Pakistan Energy

TECHNICAL STUDIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

RFQ-CO2009310013
Thar Coal Mine Area, Sindh, Pakistan
Prepared for, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, Virginia 22209-3901 United States July 15, 2009 Solar Energy in Janak, NWFP, Pakistan
Oil 6497MW (34%)
Hydel 6489 MW (33%)
Submitted by, Technical Studies, Inc. 2696 Screech Owl way Sacramento, California 95834 United States Ph: (916) 419-1900 Email: mali@technical-studies.com
Total 19403 MW
Gas 5815MW (30%)
Coal 150 MW (1% )
Nuclear 452MW (2%)
Total Installed Capacity in Pakistan
SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
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Legal Name of Firm and Firm Structure ..............................................................1 Primary Contact Information ...............................................................................1 List of Professional Licenses ................................................................................1 Insurance...............................................................................................................1 TESTs Current Insurance Coverages ............................................................1 TESTs Defense Base Act Insurance ..............................................................2
SECTION 2 - FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
About Technical Studies, Inc. ..................................................................................3 Small Company, Big Resources ......................................................................4 Non-Discrimination Statement........................................................................4
SECTION 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
Organization Chart ..................................................................................................5 Project Team ............................................................................................................5 Key Personnel ..........................................................................................................6

SECTION 4 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & DISCUSSION ON SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Understanding .............................................................................................9 Technical Approach and Procedures.......................................................................9 Potential Projects for USTDA in Pakistan ............................................................11 Energy Sector-Related Issues and Risks in Pakistan .............................................14 Evaluation of U.S. Export Potential in Pakistan ...................................................15 Strategy to Evaluate Economic and Financial Viability........................................15
SECTION 5 RELEVANT TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Relevant Project Experience .........................................................................16 Knowledge in Energy Sector and Relevant Contacts ..................................17 o Public Power Agencies in Pakistan .....................................................17 o Private Power Agencies in Pakistan ....................................................19 o Existing Power Generation and Future Demand in Pakistan .............20 Experience with Relevant Financing Mechanism .........................................21 Relevant Language Skills ..............................................................................21 SECTION 6 REFERENCES ............................................................................................22 SECTION 7 COST ESTIMATE .....................................................................................23
ATTACHMENTS:
Form 1449 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet Resume: Maqsood Ali M.S., P.E. (Project Manager, Primary Contact) Khalid Tarar, M.S., (Senior Electrical Engineer)
Technical Studies, Inc.
SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector GENERAL INFORMATION
COMPANY INFORMATION Legal Name of Firm 1)

