No. PD. PPMU / k /2015 PUNJAB POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT (PPMU) ENERGY, DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB 77 SHAH JAMAL COLONY, LAHORE
Dated February 16, 2015
The Registrar National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) NEPRA Tower, Ataturk Avenue (East) G-5/1, Islamabad
5.38 MW Chianwali Hydropower Project, Gujranwala- Application for Subject: Generation License
Dear Sir,
I, Moeen-ud-Din Sheikh, Project Director , Punjab Power Management Unit (the "PPMU" ) 1. being the authorized representative of the Punjab Power Development Company Limited ( the "PPDCL ) by virtue of the authority granted by Board of Directors of PPDCL' resolution dated 31-1-2014 (Copy • attached hereto for reference) hereby apply to the National Electric Power Regulation Authority for the grand of a generation license for Chianwali Hydropower Project (CHP) to the PPDCL pursuant to Chapter III—License Regulation 15 of the Regulation of Generation , Transmission and Distribution of
Electric Power Act, 1997. I, certify that the documents–in-support attached with this application are prepared and 2. submitted in conformity with the provisions of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Application and Modification Procedure) Regulation 1999, and undertake to abide by the terms and provisions of the above-said Regulations. I, further undertake and confirm that the information provided in the attached documents-in-support is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. A Cheque No.167671 dated January 13,2015 in the sum of Rs.136,624/= (Rupees one 3. hundred thirty six thousand, six hundred twenty four only) being license application fee calculated in accordance with Schedule II to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Application and Modification Procedure) Regulations, 1999, as subsequently amended is attached in a separate sealed cover.
With best regards
Yours
(Moeen-u in Sheikh) Project Director Punjab Power Management Unit Check List for Examination of New Generation Facility (Hyde!) — License Application
1. Name of Company: Punjab Power Development Company Limited (PPDCL) 2. Capacity : 5.38 MW Chianwali — Gujranwala-Punjab 3. Prepared/Updated on: 16-02-2015 4. Application is being filed pursuant to NEPRA (Application and Modification Procedure) Regulations 1999
Regulation Information/Documents Compliance Comments/Remarks # Required Yes No 3(1) An application for a license Yes - Format given in Schedule 1 shall be made in the form has been used. specified in Schedule 1 to Authorization from Board these rules. Authorization of Directors (BOD) of from Board of Directors Punjab Power Development Resolution/Power of Attorney Company Limited (PPDCL) attached with application.
3(3) The Registrar shall not receive Yes - A cheque drawn on the application unless it is National Bank of Pakistan accompanied with the correct (NBP), Lahore bearing amount of application fee. number 167671 amounting (including indexation) to Rs.136, 624/= is attached with application for Chianwali Hydropower Project (CHP). 3(4) The application for a license Yes - Three Copies attached. One shall be submitted in triplicate original & two certified copies 3(5)(a)(i) Certified copy of Certificate of Yes - Certificate of Incorporation incorporation shall be filed as of Punjab Power documents-in-support along Development Company with application for license. Limited (PPDCL) is attached with this application. 3(5)(a)(ii) Certified copy of Yes - Copy of Memorandum and Memorandum and Articles of Articles of Association Association shall be filed as attached. However, it may documents-in-support along be mentioned that Punjab with application for license. Power Development Company Limited (PPDCL) is a public sector company fully owned by the Punjab
Page 3 of 24 Government. Flag A. I 3(5)(a)(iii) Certified copy of Annual - No Not Applicable as Punjab Return in case of applicant Power Development required to be submitted to Company Limited (PPDCL) is the Registrar of companies a public sector company pursuant to Section 156 of the fully owned by the Punjab Ordinance, shall be filed as Government. documents -in-support along with application for license. 3(5)(a)(iv) In case of an applicant to - No Not Applicable whom sub-clause (a)(iii) of Sub-clause (5) is not applicable , a return comprising all such information, in as close a form and content as possible, laid down in the third schedule to the Ordinance 3(5)(b) A reasonably detailed profile Yes - Details are attached along of the experience of the with Organogram Flag B. applicant , its management staff and its members in the Brief on PPDCL is enclosed. electricity industry Flag B-1 3(5)(c) The curriculum vitae of the Yes - The requisite CV's are applicant's senior attached. Flag C. management, technical and professional staff 3(5)(d)(i) Evidence , satisfactory to the Yes - Government of the Punjab Authority, of the availability of provides requisite funds adequate financial and through budget for revenue technical resources to the and development applicant for the purpose of expenditure to Punjab the generation, transmission Power Management Unit or distribution business, as (PPMU) and Punjab Power the case may be, and such Development Company evidence may consist of : Cash Limited (PPDCL), balances held in reserve along implementing the ADB-- with the bank certificates; funded Project. Copies of Release Order of Finance Department to PPDCL are attached Flag D. Details of assignment accounts and 1 releaseA to PPMU can also
