Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Feasibility Study
Contents I. INTRODUCTION INTRO DUCTION 1.1 Objective of the Feasibi Fea sibili lity ty Study 1.2 Responsible Responsible Agencies A gencies for Examination Examination and Inspectio Inspec tion n of FS 1.3 Submi Submiss ssio ion n of Reports 1.3.1 Inception report 1.3.2 Interim report 1.3.3 Draft final report and final report 1.4 Related Legal Lega l and Institutional Institutional Frameworks Fra meworks 1.4.1 La ws and a nd regulatio regulations ns 1.4.2 Responsible agencies II SCOPE OF WORKS FOR THE FEASIBILITY FEASIB ILITY STUDY 2.1 Basic Ba sic Data/Informati Data/I nformation on 2.1.1 Socio-economic survey 2.1.2 Social and natural environmental survey 2.1.3 Topographical survey 2.1.4 Geologi Geologica cal, l, seismi se ismicc and construction constr uction mate material rial survey 2.1.5 Metrol Metr ologi ogica cal/hy l/hydrologica drologicall survey surve y 2.2 Hydropower Development Planning Study 2.2.1 Power market survey and demand forecast 2.2.2 Project Project features fe atures 2.2.3 Reser Re servoi voirr operation operation 2.2.4 Alternativ Alternat ivee study s tudy and optimi optimization zation study on on projec projectt scheme III. III . RECOM REC OMMENDE MENDED D PROJECT SCHEME/LAYOUT/PRELIMINARY SCHEME/LAYOUT/PRELIMINARY DESIGN DESIGN 3.1 Proj P roject ect Descripti Des cription on 3.2 Project Layout/Pre Layout/P reli limi minary nary Design De sign and Drawings 3.3 Energy Production/Output 3.4 Project Cost 3.5 Project Development and Construction Schedule 3.6 Economic and Financial Analysis 3.7 Risk Analysis IV. CONCLUSI CO NCLUSION ON AND RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATIONS S
Annex 1: Content of FS Report Annex 2: Key Requirements relevant r elevant to FS in in Electricity Elec tricity Law L aw 2012 2012 Annex 3: Summary Summary of FS FS Procedure Pr ocedure of Hydropower Projects Annex 4: Technical Guideline
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CA : Concession Agreement COD : Commercial Operation Date DEB : Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy and Mines DEM : Department of Energy Management, Ministry of Energy and Mines DEPP : Department of Energy Policy and Planning, Ministry of Energy and Mines DESIA : Department of Environment and Social Impacts Assessment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment DFRM : Department of Forest Resources Management, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment DOC : Department of Custom, Ministry of Finance DOL : Department of Land, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment DONA : Department of National Assets, Ministry of Finance DOT : Department of Taxes, Ministry of Finance DWR : Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment EPC : Engineering, Procurement and Construction ESIA : Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment FS : Feasibility Study GOL : Government of Lao PDR IEE : Initial Environmental Evaluation IPP : Independent Power Producer IREP : Institute of Renewable Energy Promotion LEPTS : Lao Electrical Power Technical Standards MEM : Ministry of Energy and Mines MOF : Ministry of Finance MONRE: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment MOU : Memorandum of Understanding MPI : Ministry of Planning and Investment PDA : Project Development Agreement PDEM : Provincial Department of Energy and Mines PONRE: Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment SPC : Special Purpose Company TOR : Terms of Reference
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I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Objective of the Feasibility Study Lao PDR is a small country with high potential for hydropower development. At present there have been a number of on-going hydropower projects under preparation, construction and operation mostly through 1 an Independent Power Producer (IPP) process . According to the Electricity Law (2012), as part of the planning process, undertaking a feasibility study (FS) is required by the Government of Lao P DR (GOL) and the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is the lead ministry responsible for implementation and management of energy development projects. FS is carried out after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GOL and a project developer and in close coordination with the environment and social impact studies (ESIA/IEE) to be carried out according to the Environmental Protection Law (2012) in which the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MONRE) is the lead ministry.