Duns & TIN Number

Duns:829825640, TIN:26-4179147
Structure of Firm
Corporation
Name of Primary Contact 2) Maqsood Ali Principal Engineer
Address
Telephone Number
Mr. Maqsood Ali is an officer of TEST, authorized to negotiate on behalf of the firm. 2696 Screech Owl Way Sacramento, California 95834 mali@technical-studies.com www.technical-studies.com (916) 419-1900 Cell (916) 419-1700 Home (866) 705-4778 Fax
3) LIST OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Principal Engineer: Maqsood Ali MS, PE (California PE #C64568, Nevada PE# 016657, Louisiana PE# 32799, & Mississippi #17575, Pakistan Engineering Council # 34861) Khalid Tarar MS, PE, IEEE Abid Mir MS, PE, SE (CA SE # S4749, & PE# C48457) General Contractor A (CSLB# 929291) Small Business #62748 by California Department of General Services DBE #37551 by California Department of Transportation MBE #9DN00003 by California Public Utility Commission
Senior Engineer: Senior Engineer: Technical Studies, Inc.
4) INSURANCE Technical Studies, Inc. (TEST) has general liability, professional liability, workers compensation and automobile liability insurance.
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T E S T S C u r r e n t I ns u r a n c e C o v e r a g e s
Insurance Carrier Michael J. Hall & Company Hall & Company 19660 10th Avenue N.E., Poulsbo, WA 98370
TYPE OF INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY Commercial General Liability Occurrence AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Any Automobile Hired Autos Non-Owned Autos EXCESS LIABILITY Umbrella Form PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (Written at aggregate limits of liability not less than amount shown) POLICY NUMBER 52SBVY1097 EFFECT IVE DATE 06/26/09
New Hampshire Insurance Company Professional Liability Hartford Casualty Insurance Company General Liability, Automobile Liability, & Excess Liability
EXPIRATION DATE 06/26/10 POLICY LIMITS (000S) General Aggregate: Products-Com/Ops Aggregate: Personal and Adv.Injury: Each Occurrence: Fire Damage (Any one fire): Combined Single Limit: Bodily Injury/Person: Bodily Injury/Accident: Property Damage: Each Occurrence: Aggregate: Per Claim: Aggregate: $2,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $300 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $4,000 $1,000 $1,000
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Insurance Carrier Hall & Company 19660 10th Avenue N.E., Poulsbo, WA 98370
TYPE OF INSURANCE WORKERS COMPENSATION LIABILITY & EMPLOYERS LIABILITY WC Statutory Limits POLICY NUMBER 52WECLN4907 EFFECTI VE DATE 06/26/09
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Workers Compensation Liability & Employers Liability
EXPIRATION DATE 06/26/10 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (000S)
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T E S T S D e f e n s e B as e A c t I n s u r a n c e TEST understands the insurance requirements and will obtain Defense Base Act (DBA) and Medical Evacuation insurance before visiting Pakistan to travel in Punjab, Sindh and the Balochistan Provinces.
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SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector ABOUT Technical Studies, Inc.
SECTION 2 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Studies, Inc. (TEST) is a State of California certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE/MBE) certified by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). TEST offers a full spectrum of engineering in the energy sector, including feasibility studies, conceptual studies, technical consulting, design, planning, and construction management solutions for commercial, industrial and land development projects. TESTs strength is based on the more than 60 years of combined experience of its key executives in providing engineering, technology, consulting, and construction solutions for power generation and power delivery projects. TEST is currently working on Architect & Engineering (A&E) conceptual studies projects in the United States. We have assembled a team of highly qualified professional engineers with strong backgrounds in their respective functions and extensive experience in all phases of power generation projects. We thoroughly understand federal, state, and municipal regulations in the United States and Pakistan. We have worked on numerous power generation projects for many countries, including the United States and Pakistan. The TEST team is highly qualified to plan, study, configure, site, permit, design, procure, construct, and commission of any type of power delivery facility. The specific management experience of the TEST team and their ability to control cost and schedule are presented below. We are familiar with the history of power generation projects in Pakistan, including project locations, sponsors, sources of raw material, infrastructure requirements, legal and regulatory framework, and economics. We have provided professional consultant services in the energy and engineering sectors in the United States and Pakistan for the last 20 years. Mr. Maqsood Ali, MS, PE (Principal Engineer) has been directly involved in the power sector of Pakistan. Since, 1988 more than 25 of his articles concerning energy infrastructure have been published in the Nawa-e-waqat in Pakistan. During 199098, Mr. Ali completed more than 400 civil engineering projects funded by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). While working with Black & Veatch, Mr. Khalid Tarar prepared several feasibility studies in the energy sector for the United States and Pakistan. He has extensive knowledge and working experience in power generation projects in both countries. TESTs team have been involved in numerous evaluations of facilities related to midstream and coal mining power plants; hydro, geothermal, and wind-based power plants; and the refining and petrochemical sectors. Individuals have provided independent engineering services for a variety of projects in the United States and Pakistan. We have working experience in the environment of both countries. We can integrate the expertise in both countries of appropriate technical and business professionals with engineering, financial, environmental, regulatory, operations and maintenance, contract, project controls, and modeling expertise. This allows us to deliver an integrated and balanced assessment of the U.S. export potential with results that are correctly prioritized to minimize transaction risks.
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SECTION 2 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
