro-Technical Standards development so that various ongoing and new projects can conform to the ANSA standards to the extent practicable

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1 Generation Report from MoM Coal Working Group MoM Future ICE Meeting 250 TBD ICE Meeting April 26, 2007

Action Item FVerbal Report Provided August 8, 2007 - Written Report TBD

2 GenerationRequest for Donor Technical Support to MoM for Assessing Availability, Quality, Mining and Transport Issues of Coal for a Thermal Power Plant

ICE - Donors TBD TBD TBDDonors February 2007 White Paper and Request from ICE Chairman

Open Will be covered in pending ICE Coal Subcommittee

3 GenerationMoM request for donor assistance - Submit Technical Bid Documents for Production Sharing Agreement Tender for Gas, Gas Well Rehab and Website

MoM TBD TBD ADB Provided Initial Funding

Donors White Paper and ICE Meeting August 8, 2007 Action Item 7

Open

4 Transmission NEPS Phase II Engineering and Construction MEW TBD TBD TBD Donors February 2007 White Paper Open ADB MFF Projects Listing Tranche 2;

USACE also studying alternatives

5 Transmission ADB provide NEPS System Simulation Model inputs and methodology as the basis for the Model results ADB TBD TBD ADB ICE Meeting June 26, 2008

Action Item 7 Open

6 TransmissionADB to transfer the NEPS System Simulation model and program to MEW and to train the MEW personnel in system modeling

ADB TBD TBD ADB ICE Meeting June 26, 2008 Action Item 8 Open

7 TransmissionMEW and MoM coordinate with MCC the north - south transmission line capacities and requirements for coal fuelled TPP power

MEW and MoM TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting September 14, 2008 Action Item 2 Open

8 Other ICE Participants Feedback re: Energy Savings Light Bulb Program ICE - Donors TBD 5 TBD ICE Meeting August 8, 2007

Action Item 6 OpenWorld Bank ESMAP Study on Energy Savings Opportunities for Large Buildings in Afghanistan

9 OtherICE Secretariat invite the Mayor of Kabul to ICE Meetings and include the Mayor of Kabul on ICE Distribution List

ICE Secretariat TBD NA NA ICE Meeting September 14, 2007 Action Item 5 Open

10 OtherHE Dr. A. Rahman Ashraf, Advisor to HE President Karzai on Energy and Mines, to brief ICE on Coal Supplies in Afghanistan

ICE Secretariat Jan-10 NA NA ICE Meeting December 10, 2009 Action Item 4 Open

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1 GenerationDABS identify people for training for O&M of National Load Control Center and Reactive Power Compensation System, and provide to USAID

DABS / MEW Jun-09 NA NAMeeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 5

List submitted to USAID in October 2009 Initial list rejected by USAID

2 GenerationICE Secretariat Senior Advisor to meet with KfW Representative re: Nameplate and Peak Capacity of the Baghdara HPP

ICE Secretariat NA NA NA ICE Meeting September 23, 2007 Action Item 1 Complete Meeting was held and issues clarified

3 GenerationMEW needs to identify the people to be trained for operations and maintenance of the 100 MW plant and provide the names to USAID

DABS / MEW Dec-08 NA NAMeeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 4

Complete Training in Progress

4 Generation ICE Secretariat staff to arrange for determining fuel requirements for FY 1388 and compare with GIRoA budget ICE Secretariat Apr-09 NA NA February 26, 2009 ICE Meeting

Minutes, Action Items 6 and 7 Complete Prepared by AIRP DCOP Energy and the AEIC Director

5 GenerationICE Secretariat staff to validate fuel requirements and basis for the NW Kabul GT Units 3, 4, 5 and 6, and provide the information to the ICE Chairman

ICE Secretariat Jun-09 NA NA ICE Meeting November 13, 2008 Action Item 3 Complete

Information provided in April 2009 ICE Meeting Minutes and in the January - March 2009 NEPS Status Report

6 Generation MEW to provide to ADB / IsDB the evaluation of the bids for the Baghlan and Kunduz substations for No Objection letter DABS / MEW Dec-09 NA NA

ICE Meeting October, 2008 Action Item 1; November 13, 2008 Action Item 2

Complete IsDB funding approved for Baghlan and Kunduz S/S; ADB funding associated transmission line and distribution systems

7 GenerationProvide the US Army Corps of Engineers with feasibility studies and other information regarding rehabilitation of the Pul-e-Khumri HPP

ICE Secretariat / MEW Oct-09 NA NA ICE Meeting October, 2009

Action Item 4 Complete ADB Feasibility Study April 2007 received from MEW and provided to USACE

8 GenerationICE Secretariat coordinate peer review of report on coal fuelled TPP electricity generation, “Building Foundation for Economic Growth for Afghanistan”

ICE Secretariat Jan-10 NA NA ICE Meeting September 29, 2009 Action Item 1

Report by CEO Afghanistan Energy Corporation and Professor Emeritus, Department of Mining Engineering, West Virginia University

B&V Peer Review Completed

9 Generation 105 MW Diesel Generators for Kabul System - High Priority MEW / USAID / DABS May-10 305 USAID / IRoA

ICE Meeting March 1, 2007 Action Item B; MEW Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 2

Complete The IRoA has funded their portion of the capital cost ($20 million) in two installments

10 GenerationMinister of Mines to arrange for China Mettalurgical Group Corporation (MCC) to Brief ICE Meeting on status on 400 MW coal fuelled TPP

MoM / MEW Jul-10 NA MA ICE Meeting September 14, 2008 Action Item 1 Completed 29 July 2010 Needed for Generation Planning

11 Generation Ministry of Mines to brief ICE Meeting on Gas Reserves in Jawzjan and Sar-e-Pul Provinces MoM / MEW Aug-10 NA NA ICE Meeting 29 July 2010 Action

Item 5 Completed on 26 August 2010 Proven Gas Reserves needed for planning Sheberghan TPP for the NEPS

12 Generation Ministry of Mines to brief ICE Meeting on Sheberghan Gas Project progress MoM Sep-10 NA NA ICE Meeting 23 September 2010

Action Item 1 Completed on 28 October 2010Sheberghan Gas Wells, TPP and associated MV / LV distribution, gas pipelines from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif, and NFPP

13 Transmission Loan 1997: Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project - Power MEW 22-Aug-07 45 ADB ADB Energy Projects Complete; Contractor KEC International and

IRCON International

Lot 1: 76km of 220kV TL from Hairaton - Naibabad - Mazar; Lot 2: 165km of 220kV TL from Naibabad to Puli-Khumri; Lot 3: Switching Station at Naibabad

14 Transmission MEW 301: Rehabilitate 110kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Naghlu HPP to Kabul East Substation MEW NA 7 World Bank Energy Sector Reports Complete

15 Transmission NEPS Load Flow Assessments MEW NA 0.25 USAID - World Bank

Results from ICE Meeting of March 1, 2007 follow up

Complete - Powergrid (Compensation) and AEAI (Load Flow) Close-out Report submitted to USAID

16 Transmission Right of Way and Land Compensation for 110 kV Transmission Line from Chimtala S/S to Kabul North West S/S MEW ASAP NA NA ICE Meeting January 17, 2008

Action Items 4 - 6 CompleteSMEC International proposed alternative routing that requires stakeout and subsequent enforcement by MoI

17 TransmissionVerify Loading Projections and Develop Conceptual Design for the TF Cincinnatus 110kV Transmission Lines for Parwan and Kapisa

