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CllL AIlMEf) ELECTr{IC LIMITED CENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

BEFORE I THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NEPRA)

ApPLICATION FOR A GENERATION LICENSE FOR WIND POWER GENERATION FACILITY

PURSUANT TO ENABLING PROVISIONS OF NEPRA ACT J997 READ WITH ENABLING PROVISIONS OF RULES MADE THEREUNDER, LICENSING (ApPLICATION & MODIFICATION PROCEDURE) REGULATIONS AND LICENSING (GENERA TlON) RULES 2000& THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S 'POLICY Of RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR POWER GENERATION 2006'

ON BEHALF OF

GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITE!)

FOR NEPRA's GRANT OF GENERATION LICENSE FOR GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED I FOR A POWER PROJECT OF 50 MW (THE PROJECT) AT

JI-IIMPIR, DISTRICT THATTA, PROVINCE OF SINDH, PAKISTAN

DATED: 05 APRIL 20 J7

GUt AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED

BIJSINESS ADDRESS: 7TH FLOOR, AL-TI.lARAH CENTRE, 32-J-A, BLOCK 6, P.E.C.H.S, MAIN SHARAE FAISAL, KARACHI, PAKISTAN. PHONE #: +92 (2 J) 34370034 FAX #: +92 (21) 3437 0039

REGISTE·RED ADDRESS: 36-F, BLOCK 6, P.E.C.H.S, KARACHI, PAKISTAN. PHONE #: +92 (2 J) 34530702-04 F/\XII-: +92 (21) 34530844

I GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED 7th Floor, Al-Tijarah Centre, 32-I-A, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S. Main Shahra-e-Faisal Road. Karachi-75400 - Pakistan Phone ,:91 21 34540270-73 Exl. 112 Fax +92 21 34540274 Email: infi)t(I:glllallinedelectric.colll

I Ref: C-NEPRA-LI7-00039 Date: 05 April, 2017

THE REGISTRAR, NATIONAl: ELECTRICAL POWER REC.,ULATORYAUTHORITY, NEPRA Tower, Attaturk Avenue (East) G-5/1, Islamabad

SIIR.JECT: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF GENERATION LICENSE TO GliL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED FOR ITS 50MW WINO POWER GENERATION PRO.JECT TO BE LOCATED AT .hIlMPIR, DISTfHCT TIIATTA, PROVINCE OF SINIHI

Dear Sir,

I. Pursuant to Rule 3 of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Generation) Rules 2000, GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED hereby submits for NEPRA 's kind consideration and. approval, the Generation License Application (together with the information and annexures attached thereto).

2. The Generation License Application (including its annexures) are submitted m triplicate, together with:

(a) A Pay Order No. 0159.3239490 dated 04 April 2017 of Meezan Bank amounting to PKR 296,208/- (Pakistani Rupees Two hundred and Ninety-six Thousand, Two I Hundred and Eight Only) drawn in favour of NEPRA, as the application fee for the Generation License Application (as communicated to us by NEPRA);

(b) Extract of Board Resolution of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited; and

3. In light of the submissions set out in the Generation License Application and the information attached to the same, NEPRA is kindly requested to process the Generation License Application at the earliest, thereby enabling Gul Ahmed Electric Limited to proceed further with the development of the project.

I GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED 7th Floor, Al-Tijarah Centre. 32-1-A, Block 6, P,E,C.H,S, Main Shahra-e-Faisal Road, Karachi-75400 - Pakistan Phone +9221 34540270-73 Ext. 112 Fax +92 21 34540274 Email: [email protected]

EXTRACT OF THE CIRCULAR RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS I OF GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED ON 29 MARCH 2017

The following Resolutions were passed by the Board of Directors of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited through Circulation on 29 March 2017:

RESOLVED THAT the Company do file an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority for seeking a generation license for the 50 MW wind power project to be constructed at Jhimpir, pursuant to and under Sections 7(2)(a) and 15 'of the NEPRA Act read with other enabling provisions of the NEPRA Act, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Application & Modification Procedure) Regulations 1999, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Generation) Rules 2000, and in accordance with the Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation 2006,

FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mr. Iqbal Alimohamed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Ubaid Amanullah, the Executive Director of the Company, Mr. Amin Bh imani, the Ch ief Financial Officer of the Company, Mr. Yousuf Aziz, Company Secretary. and Mr. Suleman Modi, Attorney, be and each of them are hereby authorized to singly do, execute, transact and perform for and on behalf and in the name of the Company all such acts deeds and things as may be necessary or required or desirable to be done or executed by the Company for or in connection with or in relation to the application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority for seeking a generation license under the NEPRA Act and I without limiting the generality of the foregoing and in connection therewith to do any or all of the following acts deeds and things, namely, to file, withdraw or re-file applications, swear affidavits, review documents and information, make correspondence, letters, submissions. claims, objections of all kinds and to file or submit them before the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, either themselves or through an authorized person or attorney, and to appear and represent the Company before the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority or any other regulatory authority or body and to accept the terms and conditions on which a Generation License is granted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority.

CERTIFICA TION

CERTIFIED, that, the above resolution was duly passed by the Board of Directors ofGul Ahmed Electric Limited through Circulation. on 29 March, 2017,

FURTHER CERTIFIED, that the said resolution has not been rescinded and is in operation and that this is a true copy thereof.

--.__ Iqbal AI imohamed Chief Executive Officer I Gul Ahmed Electric Limited

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1. ijACKGROLJND TO GENERATION LICENSE ApPLICATION

1.1 PROCESS OF ISSUANCE OF LETTER OF INTENT LEADING TO GENERATION LICENSE ApPLICATION

I 1.1.1 Issuance of "Letter of Intent"

GUL AHMEDELECTRICLIMITED(a company duly organized and existing under the laws of Pakistan, with its office located at 7th Floor, AI-tijarah Centre, 32- I-A, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S, Main Sharae Faisal, Karachi) (the Project Company), was incorporated on 23 December 2015 to develop, own and operate an approximately 50 MW wind power project in Jhimpir, Thatta (Project) pursuant to a LETTEROF INTENTdated July 10, 2015 issued by the Energy Department .Government of Sindh (EDGOS) vide its letter No. DAE/Wind178/20 15123 (the LOI), which LOI was issued by the EDGOS to the parent company of the Project Company, i.e. Gul Ahmed Energy Limited. Subsequent to incorporation of the Project Company, the EDGOS bas recognized that the Project Company will undertake the Project pursuant to the LOI, as evidenced by EDGOS' letter dated 09 February 2015. Further, the tDGOS has vide its letter No. DAE/Wind/84/2015/32 dated February 21,2017 has granted the Project Company an extension in the validity period of the LOI up to I I November 2017.

1.1.2 Submission of the Feasibility Study

I Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation 2006 (the RE Policy 2006) and the LOI, the Project Company completed the detailed technical feasibility study (the Project Feasibility Study) for the Project. The Project Company submitted the same to the Panel of Experts, EDGOS. The Project Feasibility Study was prepared by Renewable Resources (Private) Limited who are the technical consultants for the Project. A copy of Project Feasibility Study is attached hereto as ANNEXURE A for NEPRA's perusal.

1.1.3 Submission of Initial Environmental Examination.

The technical consultants completed the initial environmental examination for the Project (the Initial Environmental Examination) and the Project Company submitted the same to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (the SEPA) on 10 February 2016.

After careful review and analysis of the Initial Environmental Examination, the SEPA accorded its approval for the Project through its decision (Ref: EPA/2016/02/12/1EE/06) dated 08 April 2016(the lEE Approval Decision). I A copy of the lEE Approval Decision is attached hereto as ANNEXUREB for NEPRA's perusal. CIIL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED CENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION ------__ ------

1.1.4 Grid Interconnection Studies

Grid Interconnection Study was carried out by National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The NTDC has also vide letter No.8802/GM/GSCINTDC dated December 01, 2016 accorded its approval of I the Grid Study and issued the Power Evacuation Certificate to the Project Company. A copy of the Grid Interconnection Study and a copy of the Power Evacuation Certificate/ Approval of the Grid Study is attached hereto as ANNEXURE M for NEPRA's perusal.

1.1.5 Location of Project & Lease of Land

The Project site is located in Jhimpir, District Thatta, Karachi; a city of the southern province Sindh. The aerial distance between the Project site and Karachi is about 90 km and the road distance of site from Port Qasim is 145 krn. The distance between Project site and the coastal line of Arabian Sea is approximately 80 km. The size of the whole wind farm is 370 acres. The north latitude of the site is 25° 0.871 'N and the east longitude is 67° 42.682'E. The altitude of the site is l27m~ 177m above sea level. The monsoon from the Indian Ocean, which is stable in its direction and high in quality brings rich wind energy resource to the site. The Project Company has already been allotted land required for the Project from the Government ofSindh (the GoS) for a period of thirty (30) years through Land Allotment Letter Reference: No.O 1-65- 20 15/S0- YI/06 dated 14 January 2016. A copy of the Land Allotment letter as I well as letters addressed to the Government of Sindh from the Project Sponsor and letters addressed to the Land Utilization Department from Government of Sindh requesting them to change the name from the Project Sponsor to the Project Company are attached hereto as ANNEXURE C for NEPRA's perusal.

1.1.6 Brief Technical Synopsis of the Project

The Project shall have an installed capacity of 50 MW with 20 wind turbine generators (WTG) of 2.5 MW each. There shall be a substation of 132 KY, which shall dispatch electricity to the CPPA-G through a grid station in Jhimpir. Please refer to ANNEXURE M for the Grid Interconnection Study carried out by NT DC.

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1.1. 7 Tariff

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited had applied to the EDGOS for its recommendation to NEPRA for the award of upfront tariff to the Project and subsequently received the said letter on May 18,2016. A copy of the Recommendation Letter I from EDGOS to NEPRA for the award of upfront tariff to the Project is attached as ANNEXURE Q for NEPRA's perusal. Upon issuance of the Generation License and award of the upfront tariff, the Project Company would execute the Energy Purchase Agreement with the power purchaser and aims to achieve financial close for the Project within 12 months of granting of the Tariff. The expected commercial operations date of the Project is to be within 15 months of Financial Close.

1.1.8 Request for grant of a generation license

Based on the matters provided in Sections 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6 and 1.1.7 above whereby the Project Company, on its part, has undertaken and completed all activities required for procurement of approvals of the relevant matters from various stakeholders, it is submitted that the requirements of the regulatory process for applying to NEPRA for grant of a generation license to the Project Company are complete.

1.2 SUBMISSION

1.2.1 Under the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric I Power Act (XL of) 1997 (the NEPRA Act) and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Generation) Rules 2000, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is responsible for and.has the authority to, inter alia, grant Iicenses for the generation of electric power and other terms and conditions for the supply of electricity through generation.

1.2.2 PURSUANT TO Sections 7(2)(a) and 15 of the NEPRA Act read with other enabling provisions of the NEPRA Act, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Application & Modification Procedure) Regulations 1999, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Licensing (Generation) Rules 2000, AND in accordance with the RE Policy 2006: GUL AHMED ~LECTRIC LIMITED HEREBY SLlBMITS, for NEPRA's kind and gracious consideration, the application for the grant of a generation license along with supporting documents (the Generation License Application) for its 50 MW power generation facility to be located at Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan.

1.2.3 Given the advance stage of the Project, NEPRA is kindly requested to process this Generation License request at the earliest, thereby enabling the Project I Company to proceed further with the development process. 1.2.4 This Generation License Application is submitted in triplicate. ciu, A~II\,IED ELECTRIC LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

1.2.5 The generation license fee, payable by the Project Company, in respect of this Generation License Application is also enclosed in the form of Pay Order No. 0159.3239490 for an amount of PKR 296,208/- (Pakistani Rupees two hundred and ninety-six thousand, two hundred and eight Only) dated 04 April 2017 I drawn in favor ofNEPRA.

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2. ApPLICANT - GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED

2.1 The Project Company, being the applicant under this Generation License Application, is a public limited company (unlisted) incorporated under the laws of Pakistan and has been specifically established to undertake power generation I business and activities in Pakistan. 2.2 The Project Company (following grant of a generation license and approval of the Project Company's reference generation tariff by NEPRA) proposes to design, engineer, construct, insure, commission, operate and maintain the Project constituting of a 50 MW power generation facility (the Facility) to be located at Jhirnpir, District Thatta, Province of Sindh, Pakistan (the Site).

? .., _.J For the purposes of designing. engineering, procuring, constructing, installing, testing, completing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the Project, the Project Company has finalized the contract with HydroChina Corporation. The profile of HydroChina Corporation is attached herewith as ANNEXURED.

2.4 The following supporting documents relating to the Project Company are attached herewith as follows:

~-.---- ... DOCUMENTS ANNEXURE Shareholding Pattern ANNEXUREE Certified True Copy of SECP Certified Memorandum ANNEXUREF and Articles of Association Certified True Copy of SECP Certified Certificate of ANNEXUREG I Incorporation ~- -

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3. . FACILITY UTILIZATION

3.1 ELECTRICITY DEMAND & WIND CORRIDOR

3.1.1 Pakistan is a developing economy having a constant growth in industrialization I coupled with a constantly rising demand for electricity. The non-availability of natural resources for expansion of the power sector has widened the gap between demand and supply, which has resulted in excessive and frequent load shedding. The shortfall in supply could be the major cause for stunned growth in the industrial sector in Pakistan. The total installed capacity of Pakistan as on June 30, 2014 was 24,375 MW; of which 16,366 MW (67.14%) was thermal, 7,116 M W (29.19%) was hydroelectric, 787 MW (3.23%) was nuclear and 106 MW (0.43%) was wind. At present, a total of309 MW of wind power projects are in their operations phase.