The extensive working experience of the TEST team in the United States and Pakistan includes the following types of projects: Energy Market Consulting Energy Technology, Financial Economic Analysis Transmission System Analysis, Independent Engineering Services Seismic Analysis & Design Liquefaction & Lateral Spreading Small Company, Big Resources With an owner who is Pakistani American and excellent contacts with Black & Veatch, TEST is able to utilize a full complement of resources in order to respond to particular workload demands of projects, regardless of their size or scope. The diverse staff of electrical, civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, field engineers, materials testing engineers and technicians within TEST, Black & Veatch and various companies in Pakistan bring decades of experience together, thus enabling public and private clients to draw from a pool of expertise in the energy and engineering sectors. TEST is committed to providing professional consulting services with a high degree of professional excellence and proficiency. We strive to offer our clients individual attention and to provide innovative solutions at a competitive cost. Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of TEST to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national original, age, handicap, and veteran status. This policy extends, but is not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, other working conditions, social and recreational programs. The firm encourages appointment to the work force of qualified and qualifiable women and minority candidates. The overall direction and administration of this policy is handled by Mr. Maqsood Ali, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Engineer of the firm. Ground Modifications Application of 2007- CBC/IBC Standards & Procedures Utility Lines, Culverts & Canals Design Foundation Support Structural Modeling in SAP or other 3D Frame Analysis
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SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector ORGANIZATION CHART
PAKISTAN ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION Solicitation No. RFQ-CO2009310013
CONTRACTOR Technical Studies, Inc.
Project Staff Maqsood Ali, MS, PE Project Manager Khalid Tarar, MS Senior Engineer Supporting Staff Abid Mir, MS, PE, SE Senior Engineer Joan Lynn Technical Editor (egret, inc.) Sufyan Qarni, MS Staff Engineer Muhammad Muslim, MS Staff Engineer Munaza Yasmin Administrator
PROJECT TEAM
TEST has assembled a highly qualified professional consultant team to assist the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in identifying, evaluating, and recommending energy projects in Pakistan. Our teams extensive experience and practical approach in determining the optimal technical solution for utilization of U.S. aid in the energy sector will benefit USTDAs projects. All members of our project team have strong backgrounds in their respective disciplines, having worked in the public and private sectors for many years both in the United States and Pakistan. Moreover, we are fully committed to USTDA for the duration of our staffs assignments. As part of our services, we assure USTDA of the following: Final staff assignments or changes to key personnel will not be made without USTDA review and approval, and Should USTDA request staffing changes, they will be made in a timely manner.
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As a team of energy sector specialists, we understand the importance of assigning individuals to USTDA projects with the following attributes. We have assembled our team accordingly. TEST staff: Have the technical knowledge and relevant experience in Pakistan to perform assignments there; Hold professional engineering licenses to practice engineering in Pakistan and the United States; Are familiar with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and USAID financing mechanisms; Are knowledgeable of U.S. and Pakistan procedures and procedures of other governmental agencies; Are experienced in developing, managing, and implementing power projects in the United States and Pakistan; Possess a comprehensive understanding of engineering practices for coal, solar thermal, hydro and wind-based power plants and transmission lines; Participate in ongoing training to stay current with issues and methods pertaining to power generation; Possess relevant (Urdu) Pakistani language skills; Are able to translate technical knowledge and comply with related guidelines and regulations; Desire to work cooperatively with other team members; and Wish to provide service to communities in both the United States and Pakistan.
KEY PERSONNEL
Roles of TESTs staff are referenced in the Organization Chart presented above. Capsule resumes of key personnel are presented below. Detailed resumes are at the end of the proposal. Maqsood Ali, M.S., P.E. Responsibility: Project Manager, Principal Engineer (Civil) Mr. Ali is our proposed Project Manager, responsible Principal and point of contact with USTDA for all TEST services. He will provide guidance to the team, communicate with the Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTR), attend COTR meetings, prepare and submit a pre-visit report to COTR, visit Pakistan with the electrical senior engineer specialist in energy sector meetings, oversee the preparation of reports and assist USTDA in preparing and reviewing technical studies reports, as well as budget estimates. Mr. Ali is a professional civil engineer with 20 years of experience in the field of civil engineering, including 6 years of experience in project management of public, private, federal, state, and local energy and development projects. Mr. Ali managed a variety of civil engineering design projects from concept design stage through final designs, assisted construction program and site management, and managed project budgets to complete construction on time and within budget. Mr. Ali reviews feasibility reports and has a thorough knowledge of various power policies (federal and provincial) in Pakistan.
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Several articles written by Mr. Ali on following major hydropower projects and canal irrigation system in Pakistan have been published in Nawa-e-waqat the national magazine of Pakistan. Worlds Third Largest Irrigation System in Pakistan, Mangla Dam on River Jehlum, Tarbela Dam on River Indus, and Kala Bagh on River Indus (project abandoned due to political reasons).
Mr. Ali performed the following major activities in the energy sector during the last 20 years: In 1989, was a staff engineer on a nuclear energy power plant in Lahore, Pakistan with NESPAK (National Engineering Services of Pakistan). From 1991 through 1998, worked as project engineer on more than 400 civil engineering projects in Pakistan funded by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. During 198898, reviewed reports of hydropower projects and wrote more than 25 articles about energy infrastructure that were published in the Nawa-e-waqat. From 1999 to the present, reviewed feasibility reports for power projects in Pakistan and prepared cost estimates, conceptual plans and specifications for Attock Gen Power Project in Rawalpindi, Atlas Power Project in Sheikhupura, and Orient Power Project in Balloki, Punjab, Pakistan.