ICE Secretariat May-08 NA NA ICE Meeting March 27, 2008 Action Item 3 Complete AEIC Engineering Staff completed the work and

provided to TF Cincinnatus / TF Warrior personnel

18 TransmissionMoF address consignment concerns of Powergrid for 220 kV Transmission System between Puli-Khumri and Chimtala, and the 220 kV Chimtala S/S

MoF NA NA NA ICE Meeting June 26, 2008 Action Item 4

Complete as NEPS 220 kV Transmission Line, Chimtala S/S and 100 MW TPP are now operational

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19 TransmissionMEW to plan for extension of the NEPS 220 kV D/CKT transmission line to the Bamyan Province to support Mining Projects

MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting September 14, 2008 Action Item 3 Complete

MEW planned for 110 kV D/CKT TL from Charikar S/S to Bamyan with added 50 MVA autotransformer at Charikar S/S and 110 kV / 20 kV Substation in Bamyan (1 x 16 MVA)

20 TransmissionEnsure 220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line from Surkhan Substation in Uzbekistan constructed, tested, energized, and capable of carrying load

DABS / MEW Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 2 Complete Needed to import 300 MW of power from Uzbekistan

at 220 kV

21 Substations MEW to provide to ADB / IsDB the evaluation of the bids for the Baghlan and Kunduz substations for No Objection letter MEW NA NA ADB and IsDB ICE Meeting April 23, 2009

Action Item 5 Complete MEW to complete to ADB / IsDB the evaluation of the bids for the Baghlan and Kunduz substations

22 Substations Mazar-e-Sharif Substation Construction - High Priority MEW May-09 KfW NEPS Status Report Complete ABB and Westhaus Gulf Commissioning and Testing in Pregress

23 Substations Puli-Khumri Substation Construction - High Priority MEW May-09 KfW ICE Meeting November 29, 2007 Action Item 3 Complete ABB and Westhaus Gulf Commissioning and Testing

in Pregress

24 Substations Chimtala Substation Construction - High Priority MEW Sep-09 38 GoI Energy Sector Status Report Complete and includes East Substation 40 MVA Transformer

Chimtala Substation commissioned and in service, and remaining work including 40 MVA transformers ongoing

25 SubstationsICE Secretariat to include ADB planned funding for a new Dasti Barchi substation in the Kabul City distribution capacity assessment

ICE Secretariat Nov-09 81 ADB ICE Meeting September 29, 2009 Action Item 5 Complete ICE Secretariat to receive conceptual design

information from ADB

26 Substations Respond to Indian Planning Commission Queries regarding Charikar and Doshi Substations MEW Jan-10 NA NA ICE Meeting December 10, 2009

Action Item 2

Cancelled as Charikar, Jabul Seraj and Gulbahar MV and LV Distribution Systems already underway

Needed to help funding for Charikar and Doshi Substations

27 SubstationsDABS, assisted by AIRP, respond to "Technical Details Required in Connection with Design of Project Planning to Extension of Existing 110 / 20 kV Substation at Kandahar City"

DABS Mar-10 NA NA Special ICE Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 1

Kandahar Existing Distribution and Technical Conditions Assessment presentation at 27 May 2010 ICE Meeting

Needed for Kanadahar Electricity Department improvements; AIRP to assist DABS; USAID planning project to improve Kandahar City System

28 SubstationsBotkhak Substation Construction (MEW 300/4) - High Priority (includes Kabul City MV / LV Distribution Expansion and Rehabilitation)

MEW Aug-10 96 GIRoA Energy Sector Status Report Commissioning Completed September 2010 Part of MEW 300/4, Lots 1 and 4 by Siemens (Pakistan)

29 Distribution NEPS 200 kV Substations and 20 kV Distribution Systems Priorities and Funding Gaps ICE Secretariat Mar-08 NA NA December 2007 - February 2008

NEPS Status ReportComplete; Provided in ICE Meetings and in Energy Sector Status Reports

ICE Secretariat completed Priority Listing and Fundings Gaps and distributed at the February 21, 2008 ICE Meeting

30 DistributionAssessment of Kabul City MV and LV System to determine the scope and cost of rehabilitation (and extension) after MEW 300/2, 300/3 and 300/4 are complete

ICE Secretariat Apr-08 NA NA ICE Meeting February 21, 2008 Action Item 4 Complete

Presentation at March 27, 2008 ICE Meeting indicates remaining work and ROM cost for Kabul City MV and LV Distribution Rehabilitation and Extension

31 Distribution Supply, Delivery and Installation for 20 / 6 kV Inter-connection at Puli-Khumri MEW May-09 3 KfW NEPS Status Report Complete KfW Loan N°2005 65093; Commissioned in May 2009

with Uzbekistan Power Imports

32 Distribution Establish Technical Working Group to address the MEW-300/2 Project 15 kV to 20 kV Upgrade

DABS / MEW / ICE Secretariat Jan-10 NA NA ICE Meeting December 10, 2009

Action Item 1 Complete Report to ICE Meeting 26 January 2010 and included in Meeting Minutes

33 Distribution Provide ROM Prices for various size HV / MV / LV Transformers to DABS and MEW USAID / AIRP Mar-10 NA NA Special ICE Meeting February 7,

2010 Action Item 9 Pending Needed for Kanadahar Electricity Department

34 DistributionComplete technical conditions assessment for Kandahar substation rehabilitation, and MV and LV Distribution Systems upgrade and expansion

USAID / AIRP May-10 NA NA Special ICE Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 2

Complete; Briefing at 27 May 2010 ICE Meeting Needed for Kanadahar City Electricity Department

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Steering Committee to minimize construction delays and load shedding, including shifting load from the Breshna Kot and East Substations to the Butkhak Substation to relieve the overloading

DABS / MEW TBD NA NA ICE Meeting July 29, 2010 Action Item 3

Complete; Botkhak S/S completed and relieving load on Breshna Kot and East S/S Needed to minimize load shedding in Kabul City

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36 Power Imports MEW Task Force Report re: Turkmenistan Power Imports Technical Issues (500 kV versus 220 kV) MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting August 8, 2007

Action Item 3 Complete MEW Working Group Formed

37 Power Imports MEW Brief ICE Meeting on Status of January visit to Uzbekistan for Power Imports Agreement MEW Jan-08 TBD NA ICE Meeting December 13, 2007

Action Item 1 Complete MEW provided a briefing at the January 2008 ICE Meeting

38 Power ImportsAIRP TO-11 Manager to prepare a draft agreement between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan that includes cross border inspections

AIRP Dec-08 NA NAMeeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 2

CompleteDraft Agreements prepared and provided to the ICE Chairman / DABS CEO and the Deputy Minister for Energy

39 Power Imports Power Purchase Agreement (Tajikistan) - High Priority MEW ASAP TBD USAID/WB/ADB ICE Meeting April 26, 2007 Action Item C Complete Power Imports begin in 2011 for 5 months of the year

40 Power ImportsMEW and DABS to coordinate Power Imports from Uzbekistan at 220 kV and complete substation commissioning, relay settings and hot testing

MEW / DABS May-09 NA NAICE Meeting June 26, 2008 Action Item 2 and December 14, 2008 Action Items 1 and 2

Focus initially on 70 MW power from Uzbekistan at 110 kV via 220 kV lines by January 2009; AIRP, Powergrid, SMEC

NEPS Energization Task Force with DABS and MEW comp-leting energization and testing at 220 kV to Kabul and Mazar

41 Power Imports Power Purchase Agreement (Uzbekistan) - High Priority MEW / DABS Dec-09 19 IRoA/USAID/WBICE Meeting March 17, 2007 Action Item B and January 17, 2008 Action Item 1