3.1.2 The demand for electricity has continued to increase by out pacing the growth rate ofthe economy. The shortfall at times crosses 6,000MW and this is the time when urban areas have 8-12 hours of load shedding and small cities/rural areas have 18 hours of load shedding. The industry, having its self- generation on gas, has a suspended supply of gas for 2-3 days a week during winters. As mentioned above, Pakistan'S major electricity sources at present are thermal and hydro generation, meeting approximately 96% of the country's annual electricity demand. The primary thermal generation fuels employed are furnace oil, high- speed diesel and gas. While the fuels are produced domestically, demand for them already outstrips supply by a considerable amount. Oi I imports are already a significant burden on the national exchequer and the increasing import bill continues to exert further pressure on the foreign exchange reserves. Therefore, I securing alternative fuels and the technical management should be strengthened to solve these problems and wind power can playa very important role in overcoming Pakistan's growing energy crisis.

3.1.3 The wind power program in Pakistan was initiated around ten (10) years ago by installation of wind measuring stations in the coastal areas of Sindh, Pakistan. The energy potential of 346,000 MW in the country is estimated by National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA and only the Gharo - Keti Bander - Hyderabad wind corridor (the Wind Corridor) has a potential of 50,000 MW of wind power generation. If harnessed adequately, wind energy alone would eradicate energy shortages in the country. The Government of Pakistan is currently looking to build wind farms in the Wind Corridor, some of which are regions where electricity supply through the national grid has been a challenge.

3.1.4 The Government of Pakistan has clearly articulated its support for the development of renewable energies. Due to the tact that the lise of wind energy is actually the most economical renewable energy production technique, the focus is on supporting the development of wind farms through wind based independent power producers (the Wind IPPs).

3.1.5 In light of compliance by the Project Company of all requirements under the RE Policy 2006 for eligibility of an application for a generation license and I following grant of a generation license and approval of Project Company's reference generation tariff: in each case, by NEPRA, the Project Company will Glit AUMED EI.ECTRIC LIMITED GENEnATION LICENSE ApPLICATION

finance, design, engineer, procure, construct, install, test, complete, comm ission, insure, operate and maintain the Project at Site.

3. J.6 The proposed Project has the advantage of being located in the Wind Corridor and thus will, following its completion, contribute towards relieving the I shortage of electric power in the country. 3.1.7 Based on a thorough analysis of the national electricity generation structure and in light of technical parameters, it is anticipated that the Project shall operate as one of the most competitive independent power producers in Pakistan.

3.2 POWER OFF-TAKE

3.2. J Following commercial operation date of the Project, the electricity generated will be sold to the Central Power Purchasing Agency (Guarantee) Limited (the Power Purchaser) pursuant to an energy purchase agreement (the EPA), which in turn will distribute and modulate the electricity generated by the Project Company.

The EPA will be finalized and executed by and between the Project Company and the Power Purchaser following NEPRA's approval of the Project Company's twenty five (25) years reference generation tariff, the grant of a generation license to the Project Company and the issuance by the AEDB of the Letter of Support.

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4. THE SPONSOR ------

4.1 AN INTRODUCTION

Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (The Project Sponsor) is the Sponsor of the Project I Company with 100% shareholding in the Project Company. The Project Company is the second wind power project being set up by the Project Sponsor, the first being a 50 MW wind power project Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited (GA WPL). Briefprofile of the Project Sponsor is given below:

Gul Ahmed Energy Limited

Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL) is a 136 MW RFO private power plant at Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi on a BOO basis. GAEL is owned by the Gul Ahmed Energy Group (56.84%), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (18.63%), Tomen Power Singapore (12.77%), Habib Rank A.G. Zurich (10.84%) and Wartsila (0.92%).

GAEL achieved COD in November 1997 and has successfully completed over 19 years of operation and has also timely paid off its entire debt on time.

Gul Ahmed Energy Group

Gul Ahmed Energy Group has been engaged in a diversified portfolio of businesses including trade, manufacturing, banking, industries, and investments since 1948 with Iqbal Alimohamed being largely involved in power and energy I busi nesses of the group. The Gul Ahmed Energy Group consists of about 50 individuals having a collective shareholding of 56.8% in GAEL.

The Gul Ahmed Energy Group intends to continue its growth initiatives in the power sector; it has created a special purpose company: Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited (GA WPL) for developing a 50 MW wind generation farm in Jhimpir, which is already in the operations phase and achieved COD in 4th Quarter of 2016. In case of GAWPL, IFC and PROPARCO are the Lead Foreign Lenders while United Bank Limited is the Lead Local Lender while IFC also holds 9.9% Equity in GA WPL.

Apart from GA WPL and the Project Company, the Gul Ahmed Energy Group is also involved in the development of Gul Ahmed Solar Power Limited (50 MW Solar Project).

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) and Tomen Power Singapore (a wholly owned subsidiary of TTC):

Established in 1948, Toyota Tsusho Corporation is the sole general trading company in the Toyota Group. As part of the expansion plan in non-automotive I businesses, Toyota Tsusho acquired Tomen trading company in 2006. Toyota Tsushos business spans a wide range of fields including metals, machinery & GilL AIIMED ELECTIHC LIMITED GENER-\.TION LICENSE ApPLICATION

electronics, automotive, food, consumer products and energy. The total assets of Toyota Tsusho Corp stood at US$39 billion, as of March 2014.

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5. RESOURCES

5.1 SENIOR MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL

5.1.1 The Project Company has access to and has engaged the highly qualified I personnel of its Sponsor, in addition to top ranking consultants, for the development of the Project. The Project Company is presently under the process of appointing various personnel and details of the same will be provided upon finalization of the terms and conditions of their appointment.

5.1.2 In addition, the curriculum vitae of the following individuals currently engaged by the Project Company are attached herewith at ANNEXURE H:

NAME Of INDIVIDUALS POSITION ANNEXURE 1. MR. IQBAL AUMOI-IAMED Chief Executive H 2. MI{. URAl[) AMANllLLAH Executive Director H ~ MR. MIIIIAI\II\IAJ) AMIN 3. Chief Financial Officer H BIHI\1.\NI ------_------_- -_j

5.2 THE EPe CONTRACTOR

5.2 ';1 In addition to recruitment of its own management. staffand personnel for the purposes of the Project, the Project Company has selected HVDROCHINA I CORPORATIONas the EPC Contractor for the Project. 5.3 TECHNICAL ADVISORS AND OWNER'S ENGINEERS

5.3.1 The Project Company has appointed RENEWABLE RESOURCES (PRIVATE) LIMITED (PAKISTAN) as technical advisors and 'Owner's Engineers' in respect of the Project.

5.4 FINANCIAL ADVISORS

5.4.1 The Project Company has appointed BRIDGE FACTOR PRIVATE LIMITED as its financial advisor in respect of the Project. Bridge Factor has advised a number of power projects. including majority of the wind power projects in Pakistan

5.5 LEGAL ADVISOR

5.5.1 HaidennotaBNR has been selected by the Project Company to provide legal support on all legal aspects of the Project including Project documentation, regulation and financing matters. I Cru. AHMED ELECTRIC LIM rrrn GENERATION LICENSE APPLICA nON

6. CAPITAL BUDGET

6.1 The estimated total Project cost (the Total Project Cost), expressed in United States Dollars, has been calculated after thorough analysis, evaluation and understanding of the dynamics that affect the development and operation of a I wind farm. The Total Project Cost comes to approximately US$ 90,000,000 (United States Dollars Ninety Million).

6.2 The capital structure of the Project is proposed as follows:

USD DEBT 72,000,000 EQlJITY 18,000,000 TOT AI. PROJECT COST 90,000,000

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7. FINANCIAL PLAN

The Total Project Cost of US$ 90,000,000 (United States Dollars Ninety Million is to be financed in a debt to equity ratio of 80:20, which is in I accordance with the RE Policy 2006.

7.1 DEBT

7.1.1 With regards to debt financing for the Project, the Project Company is currently undergoing discussions with a consortium of leading Foreign Development Finance Institutions (DFls) and local banks led by International Finance Corporation (the Mandated Lead Arrangers). The Mandated Lead Arrangers I~ave provided soft commitments for an amount of up to USD 72,000,000 for the Project at competitive terms - a matter that signifies the confidence and keen interest of the lenders in the Project. A copy of the Mandate Letters by the International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank and the local banks are attached hereto as ANNEXURE I for NEPRA's perusal.

7.2 EQUITY

7.2.1 Based on the Debt to Equity ratio of80:20, the equity required to be injected by the Sponsors (the Equity), amounts to USD 18,000,000. The Sponsor has already committed the equity in respect of the Project and such arrangements I have been agreed with the Mandated Lead Arrangers.

7.2.2 The financial strength and net worth of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (being the primary sponsor of the Project Company) is illustrated by the Financial Statements attached as ANNEXURE J. The Cash Balance certificate of the Project Company is also included in ANNEXURE J.

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8. THE PRO.JECT & THE FACILITY

8. t . PROJECT BACKGROUND

8.1.1 Since the issuance of the LOl, the Project Company conducted various studies I to assess the feasibility of the Project. These studies inter alia included the wind resource assessment, geo technical investigation, digital topographic map, initial environmental examination and grid interconnection study. The complete feasibility study was submitted by the Project Company to EDGOS.

8.1.2 In order to select EPC and O&M contractors for the Project, the Project Company carried out a bidding process by circulating RFPs to the EPC contractors for awarding the turnkey EPC contracts for the development of the Project and following submitted the bids:

.. Descon Engineering Limited;

II Nordex Germany; .. Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited;

II Vestas Asia Pacific Wind Technology Pte Ltd;

II General Electric

II China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation .. HydroChina Corporation

8.1.3 After an extensive technical, financial and commercial evaluation process, the I Project Company selected "HydrnChina Corporation" as Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contractor with Goldwind GW 121-2.5 Wind Turbines.

8.2 PROJECT COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION SCHEDULE

Submission of proposal, review and approval EDGOS Issuance of LOI ../ - . _ .... -- Allocation of Land (Received Land Coordinates) ../ Installation of Wind Masts ../ All Technical Wind Related Studies ../ Request for Proposal (RFP) to be sent t~ EPC co~tractors Selection of EPC & O&M Contractor

Grid Interconnection Study by NTDC •..... Mandate Letterby the Lead Arranger...... _}.ulx.?2IJ __.. Indicative Term Sheet with Lead Advisor &Arranger June2017 Land Lease Execution ..... _._ _._ ._ _..--_._-______.. _.._.. . ~'J~r_i.I'?9._I7_ Subm iss ion of Tariff PetitiontoN EP'RA (Upfr()~~~.!a~iff) ,..._ ...... J__u.lx.?~lL __.. I Signing of EPC & O&M Contract June2017 GilL AHMED ELECTIHC LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE ApPLICATION

Submission of Performance Guarantee & Issuance of LOS December 2017 -.------_._------_ .. ------I Execution of Concession [)ocuments October 2017 Execution of Financing Documents November 2017 Achievement of Financial Close - July 20-18 '1 _~~hie\l_~ment of Commercial Op._e_r_a_ti_o_n_sD_a_te _ Dec-e~ber-26i 9'- I

I 8.3 PRO.IECT SITE

8.3.1 The site proposed for the implementation of the Project has been selected by considering:

Ii Location in the wind corridor;

II Wind conditions at the Site; "!. Topographic conditions;

Ii Site accessibility; and

Ii Location of the grid with reference to the Site for interconnection. The Site is located within the wind corridor identified by EDGOS.

8.3.~ The Site is located in Jhimpir, District Thana, Sindh, which is one of the most promising areas where wind power projects can be viably installed. The Project's wind farm site is located 145 km from Port Qasim Karachi in the East direction with easy road access. Nooriabad Industrial Estate (situated on the M9 motorway connecting Karachi and Hyderabad) is 09 Krn from the Wind Farm. I 8.3.3 Land Description of the Project Site:

Geodetic Coordinates Point No. Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Boundary 1 25° 2.603'N 67° 40.730'E Boundary 2 25° 2.662'N 67° 40.794'E Boundary 3 24° 58.912'N 67° 44.876'E Boundary 4 24° 58.852'N 67° 44.818'E

!UA The Project site is exposed to very strong south westerly winds; wind data analysis of the area suggests that, 80% wind blows from the south west direction. The terrain of the area is flat with small change in altitude. The proposed site lies under roughness class 1.5 as there is low vegetation. The site is easily accessible through metallic roads. The ground is hard and rocky; the subsurface soil also includes clay and silt.