Mr. Ali holds a postgraduate degree in civil engineering from California State University, Sacramento, California. He is a licensed professional civil engineer in multiple states: California, Nevada, Louisiana and Mississippi. Khalid Tarar, M.S., IEEE Responsibility: Senior Engineer (Electrical) Khalid Tarar has over 24 years experience in engineering and project management, and has proven his ability to manage, schedule, analyze needs, assess priorities and carry out his responsibilities within budget in an independent manner. He has developed optimal costeffective and reliable implementation designs to upgrade substation power systems for transmission and distribution voltage systems. Mr. Tarar has an excellent knowledge and background of various power policies (federal and provincial) in Pakistan. He has attended international workshops on the power sector of Pakistan. He has dealt with the execution of loans from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Mr. Tarar is familiar with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, IEEE, NEC and ANSI design standards and has experience with high power transmission, distribution, construction and protection systems. He has designed and managed IP-based multi-site deployment solutions, and has developed and compiled detailed VoIP design and configuration guides. Tarar has contributed to the development of long-term business relationships with vendors and has interacted with all levels of senior management and technical staff. He has excellent communication and presentation skills. He has proven ability to meet schedules, deliver highquality results, and maintain client relations.
Mr. Khalid worked on 220 kV transmission line from Faisal Abad to Sahiwal & 220 kV Grid Station at Yousufwala. Sub Divisional Officer 1984-1989. Worked on the construction of new 220 kV transmission line from Faisalabad to Yousufwala and the construction of new 220 kV Grid Station at Yousufwala. Worked on maintenance and operation of 132/66 kV substations. Executed substation upgrades from 66 kV to 132 kV. Coordinated with cross-functional teams for testing and commissioning of transformer bays. Tested over current, differential and distance relays for systems upgrades. Mr. Tarar also worked on 11 kV distribution (industrial and residential) feeders, Lahore as a Project Engineer 1993-1998. Managed the design and construction of 11 kV industrial & residential feeders. Mr. Tarar worked on installation of 230/115/12 kV new substations, power transformers, Modular Protection And Control (MPAC) buildings, switchgears at various locations in California including Salinas, Del Monte, Watsonville, Newark, San Mateo, San Francisco, Daly City substations in California. Mr. Tarar hold a postgraduate degree in Electrical engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton. Presently he is pursuing Master of Business Administration degree from Golden Gate University, San Francisco. Abid Mir, M.S., S.E. Responsibility: Senior Engineer Cost Estimate Mr. Mir is a senior structural engineer with PE/SE who has diverse experience in the structural design of bridges, power plants, school and hospital buildings, and commercial and residential structures. He has worked with leading engineering firms in California. Mr. Mir has 20 years of experience in structural analysis and design of retaining walls, wood structures, bridges, and cement concrete structures. As a Bridge Engineer and Materials Testing Engineer, he prepared plans and specifications for new bridges, retaining walls, culverts, strengthening of steel girder bridges, and rehabilitation and structural repair of damaged bridges. He inspected construction for bridges, culverts and building addition and has completed several reports for testing of concrete anchorage devices. Mr. Mir holds a postgraduate degree in structural engineering form the University of California, Davis and a degree in civil engineering from City University, New York.
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PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION SECTION 4 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector DISCUSSION ON SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
USTDA issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) dated June 19, 2009, for professional engineering consulting services in the energy sector to evaluate and recommend energy projects for their funding consideration. USTDA intends to engage the services of a highly qualified firm with extensive experience in the energy sector, specifically in Pakistan. The intended projects to be considered for identification and evaluation may be coal mining/power plants; biomass, hydro, geothermal, solar thermal and wind-based power plants; natural gas and oil pipelines infrastructure; and information technology for electricity transmission improvements. Two sector specialists will travel to Pakistan for at least 14 business days. They will visit various cities located in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan to meet with the relevant project officials and the U.S. Embassy. At the completion of the Pakistan visit and relevant data collection, TEST will prepare a report that will summarize all of the work performed on the project. The report will include our recommendations on potential projects, including identification of any hurdles that U.S. suppliers may encounter in exporting U.S. products in Pakistan, regulatory issues, and any risks or problems involved in work in the Pakistan environment, as well as an economic/ financial analysis of the potential projects. Technical Approach and Pr ocedures
The TEST team has extensive consulting experience in the energy sector of Pakistan and are eager to assist USTDA with the Definitional Mission (DM) Energy Project. Our technical approach to achieve performance objectives will be as follows. o TEST will visit the USTDA Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) office located in Arlington, Virginia to discuss details of the contract assignment and to sign a non-disclosure agreement. o TEST will prepare and submit to COTR a pre-visit report, including a proposed schedule, preliminary strategies, financing options, and list of contacts. o TESTs two professional engineers will travel to Pakistan to conduct meetings with appropriate officials in order to obtain first-hand knowledge and the latest information for each energy sector. TEST proposes to meet with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to, the individuals listed below.
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1. Coal-Based Projects 1.1 Ministry of Water and Power Government of Pakistan 2nd Floor, Block A Pak SecretariatIslamabad, Pakistan 1.2 Thar Coal Energy Board Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 2. Hydropower Projects 2.1 Ministry of Water and Power Government of Pakistan 2nd Floor, Block A Pak SecretariatIslamabad, Pakistan 2.2 Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), WAPDA House Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan
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Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) 50-Nazimuddin Road, F-7/4, Islamabad Pakistan 1.4 Punjab Power Development Board Punjab Irrigation and Power Secretariat, Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan 2.5 Sarhad Hydel Development Organization Shami Road, WAPDA House PeshawarNWFP, Pakistan