Cost does not include O&M of TL inside of Uzbekistan that needs to be negotiated with Uzbekistan

IRoA paid $19 Million USD for construction of 220 kV D/CKT transmission line between Surkhan S/S and Afghanistan Border (43 km)

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Deputy Minister of Finance contact multi-lateral development banks for assistance in concluding Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Uzbekistan to supply 150 MW of power to Afghanistan

MoF / MEW / DABS Dec-09 NA NA

ICE Meetings May 3, 2008 Action Item 1 and November 13, 2008 Action Item 1

Complete Existing agreement for 150 MW operative until a new agreement is completed

43 Power ImportsDABS to assess sustainability of power to Aybak, Charikar, Doshi / Khenjan, and Khulm from the NEPS utilizing a temporary “jury rig” configuration

DABS TBD TBD ADB / USAID / WB ICE Meeting June 22, 2009 Action Item 1 Complete Switchyards are 45 years old and in poor material

condition

44 Power ImportsMinister of Economy / ICE Chairman / DABS CEO will discuss with the Minister of Finance the required payments to Uzbekenergo for power imports

DABS / MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting June 22, 2009 Action Item 3 Complete

To assure continued power imports from Uzbekistan; Responsibility for power imports part of MEW and DABS MoU

45 Power Imports ICE Secretariat to work with DABS and MEW staff to prioritize the NEPS funding gaps for donor consideration

ICE Secretariat / MEW Nov-09 NA NA ICE Meeting September 29, 2009

Action Item 3 CompleteSent to ICE Participants in November 2009 and included in the Energy Sector Status Report for July - September 2009, Revision 1

46 Power Imports MEW and DABS to establish Minister level meeting between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan officials MEW / DABS Mar-10 NA NA


MOEI of Turkmenistan and MEW of Afghanistan met in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan February 24 – 25, 2010 for delivery of electricity expanding power trade

ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 4

47 Power Imports Power Purchase Agreement (Turkmenistan) - High Priority MEW / DABS ASAP TBD IRoA/USAID ICE Meeting May 10, 2007 Action Item B

PPA and Protocol Agreement signed February 2010

48 Power ImportsDABS to provide information on the application for membership in the CACEEC / CDC to the World Bank to facilitate help with the membership application

DABS Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting October 22, 2009 Action Item 3 Complete

49 Power Imports MEW to decide on terms and conditions for acceptance of second 220 kV CKT from Uzbekistan MEW Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting August 30, 2009

Action Item 5 Complete 220 kV D/CKT from Uzbekistan

50 Power Import MEW to decide on terms and conditions for acceptance of second 220 kV CKT from Uzbekistan MEW Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting August 30, 2009

Action Item 5 Complete 220 kV D/CKT from Uzbekistan

51 System O&M AIRP to Provide NEPS O&M and LDCC Information to ADB AIRP May-08 NA NA ICE Meeting May 3, 2008 Action Item 6 and 7 Complete

52 System O&M USAID to send to MEW (and DABS) the Symbion contract for operations and maintenance of the 100 MW plant AIRP Oct-08 NA NA


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53 Corporatization Corporatization of DABM/S - High Priority MEW / DABS Mar-07 8 World BankICE Meetings March 1, 2007 Action Item I and November 29, 2007 Action Item 2

CompleteThe Afghan Cabinet approved the DABS Articles of Incorporation on March 17, 2008 with comments; First Shareholder Meeting held on April 30, 2008

54 CorporatizationThe Deputy Minister of Finance to establish procedure and provide the Provisional Sum to DABS to enable hiring the Opening Team - High Priority

MEW / DABS MoF Jan-09 NA MoF Agreement between MoF, DABS and MEW Complete ICE Secretariat will assist DABS, MEW amd MoF as

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55 Corporatization DABS Commercialization Project - High Priority DABS Oct-09 30 USAID ICE Meeting January 17, 2008 Action Item 7

Kabul Electric Service Improvement Program (PA Consulting) and DABS Advisory Program (AIRP) established by USAID

PA Consulting for KED Advisory; LBG/B&V JV (AIRP) for DABS Technical Assistance

56 Other ICE Secretariat Support to CASA 1000 Meeting ICE Secretariat November 14 - 16, 2007 0.02 USAID/MEW ICE Meeting May 27, 2007 Action

Item E Complete - Phase I

57 Other Afghanistan accepted as a member of the Energy Charter Treaty

MoFA and ICE Secretariat

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NorwayEnergy Charter Secretariat Letter to ICE Chairman Complete

Energy Charter Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey voted Afghanistan as the 54th Energy Charter Treaty Member

58 Other Delegation to Visit Chinese Embassy re: Request to Support Afghanistan Energy Development Projects ICE Secretariat Complete NA NA

ICE Meetings August 8, 2007 Action Item 1; October 25, 2007 Action Item 1; November 29, 2008 Action Item 1

Complete

Meetings were held at PRC Embassy on ICE Program; PRC Embassy was invited to ICE Meetings; PRC attended November 29, 2007 and December 13, 2007 ICE Meetings

59 Other Presentation to Government of Japan on Energy Sector Funding Requests MEW Complete NA NA ICE Meeting May 27 and August

8, 2007 Action Item 4 Complete Letter transmitted to Japanese Ambassador - May, 2007

60 Other Prepare DABM Technical Assistance and Training Outline for Input to Capacity Building and NEPS O&M ICE Secretariat Complete NA NA ICE Meeting October 25, 2007

Action Item 2 Complete DABM Technical Assistance and Training Outline Reviewed with the DABM General President Director

61 Other ICE Chairman to determine if NEPS Status Reports require prior approval by MEW or any other Ministry before issuance ICE Chairman Complete NA NA ICE Meeting December 13, 2007

Action Item 3 Complete ICE Chairman stated that NEPS Status Reports do not require prior approval by MEW

62 Other Comments on the ANDS Strategy Paper ICE and MEW Working Group Complete NA NA ICE Meeting May 10, 2007 Action

Item C Complete Donor comments on ANDS Paper (Energy Sector) provided to ANDS Secretariat

63 OtherDeputy Minister of Finance travel to ADB Headquarters to discuss the projects to be funded by the $500 Million grant program

MoF Complete NA NA ICE Meeting May 3, 2008 Action Item 4 Complete Special focus on funding NEPS 220 kV O&M

64 OtherThe ICE Secretariat meet with Deputy Minister of Finance for funding source for the Emergency Restoration System (ERS) of the NEPS

MoF and ICE Secretariat Complete NA NA ICE Meeting May 10, 2007 Action

Item C Complete ADB has Proposed $4 Million Funding in the MFF Tranche 1

65 Other ICE Secretariat staff to provide ARAR (Sheberghan Gas Wells) contact information to ARB Ice Secretariat Complete NA NA ICE Meeting June 26, 2008

Action Item 10 Complete ADB to Conduct Follow-On Gas Exploration after the USAID Scope is Complete

66 Other ADB to provide the NEPS System Simulation Presentation to be included in the ICE Meeting Minutes ADB Complete NA NA ICE Meeting June 26, 2008

Action Item 6 Complete ICE Chairman requested inputs and methodology as basis for Presentation that remains pending

67 OtherICE participants provide comments on Draft ToR for ICE Secretariat Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Subcommittee

All Complete NA NA ICE Meeting August 7, 2008 Action Item 1 Complete

ICE Secretariat Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Subcommittee chaired by MEW and supported by GTZ