8.3.5 The proposed wind farms lies on a flat inland area with hard and rocky ground conditions. The site would be categorized as inland wind development as opposed to offshore/coastal wind project development (which is more difficult I to develop due to tides and soft subsoil clay). The general terrain at the site can be described as simple and flat terrain. Internal access roads are the roads Gill. AIIMED ELECTRIC LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

connecting the single wind turbine locations with each other and the external access roads and grid station would be constructed during the civil works of the wind farm.

8.3.6 The proposed site area lies in an arid zone with very little annual precipitation. I The result is that there is hardly any natural vegetation in the area. Some hard tree species are visible scattered tar and wide in the area. The area is rocky with some rock outcrops towards the Super Highway. There are small rock outcrops and hillocks left over by the wind and flash flood erosions in the middle of the project land. The terrain at the site and surrounding area is generally flat with elevations varying between 127m to 177m.

8.3.7 The proposed site is located about 145 km from Port Qasim Karachi. Karachi borders on the Arabian Sea and the weather belongs to tropical monsoon climate. Rainfall is scarce with about 200 mm for a whole year and most of this is concentrated in July and August. The temperature in winter from November to February is temperate, but it is hot with high temperature in summer from April to August as the highest temperature has reached 44.02 Celcius.

8.4. INFORMATION REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE, ROADS, RAIL, STAFF COLONY, AMENITIES ETC.

8.4.1 The Project Company is located in Jhimpir Sindh within the same wind corridor as many other wind power projects. The Bin Qasim Port, which is the point of I delivery of equipment for the Project, is located towards the Southwest of the Project.

8.4.2 In order to make transportation to the Site, a detailed Transportation and Site Access Study has been carried out by the technical consultants (refer to Annex 2 of Annexure A (Feasibility Study).

8.4.3 As per the study, access to Project Site has been planned from Port Qasim using National Highway and Super Highway, whereby two different routes leading to the Site have been studied with respect to the track quality, elevations, waterways, nearby surroundings, and overall suitability. Both routes are viable options and will serve as backup for each other during the construction period.

8.4.4 The study has elaborated few critical points that need to be addressed during the construction of the roads at the Site in order to make a suitable connection of the Site with the recommended routes and allow movement of heavy vehicles, hardware and execution of civil works.

8.4.5 Under the turnkey EPC Contract, the EPC Contractor shall be responsible for I the construction of roads at the Project Site and also for the access road. The EPC Contractor is also responsible for setting up clean, safe and secure staff colony within the Project Site, which will be used by the EPC and O&M GUL AIlMED ELEc:mIC LIMITED GENEllATION LICENSE APPLICATION

Contractor's team during the construction and operation period of the Project. The Project team's staff will also be resident here.

8.4.6 Furthermore, the procurement of utilities for the staff colony and construction activities will be the responsibility of the Contractor under the EPC and O&M I Contracts to be signed by the Project Company. During construction, electricity will be provided by generators and water will be transported via bowsers. Septic tanks will be constructed for all waste disposal. Disposal of waste shall be the responsibility of the EPC Contractor.

8.4.7 With regards to the telecommunication, the wire based land line network is currently available in nearby towns that can be requested for the Project Site (if required), whereas all major mobile operators already have coverage on the Site area. The Project Site will have a microwave antenna for dedicated high speed data and voice communications.

8.5 WIND FARMS LAYOUT AT PROJECT SITE

8.5.1 The wind farms site is in long and narrow in shape, the topography is relatively flat and the elevation above sea level is approximately 127-I77m. There is little vegetation at the wind farm site. Wind Turbines will have a 90m hub height. See figure below for the sketch map for the WTG towers location setting parameters for the project. The tentative micrositing is given in figure below. I

I 8.6 TOPOGRAPHICAL AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AT PROJECT SITE

8.6.1 Topographical conditions: GilL AHMED ELECTRIC------LIMITED GENERATION LI CENSEApPLICATION

The Site is on a plain area at an elevation of )27-) Tlvn, which is generally flat, but a bit higher on the west and lower on the east. The landform at wind farm sites is mainly of pediment and the vegetation there is less developed.

I 8.6.2 Geological conditions: The planned wind farm sites are covered mainly by marine alluvium of Holocene and recent weathered deposit, and underlain mainly by Tertiary limestone. The bedrock in the site is generally outcropped. As the WTG is a high-rise structure, it has a high gravity center and should sustain high loads, large horizontal wind force and overturning moments. WTGs are designed to withstand these forces.

8.6.3 Hydrology:

According to the regional hydrological data available, the Project site is in a dry area, where the water table is deeply underground, and the surface water and water in the shallow surface layers is weakly to slightly corrosive to the concrete and is corrosive to the rebars in the concrete which has been immerged in water for a long-time or alternatively in wet and dry conditions. Corrosion prevention measures will be adopted in the design and implementation of the wind farm. I 8.7 SITE ACCESSIBILITY 8.7.1 The major track from Karachi to Nooriabad is via the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, and another access to the Project site is through Jhimpir. When travelling via the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, the access from Nooriabad to the site is a single track, which turns toward the site.

However, the terrain is flat and long and heavy vehicles can easily navigate through this road. There are number of neighboring wind farms in the surrounding area of .Ihimpir. There is no requirement to establish roads or tracks for movement of traffic. The total distance from Karachi to the site is approximately 130 km. The detailed route is given in figure below.

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8.8.2 For the SCADA system of the wind farm, a wire based telecommunication

infrastructure has [0 be installed, Land line network will be arranged from Jhimpir once civil work starts at the site.

8.9 AVAILABILITY OF SEMI-SKILLED AND SKILLED LABOR

8.9: I There is a dearth of wind project specific skilled labor in the area, however unskilled and semi-ski lied labor is available in the area and tile Project will be a source of employment for these individuals.

8.10 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF

8,10,1 The Operations & Management (O&M) of the Project shall be managed by the I EPC Contractor for initial 2 years post-COD as Warranty Period O&M under the EPC Contract. The O&M for years 3 - 8 shall be carried out by the same contractor under the O&M Contract. Throughout the O&M period, the GliL AIIMEI) ELECTlUC LIMITED~------~------~----- GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION Contractor shall be responsible for On Job Training (OJT) of the local team, which shall remain part of the O&M and gradually take over after completion of O&M tenure.

8.10.2 The EPC and O&M Contracts shall mention in detail the training requirements I for the operation of the wind farm and the Project Company's personnel. As per the Contracts, the Contractors shall be required to provide details of how training will be carried out, including the number of days of training outside Pakistan, and the number of people who will be trained under their offer. The Contractor will ensure that the personnel working on the wind farm during the construction and the operation period are correctly trained and qualified for the roles that they are performing and that a record of their training is maintained.

8.10.3 The Contractors shall be required to provide special emphasis (0 the Health & Safety (H&S) aspects of the Project construction and operations, for which specific training will be provided by the Contractors to all of the operations and maintenance personnel, including the regulatory requirements for the use of any special safety equipment required for the undertaking of such functions. Such training will be in addition to any other training provided and will continue, for each individual, until each said individual can be certified by the Contractors as having attended the full H&S training, thus gaining sufficient appreciation of the H&S requirements to operate the Project.

8.10.4 Although the content of training modules will be finalized between the I Contractors and the Project Company prior to COD, some specific training needs that will be covered include the following:

a) Procedures for operation and maintenance of the wind farm and its associated equipment. b) Awareness and application of safe systems of work and responsibilities of all staff involved in operations and maintenance duties. c) Fire control and prevention (including equipment maintenance and management and 'emergency pian'). d) First-aid provision (including 'emergency plan '). e) Working at heights (including 'emergency pian'). f) Working on, at or near rotating plant. g) Working on, at or near high and low voltage AC and DC apparatus (HV & LV) and the differences between live, not live and dead circuits. h) Working on, at or near energized systems (such as pressure vessels, accumulators, springs, gearing, torque arms, unearthed electrical systems and dampers). i) Working on, at or near hazardous substances (oils, chemicals, insulators and gases). I j) Confined space works and requirements therein. GilL AIIMED ELECTRIC------LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION 8.10.5 The Contractors shall provide or procure the provision of these training needs for all O&M personnel in order that the O&M services may be performed in accordance with the Project Agreements and Prudent Industry Practices.

8.11 PRO.JECT SITE SECURITY

I 8.11.1 The Project Company has plans to use the infrastructure at Jhimpir in the most efficient manner to provide seamless security at offices, accommodation and site.

8.12 S"AFETY PLANS & EMERGENCY PLANS

8.12.1 The Project has carried out a comprehensive environmental study to assess the impact of the Project on the environment. The Study titled "Initial Environment Examination" (lEE) has already been approved by Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) On 08 April 20 I6. As per the study, the Project has no significant hazardous impact On the environment. However, the study has addressed minor adjustments that shall be required during the construction phase in order to ensure the safety of the environment and Project personnel. The study also detai Is an environment management plan, wh ich wi II be enforced by the project team and the EPC contractor. The recommendations of the lEE have further been enforced upon by SEPA in its approval of the lEE. As per the EPC Contract to be signed by the Project Company, the EPC Contractor will be responsible for adhering to the recommendations of the lEE during the I construction phase in order to comply with the SEPA approval. A copy of the lEE has shall be provided to the EPC Contractor as part of the EPC Contract.

8.12.2 In addition, the EPC Contractor shall be required under the EPC Contract to comply with all applicable safety regulations according to the laws of Pakistan and take care for safety of all personnel entitled to be on the Site. The EPC Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to keep the Site clear of unnecessary obstruction. Furthermore, the EPC Contractor shall be responsible for provision of, lighting, guarding and watching of the facility during construction of the Project. The EPC Contract shall also require the EPC Contractor to provide temporary roadways, footways, guards and fences during construction for the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land

8.12.3 Similarly the O&M Contractor shall be required under the O&M Contract to provide security in accordance with prudent industry practices. The O&M Contractor shall comply with reasonable health and safety requirements established from time to time by the legal and regulatory authorities. The O&M Contract shall also require the O&M Contractor to take all reasonable precautions to protect the Complex, Project Company and O&M Contractor's I Personnel, sub- contractors, public and the environment GilL AIII\U~I) ELECTnlC LIMITEI) GENERHION LICENSE APPLICATION

8.12.4 With regards to the health and safety of the personnel duringthe construction and operation of the Project, the guideline of "safety first, (accident) prevention foremost" will be practiced. Comprehensive management and supervision will be appl ied to all staff members and the whole operation process, in order to ensure safe operation of the equipment and personal safety of workers.

·1 8.12.5 A safety and health supervision department will be established on the wind farm, which is to be in charge of the education, training and management of safety and health related issues after the project is put into operation. There will be safety personnel in the production section, and a part- time worker for the routine safety and health work

8.12.6 The systems of patrol inspection, operation guardianship, maintenance and over-haul will be established for the daily maintenance of production equipment, instruments and apparatus. The safety and health supervision department will provide sound meter and other appropriate inspection equipment, as well as necessary public education service for production safety.

8.12.7 A comprehensive safety system will be established during' the preparation phase, and carefully implemented during the construction and operation process. The systems of work sheet, operation sheet, shift relief, patrol inspection, operation guardianship. maintenance and over- haul will be strictly implemented. The Safety Regulation of the wind farm will also be seriously I observed to preclude accidents such as fall, fire, or electric shock. 8.13 GRID CONNECTIVITY

8.13.1 The Project would be connected by a double circuit of J 32kV looping in-out with a sub cluster also connecting nearby WPPs to Jhimpir-2 132/220 kV Grid.

8.14 ANNUAL ENERGY PRODUCTION

8.14.1 The Annual Energy Production of 153.3 GWh. The tables below show key details relating to power generation from the Project.

Installed Gross ISO Capacity of Project 50MW Annual Energy Generation 153.3 GWh Capacity Factor 35.0 %

8.15 WTC TECHNOLOGY & EPC BIDDING PROCESS

8.15.1 The Project Company, in order to get the right companies involved in the procurement and construction of the project conducted a bidding process. The Consultants of the Project Company developed prequalification criteria for this I purpose, which included the following: GilL Am'IE!) ELECTRIC LIMITE!) GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

.. Machines should be available in hot climate version.

II Should not be in litigation over completion liability issues in the region.

I II Should have been viable financial entity for at least last three years.

iI Should have successfully completed works of similar sizes in last three years.

II Suitable population of the proposed machine installed and working ..

8.15.2 Based on the pre-qualification attributes set aside by the Project Company's Technical Management and its follow up with the EPC vendors, the RFPs were sent out to vendors fulfilling the criteria.

8.15.3 The Project Company received interest from various international WTG suppliers and EPe contractors. A fief considerable effort and receipt of proposals from many suppliers, the Project Company took this input as a starting point and started negotiations with the vendors for EPC proposals.

8.15.4 Based on its thorough due diligence and following an intense negotiations process with the various suppliers and contractors, the Project Company has shortlisted "HydroChina Corporation" and "Goldwind WTG GW 121- I 2.5"as the technology for its Project with a fixed price and fixed Commercial Operations Date.