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2.3 Private Power and Infrastructure Board 50-Nazimuddin Road, F-7/4, Islamabad, Pakistan 2.4 Punjab Power Development Board Punjab Irrigation and Power Secretariat, Lahore, Pakistan 3. Small Hydro, Biomass, Wind Power, Solar Power, Waste-to-Energy and Geothermal Projects 3.3 Pakistan Council for Renewable energy 3.1 Ministry of Water and Power Technologies (PCRET), H-9, Islamabad Government of Pakistan Pakistan 2nd Floor, Block A Pak SecretariatIslamabad, Pakistan 3.2 Alternate Energy Development Board F-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan 4. Natural Gas and Pipeline Projects 4.1 Ministry of Petroleum and Natural 4.3 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Resources (SSGPL) 3rd Floor, Block A Pak SecretariatState Life Building, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Islamabad, Pakistan Road, Karachi-4, Pakistan 4.2 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) 21- Kashmir Road, Lahore, Pakistan 5. Information Technology for Electricity Transmission 5.1 National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), WAPDA House Lahore, Pakistan
Hydro-Electricity Board (HEB) Upper Chhattar, Muzaffarabad-Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Pakistan 2.7 Alternate Energy Development Board F-8/3, Islamabad Pakistan
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During the meetings with the stakeholders (government functionaries), TEST will prepare notes of all proposed projects discussed and will be short listed for further review. Each projects will be analyzed for its merits and demerits with respect to the infrastructure needs of Pakistan, as well as for potential funding by USTDA. TEST will prepare a DM final report, summarizing our experience in the Pakistan energy sector, data review obtained during meeting with relevant officials, a short explanation of each potential project, country background information, findings, conclusions and recommendations. P o t e n t i al P r o j e c ts for U S T D A i n P a k i s t a n
Pakistan is presently facing a severe power shortage, and this situation will probably prevail until 2012. Detail of existing and future demand are discussed in Section 5 of this SOQ. This could be a great opportunity for U.S. firms providing equipment, especially for hydro and thermal generation. The need to explore alternate energy resources including solar and wind power, could be an entry to the Pakistan marketplace for US firms providing solar energy solutions. The projects discussed below for each energy source are potential candidates for USTDA development. H y d r o p o we r P r o j e c t s Per our in-house database, a number of hydropower projects (with cumulative capacity of approximately 5,000 megawatts [MW]) have been awarded by the Government of Pakistan to private investors for implantation as Independent Power Procedures (IPPs). These projects are at various stages of implantation, from feasibility studies to completion. Some similar projects are also in progress with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) at various locations in Pakistan. Based on our past and recent project experience in the energy sector, hydropower projects in the following regions of Pakistan are potential candidates for USTDA consideration: o Kunhar Valley of North Western Frontier Provinces (NWFP), o Chitral Valley, o Northern Areas, and o Indus Kohistan region of NWFP. TEST will visit Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta and Lahore to discuss the potential of these projects for USTDA. Coal Projects Most of the coal reserves of Pakistan are located in the Thar area of Sindh Province. The largest reserve is approximately 175 billion tones, called the Thar Coal Seam.
Its thickness varies from 24 feet (7.2 meters) to 118 feet (36 meters). The Thar Coal Seam is divided into six blocks for ease in development by various separate entities. Thar coal has yet to be developed for mining and power generation. The estimated capacity of electricity generation is 100,000 MW by using coal consumption of 536 million tones/year at this location. In addition, lignite coal reserves are present in Lakhra, Sonda, Indus East and other coalfields of Sindh. The Lakhra coal field has been thoroughly investigated and developed. Several public and private mining companies are mining coal from Lakhra. Our experience and study show that Lakhra coal is suitable for power generation. A 150-MW FBCplant is currently being operated by WAPDA on Lakhra coal. The Sonda and other coalfields of Sindh are yet to be investigated and developed. In Balochistan and Punjab, coal has been continuously mined since before independence. Goodquality sub-bituminous coal is available in various coalfields of Balochistan and Punjab; these coalfields are considered suitable for power generation. Some small coal reserves are also located in NWFP and AJK, and are being mined on a small scale. Our team will study all of these viable options (we will travel to visit these sites), and some suitable sites may be identified for USTDA projects. The abundance of coal plant surplus in the United States, including in the states of West Virginia and Ohio, could be exported to Pakistan. This would enhance export of U.S. products and benefit the U.S. economy. We believe that a coal gasification project could be a viable option whereas integrated Coal Power Project (i.e. coal mine plus power project) could be another viable project for USTDA. Wind and Solar Projects Most cities in Pakistan receive between 2,200 and 2,500 hours of sun annually. Pakistan covers 796,095 square kilometers of land between latitudes 24 and 36 North and longitudes 61 and 76 East. Also, about 70 per cent of the population lives in some 50,000 villages dispersed around the country. Many of these villages are far from the main transmission lines of the national grid and, because of their relatively small populations; it is usually not economically viable to connect these villages to the grid. Solar energy, on the other hand, has excellent potential in areas of Pakistan that receive high levels of solar radiation throughout the year. Every day, for example, the country receives an average of about 19 Mega Joules per square meter of solar energy. The adjacent figure illustrates that the solar power potential is approximately 2.9 million MW.