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MEW and DABS provide names of people for the Transmission Protection Workshop (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) on January 28 - 30, 2008 and the Distribution Study Tour (India) on November 30 - December 7, 2008

MEW and DABS Complete NA NAMeeting between MEW and USAID on October 28, 2008 Action Item 10

CompleteIndia Study Tour Completed; USEA Transmission Systems Protection Workshop in Almaty, Uzbekistan rescheduled to February 18 - 20, 2009

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The ICE Secretariat to invite the Embassy of Japan and Japanese International Cooperation Agency to the next ICE meeting to discuss possible contributions to the Energy Sector

ICE Secretariat Complete NA NA ICE Meeting March 27, 2008 Action Item 1 Complete

The Embassy of Japan and JICA are considering funding for rehabilitation of Mahipar and Naghlu Switchyards and Ghori HPP

70 OtherThe Deputy Minister of Finance will send the Ministry of Finance Listing of Energy Sector Priorities to the ICE Participants and Donors

MoF May-08 NA NA ICE Meeting May 3, 2008 Action Item 3 Complete ICE Secretariat to Compare with MEW Listing

71 Other ADB to provide the final Multi-Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) Projects Listing after ADB Board approval ADB Dec-08 169 ADB ICE Meeting October 14, 2008

Action Item 2 Complete ADB provided information on MFF Tranche 1 with $164 Million funding

72 OtherMEW to verify compatibility of NEPS and Surkhan S/S Communications and Protection Systems with the Naibabad Switching Station

MEW Sep-08 TBD TBD ICE Meeting December 13, 2007 Action Item 2 Complete

Resolution involving MEW, AIRP, KfW, ADB and World Bank and consultants is in Progress for Power Imports

73 OtherThe ICE Secretariat will prepare a Draft End of Year Report to the President and Cabinet (via the Government Coordinating Committee)

ICE Secretariat Mar-09 NA NAICE Presidential Decree and ICE Meeting January 22, 2009 Action Item 2

Complete Accomplishments of the ICE for the Year 1387

74 Other Presentation to ICE on MEW Energy Development Projects Priorities MEW Sep-08 NA NA ICE Meeting August 8, 2007

Action Item 2MEW Energy Sector Projects Listing; MoF HPP and Irrigation Projects Listing

Included as an Agenda Item in August and September 2008

75 Other The ICE Secretariat will invite the IsDB representatives for the next ICE meeting ICE Secretariat Jun-09 NA NA ICE Meeting April 23, 2009

Action Item 1 Complete

76 Other Ministry of Finance to complete the Subsidy Loan Agreement with DABS to allow use of the MFF Tranche 1 funding MoF and DABS NA NA MoF ICE Meeting April 23, 2009

Action Item 3 Complete MoF to complete the Subsidy Loan Agreement with DABS to allow use of the MFF Tranche 1 funding

77 Other The Ministry of Justice to complete the Legal Opinion to enable use of the MFF Tranche 1 funding Ministry of Justice NA NA MoF ICE Meeting April 23, 2009

Action Item 4 Complete To enable use of the MFF Tranche 1 funding

78 OtherThe ICE Secretariat (in conjunction with DABS) followed up with the Ministry of Finance the status funding for DABS to enable hiring staff and continuing with assigned projects

MoF NA NA ICE Meeting May 21, 2009 Action Item 4 Complete

79 OtherReconcile the MVV and ICE Secretariat Reports for DABM/S equipment / tools requirements; by generation, transmission and MV/LV distribution

ICE Secretariat Jun-09 NA NA Request by ICE Chairman Complete MEW Deputy Minister for Energy identified NEPS Equipment and Tools requirements

80 Other The ICE Secretariat to include the status of transfer of DABM to DABS in the 29 September 2009 ICE Meeting Agenda. ICE Secretariat Sep-09 NA NA ICE Meeting August 30, 2009

Action Item 2 Complete; 29 September 2009 ICE Meeting Important GIRoA Issue of interest to donors

81 Other

The ICE Secretariat to assist resolving issues delaying transfer of DABM to DABS (assets and personnel) by 06 October 2009, and the DABS and MEW Memorandum of Understanding

ICE Secretariat/ MoF Oct-09 NA NA ICE Meeting August 30, 2009

Action Item 1Transfer of DABM personnel/assets/liabilities to DABS completed 30 September 2009

82 Other Report on ICE Activities to Meet the February 2007 Donor White Paper Priorities ICE Secretariat Oct-09 NA NA ICE Meeting March 1, 2007

Action Item JComplete; Assessment Report provided to DABS, MEW and Donors Status of activities to meet 2007 Donors White Paper

83 OtherThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs will become proactive in dealing with energy issues from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

MoFA TBD NA NA ICE Meeting June 26, 2008 Action Item 5

Ongoing; Ministry of Foreign Affairs attends ICE meetings and assists as required

Objective is to facilitate power imports from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

84 OtherICE Secretariat include briefing by GoI on funding for Charikar and Doshi (Khenjan) substations at 29 September 2009 ICE Meeting

ICE Secretariat TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting August 30, 2009 Action Item 3

GoI provided briefing at 10 December 2009 ICE meeting Funding remains pending

85 OtherICE Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Subcommittee conduct workshop on Strategic Orientation re: roles of DABS, MEW and MRRD

ICE TBD NA NA ICE Meeting May 21, 2009 Action Item 3 Complete By GTZ

86 OtherForm a Diesel Fuel Procurement Group to assure fuel procurement, delivery and storage for Kabul City and south (Kandahar, Lashkargah and Qalat)

MEW / DABS Feb-10 NA NA ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 5

Fuel deliveries resumed to Kabul City and the South

Concern is to assure adequate fuel deliveries to sustain operations

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA





Priority

87 Other Establish NEPS Funding Gaps Group to Address Funding Requirements and Shortfalls MEW TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting January 26, 2010

Action Item 9

NEPS and SEPS Funding Gaps and Prfiorities included in Energy Sector Status Reports

Combine NEPS and SEPS Funding Gaps Priority Listing

88 Other Prepare combined NEPS / SEPS Funding Gaps Priority Listing MEW TBD TBD TBD Special ICE Meeting February 8, 2010 Action Item 3

NEPS and SEPS Funding Gaps and Prfiorities included in Energy Sector Status Reports

Needed for prioritization of avail;able donor funding for Electricity Development Projects

89 Other Brief ICE on Status of Revenue Collections DABS TBD TBD TBD ICE Meeting January 26, 2010 Action Item 8

Complete; Briefing at 18 February 2010 ICE Meeting Snapshot for sustainability of operations

90 OtherMinister of Economy contact Presidents Office and Minister of Finance to discuss donor concerns with customs clearance and customs duty issues

ICE Chairman Mar-10 NA NAICE Meeting February 18, 2010 Action Item 2 and March 25, 2010 Action Item 1

Complete; Discussion completed and MoF Customs Staff at 22 April 2010 ICE Meeting

ADB, GoI, KfW, USAID, WB concerned about customs clearance and tax exemption issues affecting timing and cost of projects

91 OtherMeeting with DABS CEO, DM of Finance, DM For Energy to resolve Tax Exemption issue for Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Projects

MoF Nov-09 NA NA ICE Meeting October 22, 2009 Action Item 5

Complete; Discussion completed and MoF Customs Staff at 22 April 2010 ICE Meeting

ADB, GoI, KfW, USAID, WB concerned about customs clearance and tax exemption issues affecting timing and cost of projects