Main objective of FS is to describe the overall project concept, project description and project justification by providing support data/information and undertaking adequate analysis regarding technical, social, environmental, economic, financial and safety aspects including evaluation of alternatives and identificat ion of risks. This TOR is intended to provide guidance to a Project Developer who has signed a MOU with GOL to ensure that FS will be carried out and completed before the MOU duration (18 months) is expired. 1.2 Responsible Agencies for Examination and Inspection of FS The Department of Energy Policy and Planning (DEPP), on behalf of MEM, is responsible for examination and inspection of FS for hydropower projects larger than 15 megawatt (MW), while the Provinc ial Department of Energy and Mines (PDEM) is responsible for examination and inspection of FS for hydropower projects equal to or less than 15 MW. 1.3 Submission of Reports The Project Developer shall prepare and submit the following reports such as Inception Report, Interim Report, Draft Final Report and Final Report to the responsible organizations as below.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW : To District Department of Energy and Mines (DDEM) through PDEM
100kW < Installed capacity of the project : To PDEM through DEPP
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In Lao PDR, the IPP process in Lao PDR comprises the following key steps: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); Signing of Proj ect Development Agreement (PDA); S igning of Con cession A greement (CA) and other a greements ; Commercial Op eration Date (COD); Construction; Operation; and Transfer. Detailed p rocedures, contents of each task/stages, and authorization granting shall be complied wit h the sp ecific laws and re gulations issued by M EM and other agencies according to the related laws, regulations, and/or guidelines. Term of the CA sha ll commence from the signing date of the CA and shall be ended in a period not e xceeding thirty years from COD. After the expiration of t he CA, the concessionaire shall transfer the entire activities to the Government in good and operational conditions which are inspected and certified by an independent engineer without any compensation w hatsoever.
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1.3.1 Inception report Inception report shall be submitted within ninety (90) calendar days after the MOU signing.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
15 MW < Installed capacity of the project : Five (5) copies in English, five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file The Report shall cover the followings, but not limited to; Organization chart for implementing FS In case the Project Developer subcontracts all or parts of FS to consultant firm(s), he shall attach profiles and experiences of the consultant firms on hydropower projects as well as curriculum vitae of specialists/engineers to be involved in FS Concept and schedule of feasibility study Items and methodologies to be studied during FS in accordance with this TOR Existing data and information collected relevant to the hydropower project Technical contents and methodologies of field investigation on topography, geology, meteorology, hydrology and social/natural environments Anticipated risks during FS •
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Before the Project Developer submits “Inception Report”, follow-up discussions with responsible organizations as DEPP/PDEM/DDEM and other key agencies as well as field visits of them will be carried out to facilitate clear understanding on the project site and potential issues. All expenses of the field visits of responsible organizations and other key agencies shall be borne by the Project Developer. Prior to its mobilization of field investigation at sites, the Project Developer shall explain “Field Investigation Plan” to local villages, or districts, or provinces as well as get necessary permission according to concerned laws/regulations.
When the Project Developer is obliged to change its plan of field investigation, he shall promptly notify to MEM or PDEM its revised field investigation plan.
1.3.2 Interim report Interim report shall be submitted within ten (10) months after the MOU signing.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
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Before the Project Developer submits “Interim Report”, specific discussion s with responsible organizations and other key agencies as well as field visits of them will be carried out to validate investigation results. All expenses of the field visits of responsible organizations and other key agencies shall be borne by the Project Developer. 1.3.3 Draft final re port and final report Draft final report shall be submitted within sixteen (16) months after the MOU signing and the content of the Report shall basically follow “the Table of Contents of FS report” described in Section II and Annex I. Responsible organizations such as DEPP or PDEM or DDEM will issue written comments on the draft final report to the Project Developer within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the Report.