Most of the wind power potential is located in coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Some projects have already been allocated to private investors for implementation of these projects as IPPs. Lands required for installation of the wind masts have already been allocated to the respective investors. A few other similar projects have been executed by the Alternate Energy Development Board in isolated rural areas. We will study the existing projects and visit potential sites to propose projects for USTDA. Waste-to-Power Projects Due to growing urbanization and changes in the pattern of life, a considerable quantity of wastes is available in Pakistan. These wastes can be converted to energy through modern technologies. Because no work has yet begun in Pakistan for this sector, it has the potential to be considered by USTDA. Reportedly, more than 500 MW can be generated through waste-to-energy means. Biomass Projects In Pakistan, an average household consumes 2,325 kilograms (kg) of firewood, or 1,480 kg of dung or 1,160 kg of crop residues per annum. There are ample opportunities to use biogas energy in rural areas through a network of community biogas plants. Development of fuel-efficient cook stoves is a modest effort to help conserve biomass energy at domestic level. In this regard, the Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) has to date installed 60,000 energy-conserving improved cooking stoves all over the country, which are 12 to 28 percent efficient. The Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) also is trying to attract investors in this sector for establishing biomass/waste-to-energy projects in Pakistan as a one-window facility. Geothermal Power Projects A global seismic belt passes through Pakistan, and the country has a long geological history of geotectonic events: Permo-carboniferrous volcanism as a result of rifting of Iran-Afghanistan micro plates, Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous rifting of the Indo-Pakistan Plate, widespread volcanism during late Cretaceous attributed to the appearance of a hot spot in the region, emergence of a chain of volcanic islands along the margins of the Indo-Pakistan Plate, collision of India and Asia (Late Cretaceous-Paleocene) and the consequent Himalayan upheaval and Neogene-Quarternary-volcanism in the Chagai District. This geotectonic framework indicates the presence of commercially exploitable sources of geothermal energy. Potential geothermal energy sites have been identified at Sehwan in Sindh and Koh-e-Sultan in Balochistan. Geothermal power can be used for power production by pumping hot geothermal water from source rock to the surface and producing steam through heat exchangers, to subsequently run steam turbines for electricity generation. Alternately, working fluid injected into the hot dry rock deep under the earth can be converted to steam that rises to the surface, in order to run steam turbines for power production. The energy from hot geothermal water also can be utilized for conversion to power with the use of a power tube thermal riser. This is one of the latest technologies for utilization of geo-magmatic energy.
Information Technology Improvements in Transmission Lines TEST understands that upgrading the Transmission system is equally important to overcoming energy problems in Pakistan. Bottlenecks in the existing system need to be addressed immediately. Because of new power projects installed by different sources like public and private hydropower, thermal, coal, and wind plants, there is also an immediate need for effective software to handle transmission of the energy mix. In this sector, a significant potential for USTDA support is available. E n e r g y S e c t o r - R e l a t e d I s s ue s a n d R i s k s i n P a k i s t a n
The following section discusses the major issues and problems related to installation of power projects in Pakistan. Each energy resource is discussed separately below because the problems associated with each sector are unique. Hydropower Sector Most of the hydropower potential is located in NWFP northern areas and Azad Kashmir. The law and order situation in NWFP is not favorable for investment. In addition, the Provincial Government recently filed a case against the Federal Government wherein the Government of NWFP has raised certain constitutional issues on the development of hydropower projects in NWFP. The northern areas possess excellent hydropower potential. Hydropower in the northern areas is technically and financially viable; yet the northern areas are not connected with the National Transmission Gird (NTG). Hydropower may not be feasible in these isolated areas until they are connected with the NTG. Similarly, being disputed territory, the AJK area may have certain legal issues that may be obstacles to hydropower development in this territory. Construction of hydropower by India in the Indian-held part of Kashmir and the subsequent possible diversion of water is another consideration in hydropower development by Pakistan in AJK. Coal Sector A coal power project, as a pre-requisite, requires mining of the coal reserves. Under the constitution of Pakistan, mining is under Provincial jurisdiction, whereas investors feel more comfortable in developing power projects under the Federal Government umbrella. Historically, there has been a rift between the Sindh Province and the Federal Government. Perhaps this is the reason that, recently, the Thar Coal Energy Board (TCEB) was constituted under the Provincial Government with its members from the Federal Government. It is too soon to determine the success of the TECB. Unavailability of groundwater in the Thar area is another concern because coal requires extensive washing before it can be used as a fuel in a power plant. Diverting water from a nearby
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sea or river through a canal or pipeline would be a stand-alone project; however, security issues with such a system would be expected. Renewable (Wind, Solar, Biomass, Waste-to-Energy) Se ct or Long-term data on wind speed are not available; however, AEDB has recorded data for certain periods and synthesized it by extending the trend mathematically. Therefore, a built-in error is expected in the data. Transmission Lines The existing transmission system is very old, with a number of associated issues. The addition of an information technology system for energy distribution and transmission may not be compatible with the existing transmission system. E v a l u a tion of U .S . E xp ort Pot e nt ial in Pakist an
Pakistans power sector is at a developmental stage, with substantial opportunities for foreign investment in the energy sector. The massive investment required could bring comparable returns. Existing and future power demands in Pakistan are presented in Section 5 of this SOQ. Potential areas for U.S. trade could include: Supply of turbines and related equipment for hydropower projects being developed in the private and public sectors; Export of surplus coal plants in West Virginia and Ohio for potential coal gasification projects; Supply of engines and turbines for thermal power projects; Supply of solar modules to department stores and residents in isolated areas; Operation and maintenance contracts for hydropower and thermal plants (IPPs); Consult contracts for preparing feasibility studies and implementing projects; Equipment for making tunnels, as most of the future hydropower projects in Pakistan would involve long tunnels; Supply and erection contracts for wind turbines and related equipment; and Consul contracts and equipment supply for waste-to-energy projects
S t r a t e g y t o E v a l u a t e E c o n o m ic and Financial Viability