92 Other MEW to provide drawings of the VTC dormitory new building to USAID MEW Apr-10 NA NA ICE Meeting March 25, 2010

Action Item 2 Complete

93 Other USAID to brief on the Sheberghan Gas Project at the June 2010 ICE Meeting USAID / AEAI Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting May 27, 2010 Action

Item 1 Complete

94 Other MoM and MCC to Brief the ICE on the Coal Fuelled TPP for the Aynak Copper Project and the NEPS MoM / MCC Jul-10 NA NA ICE Meeting May 27, 2010 Action

Item 2 Complete

95 Other DABS Briefing to ICE on Anaysis indicating DABS Financing and Tariff Alternatives for Sustainability of the Enterprise DABS Jun-10 NA NA ICE Meeting May 27, 2010 Action

Item 3 Complete

96 OtherSelect engineers (subject to approval by B&V and USKOM) for training on the SCADA System in Kabul and Istanbul, Turkey

DABS May-10 NA NA MEW Energy Sector Meeting February 7, 2010 Action Item 6 Complete; Training in Progress Capacity Building for O&M of NLCC

97 Other Establish ICE Subcommittee for Capacity Building ICE Secretariat Jun-10 NA NA ICE Subcommittee on Capacity Building established 27 May 2010 Complete NA

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NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

89

Attachment 7 NEPS Funding Status Sheets (Excel), Revision 22 (October 2010)

IN CONSTRUCTION/FUNDED/UNDER ACTIVE PURSUIT

Revision 22 - October, 2010

GOI ADB KfW USAID WB IRoA ARTF IsDB Not Funded Remarks Priority

Ranking

Item No.

1 19.0 COMPLETED

2 26.1 COMPLETED

3 87.0 COMPLETED

4 35.1 Tajikistan PPA Completed 1


6 66.0 Turkmenistan Option Need 1



9 81.5 ADB MFF Tranche 2 1

10 36.2 Estimate by MEW 1

11 80.0 1

12 7.1 1

13 3.0 1

14 0.5 COMPLETED

15 2.0 1

16 2.5 1

17 11.9 1

18 5.5 1

19 19.0 1

20 7.4 COMPLETED

21 38.0 1Construct 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Charikar S/S to Mahmoud Raqi (Kapisa Province) and Bamyan (Bamyan Province)

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Kunduz - Taleqan (ADB MFF Tranche 1): 2 x 67 km500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line Turkmenistan: Aqeena (Border) to Andkhoy: Needs Turkmenistan PPA: 1 x 40 km

Rehabilitate 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Naghlu HPP to Kabul East S/S and Tower E31 (2 x 81.5 km)

110 kV Line Repairs from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif

110 kV line from Naghlu HPP to Surobi HPP (13 km)

UNDER CONSIDERATION

CRITICAL NEED FOR NEPS OPERATION

NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Cost, Source of Funding and Funding Gaps

Component

X - INCLUDED WITH LINE INTERCONNECTIONS (ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)COMPLETED

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Tajikistan-Kunduz-Baghlan-Pul-e-Khumri: L2304 - 157 km of 220 kV TL Sherkhan Bandar to Pul-e-Khumri; Switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan

220 kV D/CKT Pul-e-Khumri to Chimtala Transmission Line Replication

220 kV line Chimtala to Dashti Barchi S/S (25 km) including S/S

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Sheberghan to Naibabad Switching Station (2 x 162 km): Needed regardless of Turkmenistan PPA or Sheberghan TPP

Rehabilitate 110 kV Line from Amu S/S to Mazar-e-Sharif (Afghanistan portion only)

500 kV and 220 kV Transmission Lines

220 kV D/CKT Uzbekistan - Hairatan - Naibabad - Mazar-e-Sharif: 2 x 76.5 km

220 kV D/CKT Naibabad to Pul-e-Khumri: 2 x 164 km

220 kV D/CKT Pul-e-Khumri to Chimtala: 2 x 202 km

110 kV Transmission Lines

220 kV line Dashti Barchi S/S to Pul-e-Alam (62 km); Gardez (51 km); Ghazni (75 km); Khost (90 km), and Sharan (67 km)

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Andkhoy to Sheberghan (2 x 69 km): Needs Turkmenistan PPA

110 kV Sher Khan Bandar - Imam Sahib, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

110 kV Naghlu - Jalalabad (S/CKT - 60 km) - Mehtarlam (D/CKT - 36 km), MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

MEW-500, Lot 1: 6.9 km 2 x 110kV D/CKT Lines Chimtala to Kabul NW; 5.0 km 110 kV D/CKT Lines Kabul NW to Kabul N; and a further 3.4 km OH Line and 1.1 km Underground Cable Kabul N to Tower 31

110 kV line from Dashti Barchi - Breshna Kot (12 km)

110 kV lines from Andkhoy to Maymana, Shirin Tagab & Jumabazar

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22 4.3 1

23 5.0 COMPLETED

220 kV Substations (S/S) and Switching Stations

Construct 110 kK OH Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to the Kala-e-Now Substation (52 km)

220 kV Naibabad Switching Station

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24 0.5 COMPLETED

25 COMPLETED

26 38.0 COMPLETED

27 35.0 1



30 8.5 1

31 11.7 2011 1

32 5.0 2011 1

33 79.8 1

34 7.0 1

35 10.0 1

36 220 kV Substation at Baghlan 8.0 1

37 2.2 1

38 12.0 1

39 14.0 1

40 90.0 1

41 8.0 1

42 8.0 1

43 Part of Item 9 1

44 6.0 1

45 5.0 1

46 2.1 1

47 1.9 1

48 2.1 1

49 13.8 1

50 2.6 1

Construct 220 kV / 110 kV Substation (1 x 50 MVA Autotransformer) to serve Bamyan Province and Kapisa Province (Mahmoud Raqi)

220 kV Substation at Khulm (KfW NEPS Connecting Northern Towns and Communities Programme) includes Aybak, Khulm, Mazar-e-Sharif and Doshi (Khenjan) MV and LV Distribution

220 kV Substation at Sharan

110 kV / 20 kV Sar-e-Pul Substation, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

220 kV Substation at Pul-e-Alam


110 kV Shekhanbander Switching Station, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

220 kV Chimtala S/S (includes new 40 MVA transformer at Kabul East S/S)

220 kV Pul-e-Khumri 26.5

500/220 kV Substation - Turkmenistan Import Line (Andkhoy): Needs Turkmenistan PPA

220/20 kV Substation at Taluqan, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

220 kV Substation at Charikar

220 kV Substation at Ghazni

220 kV Substation at Kunduz

220 kV Substation at Aybak (Phase II): MEW/S - 503

220 kV Substation at Doshi (Khenjan)

220 kV Chimtala 160 MVA S/S Replication

220 kV Substation at Mazar-e-Sharif: Add 50 MVA Distribution Transformer (MEW/S - 503)

110 kV Upgrade Kabul North West and Kabul North S/S; MEW- 500 Lot 2 includes 2 x 110/20-15 kV, 40 MVA transformers and 20 kV Distribution

220 kV Substation at Gardez

220 kV Substation at Dashti Barchi

110 kV / 20 kV Imam Sahib Substation, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

220 kV Substation at Khost

220 kV Mazar-e-Sharif (USAID - two breaker bays for 220 kV D/CKT Line)

220/110 kV Substation at Sheberghan

220 kV Substation at Salang Pass for Tunnel and NEPS O&M Camps - NEW

110 kV / 20 kV Jalalabad Substation, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