,- \ 8.16 GOLDWIND- THE WTG MANUFACTURER

8.16.1 Goldwind is an international, multi-faceted wind power company based in Beijing, China and has now expanded across six continents, preserving blue skies and white clouds fix producing clean energy for future generations around the globe

8.16.2 With strong international research and development capabilities and an extensive experience of more than 27 years in wind farm development, Goldwind has become a global leader in manufacturing wind turbine generators (WTGs) and providing comprehensive wind power solutions. Goldwinds current product portfolio includes turbines with rated capacities of 1.5 MW to 2.5 MW. Additionally, Goldwind offers support services that cover everything from development assistance to operations and maintenance

8.16.3 Goldwind is the largest WTG manufacturer with more than 31 Gigawatts of installed capacity and more than 22, 000 installed WTG units worldwide. The 2.5 MW platform selected for the project has more than 1698 installed units in the world. I 8.16.4 Today, Goldwind continues to lead the global wind industry with mature manufacturing capabilities and innovative product lines. GilL AIIMED ELECTRIC LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

8.16.5 The specifications of 2.5 MW GW 121-2.5 turbine are as follows:

Wind Turbine Type, Make & (i). GW 121-2.5 Model Installed Capacity of Wind (i i). 50MW I Farm (MW) Number of (iii). Wind Turbine Units/Size of 20 x 2.5 MW

" each Unit (K W)

(iv). Number of blades 3

~- (v). Rotor diameter 121 m

(vi). Hub Height 90111

(vii). Generator Voltage 690 V

(vi ii). Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s

(ix). Cut-out wind speed 22 m/s

(x). Extreme wind speed 52.5 m/s I I

8.16.6 The energy data of tile wind farm is given below.

-I Total Installed/Gross ISO Capacity (MW) 50MW -2 Total Annual Full Load Hours 3066

') -.) Average Wind Turbine Generator(WTG) Availability 97%

..=--- -4 Total Gross Generation of the Generation 173.74 Facility/Wind Farm (in GWh) -5 Array & Miscellaneous Losses (GWh) 12.58 -6 Availability Losses (GWh) 4.72

-7_. Balance of Plant Losses (GWh) 3.14 -H Annual Energy Generation (20 year equivalent Net 153.3 AEP) GWh 1----. -9 Net Capacity Factor 35.00% I 8.17 EPC CONTRACTOR GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITE!) GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

8.17.1 The details of the EPC Contractor selected for the Project are attached as ANNEXURE D. I

I GilL AIIMEI) ELf.CTRIC LIMITED------GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

CONCLlJSION

In light of the submissions, the relevant financial analysis and information contained in this Generation License Application, along with the Annexures attached hereto, this Generation License Application is submitted for NEPRA's kind consideration and I grant of the Generation License to the Project Company.

Resr~ctfully submitted for and on behalfof: GLJL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED

MR. USAID AMANLJLLAH AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED

I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd, Jhimpir, Thatta Sindh. I

SCHEDULE-I

The Location, Size (Le. Capacity in MW), Type of Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Technical Limits, Technical/Functional Specifications and other details specific to the Generation Facilities of I the Licensee are described in this Schedule.

Page 1 of 15 of Schedule -I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd, Jhimpir, Thalta Sindh. I

Actual drawings pertaining to Wind Farm Location Map, Wind Farm Lay Out, Wind Farm Micro-Sitting, Single Line Diagram (Electrical System of the Wind Farm), I

Page 2 of 15 of Schedule -I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd, Jhimpir, Thatta Sindh. I Location of Generation Facility/ Wind Farm The Project site is located near the Village Jhimpir, District Thatta, Karachi; a city of the southern province Sindh. The aerial distance between the Project site and Karachi is about 90 krn and the road distance of site from Port Qasim is 145 krn. The distance between Project site and the coastal line of Arabian Sea is approximately 80 krn. The size of the whole wind farm is 370 acres. The north latitude of the site is 25° 0.871'N and the east longitude is 67° 42.682'E. The altitude of the site is 127m-174m above sea level. The geographical location of the project is shown in figure below.

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The Project Site has flat terrain with sparse vegetation, consisting of small shrubby bushes. The map is I given in Figure below:

I Project Size

The Project shall have an installed capacity of approx. 50 MW rated power. The number of WTGs are

20 with capacity of2.5 MW each.

Page 4 of 15 of Schedule -I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric ltd, Jhimpir, ThaUa Sindh. I Layout of Generation Facility/ Wind Farm The general layout along with neighboring Wind Farms of 50 MW GEL is shown in figure below,

Land Coordinates of Generation FacilitylWind Farm

Location: Jhimpir - Sindh, Pakistan

The Site coordinates are given in Table below.

Page 5 of 15 of Schedule -I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd, Jhimpir, Thatta Sindh.

Electrical System Single Line Diagram of Generation I FacilitylWind Farm

The project will install 20 WTGs (Goldwind G121-2.5). There shall be four (04) WTG collector group.

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I The micrositing of Wind Farm with 20 WTGs is given in figure below,

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The coordinates are WTGs are given in table below. I

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Page 8 of 15 of Schedule -I Generation License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd. Jhimpir, Thatta Sindh Interconnection Arrangement for Dispersal of Power from the Generation FacilitylWind Power Plant of GEL

I The power generated from the Generation FacilitylWind Power PlantlWind Farm of GEL shall be dispersed to the National Grid through the load center of HESCO.

(2). The proposed Interconnection Arrangement !Transmission Facilities for dispersal of power will consist of the following:-

i) A new 220/132 kV Jhimpir-2 substation 3x250 MVA, 220/132 kV transformers.

ii) 220 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line, approx. 18 km long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping InlOut of one circuit of the existing Jarnshoro- KDA-33 D/C transmission line at Jhimpir-2.

iii) 220 kV D/C transmission line, approx. 7 km long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping InlOut of one of the planned Jhimpir New (Jhimpir-1)- Gharo New D/C transmission line at Jhimpir-2.

iv) 132 kV D/C transmission line, approx. 50 km long on twin bundled Greeley conductor for connecting all the 7 WPPs including Gul Ahmad Electric WPP with Jhimpir-2. In this scheme, the interconnection of Gul Ahmed WPP includes 132 kV D/C transmission line, approx. 7 km long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping InlOut from Gul Ahmad Electric WPP on the 132kV single circuit from Cacho I WPP to Jhimpir-2.

Any change in the above mentioned Interconnection Arrangement !Transmission Facilities duly agreed by GEL, NTDC and HESCO shall be communicated to the Authority in due course of time.

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Schematic Diagram for Interconnection Arrangement/Transmission Facilities for Dispersal of Power from GEL I

Page 9 of 15 of Schedule -I Figure #1 : Proposed Interconnection Scheme For Power Evacuation of Gul Ahmed·E Wind Power Project

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Power Plants Generalion License Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd, Jhimpir, Thatta Sindh. Detail of Generation Facility/Power Plant! I Wind Farm

(A). General Information

Gul Ahmed Electric limited (GEL) (i). Name of Applicant/Company

(ii) Registered Office 36-F, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S, Karachi - 75400

Address: 7th floor, Al-Tijarah Centre, 32-1-A, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S., Main Shara-e-Faisal, Karachi. (iii). Business Office Ph: 92 2134540270-73

(iv). Plant Location Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh

(v). Type of Generation Facility Wind Power I (8). Wind Farm Capacity & Configuration Wind Turbine Type, Make & (i). Goldwind GW121-2.5 MW Model

Installed Capacity of Wind (ii). 50MW Farm(MW) Number of (iii) . Wind Turbine Units/Size of 20 x 2500 kW each Unit (kW)

(C). Wind Turbine Details

a. Rotor

(i). Rated Power 2.5MW

(ii) . Number of Blades 3 Each

(iii) . Rotor Speed 7-15.2 rpm ~~~ .-:.. (iv). Rotor Diameter 121 m (~~a~;I)o ...... ), ~*J I (v). Swept Area 11595 m2 --=-

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(vi). Power Regulation Variable speed and variable pitch

I 3 (vii). Rated power at 9.3 m/s(static, air density = 1.225 kg/m )

(viii). Cut-in Wind Speed 3.0 m/s

(ix). Cut-out Wind Speed 22 m/s 37.5m/s (10mins average) (x). Survival Wind Speed 52.5m/s (3 seconds average)

(xi). Hub Height 90 m Independent Electrical Pitch control system, belt (xii). Pitch Regulation transmission, one for each blade.

b. Blades (i). Number of Blades 3 Each

(ii). Blade Length 59.5 m

(iii). Material Glass Fiber reinforced resin I (iv). Weight 14200kg (per piece)

c. Generator (i) . Power 2500 'r

(ii). Voltage 690V

(iii). Type PMDD Synchronous Generator,

(iv). Speed Range:7 -15.5rpm; Speed at rated power: 13.5 rpm

(v). Enclosure Class IP 54

(vi). Coupling No coupling

(vii). Efficiency 92.7%

(viii). Weight 55400 Kg

(ix). Power Factor ±0.95 (Leading to Lagging)

I d. Yaw System (i). Yaw Bearing Fixed system: outer slew bearing ring

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Rotating system :inner ring of the slew bearing

I 7 pairs of braking pads (ii) . Brake Fixed system: static brake disc Rotatinq system :hydraulic brakes (iii). Yaw Drive 4 induction drive motors

(iv). Speed 0.316 degrees/Sec

e. Control System (i). Type Microprocessor Controlled, DFO (SCADA)

(ii) . Grid Connection Full power converter automatically synchronization

(iii). Scope of Monitoring Central monitoring and remote monitoring system The SCADA system is integrated into the turbine through the main controller.

(iv). Recording Normal operation, safety protection, fault inspection and handling, operation parameters I setting and data recording f. Brake (i). Design 3 Aerodynamic brakes for each blade

(ii). Operational Brake Aerodynamic brake

(iii) . Secondary Brake Hydraulic brake (only for maintenance) . g. Tower (i). Type 4 section tubular steel tower

(ii) . Hub Heights gOm

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I (D). Other Details

Project Commissioning (i). December 2019 Date (Anticipated)

Expected Life of the (ii). Project from Commercial 25 Years Operation Date (COD)

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17 _." 17.5 'is 18.5 2550 ·1'9···· '.2.5.50 . 19.5 2550 ~Q.•.'.. ,2.550 20.5 2550 21 . :,2550 21.5 2550 22 2.550 I

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Power Curve GW 121-2.5 I 3000

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ANNEXURE-A FEASIBILITY STUDY RE,J:'\'i' [ RE-, .

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APPROVED BY ...... rI. (Muhammad Ammad Riaz)

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Ii...... TABLE OF CONTENTS r ' :\._. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 13

DISCLAIMERS 13

I' DOCUMENT INFORMA TlON 16 L ( 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 17 1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND SITE 18 1.1,1 Project Size 19 1.1.2 ' Project Status and Calendar 19 1.1.3 WindHesDurce Assessment (WRA) 22 _-I 1,1.4 Energy Yield Estimates 22 1.1.5 Geological Conditions 22 1.1.6 Design of Civil Works 22 1.1.7 Design ofElertrlcal Works 23 IL 1:1.8 Construction Management 23 1.1.9 o & M Management 23 1.1.10 Environmental Management 24 L 1.1.11 Health and Safety 24 1.1.12 CDM Aspect 25 L 1.2 LIST OF ANNEXURE 26 1.3 PROJECT TEAM 27 1.3.1 Gul Ahmed Electric limited (GEl) 27 1.3.2 Renewable Resources (Pvt.) ltd - Project Consultant 27 1.3.3 Power Planners International- Electrical and Grid Studies (PPI) 28

2 COUNTRY AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 29

3 REGULA TORY REGIME 30

3.1 MINISTRY OF WATER AND POWER 30 --\ 3.2 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD 30 3.3 NATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NEPRA) 31 I \ 3.4 NATIONAL TRANSMISSION AND DISPATCH COMPANY (NTDC) 31 1- 3.5 Department of Alternate Energy Govt. of Sindh (DAE GoS) 32

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4 CARBON CREDITS 33

4.1 EMISSION REDUCTION MECHANISMS 34 4.1.1 Emissions Trading 34 - ... ~ 4.1.2 Clean Development Mechanism (COM) 34 4.1.3 35 Joint Implementation (JI) ..-----

4.2 ROLE OF COM IN GEL PROJECT 36

5 WIND INDUSTRY IN PAKISTAN 37

5.1 CURRENT STATUS OF WIND IPPs IN PAKISTAN 37 5.1.1 Letters of Intent (LOI) 37 5.1.2 Land Allocation by AEDB / GOS 37 5.1.3 Projects at Advanced Stages 38 5.1.4 Projects at Advanced Development Stages - 39 5.1.5 Projects at Initial Development Stages 39

5.2 TARIFF REGIME IN PAKISTAN 40 5.2.1 Negotiated Tariff for Wind IPPs 40 1'--, 5.2.2 Upfront Tariff for Wind IPPs 40

6 PROJECT IN TERMS OF POLICY FRAMEWORK 41 6.1 LEDER OF INTENT (LOI) 41 -I 6.2 ACQUISITION OF LAND 41

6.3 FEASIBILITY STUDY 41

6.4 GENERATION LICENSE 41

6.5 TARIFF DETERMINATION 41

6.6 LEITER OF SUPPORT (LOS) 42

6.7 ENERGY PURCHASE AGREEMENT (EPA) 42

6.8 IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT (IA) 42

6.9 FINANCIAL CLOSE 42

7 PROJECT SITE 43

7.1 WIND CORRIDOR OF PAKIST AN 43

7.2 SITE DETAILS 44

7.3 47 TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS NETWORK _1 7,4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS 49

7.5 TELECOMMUNICATION 50 - 7,6 EARTHQUAKES 50

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10.4 FIELD WORK 60 L 10.4.1 Borehole Drilling 60 10.4.2 Rock Core Drilling 61 ! 10.4.3 Location of Boreholes 62

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

I lAC Alternate Current

AEDB Alternative Energy Development Board ------_._---_._------C.R Core Recovery

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EPC Engineering Procurement Construction

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I _', 'l The management of Gul Ahmed Electric ltd is thankful to Ministry of Water and Power and the

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( The management of Gul Ahmed Electric ltd also recognizes the kind cooperation of concerned !L Government departments (NEPRA, NTDC, and HESCO). I L,.I DISCLAIMERS

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Purpose and Scope:

The purpose of this report is to provide information required for the relevant agencies to make informed decision regarding the implementation and execution of this project.