Economic Viability: Each of identified projects will be evaluated for its short- and long-term beneficial and adverse impacts on the economy of Pakistan (e.g., the population to benefit from the respective project, development of local skills in the community, improved quality of life and potential environmental impacts). Financial Viability: The financial aspects of the identified projects will be assessed (e.g., the long-term commercial benefit of a project to U.S. trade as well as to Pakistan).
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SECTION 5 SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy SectorRELEVANT TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
R e l e v a n t P r o j e c t Ex p e r i e n c e
Members of the TEST team have directly and indirectly interacted with key agencies in the power sector of Pakistan, including the Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB), Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), National Energy Conservation Centre (ENERCON), Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET), Sarhad Hydel Development Organization (SHYDO)-NWFP, Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) nd Hydro-Electric Board of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK-HEB). The familiarity of our team with current and previous energy projects in Pakistan will enable effective evaluation of USTDA Definitional Mission projects and will support our analyses and recommendations on all other relevant issues. TESTs Team has been involved directly in the following power projects in the United States and Pakistan: o Feasibility study of 3,600-MW Kala Bagh hydropower plant proposed on Indus River in Pakistan (199095); o Analysis of third largest irrigation canal system of Pakistan (198990); o Cost comparison for feasibility of proposed 3,600-MW Kala Bagh and 2,100-MW Terbela hydropower plants in Pakistan (199698); o Staff engineer with NESPAK for nuclear energy power plant in Johar Abad, Punjab (1989); o Completion of more than 400 World Bank and Asian Development Bank aided civil engineering projects in Pakistan (199096); o Management of capital budgeting for hydropower projects ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000; lead a team of 200 employees to achieve defined goals of distribution system expansion and renovations to meet scheduled deadline while working with WAPDA in Pakistan (199398); o Maintenance and operation of 132/66-kilovolt (kV) substations; executed substation upgrades from 66 to 132 kV while working with WAPDA in Pakistan (198689); and o Preparation of cost estimate and design for replacement and new installation of 12-, 60-, 115- and 230-kV substation equipment, including transformers, switchgears, breakers, air disconnect switches, reactors, protective relays, MPAC and regular control buildings and SCADA systems in northern California (2004 08). The TEST team and its associates have been involved directly or indirectly in the following projects in Pakistan. o o o o o 165-MW Attock Gen Power Project in Rawalpindi, Pakistan; 225-MW Atlas Power Project in Sheikhupura, Pakistan; 229-MW Orient Power Project in Balloki, Punjab, Pakistan; 202-MW Fauji Mari Power Project in Daharki, Sindh, Pakistan; 225-MW Muridke (Sapphire) Power Project in Muridke, Punjab, Pakistan;
o o o o 225-MW Sahiwal (Saif) Power Project in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan; 227-MW Engro Power Project in Qadirpur, Sindh, Pakistan; 81-MW Gulf Rental Project in Eminabad Gujrnwala, Pakistan; and 1,200-MW AES Imported Coal Project in Gadani near Karachim, Pakistan.
o Knowledge in Energy Sector and Relevant Contacts TEST is familiar with the key agencies in the power sector of Pakistan, their staff, and their roles. TEST has strong professional contacts with the key agencies in the power sector of Pakistan. The hierarchy of the Pakistan power sector agencies is illustrated below.
A summary of the key power agencies in Pakistan follows. o Public Power Agencies in Pakistan
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)