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51 1.9 1

52 7.0 1

53 7.0 1

54 2.5 1

55 12.0 1

56 X COMPLETED

57 10.0 1

58 13.8 1

59 14.0 25.6 2011 1

60 COMPLETED

61 COMPLETED

62 10.0 2010 1

63 11.2 TBD 1

64 281.6 20.0 COMPLETED

65 7.0 Public - Private Partnership 1


67 250.0 1

68 32.0

69 210.0 1

70 37.2 1

71 12.0 1

72 22.1 1

73 31.0 2010 1

74 7.2 2010 1

75 2.7 COMPLETED

76 X Included in #33 1

Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substations at Mahmoud Raqi and Bamyan (1 x 16 MVA Transformers Each)

Mazar-e-Sharif

Pul-e-Khumri

N W Kabul Rehabilitation

NEW 40 MVA transformer at the 110 kV Jalalabad Substation

Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Kala-e-Now (Badghis Province) with Associated MV and LV Didstribution Systems

110 kV / 20 kV Mehterlam Substation, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

NEW 35kV / 110 kV Substation at Darunta to serve the Jalalabad 110 kV / 20 kV System

Associated Distribution

Supply, Installation and Delivery of 20 / 6 kV Interconnection at Pul-e-Khumri

Aybak Phase II, Doshi (Khenjan), Khulm and Mazar-e-Sharif Extension (including Matmoil and Adjacent Villages)

4.0Mahipar Rehabilitation

Naghlu Rehabilitation

NEW 110 kV Substation with 2 x 40 MVA transformers at Tarakhil (105 MW Plant Site)

Rehabilitate the 110 kV Switchyards at Mahipar and Naghlu

Sheberghan Gas Field Rehabilitation (ADB)

Renewable Energy Supply to Rural Areas (ESRA) Programme including Chak-e-Wardak, Keshim, Faizabad and Khanabad Unit 1 HPPs

Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme including Khanabad Unit 2 (10.4 MW), Pul-e-Khumri Units 1 and 2 (13.8 MW), and Design for Lower Kokcha HPP (50 MW)

Sheberghan Gas-to-Power Project (USAID)

3.4Surobi Rehabilitation

NEW 110 kV Substation with 2 x 40 MVA transformers at Botkhak

Kabul 105 MW Diesel TPP

Darunta Rehabilitation

Associated Generation

Sheberghan 150 MW TPP and 220 kV TL from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif (Ministry of Mines)NFPP Phase I includes gas pipeline from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif, Urea Plant and Increase TPP from 11.5 MW to 48 MW (Ministry of Mines)

Mini-Hydro Power Plants in Badakhshan and Bamyan Provinces (JFPR)

Baharak Small HPP and Mini-Grid

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77 5.1 COMPLETED

78 6.6 1

79 4.6 1Jabul Seraj

Aybak Phase I (Completed in June 2006)

Charikar

Page 5

80 4.0 1

81 25.0 MoM requested funding from ADB 1

82 12.4 Tajikistan PPA Complete 1


84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0

Remaining Kabul Distribution

Rehabilitation Cost by AIRP

1

85 4.2 1

86 3.3 1

87 4.6 1

88 3.5 1

89 2.4 1

90 2.5 1

91 1.8 1

92 0.1 1

93 90.0 ADB MFF Tranches 3 and 4 1

94 6.2 2

95 60.0 1

96 6.0 1

97 10.0 1

98 10.0 1

99 2.8 1

100 X X X 19.0 Long Term PPA Needed (300 MW) PRIORITY

101 X X X X COMPLETED

102 X X X Long Term PPA Needed (300 MW) PRIORITY

103 6.6 X COMPLETED

104 5.1 1

105 24.1 1

Bamyan MV and LV Distribution

Khanabad MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Mehtarlam MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Jalalabad MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Sarobi MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

MEW/S 508: Supply of Consumer Meters for Kabul City and Mazar-e-Sharif

Quarghai MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Baghlan: ADB MFF Tranche 1

Sheberghan City Power Development Project (Ministry of Mines)

Power Purchase Agreement: Tajikistan

Imam Sahib MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

System Technical Information Requirements

Other Requirements

Gulbahar

Power Purchase Agreement Uzbekistan

Power Purchase Agreement: Turkmenistan

Kabul MV and LV Distribution System Rehabilitation and Expansion: MEW 300/2, MEW 300/3 and MEW 300/4, Phase 1 - 4 (includes MV and LV Distribution System and 3 Junction Stations); Needed for the Kabul 105 MW DPP Project, Imports and Quality Power

Andkhoy MV and LV Distribution System

Kunduz: ADB MFF Tranche 1

Sar-e-Pul MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Taleqan MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Import Power Purchase Agreements

Added MV and LV Distribution for Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and Taleqan

Panjshir Valley MV and LV Distribution

Gardez, Ghazni, Khost, Pul-e-Alam and Sharan

Energy Sector Program Coordination - ICE Advisors

Reactive Power Compensation System

Kapisa MV and LV Distribution (for Bagram Villages and Mahmoud Raqi)

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106 0.1 COMPLETED

107 1.3 COMPLETED

108 28.2 1

109 3.2 COMPLETED

110 10.0 1

111 27.0 1

112 4.3 1

113 10.7 1

114 2.3 1

Reactive Power Compensation Study considering Uzbek-Tajik Connection

OPGW for 220 kV line from Pul-e-Khumri to Chimtala

Kabul Electricity Service Improvement Program (KESIP)

Compensation and Security

Kandahar Commercialization Project Advisory Services

DABS Institutional Capacity Development (MIS, Metering, Billing and Collections)

DABM Commercialization Project (MVV-Decon)

Load Flow Study Considering Interconnections from Uzbek,Turk & Tajik/ Turkmenistan to Sheberghan Transmission Line Feasibility Study/ROW

National Load Dispatch and Control Center (LDCC)

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115 3.5 1

116 TBD 1

117 90.0 1

118 1.5 1

119 26.0 1

120 3.8 1

121 1.2 COMPLETED

122 112.0 1

GOI ADB KfW USAID WB IRoA ARTF IsDB Not Funded

SUB-TOTAL 142.0 376.3 360.2 499.8 81.1 148.5 130.5 16.5 1,477.4

TOTAL: FUNDED AND UNFUNDED 3,232.3

UNFUNDED 1,477.4

FUNDED/COMMITTED 1,754.9

UNFUNDED CRITICAL NEED REQUIREMENTS 1,477.4

Equipment, Vehicles, Spare Parts, Tools & Tackles for O&M Activity (Generation, Transmission, Distribution except for 220 kV transmission lines)

O&M Management and Technical Assistance Contract for the NEPS

SYSTEM O&M - NEPS

Technical Assistance and Training of DABM Engineers / Technicians for O&M Activities (Sofreco)

Demining

Emergency Restoration System: ADB MFF Tranche 1

Updated Power Sector Master Plan (Due December 2011)

Manage Expectations / Public Relations Campaign

Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP)

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Ranking

Item No.