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The terrain is flat at the Project Site with little vegetation, savanna being the mostly observed. There are some very small and scattered pieces of agricultural lands. The area has mostly dry climate. The satellite map of Project Site is shown in Figure 2.

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Located on the western stretch of the South Asian Continent, The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is largely under the influence of tropical desert climate. The thermal depression of South Asia and the mnnsoon winds shape up Pakistan's southern coastal areas and northern mountain areas into a land rich in wind energy resources, The costal wind-energy-rich areas normally refer to SouUlern Sindh and the vast plateau to the east and the northeast of Karachi city The relative shortage of conventional energy resources in Pakistan uncertainties in the Fuel prices worldwide spurred the Pakistan Government to Find alternative sources, including wind power,

Government of Sindh has formulated a policy to encourage the participation of private sector in

the development and application of renewable energies ,1'1. Government organlz ation called Department of Alternate Energy, Sindh (DAE, Sindh) has been established to facilitate the implementation of renewable energy projects,

At present, six (06) wind power projects of capacity approx. 50 MW each are in operation. A total of eight projects (six of 50 MW each, one of 99 MW and one of 30 MW) have achieved financial ", close and enteredconstruction. "-"",' I Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) is an SPV formed for developing 50MW Wind Power Project. GEL is a subsidiary of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL).

Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd (GEL) is owned by Gul Ahmed Group, which also have other projects of in construction phase, The group now plans to install a Wind Power Project of 50 MW installed capacity and plans to accept the upfront tariff .In this regard, GAEL has an LOI for 50 MW from !- , ), I' Government of Sindh (GOS).

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited has land available having area of approximately 370 Acres. In order to identify the land for the wind farm within the same area, preliminary site assessment has been carried out. This document is the complete feasibility study of the project including but not limited to soil investigations, topographic studies, wind resource assessment; energy yield estimates, environmental impact assessment,electrical and grid interconnection studies.

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1.1.2 Project Status and Calendar

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Preparation of Feasibility

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..... The project construction shall take 14 months from the date of planning till the- COD.

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1.1.3 Wind Resource Assessment [I!\IRA)

A separate study has been carried out for the WRA including complete analysis of wind data and long term correlation.

1.1.4 __~nergy Yield E~timat~ . . ._... .-

The energy yield estimates have been generated including developrnent of wind farm lavout s, ( determination of energy vields and uncertainty assessments.

1.1.5 Geological Conditions

The information related to geological conditions is given in Section 11. The detailed Geotechnical -I Investigation Report is attached as Annex V.

There were 10 bore holes with average depth of 20 meters.

The Sub-surface conditions disclosed by this investigation show a highly fissured chalky limestone with cavities in all borehole locations. The top soil is composed of alluvium material and its thickness ranges from 0.70 - 3.0 m. The rocky formation displays a significant degree of fracturing which has weakened it.

I; The Site does not require special consideration for buried works. In general, it is a practice to provide dense, low permeability concrete to prevent degradation due to chemical attack. As such the use of Ordinary Portland Cement is recommended.

Ground water was not encountered in all boreholes up to the end of each boring.

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,l Information related to the electrical works is given in Section 13_

.j . The Project has an installed capacity of 50 MW, using wind turbine generators (WTG), each with

1- a capacity in the range of 1.5 - 3.3 MW. A substation consisting of step up transformer and other BOP equipment will connect the farm to the 132 kV power lines. Each WIG in the wind power L station will have a capacity in the range of 1.5 -3.3 MW, with an output voltage of 0.62 - 0.69 kV. The power from the turbine will be stepped up to Medium voltage (MV) through a generator step up transformer which will be housed in a separate compartment in close proximity to the ~L( wind turbine tower. Power from all the WTGs in the plant will be delivered to the substation, and onwards to the grid via the step up Power transformers and HV switchgear, built within the boundaries of the wind power plant. The switchgear gantries will be the point of metering and LI connection to the 132 kV power lines.

I Grid interconnection point and required reactive power compensation, if any, for the project ~L_ shall be as per the findings of the grid interconnection study. IL Please refer to the Grid Interconnection Study attached as Annex VI. L 1.1.8 Construction Management

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During the Warronty Period O&M (first 2 years), the responsibility of O&M shall be with the EPC L Contractor. However, that responsibility shall be captured through a separate agreement. Therefore, three contracts: (1) the EPC Contract with the selected EPC contractor, (2) the 2 year O&M Contract ( WTG I with the EPC Contractor, (3) 8 year O&M Contract with the supplier. In parallel, there shall be a ji.._ mechanism to ~ign off a WTG supply Agreement with the WTG supplier and reset of the works as turnkey with the EPC Contractor. This shall be followed by having a Direct Agreement among WTG IL Document Title: Consultant Name: Document No Date of Feasibility Study Report tor 50 MW Renewable Resources [Pvt.} ltd RE2-141-170-003 Approval Wind Power Project in Jhimpir, Feb,16 Sindh-Pakistan Project Sponsor: Document Issue Page L Gul Ahmed Energy Ltd. 03 23

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supplier, EPC Contractor, Sponsor and Lenders . Again, the 2 vear O&M shall be with the EflC Contractor and 8 year O&M Contract with the WTG supplier.

The production area includes facilities such as generators, transformers, and the substation. There shall be buildings for protection and control, telecommunication, DC power supply and for administrative purposes.

1.1.10 Environmental Management

Information related to the environmental management works is given in Section 15.

A separate environment study has been carried out. The Initial Environment Examination (lEE) report is attached as Annex VII.

There are no significant hazards. The minor adjustments required during construction phase have been addressed and mitigation plan provided. A data collection survey was also done that included geology, meteorology, hydrology, ambient air quality, water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels, shadow forecasting, flora and fauna, land- use pattern, and socioeconomic conditions.

1.1.11 Health and Safety

During the construction and operation of the Project, the guideline of "satetv first, (accident) prevention tor emost" will be practiced. Comprehensive management and supervision \\'ill be applied to all staff members and the whole operation process, in order to ensure safe operation of the equipment and personal safety of workers.

A comprehensive safety system will be established during the preparation phase, and carefully implemented during the construction process. The systems of work sheet, operation sheet, shift relief, patrol inspection, operation guardianship, maintenance and over-haul will .be strictly implemented. The Safety Regulation of the wind farm will also be carefully observed to avoid I accidents. i ~I I Document Title: Consultant Name: Feasibility Study Report for 50 MW Renewable Resources (Pvt.) ltd I Wind Power Project in Jhimpir, Project Sponsor: Sindh-Pakistan GulAhmed Energy Ltd.

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ANNEX - J: Pakistan Energy Profile and Global Wind Energy Stats

ANNEX -II: Transportation and Access Study Report

ANNEX -111: Wind Resource Assessment Report

ANNEX - IV: Energy Yield Estimates Report

ANNEX - V: Geo Technical InvestJgation Report

ANNEX - VI: Electrical Grid Interconnection Study Report

ANNEX - VJI: Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) Report

ANNEX - VIII: Technology Details ofWTGs. -·1 Presently, the Project plans to opt for upcoming upfront tariff. Therefore Annex III and Annex IV, being not required for an upfront tariff, are not submitted for approval at present. If for any reason,the Project is not able to opt for the upfront tariff, then the cost plus option wilJ be opted and the wind studies will be submitted to relevant departments.

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L Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) is subsidiary of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited. Gul Ahmed Energy Limited is backed by Gul Ahmed Group which is one of Pakistan's leading business groups with a much diversified portfolio of businesses and investments. The group has been in existence since l 1948. Since then, the group has entered into several successful business ventures, with interest in Finance, Energy, Beverages, and Real Estate and last but not the least textile, the Group's main forte. The Group is involved in the manufacturing of cotton yarns, grey and finished cloth and L textile made ups. The wind project is also owned and developed by InfracoAsia Indus which is owned by Infraco Asia, Infraco Asia is a part of the Infraco Group, which is a donor funded l infrastructure development company, funded by the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), members of which include the development agencies of Austria" Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, KfW and the World Bank Group including International Finance L Corporation. InfraCo Asia was established in 2010. International Finance Corporation (World Bank group) is also a minority shareholder in the Wind Project.

IL 1.3.2 Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd - Project Consultant www.renewableresources.com.pk

L Renewable Resources (RE2) is the professional technical advisor for the Project. RE2 is a

( consulting company specialized in Renewable Energy (RE)" Energy Efficiency (EE) and !, L Environment (Env) Projects. The company is owned by group of professionals who have been I intimately involved in the renewable energy program of Pakistan, and have a fundamental understanding of issues relating to power project development, which include but are not limited L' to feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, concession and security documents, and applicable policies, I L RE2 is capable of conducting full feasibility package featuring power production estimates, grid I' interconnection and tariff model. RE2 also has the expertise to deal with all technical aspects L regarding the legal documents of power projects. The professlcnal team of RE2 is well acquainted with the policies, regulations, methodologies and standards of RE power Projects and its work output meets international standards. RE2 is presently a consultant for various power Projects \ '- in Pakistan-sponsored by local and international investors, with international banks,

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PPI is a limited company registered in England and Wales and has a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. Power Planners is also register-ed with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), with Pakistan Engineering Council and Alternative Energy Development Board, Pakistan. It is a renowned company in power sector in the field of power system analysis and planning especially in the areas of grid interconnection studies of renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, small Hydel etc. PPI comprises of enterprising group of professionals to provide consultancy services for:

':' Feasibility studies of new power plants of any nature; Hydel, Thermal, Wind-Farms arid other renewable energy sources, and their interconnections with the main electrical gricJ. Feasibility Studies for cross-border or cross-country interconnections of electrical grids for power excha nge. '.' Analytical studies for electric utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Independent System Operators (ISOs) and industries, that are planning to add new facilities or seek -I solutions to problems in their existing systems to enhance power quantity and quality to ~~their customers. ,', Preparation of engineering, design and specifications for new power projects. Training and developing the human resource in technical skills for power planning and expansion of energy sources. PPl's engineers possess highly specialized skills, vast and profound experience, and expertise of the advanced and latest state-of-the art software prevailing in the contemporary power systems industry.

The team at PPI comprises of engineers having a work experience of 10 to 30 years with utilities and consultant companies in Pakistan and Middle East in the fields of transmission planning, power system analysis, load forecasting and generation planning for systems of wide range of operating Voltages.

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'L, 2 COUNTRY AND INDUSTf{Y OVERVIEW

,IL' . The detailed stats and situation of energy in Pakistan, specific information and prospects of wind and international trends in wind power sector is given in Annex I. ! I' 'I,_-... At this juncture, we are encountering the worst electricity crises of the history of Pakistan resulting in extended load shedding to an extent which virtually suspends social life. The :l situation has further forced Government of Pakistan to again take decisions like early market shutdown, power cutoff to industry, and two holidays per week thus affecting all business activities. :l( i

( Pakistan's major electricity sources are, thermal and hydro generation, meeting approximately I;L 70% and 28% (respectively) of the country's annual electricity demand. The primary thermal I generation fuels employed are furnaceoil and gas. Oil import is a significant burden on the It national exchequer. Import of gas could be seen as a viable option to overcome the deple~ing ! domesticreserves, but gas import has significant issues, mainly the need for substantial capital investment in infrastructure, security difficulties and physical terrain concerns, Moreover, it would still be an imported product. ItI

Alternatives to further fuel imports for electricity generation are the use of domestic coal, or L generation from hydro or other renewable sources, such as wind / solar power, These options will assist in reducing Pakistan's reliance on imported oil, and consequent vulnerability to L changes in global oil prices which will in turn have a positive effect on the current trade deficit and inflating import bill. r :{ L looking at how the country's future electricity needs might be met, wind has the potential of being a strong contributor in future because of being an indigenous resource and available in L huge quantities in the country.