Final Report shall be submitted within one (1) month after receiving the written comments from responsible organizations. Numbers of draft final report and final report are as follows; Installed capacity of the project 100 kW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW : Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
15 MW < Installed capacity of the project : Five (5) copies in English, five (5) copies of Executive Summary report in Lao language and one (1) electronic file 1.4 Re lated Legal and Institutional Frameworks 1.4.1 Laws and regulations. The Project Developer shall be sufficiently familiar with and conform to the laws and regulations related to hydropower development in Lao PDR and the key ones are highlighted as follows while specific requirements related to FS as required in the Electricity Law (2012) is provided in Annex 2: The Electricity Law (2012) The Lao Electric Power Technical Standards (LEPTS) (2004) The Guideline on Operating and Managing LEPTS (2007) The Safety Rules for Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Facilities (2007) The Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR, 2011 The Law on Investment Promotion (2009) The Law on Environmental Protection (2012) • • • • • • •
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The Ministerial Instruction on ESIA (2013) and Ministerial instruction on IEE (2013) and their technical guidelines The Prime Minister’s Decree on Compensation and Resettlement No. 192, 2005 and its technical guidelines The Agreement on Approval and Enforcement of Guideline on Public Involvement in Project Environmental Impact Assessment Process (2013) The Guideline on Consultation with Ethnic Group Affected by Public and Private Development Project (2012) The Law on Land (2003) The Law on Water Resource (2006) The Law on Forest (2007) and its decrees The National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower Sector in Lao PDR (2005)
1.4.2 Responsible agencies In Lao PDR, there are many agencies responsible and involved in the IPP process of hydropower projects, which are schematized in Annex 3. Private investment for hydropower projects is governed by the Law on Investment Promotion, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is responsible for s igning of related documents on behalf of GOL while line ministries below are responsible for technical matter under their responsibilities as defined by laws and regulations or assigned by GOL. Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM): DEB: Responsible for managing the IPP process and be the focal point for interaction with the Project Developer of hydropower projects more than 15 MW
DEPP: Responsible for sector policy and planning including review of the feasibility study of hydropower projects more than 15 MW DEM: Responsible for technical and engineering aspects including review of basic design and monitoring of construction and operation of hydropower projects more than 15 MW Provincial Department of Energy and Mines (PDEM): Responsible for management, coordination and technical matters of hydropower projects equal to or less than 15 MW Minis try of Natural Re sources and Environment (MONRE): DESIA: Responsible for review and monitoring of ESIA process DWR, DFRM, DOL: Responsible for issuing regulations and technical guidelines under their responsibilities Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment (PONRE): Responsible for IEE/ESIA process Ministry of Finance (MOF): DOT, DOC, DONA: Responsible for taxes, royalties and dividends
A project committee on resettlement and compensation will be established at provincial level to be responsible for overseeing the resettlement and compensation activities to be carried out by the Project Developer.
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Other line agencies that are involved during the planning and operations of a hydropower project include, but not limited to, the following: the Ministry of Labors and Socia l welfare, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Commerce, and the mass organizations including the Lao Font for National Construction and the Lao Women Union.
1.4.3 Undertaking of GOL GOL will provide available data/information for hydropower projects such as topographical maps, meteorological records, hydrological records and other relevant data/information which are requested by the Project Developer and are recognized by GOL to be necessary for FS.
II. SCOPE OF WORKS FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY
This section outlines scope of FS for the hydropower project to be conducted by the Project Developer. Details on the technical aspects are provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”, while details on the ESIA or IEE studies will follow technical guidelines issued by DESIA. When the hydropower project is planned to locate its dam at the Mekong mainstream in the Lower Mekong Basin, FS shall be in compliance with the document “Preliminary Design Guidance for proposed mainstream Dams in the Lower Mekong Basin (Mekong River Committee, 2009 August) in order to prevent any social and environmental impacts or other potentia l risks in the four MRC member countries. The impacts and risks are particularly with respect to navigation, fisheries, sediment transport and river morphology, water quality and aquatic ecology, and safety of dams. 2.1 Basic Data/Information 2.1.1 Socio-economic survey The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review the basic data and information regarding provincial/district socio-economic development plan as well as national plan, national power development plan, and provincial/district electrification plan, existing infrastructures at the project location and the river basin, and the previous/related study reports if any. This data/information is important since any change in project data may induce change in project concept, design, cost, and/or performance. Since FS is closely related to the Concession Agreement (CA), it is also important that FS 2 provides adequate information which will be required to complete the CA process . 2.1.2 Social and natural e nvironmental survey The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, conduct desk review and an initial survey to identify existing social and environmental conditions and potential positive and negative impacts including identification of social and environmental risks that is likely to be involved in the project. Information related to basin wide development, river basin management (inter and intra), and trans boundary issues related to the project will also be identified. Data/information on the socia l and natural environmental aspects will be further investigated and addressed through the ESIA or IEE process. 2
The draft table of content of the CA template is as follows: Water rights, Land rights, International border and riparian issues, Environmental & Social objectives, Unanticipated project E&S impacts, Design requirements and standards, Dam safety, Transmission system; Project supplies and customs; Lao preference; Power purchase agreements; Project cost; GOL Works (including transmission assets); Access and possession of lands – Pre-construction activities; Quarrying and logging; Construction schedule; Construct ion; Commissioning; M onitoring; Operating life; Water value; and Side business es.