Page 4 of 24 i be provided if required. Cash balances held in reserve along with bank certificates details-hence Not Applicable. 3(5)(d)(ii) Evidence , satisfactory to the Yes - Renewable Energy Authority, of the availability of Development Sector adequate financial and Investment Program technical resources to the (REDSIP) is financed applicant for the purpose of through a soft loan by Asian the generation, transmission Development Bank (ADB). or distribution business, as As per funding modalities of the case may be, and such the ADB Loan Agreement, evidence may consist of : the Punjab Government expression of interest to would provide 20% of the provide credit or financing total Project Cost as Equity along with sources and details through Annual thereof; Development Program. Recently the Punjab Government has committed to provide additional funds beyond 20% agreed Equity if loan proceeds fall short of financial requirements to complete the REDSIP Projects. Loan Agreement & requisite Commitment Letter and Punjab Finance Department's funds Release order for PPDCL / PPMU being a purely government- owned company / entity are attached. Flag E. 3(5)(d)(iii) Evidence , satisfactory to the Yes - Loan Agreement with Asian Authority, of the availability of Development Bank (ADB) is adequate financial and attached herewith. Flag F. technical resources to the applicant for the purpose of Copies of relevant pages of the generation, transmission Annual Development or distribution business, as Program (ADP) circulated the case may be, and such by Punjab Finance evidence may consist of : Department as an Annual latest financial statements of Budget Documents are
Page 5 of 24 ../----- the applicant; placed at Flag G. 3(5)(d)(iv) Evidence , satisfactory to the Yes - Requisite employment Authority, of the availability of records are given in CV's of adequate financial and the staff attached with the technical resources to the application. Flag C-1 applicant for the purpose of the generation, transmission EPC/Turnkey Contract (Flag or distribution business, as H) with Chinese Contractor the case may be, and such M/s. SINOTEC-SHPE (JV) is evidence may consist of: attached. The EPC/Turnkey employment records of Contract has been engineering and technical awarded through staff of the applicant International Competitive proposed to be employed; Process (ICB) as per procurement guidelines of ADB i.e. Single Stage two- envelopes after being the lowest bid and technical qualification of the Contractors; 3(5)(d)(v) Evidence , satisfactory to the - No Not Applicable Authority, of the availability of adequate financial and technical resources to the applicant for the purpose of the generation, transmission or distribution business, as the case may be, and such evidence may consist of: profile of sub-contractors, if any, along with expressions of interest of sub-contractors; and • 3(5)(d)(vi) Evidence , satisfactory to the Yes - The EPC/Turnkey Contract Authority, of the availability of has been awarded through adequate financial and ICB process after technical technical resources to the qualification of the applicant for the purpose of Contractors; the generation, transmission -Previously Power Wing of or distribution business, as the Punjab's Irrigation and the case may be, and such Power Department was evidence may consist of: dealing with power issues verifiable references in respect of the Province. Its domain
age 6 of 24 of experience of the applicant was limited and primarily and its proposed sub- meant for regulation and contractor; administration. But with REDSIP initiative, the required expanded role was needed. Hence PPDCL and PPMU were established as required by ADB. These entities are now attached with a newly created Energy Department, Punjab to provide required focused and concentrated efforts for the development of energy sector. 3(5)(e) In respect of a going concern, - No r -Asian Development Bank details of any charges or has provided loan through encumbrances attached to Economic Affairs Division, the company's assets; Government of the Pakistan; -Not Applicable as the development initiative currently on the table is a new public sector foreign- aided project. 3(5)(f) In case of a first application - No -The project is being for a license by a going executed as EPC/Turnkey concern, technical and Contract, signed with financial proposals in Chinese firms SINOTEC- reasonable detail for the SHPE (JV). operation, maintenance, -Not Applicable as the planning and development of project is new. However, the generation, transmission, the project being or distribution facility or implemented by Punjab system in respect of which the Power Management Unit license is sought; (PPMU) and will be handed over to PPDCL for operation & maintenance i.e. commercial operation through their technical staff and revenue generated through sale of
Page 7 of 24 electricity. 3(5)(g)(a) In case of ; generation license Yes - The required details are applications, the type, provided in the Project technology, model, technical Description. details and design of the facilities proposed to be acquired, constructed, developed or installed; 3(5)(g)(b)(i) Distribution and transmission - No Not Applicable license applications: the type, technology , model, technical details and design of the facilities proposed to be acquired, constructed, developed or installed; 3(5)(g)(b)(ii) Distribution and transmission - No Not Applicable license applications: a territorial map of the service area proposed to be covered; 3(5)(g)(b)(iii) Distribution and transmission - No Not Applicable license applications: particulars in respect of the availability , sources, rates and evidence of commitments from the sources of electric power; 3(5)(h)(i) In case of a license for a new Yes - The Feasibility Study of the facility or system, a feasibility sub-projects was initially report in respect of the carried out by ADB under project, specifying in details: Technical Assistance (TA) the type, technology, model, grant. Theses Feasibility technical details and design of Studies were carried out by the facilities proposed to be ADB appointed consultants constructed, developed or prior to offering loan to installed; Government of Pakistan (Borrower) for on-lending to the concerned provinces i.e. the Punjab &