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3 REGULATORY REGIME

Power sector Pakistan has a ministry overlooking the electricity business in the country and a regulatory authority, independent of the ministry, to control the business practices in the market. There are a number of stakeholders involved in the cycle:

• Ministryof Water and Power : National Electricity Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) .;. National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) •• Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Ltd. (CPPA-GL) .• Department of Alternate Energy, 5indh (DAE-GuS)

3.1 MINISTRY OF \VATER AND POWER

The federal Ministry of Water and Power is the GoPs executive arm for all issues r.elating to -.1 electricity generation, transmission and distribution, pricing, regulation, and consumption. It exercises these functions through its various line agencies as well as relev

3.2 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Pakistan, like other developing countries of the region, is facing a serious challenge of energy deficit. Renewable Energy (RE) resources can play an important role in bridging this deficit. More importantly, RE can also play an important role in rural electrification. Realizing the Importance of RE, the Government of Pakistan created the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) in May 2003 to act as the central national body on the subject of Renewable Energy. The main objective of this Organization is to facilitate, promote and encourage development of Renewable Energy in Pakistan with a mission to introduce Alternative/Renewable Energy at an accelerated rate to achieve 10 percent share of RE in the energy mix of the country.

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il, , 3.3 NATIONALELECTRICPOWER REGULATORY AUTHOR1TY 'L (NEPRA)

NEPRA has been created to introduce transparent and judicious economic regulation, based on t( I sound commercial principles, in the electric power sector of Pakistan. NEPRA regulates the electric power sector to promote a competitive structure for the industry and to ensure the L coordinated, reliable and adequate supply of electric power in the future. By law, NEPRA is I mandated to ensure that the interests of the investor and the customer are protected through L judicious' decisions based on transparent commercial principles. NEPRA remains to be the same platform for federal as well as provincial projects.

IL 3.4 NATIONAL TRANSMISSIO~N AND DISPATCH COMPANY (NTDC) I I L NTDC shall be the power purchaser. National Transmission & Dispatch Company (NTDC) Limited was incorporated on 3rd August 1998 and commenced commercial operation on 1st March 1999. L It was organized to take over all the properties, rights and assets obligations and liabilities of 220kV and SOOkV Grid Stations and Transmission Lines/Network owned by Pakistan Water and 'I " l Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The NTDC operates and maintains nine SOOkV Grid ,L Stations, 4,160km of 500kV transmission line and 4,OOOkm of 220kV transmission line in Pakistan. L For low voltage power such as 11 kV, the autonomous distribution companies (commonly called as DISCOS) are the power purchasers. Functionally, DISCOS fall at a step lower than NTDC and I are looking after low voltage assets. L

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Energy Department, Government of Sindh is to solve matters relating to development, generation, supply and distribution of hydro and therrnal power. It also determines of rates of supply to consumers in bulk and otherwise and may prescribe tariffs within the province except

where entrusted to WAPDA. Energy Department is also responsible for perspective. planning, policy formulation, processing of power projects and enactment of legislation with regard to thermal and hydro power generation and distribution.

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Il, 4 CARBON CREDITS ~L I' The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will strengthen the international response to climate change, Adopted by consensus at the third IL session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) in December it contains legally binding I 1997, emissions targets for Annex I (industrialized) countries. By arresting and reversing the upward I :L trend in greenhouse gas emissions that started in these countries 150 years ago, the Protocol promises to move the international community one step closer to achieving the Convention's ultimate objective of preventing dangerous anthropogenic [man-made] interference with the :LI ; climate system.

The developed countries are to reduce their collective emissions of six key greenhouse gases by

iLI at least 5%, This group target will be achieved through cuts of 8% by Switzerland, most Central and East European states, and the European Union (the EU will meet its group target by t distributing' different rates among its member states); 7% by the US; and 6% by Canada, Hungary, Japan, and Poland, Russia, New Zealand, and Ukraine are to stabilize their emissions, while Norway may increase emissions by up to 1%, Australia by up to 8%, and Iceland 10%. The six It gases are to be combined in a "basket", with reductions in individual gases translated into "C02 L equivalents" that are then added up to produce a single figure. Each country's emissions target must be achieved by the period 2008 - 2012. It will be calculated

~ , as an average over the five years. "Demonstrable progress" must be made by 2005. Cuts in the ,L, three most important gases carbon dioxide (C02), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N20) will be measured against a base year of 1990 (with exceptions for some countries with economies in I' .- transition). Cuts in three long-lived industrial gases - hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs), per '- fluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) - can be measured against either a 1990 or I 1995 baseline. A major group of industrial gases, chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are dealt with L under the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Actual emission reductions will be much larger than 5%. Compared to emissions levels projected L for the year 2000, the richest industrialized countries (OECD members) will need to reduce their collective output by about 10%. This is because many of these countries will not succeed in

\I I meeting their earlier non-binding aim of returning emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2000, and '_' their emissions have in fact risen since 1990. While the countries with economies in transition

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have experienced falling emissions since 1990, this trend is now reversing. Therefore, for the developed countries as a whole, the 5% Protocol target represents an actual cut of around 20% when compared to the emissions levels that are projected for 2010 jf no emissions-control measures are adopted.

The Kyoto Protocol provides that nations can redeem a part of their climate protection commitments by implementing projects aimed at reducing emissions in other countries. These projects are primarily to be carried out by the private sector.

These investment projects can financially benefit from generating additional emissions reductions as compared to a business as usual case.

4.1 EMISSION REDUCTION MECHANISMS

There are three methods in Kyoto Protocol which permits the acquisition of emissions credits by means of project-based investment abroad.

4.1.1 Emissions Trading -I

Emission trading or Carbon Trading involves trading carbon emission credits within nations. Allowances are created, thereby making emissions a commodity that can be traded between industries etc. The Kyoto Protocol says that it is ok to trade in emissions, but that itshould not be the major means to achieve one's commitments. Some European countries and corporations have started implementing such programs to get a head start and to see how well it will work.

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Clean Development Mechanism (COM) allows richer countries to offset their C02 emission against the emissions prevented when technology that cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions is deployed in poor countries.

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The Project is a power generation project with renewable resource and zero emission. When put into operation, the project can provide power supply to the southern Pakistan power grid, which

currently is mainly relying 011 fossil fuel. Therefore, it call help to reduce the greenhouse gas emission from coal or oil-fired power generation. It can deliver good environmental and social benefits. It is also consistent with the spirit of the Kyoto Protocol and qualified forthe application of CDM projects. If the project is approved and registered as a CDM project, CERscan provide extra financial resource for the project. It will provide favorable conditions for the project financing, improve competitiveness of the project, and reduce investment risk during the project implementation process. The CDM benefits inthe Project (if incurred) shall be availed according to the provision lnthe Policy.

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:t....:'.1 5.1 CURRENT STATUS OF Vv'IND IPPs IN PAKISTAN ,'L'"; I I The wind energy sector of Pakistan has matured in the last few years. The major impediments delaYing the development of wind power projects have been removed. Wind data of almost 10 years is available for two locations, i.e. Gharo and Jhimpir. All the stakeholders are now at the same frequency and are fully motivated to facilitate the development of wind power in the :L country.

Initially verv few suppliers wanted to work in new markets like Pakistan. But now most of the suppliers are keen for the Pakistani market. One factor might be continuous maturity of Pakistani market. Presently, GE, Nordex, Vest as and Goldwind are all active in the market.

5.1.1 Letters of Intent (LOT) IU The total number of LOis issued by AEOB and OAE GoS for various projects till date is in the range of 100.

U 5.1.2 Land All acation bY,,-AE_D_B_'L-I _G_O_S _

Li AEOB and OAE Sindh has got approx. 31,000 acres of land from GOS and further allocated land to UI twenty six (26) wind IPPs. L l_ L L__ IU Document Title: Consultant Name: Document No Date of Feasibility Study Report tor 50 MW Renewable Resources (Pvt.) ltd RE2-141-170-003 Approval Wind Power Project in Jhlmpir, Feb, 16 Sindh-Pakistan Project Sponsor; Document Issue Page GulAhmed Energy ltd. 03 37 Certified True Copy L Gul Ahmed Electric limited l\).j,L C om patS" Secreta ry ,------_.

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Total of six (06) different projects with capacity of more than 300 MW have achieved their COOs- Following projects have started their commercial operations

Table 3: Wind Projects with CODs

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Following projects have achieved financial dose during 2014-15 and are currently under construction:

Table 4: Wind Projects in Construction Phase

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5.1.5 Projects at Initial Development Stages liL During 20l5, various projects have got their LOis and lands from Gas. Theapprovals of land have arrived in most cases and final allotment letters are awaiting consent of Chief Minister, Sindh. All these projects are currently at different stages offeasibility study and EPC bidding. T~ese include: :L! Table 6: Projects at Initial Development Stages

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The initial regime was of a negotiated tariff, which is still applicable. The Project Company justifies all expenses and financial position to NEPRA through a petition The NEPRA in return determines the project tariff ana "cost plus" basis. The Project Company is allowed 17% IRR on the equity. There are four projects so far at cost plus tariff and all are currently in operation phase.

5.2.2 Up front Tariff for Wind IPPs ---~~------

NEPRA has announced a few upfront tariffs from time to time during past. The wind risk lies with the project company for upfront tariff. In lieu of it, the project companies can create cost efficiencies and draw maximum benefits from this "take and pay" basis. The indexations such as LlBOR / KIBOR, US$ and inflation are available.

The current upfront tariff allows full payment till an annual capacity factor of 35% is .achieved. Afterwards, the tariff decreases to 75% from 35% till 36%. Then the tariff starts rising reaching 80% from 36% till 37%. Thereafter, the tariff regains its 100% value. This scheme is to intensify the high efficiency WTGs.

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I L 6.1 LETTER OF INTENT (LOl) i:L .

First step wasta obtain Letter of Intent from DAE, GoS which was accomplished in July 15. This : f ' I .._; letter entitled the Project Company to start working on wind power project at official level and get support·from DAE GoS and other government departments in the preparation of feasibility

I, study and acquisition of land for the project. The feasibility is being submitted before expiration : ( \ 'L ) of LOI but after the dead line given in the LOI for the feasibility. :L 6.2 ACQUISITION OF LAND I

:U The lanQ has been allocated from Government of Sindh in terms of legal formalities. IlL' 6.3 FEASIBILITY STUDY I

The feasibility study of the Project is being finalized in this document. J:'LI. 6.4 GENERATION LICENSE IL Rights to produce and sell electricity in Pakistan are granted by NEPRA through "Generation , ,U License". Project Company will file an application to NEPRA for Generation License which authorizes a company to produce and sell electricity in the country.

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Once the tariff is approved, the Project Company is required to move for arrangement of financing. OAE GoS will issue a Letter of Support for the Project Company giving government guarantees until EPA and IA are fully effective to ensure sponsors and lender. of the full government support. A bank guarantee of US$ 2,500/ MW shall be requiredto -be SUbmitted by the Project Company before issuance of LOS.

6.7 ENERGY PURCHASE AGREEMENT (EPA)

Agreement between the Power Purchaser and the Project Company is called Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA). This agreement lists terms and conditions for the sale and purchase of electricity between the two companies. As soon as the feasibility study is submitted and upfront tariff is filed, the Project Company shall enter into the discussions of EPA.

6.8 IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT (IA)

The Implementation Agreement (IA) provides security to the sponsors and lenders against the performance of the power purchases through guarantees from Gover nrnerit of Pakistan. Its discussions shall start alongside the EPA.

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Upon approval of feasibility study, grant of generation license, determination of tariff and the signing of project documents (EPA and IA); the Project Company shall move forward to complete the financial close. However, the discussions with lenders have already been started.

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Com pa n&\$1 ere IHY Based on the wind potential, Government of Pakistan initiated the wind power projects and facilitated land to the potential investors. The lands were allocated in Gharo, Bharnb ore and Jhimpir, where different wind power developers have taken the land. Later, GOS started facilitating the developers with land as well. GEL is acquiring land in the Jhimpir directly from GOS.

An overview of project sites allocated in Jhimpir region is shown ill Figure 4:

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7.2 SITE DETAlLS

The site is located in Jhimpir Sindh which is towards the North East of Karachi as shown in Figure 4. In the same region, where other wind farms are also there, the tentative micrositing is shown in Figure 5. ~I

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Figure 5: GELMicrositing W The electrical network within the vicinity of the site of the plant comprises of LV (11 kV) and HV UI j I (132 kV arrd 220 kV) lines. LI Hyderabad Electrical Supply Company 132/11 kV grid station is DISCO in Jhimpir. Nearest Grid is I New Jhimpir Grid. The distance of the grid station from the Project site, is approximately seventeen (17) kilometers.

L A separate electrical and grid interconnection study will be conducted for the project including Power Quality, Load Flow, Short Circuit and Power Evacuation.

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(! L' A Transportation and Access Study has been carried out and is attached as Annex II.

The major track from Karachi to Nooriabad isvia the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, and another. L access to the Project site is through Jhimpir. When travelling via the Karachi-Hyderabad

[ , Motorway, the access from Nooriabad to the site is a single track, which turns toward the site. L However, the terrain is flat and long and heavy vehicles can easily navigate through this road. There are number of neighboring wind farms in the surrounding area of Jhimpir. There is no requirement to establish roads or tracks for movement of traffic. The total distance from Karachi ) L to the site is approximately 130 km. L The satellite overview of the track from Karachi to the Project site through Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway is shown in Fiqure-Z.

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The major track from Karachi to site is two-way road. The Port Qasirn is the one of the major pal t of Pakistan and is the point of delivery of equipment for the proposed wind power project. It is located towards South-West of the site as shown in Figure-B.