11 80.0 1

15 2.0 1

16 2.5 1

19 19.0 1

21 38.0 1

22 4.3 1

27 35.0 1



38 12.0 1

39 14.0 1

40 90.0 1

41 8.0 1

42 8.0 1

44 6.0 1





UNDER CONSIDERATION


NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: NEPS Funding Gaps

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Andkhoy to Sheberghan (2 x 69 km): Needs Turkmenistan PPA



Component


500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line Turkmenistan: Aqeena (Border) to Andkhoy: Needs Turkmenistan PPA: 1 x 40 km

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Sheberghan to Naibabad Switching Station (2 x 162 km): Needed regardless of Turkmenistan PPA or Sheberghan TPP

Construct 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Charikar S/S to Mahmoud Raqi (Kapisa Province) and Bamyan (Bamyan Province)





(ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)







Construct 110 kK OH Transmission Line from Rabat Kashan (Turkmenistan) to the Kala-e-Now Substation (52 km)

Page 9

45 5.0 1

52 7.0 1

53 7.0 1

54 2.5 1

57 10.0 1

58 13.8 1

67 250.0 1

68 32.0


84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0



1


94 6.2 2

95 60.0 1

96 6.0 1

97 10.0 1

98 10.0 1

116 TBD 1

122 112.0 1


SUB-TOTAL 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 24.8 95.5 16.6 0.0 1,477.4

TOTAL: UNFUNDED 1,477.4

SYSTEM O&M - NEPS





Other Requirements





NFPP Phase I includes gas pipeline from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif, Urea Plant and Increase TPP from 11.5 MW to 48 MW (Ministry of Mines)







Sheberghan 150 MW TPP and 220 kV TL from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif (Ministry of Mines)


NEW 110 kV Substation with 2 x 40 MVA transformers at Tarakhil (105 MW Plant Site)NEW 35kV / 110 kV Substation at Darunta to serve the Jalalabad 110 kV / 20 kV System


Construct 110 kV / 20 kV Substation at Kala-e-Now (Badghis Province) with Associated MV and LV Didstribution Systems

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UNFUNDED CRITICAL NEED REQUIREMENTS 1,477.4

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Ranking

Item No.



11 80.0 1

12 7.1 1

15 2.0 1

16 2.5 1

17 11.9 1

20 7.4 COMPLETED

26 38.0 COMPLETED

27 35.0 1

38 12.0 1

39 14.0 1

40 90.0 1

41 8.0 1

42 8.0 1

43 Part of Item 9 1

49 13.8 1








Rehabilitate 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Naghlu HPP to Kabul East S/S and Tower E31 (2 x 81.5 km)





(ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)COMPLETED



Component




UNDER CONSIDERATION


NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Kabul System


110 kV Naghlu - Jalalabad (S/CKT - 60 km) - Mehtarlam (D/CKT - 36 km), MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG


X - INCLUDED WITH LINE INTERCONNECTIONS


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50 2.6 1

51 1.9 1

52 7.0 1

53 7.0 1

54 2.5 1

55 12.0 1

56 X COMPLETED








Page 13

59 14.0 25.6 2011 1

60 COMPLETED

61 COMPLETED

62 10.0 2010 1

63 11.2 TBD 1

64 281.6 20.0 COMPLETED

84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0



1

89 2.4 1

90 2.5 1

91 1.8 1

92 0.1 1


95 60.0 1

99 2.8 1




103 6.6 X COMPLETED

104 5.1 1

105 24.1 1

106 0.1 COMPLETED

107 1.3 COMPLETEDLoad Flow Study Considering Interconnections from Uzbek,Turk & Tajik/ Turkmenistan to Sheberghan Transmission Line Feasibility Study/ROW




Quarghai MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG







Mahipar Rehabilitation



Mehtarlam MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG




3.4


Surobi Rehabilitation


4.0

Import Power Purchase Agreements: Imported Power Critical for the Kabul System



Other Requirements


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108 28.2 1

109 3.2 COMPLETED

110 10.0 1

111 27.0 1

112 4.3 1






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113 10.7 1

114 2.3 1

115 3.5 1

116 TBD 1

117 90.0 1

118 1.5 1

119 26.0 1

120 3.8 1

121 1.2 COMPLETED

122 112.0 1


SUB-TOTAL 38.0 147.2 4.0 481.7 81.1 148.0 60.4 0.0 800.2


UNFUNDED 800.2

FUNDED/COMMITTED 960.4

CRITICAL NEED REQUIREMENTS 798.2



Demining






SYSTEM O&M - NEPS



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Ranking

Item No.

1 19.0 COMPLETED

2 26.1 COMPLETED

3 87.0 COMPLETED


11 80.0 1

12 7.1 1

19 19.0 1

23 5.0 COMPLETED

24 0.5 COMPLETED

25 COMPLETED

26 38.0 COMPLETED

27 35.0 1

31 11.7 2011 1

32 5.0 2011 1

33 79.8 1

34 7.0 1

35 10.0 1

43 Part of Item 9 1








NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Uzbekistan to Kabul

X - INCLUDED WITH LINE INTERCONNECTIONS (ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)

UNDER CONSIDERATION



26.5





220 kV Pul-e-Khumri


COMPLETED



AFGHANISTAN REQUIREMENTS






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44 6.0 1

45 5.0 1

49 13.8 1





Page 18

69 210.0 1

73 31.0 2010 1

74 7.2 2010 1

75 2.7 COMPLETED


77 5.1 COMPLETED

78 6.6 1

79 4.6 1

80 4.0 1

84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0



1

96 6.0 1

97 10.0 1

98 10.0 1

99 2.8 1

PRIORITY


103 6.6 X COMPLETED

104 5.1 1

105 24.1 1

106 0.1 COMPLETED

107 1.3 COMPLETED

108 28.2 1

109 3.2 COMPLETED


Mazar-e-Sharif

Pul-e-Khumri

Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme including Khanabad Unit 2 (10.4 MW), Pul-e-Khumri Units 1 and 2 (13.8 MW), and Design for Lower Kokcha HPP (50 MW)










Jabul Seraj



Charikar


Gulbahar






Other Requirements


Page 19

110 10.0 1DABS Institutional Capacity Development (MIS, Metering, Billing and Collections)

Page 20

111 27.0 1

112 4.3 1

113 10.7 1

114 2.3 1

115 3.5 1

116 TBD 1

117 90.0 1

118 1.5 1

119 26.0 1

120 3.8 1

121 1.2 COMPLETED

122 112.0 1

6.0 Needed for 300 MW Import

TBD Funding by IsDB

19.0Awaiting

Afghanistan Acceptance


142.0 174.0 319.0 195.7 59.7 135.8 89.5 0.0 523.0


UNFUNDED 523.0

FUNDED/COMMITTED 1,115.7







Demining



SYSTEM O&M - NEPS



Component

220 kV Transmission Line from Surkhan S/S to Afghan Border (43 km)



500 kV Transmission Line from Guzar S/S to Surkhan S/S

UZBEKISTAN REQUIREMENTS

Transformer at Surkhan S/S (500 kV / 220 kV)

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Ranking

Item No.