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2.1.3 Topographical survey The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review adequate information and data on topography and topographica l maps in order to prepare topographical survey p lan covering the project facilities, temporary facilities, drainage area and access roads. Technical requirements are further provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”.
2.1.4 Geological, seismic and construction material s urvey The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review adequate information and data on geology, seismicity and construct ion material in order to identify existing conditions and r isks that are likely to be involved so that the issues could be further investigated. Technical requirements are further provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. 2.1.5 Meteorological/hydrological survey This survey aims to collect data/information related to the short- and long terms availability and reliability of meteorological and hydrological resources. The planning for hydropower projects is based on availability of water resources taking into account other needs, issues or requirements for the inflows/outflows and the likely future trends including climate change that could affect the project.
The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review the data and information on meteorology and hydrology in and around the project area in order to identify existing conditions, risks, and needs for collection of additional data for the project. Technical requirements for meteorological and hydrological survey and their studies are further provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guide line”. Data collection related to other water usages than the project, flood and drought in downstream area, natural disaster risks, sedimentation, watershed protection and water quality conservation shall be conducted in close coordination with the ESIA/IEE study to ensure consistency of information, results of the analysis and identification of the related risks.
2.2 Hydropower De velopment Planning Study 2.2.1 Power marke t s urvey and demand forecast The Project Developer shall collect and update data and information related to the power market survey and demand forecast. The study will include but not limited to (1) power market in Lao PDR, (2) power market in Thailand, (3) power market in Vietnam, (4) power market in Cambodia; and (5) power demand in other sectors of Lao PDR. In case the hydropower project is “Off -grid type” intended for rural electrification, the Project Developer shall conduct power market survey on potential power demand at unelectrified villages. 2.2.2 Project features The Project Developer shall analyze the relevant basic data including those collected under Section 2.1 and propose an initial project type, size and features showing a n “optimum” site features based on intrinsic site natural potential. The project main features including dams, spillways, intake, powerhouse, transmission line, etc. will be selected in several steps based on site conditions, capability of transport and sales of power, ultimately economic and financial considerations. Technical details on these aspects are further provided in Lao Electrical Power Technical Standards (LEPTS) and Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”.
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To ensure that the selected project features is in line with Article 10 of the Electricity Law (2012) , this section shall also present in detail the assumption, data and information used to address all aspects concerning the necessities and sustainability of the project including the following aspects. (a) Purpose of the projects (generation only for domestic supply, export supply or both; multipurpose (list each component)); (b) Reservoir type (annual storage, monthly/weekly/daily storage, no storage); (c) Generation pattern (base-load, peak load, intermediate peak load); (d) Areas supplied and benefits to the Lao electric system 2.2.3 Reservoir operation The Project Developer shall collect and update data and information related to the reservoir operation in order to optimize the power generation in the context of river basin management especially those with cascade dams and potential conflicts in other sectors’ water demand and land uses. The Project Developer will also develop and apply an optimization model to demonstrate the potential impacts (positive and negative) for the case of “with and without” project taken into account other major water users that are considered priority from economic, social, and environment point of views. 2.2.4 Alternative study and optimization study on project scheme This study aims to determine an overall technical project description through alternative studies as available at FS level. The Project Developer shall conduct alternative and optimization studies on project layouts and dimensions including normal high water level (NHWL), maximum power discharge (Qmax), installed capacity (kW), and so on. Technical details are further provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. The Project Developer shall carry out this study keeping in mind the need to ensure sustainability and efficiency of project operation in line with the sustainable policy and related requirements described in “ National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower Sector in Lao P DR (2005)”.