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7.4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

L The climate of southern parts of the 5indh province is characterized by fluctuating temperatures and sparse rainfall. The summers are hot and humid with average temperature ranging between 33°C to 40°C: Thetemperature in summers may reach up to 50°(' The winters are pleasant with average temperature in the range of 15 ·C to 25 "C. The months of July and August generally observe the annual monsoon rainfalls. The climate information of Karachi, which lies near to the site, is shown in table below:

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L Table 8: Average Precipitation and Rainfall Days in ]himpir Regton?

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7,5 TELECOMMUNICATION

The wire based land line telecommunication is not available at the site. Some mobile phone suppliers inciuding Warid, Ufone and Zong have coverage on the site area

( ) 7,6 EARTHQUAKES

According to the seismic zoning map of Pakistan, the Jhimpuir region falls in ZONE 11-8 with moderate to severe damage area probability .. This has been separately covered in the Geo Technical Study and the Environmental Impact Assessment.

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C o",~a~ ec re I.ry -I 9 SELECTION OF VITG AND EPe CONTPu4CTOR

,GEL is currently working on the selection of following WTG suppliers and EPC Contractors, The details of EPC Contractors and WTGs offered by them are as follows:

Table 9: EPe bidders

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e Gold Wind GW 121-2.5 'c> 2.5 MW ~Pow~~~Ci;j'~;------'-_------'--"--:--G;~~ral EI~'tric GEl~7~103-~-_~-.-- --l.;c MW--- '_- I • General Electric GE 2.75 • 2.75 MW • Gold Wind GW 121-2.5 • 2.5 MW I i · Gamesa G114-2.0 I e 2.0 MW i i i • Gamesa G114-2.5 --t,. 2.5 MW ! f\Norde'x' .;;::: ~;:: -~~--,-__:-:-~,:--:,-----<-.--_--:~-:-~.-:;-:-;:--,,-,~-0---:/""'a-ex.,.,::""'N:-:-l--:-3-i--:-.{3-,-- O-_O---:b~:-,.-:-.:,---:_,-:-_,--,-'._,C-,~,-:- _, i :::/,'\:~:t-QNW;:}. 5 :.-) r~~~~;; !• Vestas V126-3.3 I· 3.3 MW ! -I

Turnkey EPC proposals have been invited through a bidding process, which will be evaluated on merit and then initial meetings shall take place with all bidders. Following this, detailed negotiations will be done with the two better prospective options to make a final selection.

The main aspects to select the WTG and EPC Contractor are as follows:

a) The quality of WTG and Type Certification according to site suitability b) The quality and certifications of EBOP equipment c) The ultimate energy yield potential at P90 for the Project d) The total EPe costand resultant tariff / IRR e) Technical guarantees, warrantees and obligations f) Time for Completion g) The commercial and legal terms of the EPC package At the moment, the entire feasibility is based on all WTGs mentioned in this section. The Project plans to make a final selection of the WTG and EPe Contractor by the time the stage for Generation License and Tariff of the Project will reach.

The specifications of WTG under consideration are attached as Annex VIII.

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'[1 U I U I 10 GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS U In or dertocollect detailed regional geological information, GEL hired professional services of Soil r ' Met (Pvt) Ltd: a Pakistani local prospecting agency to conduct field exploration drilling often (10) l.J bore holes on the Site during December, 2015. The average drilling depth is 15 m. The complete L Geotechnical Investigation Report is report is attached as Annex-IV.

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'LJC ',' To execute 10 boreholes, at the site of each proposed turbine location, 20 m (avg.) in depth . r--' .•~ To execute field and laboratory geotechOicaltesting. L! To investigate the surface and sub-surface soil condit ibn, to evaluate foundation design

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Geologically Karachi trough is located on the southern extension of the Kirther folded structures. It carries marine terrigenous and calcareous terrigenous Oligocene and Neogene sediments. Geological structure map of Karachi is shown in figure above.

The folds in the Palaeogene and Mesozoicsediments are overlain by the Oligocene-Neogene sediments of Karachi embayment.

The Karachi trough is delineated by the north-trending severely deformed mountain ranges ( ) namely Mor Range, Pab Range and Belaophiolite/rnelange zone to the west. It is surrounded by Kirther Range to thenorth and to the east, and by the Indus delta and the Arabian Sea Creeks to the south-east and south. In the south, the Karachi structural embayment opens to the Arabian Sea. The trough is somewhat an asymmetrical Synclinorium.

The' eastern limb of this trough is wider and comparatively greater than the western limb. The prominent strikes of the folds of the trough are sub-meridional north-south changing into southwestern direction in the south. The trough may be sub-divided into three principal regions I named below:

.:. Northern Relatively Uplifted Region '•• Southern Sub Merged Region •• Western Monocline The tectonic map of Pakistan, Geological and Sub Surface details of Jhimpir are shown in Figure 9 & Figure 10:

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[I t, The region is surrounded by some active fault lines; namely Pab Fault, Ornach Nal Fault and Runn of Kuch Fault. The history of earthquakes in Karachi is given in table below:

Table 10: Earthquake Records around Karachi

I. i L 1962 24.70 66.00 o 4.50 Karachi 1965 25.03 66.76 40 4.50 Karachi _ - . . _- _ L' 1966 ':'25.00 68.00: . . 5.00 . .VI~VlI. Jhimpi'r. 1968 24.61 66.42 19 4.10 Karachi .. . .. 1970 25,28 66.65 33 4.90 . v Karachi

1971 25.00 68.00 4.50 V JhifTlPir .. , 1972 . .25:35 ". 66)1 '. ~33:, .. .. A.50 V·:'· Karachi .. . ,', " .; __ .:, ...... ;. '- : .._.;', ~', : ' .. -,.--._ ... ~::': ... ' _ 1973 25.00 68.00· 5.00 VI Jhimpir

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C om~ a(y'sec reta ry I The seismic parameters of Karachi region are in table below along with map in Figure 11:

Table 11: Seismic Parameters ofI{arachi

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10.4.1 Borehole Drilling .~

The drilling and sampling work has been performed using the standards, procedures and equipment's recommended for engineering site investigation. All borings were advanced through soil between sampling intervals by rotary wash methods, using rotary drilling machines of hydraulic feed. These machines are most suitable to the site conditions with all accessories for extending the bore to required depths, taking samples and performing the necessary onsite tests. Minimum drilling fluid consisting of water bentonite slurry was used for flushing out the cutting to provide a positive head and to maintain stability of the drilled hole. The boreholes were also stabilized using casing with a nominal diameter of130mm. A drag bit was used to advance the boring. Observations during drilling such as change of strata, texture, color and drilling difficulties were noted. I The soil layers encountered in the borehole were visually classified and were later upgraded as per laboratory test results. Few samples were obtained from split spoon sampler after performing standard penetration test (SPT). A number of core samples were preserved. The samples were cleaned, labeled and put in especially made core-boxes for onward transmission to the laboratory for testing. Special care was taken during handling and transportation of samples.

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I' I l,_.; Geotechnical laboratory testing was carried out on retrieved disturbed soil samples. The following are the relevant tests carried out on selected samples as required for determining the L subsurface conditions and correlating with the information obtained from field testing and sampling: I L Grain Size Analysis " L/ ) •• Liquid and Plastic limits .;. Natural Moisture Contents 1 ' · Density ._ •• Specific.Gravltv • Direct Shear Test \ • Unconfined Compressive Strength of Rocks L '.' Chemical Test I( : '-- 10.5 CONCLUSIONS OF GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES Li(' A Geotechnical Investigation for GEL SOMW Wind Power Project Jhlrnplr, Sindh was carried out

I in Dec, 2015. The Scope of work included drilling of eight (iO) boreholes up to 20 meters depth, I Soil and rock samples were also collected during the field investigation. Laboratory testing of soil L and rock samples has been carried out in Geo Tech lab and includes natural moisture content, ,l specific gravity, water absorption, density, unconfined compressive strength etc. Chemical characteristics of soil and rock samples have also been assessed through determination U of total dissolved solids, sulphate content, chloride content and pH.

Keeping in view, the results from field, and laboratory tests and the expected loads being l transferred to the founding stratum, allowable bearing pressures for shallow foundations at \ ' certain depth. Exposure to chloride and sulphate salts is 'negligible' for soil; therefore, Ordinary l,_ Portland Cement (OPC) should be used for underground concreting.

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The civil engineering design mainly includes following structures:

.:' Foundation of WTG Towers • Foundation of substation and grid interconnection apparatus} i.e. transformer, switchgear. ',' Construction of permanent buildings (residence and offices) of OE'"M staff. ',' Construction of building for Protection and Control, Telecommunication and DC Power ( )-' Supply.

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I I L 11 L 12 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 ' t_ The basic electrical design of the wind farm is discussed in this chapter. The overall electrical system. has been designed considering the data from HESCO/NTDC and requirements of the grid L code addendum for wind energy approved by NEPRAAs part of the grid interconnection study

( (attached as Annex VL complete modeling of the wind farm has been performed. Load Flow \ L Studies, Short Circuit Analysis, and Transient Stability Analysis along with the Power Quality Analysis have also been performed on the existing and future planned HESCO/NTDC network as \I ,,'. -" ) part of the report. ""-'. The dispatch voltage shall be 132 kV. There will be two-stage step Voltage, one step up to MV level at the each WTG level through individual GSUs, and the other at the substation. The MV L level shall be either 22 kV or 33 kV. L The Wind Farm shall have two 132 kV outgoing lines to keep the N-l grid connectivity criteria. The termination point of the lines on two remoteends have been identified, which will be firmed up during the construction phase by NTDC considering the network scenario at that time. The IL protection and telecommunication scheme will be accordingly finalized at that time.

r The Wind Farm shall be divided into collector groups, each having approx five (05) WTGs. Every L WTG shaH be equipped with own step-up transformer and shall be connected with the successive WTG by means of Ring Main Units (RMU) and vacuum breaker in configuration in/out. The L connection of the RMUs to the main MV Switchgear shall be achieved by under-ground XLPE insulated single core aluminum conductor. ). L The MV Switch gear shall have two bus sections with bus-sectionalizer device, each feeding half of the WTG groups. It will also feed auxiliary transformer and capacitor bank to meet the power L factor requirements of the national grid code (0.95 lagging). The 132 kV substation shall consist of two bus sections ofa single bus bar with a sectionalizer and two breaker bays to connect main transformers with the 132 kV double circuit overhead lines L (OHL). The Main Transformers shall meet the N-l grid code criteria and thus may be two (02) in number (50 fV1VAeach). The instrumentation transformers (CTs, VTs, CVTs) for all purposes shall L be sized according to requirement.

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The manufacturers of the HV!MV switchgear, main power transformer and other protection equipment shall beof reputable manufacturers confirming to the requirements to be spelled in detail in the EPCContract and in the EPA. Further, the detailed electrical design will be subject to approval of both GEL and NTDC as per the requirements of EPCContract and EPA respectively.

In this regard, the concept mentioned in this section serves as guidelines and firm design will be prepared during construction phase, which may be somewhat different from predicted here. ( )_.

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L Like all wind power projects in Pakistan, the structure of EPe contract is on a "turnkey" basis, Everything shall be managed from one platform (one window) of the EPe contractor. The \I L partners of EPC contractor shall be underneath that platform through "subcontracting" or "joint and several arrangements". In this wavthe role o(GEL shall become to supervise and monitor c' everything. l

-, l ) GEL personnel will supervise construction activities right from the beginning. The team of GEL will monitor construction schedule, owner's engineers and the EPC contractor to complete the L project within given time frame and in-line with· HSE guidelines.

L GEL requires careful management of construction. To achieve this, GEL will prepare a Construction Management MasterPlan taking into account all relevant aspects; The master plan IL shall be regularly reviewed, updated and shared with all project stakeholders.

U Construction Management Plan depends on the nature of work, likelihood of disruptions, impact on localamenity, dangers or risks involved and any other relevant issue required to be addressed L under the planning permit. L!

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L The Initial Environment Examination (lEE) has been carried out as per Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 according to the requirements of Environmental Protection Agency, l: Government of Sindh and is already submitted. The report is attached as Annex VII.

A data collection survey that included geology, meteorology, hydrology, ambient air quality, .'I 'l.. water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels, shadow forecasting, flora and fauna, land use pattern, and socioeconomic conditions was undertaken, based on available secondary ) information or data collected in the field. Primary data was collected to establish baseline L conditions for the soil, water (surface and ground) quality, flora and fauna, and noise. Secondary L data was collected for land, ecology, climate, and socioeconomic factors. According to the study conducted, prime benefit of the Project will be the replacement of conventio.nal power generation with renewable energy. Wind energy will replace fossil fuel L powered generation, and therefore reduce suspended particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.

IL Impacts are manageable and can be managed cost effectively - environmental impacts are likely to result from the proposed power project. Careful mitigation and monitoring, specific selection L criteria and review/assessment procedures have been specified to ensure that minimal impacts take place. The detailed design would ensure inclusion of any such environmental impacts that could not be specified or identified at this stage are taken into account and mitigated where L necessary. Those impacts can be reduced through the use of mitigation measures such as 1 correction in work practices at the construction sites, or through the careful selection of sites and L access routes. Since proposed land is covered with shrubs, thus there is-no need for removal of any significant vegetation for the construction of the wind power Project.