WAPDA was created in 1959 to undertake the task of investigating, planning and executing schemes for irrigation, drainage, prevention of water logging and reclamation of saline land. WAPDA is an autonomous body responsible for integrated development of water and power resources in Pakistan. Its headquarters are in Lahore, in Punjab Province. The organization also was also entrusted with implementing the Indus Basin Settlement Plan signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 to develop replacement works for management of river water and the irrigation system. Since then, WAPDA has been engaged in building water development projects,
including extensive research and investigation to augment the countrys water resources. WAPDA as two wings: the water wing and the power wing.
The water wing of WAPDA controls the water sector in the entire country, which is divided into north, central and south zones, generally covering the NWFP and the provinces of Punjab and Sindh, respectively, for execution of SCARPs [Salinity Control and Reclamination Projects] and surface water development projects. Chief Engineers and Project Directors implement projects falling under regions within the zone. In addition, the Water Wing has a C.E (Coordination and Monitoring) for construction and operation of dams and all other projects under Water wing services (TS) and two separate General Managers for Ghazi Barotha Hydropower and National Drainage Project. The Planning Division of Water Wing, headed by a General Manager, looks after all planning activities on the waterside. The activities of water resources and hydropower development and vision-2025 are handled by three General Managers i.e. Technical, South, North, GM (P&D) and GM Hydro Development.
The power wing of WAPDA, comprised of generation, transmission and distribution, has been
restructured into 14 public limited companies. These fourteen (14) Corporate Entities including Thermal Power Generation Companies (GENCOs), Southern Generation Power Company Limited (GENCO-1), Central Power Generation Company Limited (GENCO-2), Northern Power Generation Company Limited (GENCO-3), Lakhra Power Generation Company Limited (GENCO-4), One National Transmission & Power Dispatch Company (NTDC), Nine Distribution Companies (DISCOs), Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO),Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO),Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO),Peshawar Electric Power Company (PESCO),Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO),Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), and Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO). Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) PCRET has been recently established by merging the National Institute of Silicon Technology (NIST) and the Pakistan Council for Appropriate Technologies (PCAT). The council has its head office at Islamabad and four regional/field offices in the provincial capitals Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta. PCRET is responsible for research and development dissemination provides training promote renewable energy technologies in the country. PCRET deals with photovoltaic (solar electricity), solar thermal appliances (solar cookers, solar dyers, solar water heater, solar desalination plants), micro-hydel, wind, bio-energy (Biogas, bio-oil and other Bio fuels), geothermal, and ocean waves projects. National Energy Conservation Center (ENERCON) ENERCON is a sub department of the Ministry of Environment, Government of Pakistan. ENERCON was established in 1987 and serves as the national focal point for energy conservation/energy efficiency activities in all sectors of the economy, including industry, agriculture, transport, building and domestic. The strategy adopted by ENERCON for promoting energy conservation spans a wide spectrum of activities, beginning with identification of energy conservation opportunities and including
technology demonstration, undertaking pilot projects, information and outreach, training and education and development of plans and policies for promoting energy efficiency. o Private Power Agencies in Pakistan Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)
The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) was created in 1994 under the Ministry of Water and Power Government of Pakistan to facilitate private sector involvement in the participation of power generation in Pakistan. Its headquarters are in Islamabad. PPIB provides a one-window facility to private sector investors in matters concerning establishing power projects and related infrastructure. These matters include negotiation of the Implementation Agreement (IA). PPIB also provides support to the power purchaser and fuel supplier while negotiating the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA)/Gas Supply Agreement (GSA), other related agreements, and liaison with the concerned local and international agencies for facilitating and expediting progress of private sector power projects. PPIB is working to attract and facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistans power sector. PPIB is a Federal-level organization that deals with power projects larger than 50 MW in the private sector. Hydropower, gas-fired, oil-based power, dual-fuel (oil/gas) and coal-based power projects are handled by PPIB. Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) AEDB also operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan. Its headquarters are in Islamabad. It is an autonomous body for implementation of various policies, programs and projects in the field of alternative or renewable energy technologies. AEDB deals with renewable energy projects with up to 50-MW capacity, including wind, biomass, and hydropower power projects. Following are the functions of the AEDB: a) To develop national strategy, policies and plans for utilization of alternative and renewable energy resources to achieve the targets approved by the Federal Government in consultation with the Board; b) To act as a forum for evaluating, monitoring and certification of alternative or renewable energy projects and products; c) To act as a coordinating agency for commercial application of alternative or renewable technology; and d) To facilitate power generation through alternative or renewable energy resources. Thar Coal Energy Board (TECB) The Thar Coal Energy Board (TECB) has been recently created to address exploitation of the coal resources of Pakistan. The Board operates under the Government of Sindh Province. (Mining is a Provincial subject under the Constitution of Pakistan.) TECB is aimed at providing
one-window facilitation to investors for the exploitation of coal resources for power generation. Their headquarters are in Karachi. Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) The Government of Punjab has developed Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) for implementation of power projects with up to 50 MW capacity. PPDB provides a one-window facility to private investors for the installation of any energy technology, such as hydropower, thermal, wind, solar and biomass under the procedures outlined in the Punjab Power Policy of 2006. Sarhad Hydel Development Organization (SHYDO)-NWFP Sarhad Hydel Development Organization (SHYDO) is an autonomous body working under the chairmanship of the Governor of the Northern Western Frontier Province (NWFP). The organizations head office is in Peshawar; and field offices are in Chitral, Dir, Swat and Kohistan. The new role of SHYDO assigned by the present Government is to make policies, facilitate private sector involvement in power generation, prepare feasibility studies for hydropower generation in the province and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Existing Power Generation and Future Demand in Pakistan
The existing installed capacity for power generation in Pakistan is 19,403 MW. This includes 6,489 MW of hydropower, 6,497 MW of oil-based generation, 5,815 MW of gas-based generation, 150 MW of coal-based generation and 452 MW of nuclear power generation. The total installed capacity is shown in the chart below.
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Oil 6,497 (34%) Hydel 6,489 (33%)
Total 19,403 MW
Gas 5,815 (30%)
Coal 150 MW (1%)
Nuclear 452 MW (2%)
The projected demand to year 2030 is shown in the following table. Year 20092010 20202021 20292030 Peak Demand (MW) 17,868 44,557 84,832 Electric Energy Required (Gwh) 8,6913 22,6917 432,030
E x p e r i e n c e wi t h R e l e v a n t Fi n a n c i n g M e c h a n i sm
TEST team have worked on numerous civil engineering projects in Pakistan funded by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. We are familiar with the allocation and reimbursement of funds and the bidding protocol of World Bank-aided projects. From 1991 to 1998, the Test team leader worked on more than 400 World Bank- and Asian Development Bank-aided civil engineering projects. All bidding and invoices were prepared and sent to Manila World Bank headquarter for reimbursement. Relevant Language Skills
TESTs key sector specialists, who will visit Pakistan are competent in local languages Urdu and Punjabi.
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SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector REFERENCES
SECTION 6 REFERENCES
As our clients are our best testimonial for the quality of work we perform, we have provided the following three client references for whom we have provided similar services during the last 10 years, and we encourage you to contact them. NAME Mr. Munawar Iqbal, MS Senior Project Manager Ministry of Water & Power (Project: Kala Bagh Hydropower Project) ADDRESS / PHONE NO. Ministry of Water & Power Private Power and Infrastructure Board 50 Nazim-U-Din Road F-7/4 Islamabad, Pakistan Ph: (92) 51-9205423-1 Cell: (92) 321-5173359 Tullow Pakistan (Developments) Limited House No. 5, Street F-8/1 Islamabad, Pakistan Ph: (92) 51-8318118 Cell: (92) 300-8504931 Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PG&E) 2180 E. Omaha Ave Fresno, CA 93720 Ph: (559) 916-3648 Email: AxKa@pge.com
Mr. Athar Jamil, MS Technical Manager (JV & New Business) (Projects: Kala Bagh and Terbela Hydropower and Geothermal Projects) Mr. Amer Khurshid Senior Engineer (Project: Installation of equipment for 12-, 60-, 115- and 230 kV substations in northern California)

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PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

Thar Coal Mine Area, Sindh, Pakistan

Oil 6497MW (34%)

Hydel 6489 MW (33%)

Gas 5815MW (30%)

Coal 150 MW (1% )

Nuclear 452MW (2%)

Total Installed Capacity in Pakistan

PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector

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PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

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Technical Studies, Inc.

PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

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PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

SOQ to Provide Professional Technical Services in Energy Sector

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PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

Technical Studies, Inc.

PAKISTAN: ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS DEFINITIONAL MISSION

Gas 5,815 (30%)

Coal 150 MW (1%)