Due attention shall be given to address the issues related to both technical and safety aspects during construction and operation especially those related to workers, local communities, and local environment and to ensure that the preliminary design takes into full account of the required measures to avoid, mitigate, and/or compensate for the potentia l negative impacts of the project. During the study process, the Project Developer shall conduct at least one consultation with key agencies such as local authorities/communities, and other key stakeholders in coordination with the ESIA/IEE studies, and their views will be considered as part of the alternative study. The Project Developer shall discuss with DEPP/PDEM and DEM on the scope of preliminary design during FS in consideration of the scope of basic design and detail design to be carried out at the following stage of Project Development Agreement (PDA).
III. RECOMMENDED PROJECT SCHEME/LAYOUT/PRELIMINARY DESIGN 3.1 Project Description 3
Article 10 requires that the electricity development plan consist of strategic plan and long, medium, and short term plans and they will (a) Ensure that t he principles of the use of n atural resources source, energy s ource in app ropriated, economic and hi ghly effective manner; (b) Determine the targets, directions, mechanisms and methods in developing the technical and economic base for the electricity project; ensure the safe and regular supp ly of electricity , and mitigate social and environmental imp acts in electric ity business development; (c) Ensure that the domestic consumption is based on economic and social growth in each period and policy on national socio-economic development; and (d) Determine the electricity export based on the priority of electricity consump tion and needs in neighboring countries.
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The Project Developer shall propose a recommended project scheme according to the results of sections 2.2.4. General description of the project component including reservoir, dam, spillway, intake and waterways, downstream works, powerhouse, electro-mechanical equipment, hydro-mechanical equipment, transmission line, substations, access roads, preparatory works are provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. Key issues related to the anticipated environmental and social impacts, environmental flow during operation stage, reservoir operation, flood control management and the proposed mitigation measures including those that have been considered in the preliminary design shall also be presented. 3.2 Project Layout/Preliminary Design and Drawings The Project Developer shall propose a recommended project layout and the preliminary design according to the results of sections 2.2.4. All the project components shall be described with enough detail in order to allow for checking design completeness, assessing overall design soundness, and assessing construction schedule and cost estimate that are relevant to the project. A list of preliminary design drawings to be prepared by the Project Developer is provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. Specific discussion and field visits of DEPP/PDEM and DEM will be necessary before submitting Draft Final Report. 3.3 Energy Production/Output The Project Developer shall provide, for the recommended project scheme, (1) installed capacity (kW) and firm capacity (kW) guaranteed during dry season, and (2) annual and monthly energy production (kWh). In case there is more than one PPA and off-takers of electricity, the main principles of the respective PPAs and the water sharing rules shall be established in FS. Once the quantity of energy is determined, the revenue from the project can be evaluated based on PPA main arrangements. Non-energy water usages, if any, will also be taken into consideration at this FS stage. 3.4 Project Cost The Project Developer shall provide a cost estimate of the recommended project and the way it is calculated to ensure effective assessment by DEPP or PDEM. Cost estimate formats are provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. 3.5 Project Development and Construction Schedule The Project Developer shall present the project implementation schedule for completion of; (1) MOU including FS and ESIA/IEE study, (2) PDA including basic design, shareholders’ agreement, SPC establishment, (3) CA including PPA, Loan agreement, EPC contract, construction, IPP operation and transfer to GOL.