1 19.0 COMPLETED

2 26.1 COMPLETED

3 87.0 COMPLETED




11 80.0 1

12 7.1 1

14 0.5 COMPLETED

18 5.5 1

23 5.0 COMPLETED

24 0.5 COMPLETED

25 COMPLETED

26 38.0 COMPLETED

27 35.0 1



110 kV Line Repairs from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif



500 kV S/CKT Transmission Line Turkmenistan: Aqeena (Border) to Andkhoy: Needs Turkmenistan PPA: 1 x 40 km220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Andkhoy to Sheberghan (2 x 69 km): Needs Turkmenistan PPA220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Sheberghan to Naibabad Switching Station (2 x 162 km): Needed regardless of Turkmenistan PPA or Sheberghan TPP

110 kV lines from Andkhoy to Maymana, Shirin Tagab & Jumabazar




26.5220 kV Pul-e-Khumri



NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Turkmenistan to Kabul

Component

UNDER CONSIDERATION

X - INCLUDED WITH LINE INTERCONNECTIONS

CRITICAL NEED FOR NEPS OPERATION(ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)

COMPLETED

REQUIRMENTS IN AFGHANISTAN








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31 11.7 2011 1

32 5.0 2011 1

33 79.8 1

34 7.0 1

35 10.0 1

43 Part of Item 9 1

44 6.0 1

45 5.0 1

49 13.8 1

73 31.0 2010 1

74 7.2 2010 1

75 2.7 COMPLETED


77 5.1 COMPLETED

78 6.6 1

79 4.6 1

80 4.0 1


84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0



1

94 6.2 2

99 2.8 1

PRIORITY












Gulbahar

Mazar-e-Sharif

Pul-e-Khumri


Jabul Seraj



Charikar







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103 6.6 X COMPLETED

104 5.1 1

105 24.1 1

106 0.1 COMPLETED

107 1.3 COMPLETED

108 28.2 1

109 3.2 COMPLETED

110 10.0 1

111 27.0 1

112 4.3 1

113 10.7 1

114 2.3 1

115 3.5 1

116 TBD 1

117 90.0 1

118 1.5 1

119 26.0 1

120 3.8 1

121 1.2 COMPLETED

122 112.0 1


SUB-TOTAL 142.0 92.5 109.0 201.2 59.7 98.3 89.5 0.0 745.2


UNFUNDED 745.2





Other Requirements













SYSTEM O&M - NEPS





Demining

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CRITICAL NEED REQUIREMENTS #REF!

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Ranking

Item

3 87.0 COMPLETED



13 3.0 1

23 5.0 COMPLETED

24 0.5 COMPLETED

25 COMPLETED

30 8.5 1

36 8.0 1

37 2.2 1

46 2.1 1

47 1.9 1

48 2.1 1

110 kV Substations

110 kV Sherkanbandar Switching Station, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG



Component

AFGHANISTAN REQUIREMENTS


UNDER CONSIDERATIONCRITICAL NEED FOR NEPS OPERATION

X - INCLUDED WITH LINE INTERCONNECTIONS COMPLETED

NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Tajikistan to Puli Khumri

(ALL FIGURES IN MILLIONS OF USD; EURO AT 1.4 USD)

220 kV Substations and Switching Stations

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Tajikistan - Kunduz - Baghlan - Puli-Khumri : L2304: 2 x 164 km

110 kV Sherkhan Bandar - Imam Sahib Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

26.5


220 kV Substation at Baghlan

220/20 kV Substation at Taluqan (Lot 1 - Northern Zone - Loan 2165 AFG)

220 kV Pul-e-Khumri


220 Kv Pul-e-Khumri to Chimtala: 2 x 202 km



220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Kunduz - Taleqan (ADB MFF Tranche 1): 2 x 60 km

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69 210.0 1

70 37.2 1

71 12.0 1

74 7.2 2009 1

75 2.7 COMPLETED



85 4.2 1

86 3.3 1

87 4.6 1

88 3.5 1


SUB-TOTAL 87.0 136.7 276.4 0.5 0.0 0.0 7.2 16.5 0.0

TOTAL: FUNDED AND UNFUNDED 524.3

UNFUNDED 0.0







Kunduz Distribution System Rehabilitation: ADB MFF Tranche 1

Baghlan Distribution System Rehabilitation: ADB MFF Tranche 1

Pul-e-Khumri


Supply, Installation and Delivery of 20 / 6 kV Interconnection at Puli-Khumri

Renewable Energy Supply for Rural Areas 9ESRA) Programme including Chak-e-Wardak, Keshim, Faizabad, and Khanabad Unit 1 HPPs

Mini-Hydro Power Plants in Badakhshan and Bamyan (JFPR)

Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme including Khanabad 2 (10.4 MW), Pul-e-Khumri 1 and 2 (13.8 MW), and design for Lower Kokcha HPP (50 MW)

Associated Distribution Systems

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Ranking

Item No.



13 3.0 1

30 8.5 1

36 220 kV Substation at Baghlan 8.0 1

37 2.2 1

46 2.1 1

47 1.9 1

48 2.1 1

69 210.0 1

70 37.2 1

71 12.0 1



85 4.2 1

COMPLETED

220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Kunduz - Taleqan (ADB MFF Tranche 1): 2 x 67 km


220 kV D/CKT Transmission Line Tajikistan: Tajikistan-Kunduz-Baghlan-Pul-e-Khumri: L2304 - 157 km of 220 kV TL Sherkhan Bandar to Pul-e-Khumri; Switchyards in Kunduz and Baghlan


110 kV Sher Khan Bandar - Imam Sahib, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG



Kunduz: ADB MFF Tranche 1


Provincial Electrification Northern Afghanistan (PENA) Programme including Khanabad Unit 2 (10.4 MW), Pul-e-Khumri Units 1 and 2 (13.8 MW) d D i f L K k h HPP (50 MW)Renewable Energy Supply to Rural Areas (ESRA) Programme including Chak-e-Wardak, Keshim, Faizabad and Khanabad Unit 1 HPPs

UNDER CONSIDERATION


NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Tajikistan to North Afghanistan

Mini-Hydro Power Plants in Badakhshan and Bamyan Provinces (JFPR)

Baghlan: ADB MFF Tranche 1








220/20 kV Substation at Taluqan, MEW-337, Lot 1 - Loan 2165 - AFG

Component

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86 3.3 1

87 4.6 1

88 3.5 1




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PRIORITY


103 6.6 X COMPLETED


SUB-TOTAL 0.0 131.5 247.2 6.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.5 0.0

TOTAL: FUNDED AND UNFUNDED 401.9

UNFUNDED 0.0






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Ranking

Item No.



11 80.0 1

12 7.1 1

15 2.0 1

16 2.5 1

17 11.9 1

20 7.4 COMPLETED

26 38.0 COMPLETED

27 35.0 1

38 12.0 1

39 14.0 1

40 90.0 1

41 8.0 1

42 8.0 1

43 Part of Item 9 1

46 2.1 1








UNDER CONSIDERATION

CRITICAL NEED FOR LONG TERM NEPS OPERATION

NORTH EAST POWER SYSTEMProgram Funding Status: Kabul East and South

COMPLETED









Component



110 kV Naghlu - Jalalabad (S/CKT - 60 km) - Mehtarlam (D/CKT - 36 km), MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFGRehabilitate 110 kV D/CKT Transmission Lines from Naghlu HPP to Kabul East S/S and Tower E31 (2 x 81.5 km)




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47 1.9 1

48 2.1 1

49 13.8 1

50 2.6 1

51 1.9 1

52 7.0 1

53 7.0 1

54 2.5 1

55 12.0 1

56 X COMPLETED

57 10.0 1

59 14.0 25.6 2011 1

60 COMPLETED

61 COMPLETED

62 10.0 2010 1

63 11.2 TBD 1

64 281.6 20.0 COMPLETED

84 24.8 95.5 16.6 234.0



1

89 2.4 1

90 2.5 1

91 1.8 1

92 0.1 1


95 60.0 1Added MV and LV Distribution for Jalalabad, Mehtarlam, Surobi, Sar-e-Pul and Taleqan






Mehtarlam MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFGQuarghai MV and LV Distribution System, MEW-337, Lot 2 - Loan 2165 - AFG










4.0Mahipar Rehabilitation

Surobi Rehabilitation


3.4







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99 2.8 1


SUB-TOTAL 38.0 110.7 4.0 291.6 67.1 126.7 57.6 0.0 638.2


UNFUNDED 638.2


CRITICAL NEED REQUIRMENTS 864.1


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