Since construction schedule can have a major impact on project cost and may also have other impacts such as for environment, and it is a key element of FS and clear explanation on the schedule rationale shall also be provided. There is no need for a very detailed schedule but the followings shall be described; (1) All main milestones and risks are clearly identified and addressed, (2) The critical path is evidenced, for example a beginning of reservoir impounding and associated prerequisites are evidenced together with the existing risks and buffers, (3) The main construction constraints in relation with specific climate condition in Lao PDR should be evidenced. 3.6 Economic and Financial Analysis The Project Developer shall provide detailed analysis for direct net economic and financial viability of the recommended project taken into account all economic, social and environmental costs and benefits. The Project Developer shall also provide detailed analysis on project indirect benefits other than one-time compensation payments or resettlement support for project affected communities taken into account the GOL
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policy on sustainable hydropower development, the call for benefits sharing and the contribution stipulated in the 4 Electricity Law (2012) . The methodology used and some main parameters such as the discount rate are provided in Annex 4 “Technical Guideline”. It is advisable to conduct some sensitivity analysis such as for example on discount rate in order to make the outcome of the study more reliable. In case there are non-energetic usages of the water from the project, even though there is no market price or revenue from these usages, it is advisable to monetize them in order to optimize the global economic profitability of the project. Financial analysis will be conducted to access both the financial viability and the ability of the project to generate the required financial returns to meet project funding requirements, including funding of measures aimed at ensuring project sustainability. The analysis will cover all project funding requirements including social and environmental measures, financing for resettlement and livelihood enhancement, delivery of project benefits, and commitments to shareholders/investors. 3.7 Ris k Analysis The investment of a hydropower project will involve significant risks with respect to technical, financial, procurement, environment and social impacts and reputation/policy for GOL as well as for Project Developer. The Project Developer shall identify these risks at FS level so that adequate measures necessary to mitigate the risks could be incorporated and implemented during the project, and then prepare a risk matrix by listing all the main risks such as technical, completion, market, environmental, social, political, procurement, etc. with a minimum description on the potential impacts and the way they have been addressed or can be addressed. IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The conclusion shall include but not limited to the following: (1) Project description/plan/scheme; (2) Project layout/design; (3) Energy production/output; (4) Project cost; (5) Economical/Financial benefits; (6) Social and environment matters; and (7) Overall evaluation. Clear and specific recommendations shall be provided with strong justification from the project level, basin level and country level.
Based on all the studies undertaken during FS, the justification can be provided that the project is technically sound, with acceptable environment and social impacts; and economically feasible even though the complete economic study cannot be performed yet. It is considered a good practice for the Project Developer to identify/describe the followings:
GOL assets and responsibilities; Possible side businesses such as telecom, logging and quarries with minimum level of details; Water value to address water management issues during the operation period, especially the requirement for additional non-energetic release based on the average water value which should be conducted in the economic study of FS; Operating life of structures and equipment; Monitoring arrangement of structures and equipment during the concession period; Project supplies (“typical” glossary would simplify the work of GOL agencies in charge of supplies and that of non-technical staff); and Lao preference in relation with Project supplies.
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The Electricity Law (2012) Article 41 “Contribution to the Fund”
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Annex 1: Table of Contents for Feas ibility Study This annex provides suggestion on the composition of FS reports and table of contents for FS reports ; however, details would be adjusted in line with the type and nature of the project and agreement with DEPP.
Composition of Reports: Volume I: Main Report Volume II: Executive Summary Volume III: Appendix Volume I: Main Report Preface Letter of Transmittal Location of Project Area Salient Features of Proposed Project Table of Contents List of Tables, Figures and Drawings Abbreviation and Acronyms 1. Introduction 2. Topographical and Geophysical Study 3. Geological and Geotechnical Study 4. Hydrological Study 5. Social and Natural Environment Study 6. Power Market Study 7. Hydrop ower Development Plan 8. Preliminary Design 9. Construction Plan, Schedule and Cost Estimate 10. Financial and Economic Evaluation 11. Risk Analysis 12. Conclusion and Recommendations
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Annex 2: Key Requirements Relevant to FS in Ele ctricity Law 2012
Article 10: Electricity Development Plan
Article 16: Electricity Transmission
Article 29: Concession Procedures
Article 30: Technical, Economic and Financial Feasibility Study
Article 31: Social and Natural Environmental Assessment
Article 34: Approval of Project Size
Article 35: Safety of Operation and Mainte nance
Article 37: Obligations of Concessionaire
Article 40: Use of Land for Electricity Project
Article 41: Contribution to the Fund
Article 42: Report
Article 47: Electricity Prices
Article 48: Types of Electricity Price
Article 49: Rural Electricity Price s
Article 50: Rights and Obligation of Produce rs
Article 63: Management Organizations
Article 64: Rights and Duties of the Ministry of Energy and Mines
Article 65: Rights and Duties of the Provincial, City Divisions of Ene rgy and Mines
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