L The proposed Project will have number of positive impacts and negligible negative impacts to the existing environment as follows: ) "...... *. Significant improvement in the economic activities in the surrounding areas due to I' L generation of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Document Title: ConsultantName: uocumem 1'10 Dale or IL Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd RE2-141-170-003 Approvai Feasibility Study Report for 5.0 MW Wind Power Project in Jhimpir, Feb, 16 Slndh-Pakistan Project Sponsor: Document Issue Page L Gul Ahmed Energy Ltd 03 69 ( Certified True Copy L Gul Ahmed E~~.cui..Limited co~p~diecrel:lry I '.' There is negligible removal of trees for the Project, which is the main positive' impact to the proposed Project area.

Environment pol/ution due to cut and fill operations, transportation of construction materials, disposal of debris, nuisance from dust, noise, vehicle fumes, black smoke, vibration are the short term negative impacts due to proposed Project with mitigations being properly taken care.

Proper GRM will have to be implemented by GEL to overcome public inconvenience during the proposed Project activities.

Based on the environmental and social assessment and surveys conducted for the Project, the ( potentia) adverse environmental impacts can be mitigated to an acceptable level by adequate implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the EMP. Adequate provisions are being made in the Project to cover the environmental mitigation and monitoring requirements, and their associated costs. Adequate provisions are being made by GEL to cover the environrnent al mitigation and monitoring requirements, and their associated costs.

An environment and social analysis has been carried out looking at various criteria such as topology, air, noise, water resources and water quality, ecology, de-mography of the area, climate and natural habitat, community and employee health and safety etc. The impact analysis, found that due to careful consideration of environmental and social aspects during route and site selection by GEL, no major adverse impacts are expected. There is no adverse impact on the migration of habitat, any natural existing land resources and effect in the regular life of people.

The environment and social impact associated with the Project is limited to the extent of construction phase an? can be mitigated through a set of recommended measures and adequate provision for environment and social impacts which cover monitoring, measuring and mitigation.

Most impacts are expected to occur during the construction phase and are considered to be of a temporary nature. The transmission corridor will be carefully selected after undergoing an options assessment. This enabled the right of way alignment to bypass villages and important water supplies and resources. The main Project impacts are associated with clearing of shrub vegetation, waste management and excavation and movement of soils. Document Title: Consultant Name: uocumenr 0 uare 0 Feasibility Study Report for 50 MW Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd RE2-141-170~003 Approval Feb, 16 Wind Power Project in Jhimpir, Document Issue Page Slndh-Paklstan Project Sponsor: Gul Ahmed Energy ltd 1 03 70 Certifie' True Copy Gul Ahmed. EI~tric Limite« I"v--' .(\ ~ , - _ .. I' L L

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II From this perspective, the Project is expected to have a less "environmental footprint". No !.- endangered or protected species of flora or fauna are reported near Project sites. L Stakeholder from Government sector and Non-Government sector has also appreciated the ( project activities, raised concerns related to social and environment area which shall be L addressed through effective planning and management. I Adequate provisions have been made for the environmental mitigation and monitoring of w predicted impacts, along with their associated costs. Adverse impacts if noticed during implementation will be mitigated using appropriate design and management measures. The L'" ) potential cumulative and residual impacts of the Project as a whole indicate the Project classifies as a category "8", in accordance with ADS's Safeguards Policy Statement2009. The Project is not considered·highlysensitive or complex. Mitigation measures related to Construction,as specified L in the EMP, will be incorporated into civil works contracts, and their implementation will be

primarily.. the responsibility of the contractors. Hence, the proposed Project has limited adverse L environmental and social impact which can be mitigated following the EMP& shall be pollution 1[: free Renewable source of Power generation with low Environmental foot prints. L

In the view of all above, it is concluded that development of 50 MW wind power project of Gul L, Ahmed Electric Ltdwill have no adverse environmental impactand the project can be regarded as Environmental Friendly Green Project. L L ) L

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The detailed feasibilityof the Project has beenconducted which covers all aspects required for developing the Project.

The wind climate observed on the Site indicates good annual average wind speed. Thus the annual energy estimates are alsogood and it is feasible to develop the Project based on General Electric GE 1.7-103 (1.7 MW), Gold Wind 121-2.5 (2.5 MW), General Electric GE 2.75 (2.75 MW), Gamesa G114-2.0 (2.0 MW), Gamesa G114-2.5 (2.5 MW), Nordex N131-3000 (3.0 MW), Vestas V126-3.3 (3.3 MW) turbines. The Project IRR as currently being assessed is suitable.

The Project Site is feasible for the wind farm with easy access for the transportation of . equipment. The climatic conditions at the Project Site are moderate and there is no significant impact of seismic hazards foreseen in the area. The telecommunication and transportation facilities are adequate.

The Project shall not have negative environmental impact during life cycle. Instead, the Project will bring positive development and improve the socio-economic conditions of the area through generation of employment opportunities and contribute in environmental sustainabilitv of the area,

All WTGs considered in the study are equally good for the Project. The negotiations of EPC contract and the price shall playa vital rolein final selection.

The Project Site is conveniently located close to the Grid of HESeD and NTO(' However, the ! 1 remaining Grid Interconnection study will tell which Grid to be selectedfor the connection.

From here onwards, the Project may enterinto getting licenses and permits and into negotiation of security documents. The next steps after approval of feasibility study would be to apply for Generation License and Tariff, and to begin negotiations for EPA and IA. The Project may also enter into discussions with lenders at some stage.

It is expected that the Project will achieve financial close by 151 quarter of year 2017 and construction will be completed by 2nd quarter of year 2018. It is anticipated that the Project of GEL would be a valuable addition to the National Grid for generating electricity and contribute to overcome the current energy crises of the Pakistan.

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NTDC hereby accords its approval in respect of system studies submitted by MIs Gul Ahmed Electric Limited in respect of 50 MW Wind Power Project at Jhimpir Sindh. NTDC further certifies that the power to be generated

by MIs Gul Ahmed Electric Limited will be evacuated by July, 2019 and the

power injected through the above mentioned project will not have any adverse I affect on the National Grid as required under the Grid Code.

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General Manager (CPPA·G) Ltd. 229-WAPDA House Lahore, \~l Fax H: 042·9.9201179 ' Subjecl: Grid Interconnection Study Report of 50 MW Wind Power Project (WPP) at Jhimpir 1 1-) Sponsored by Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Llmltsd Ref: Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Llmiled leller no. A·CPPA-L 16-00022 dated 26·04-2016. 1 Enclosed please find herewith the grid Interconnection sludy report of 50 MW WPP by Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Limited. The subJecllnlercannection study report has been prepared only to propose interconnection scheme ,I :-1 for power evacuallon from Glil Ahmed Electric WPP In Inlegrallon wllil olher WPPs In Its vicinity which Is self- contained In this regard.

'\ ;,) The matters relating to execution of the proposed interconnection scheme and induction of Ihe subject WPP will be dealt wilh by CPPA-G, NTDCL and other (ormallons.

, -) 1,1 DA/AsAbove /?~ (Maqsood Altmed Qu~1 t. 1 r~ General Manager Planning (Power) cc: I, • Managing Director (NTDC), 414-WAPDA House, Lahore for information. \" Chief Execulive Officer (CPPA-G) Ild., 6th Floor, Shaheed-e-Mitlat Secretariat, Jlnnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad. .. , General Manager Services Division (NTDCL) 414·WAPDA House, Lahore for Information . Execullve Officer, Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Limited, 7U1 Floor, AI-Tljarah Centre, 32-1-A, BlocK 6, P.E.C.H.S. Main Shahra-e-Faisal Road, Karachl-75400, along wllh a copy of the subject inlerconneclion sludy report.

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Executive Surnmary ; i

1 Introduction 1

2 . Technical Data of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP 3

3 Study Objectives, Assumptions and Criteria 5

3.1 Study Objectives , 5 f" I I 3.2 Study Assumptions 5 I '\ 3.3 StudyCriteria , 6 ), 4 Proposed Interconnection Scheme ; 8

5 Load Flow Studies 9

5.1 Peak Load 2019 Scenario 9

5.2 Off-peak Load 2019 Scenario 11

5.3 Peak Load 2021 Scenario 14

5.4 Conclusions of Load Flow Analysts 16

6 Short Circuit Studies '17

6.1 Methodology and Assumptions 17

6.2 Short Circuit Study Results 17 ! I 6.3 Conclusions of Short Circuit Analysis '19

7. Transient Stability Studies 20

. 7.1 Study Methodology " 20

7.2 Transient Stability Analysis ResLllts : : 22

7.3 Conclusions of Transient Stability Analysis 26

I ! 3 Power Quality Analysis 23

8.1 Flicker 28 I I 8.2 Voltage Unbalance , 29

8.3 Conclusions of Power Quality Analysis 30

9 Overall Conclusions and Recommendations 31

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Appendices

Appendix-1: Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Data Received from Project Sponsor Appendix-2: Proposed Interconnection Diagram for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Appendix-3: Load Flow Study Exhibits Appendlx-4: Short Circuit Study Exhibits Appendix-5: Dynamic Data of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP for Stability Analysis Appendix-6: Transient Stability Study Exhibits

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1. Ministry of Water and Power in association with AEDB, Energy Department, Government of Sindh, in April 20'16, decided to allocate the 500 MW wind

power capacity vacated by M/s NBT Wind Power Paklstan-ll & III to the 10 Wind Power Projects (WPPs) of approx. 50 MW each at Jhimpir, district Thatta, Slndh, The 10 WPPs comprise of ACT-2, Gul Ahmad Electric, Shaheen Foundation, Din Energy, Zulatkha Energy, Artistic, Harvey (Cacho), Norinco,

Western Energy and Trans Atlantic. These 10 WPPs are. in addition to the · i already planned/under construction WPPs in Jhimpir and Gharo clusters. Afterwards, the list of the selected 10 WPPs was communicated to CPPA-G ·I and NTDCL for information and further action at their ends.

2. The sponsor of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP, Le., Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Limited, ·I has engaged Planning Power department of NTDCL to carry out interconnection studies and to propose interconnection scheme for its power evacuation to the National Grid.

3. The project sponsor of Gul Ahmad Electric Wpp, as per requirements of

NTDCL Planning Power, provided the project site location/coordinates, and

other necessary technical data/information of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP, t.e., No., generation capacity, voltage, p.f. & type of WIGs, collector group configuration, gross & net output capacity of the plant, No. & rating of transformers, switchyard voltage levels, single line diagram & equipment rating

etc.

4. As per information provided by the project sponsor Gul Ahmad Electric WPP

comprises of 20 No. WTGs and each WfG is of Goldwind make, Type-4 willl

2.5 MW gross capacity. The total gross generation capacity of Gul Ahmad

Electric WPP is 50MW and total net capacity that will flow to the grid, after

subtracting project losses/auxiliary consumption, is 47.7 MW.

, 1 5. This is the interconnection study report which has been prepared only to

propose interconnection scheme for power evacuation from Gul Ahmad Electric ,I I: Wpp in integration with other WPPs in its vicinity. In this report, he results of

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load flow, short circuit, transient stability and power quality studies have been

- 1 presented with the proposed interconnection scheme for evacuation of power from Gul Ahmad Electric Wpp to the National Grid In the light of NEPRA Grid Code.

6. Considering the capacity, locations, existing/planned system network in the area, the following integrated interconnection scheme of the 7 WPPs lying in . southern part of Jhlmpir including Artistic, Gul Ahmad Electric, Din Energy, Zulaikha Energy, Artistic, Cacho and Trans Atlantic; has been proposed for their reliable power evacuation to the grid:

.I .I i) A new 220/132 kV Jhimpir-2 substation 3x250 MVA, 2201'132 IN transformers.

ii) 220 kV double circuit (DIG) transmission line, approx. 18 km long, on .I twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping InlOut of one circuit of the. existing Jamshoro - I

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iv) 132 kv DIC transmission line, approx. 50 km long on twin bundled Greeley conductor for connecting all the 7 WPPs including Gul Ahmad Electric WPP with Jhimpir-2. In this scheme, the interconnection of Gul Ahmed WPP includes 132 IN DIG transmission line, approx. 7 I

7. The integrated scheme for the remaining 3 WPPs lying in northern part of Jhimpir including Shaheen Foundation, Norinco, and Western Energy, has !, been proposed with power evacuation from the under-construction Jhimpir-1 220/1321

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interconnection scheme may be extended depending on variation In completion of the related activities, i.e., preparation and approval of PC-1, funding arrangement, tendering process, contract award, land acquisition, ROW availability and construction etc.

9. Detailed load flow studies have been carried out for various operating scenarios with maximum dispatch from all the existing/under- construction/planned WPPs in Jhimpir and Gharo clusters to evaluate the adequacy of the above proposed interconnection schemes of the 10 WPPs ,I I including Gul Ahmad Electric WPP for their reliable power evacuation to the grid.

10. The proposed interconnection scheme for Gul Ahmed WPP has been found adequate after performing the load flow studies to assess the steady state system performance under normal and N-1 contingency conditions. The voltage profile, line loading, frequency and active/reactive power flow etc. from the Gul Ahmed WPP and on the grId are within the NEPRA Grid Code criteria. It has been found On the basis of the study results that the power from Gul Ahmad Electric WPP can be dispersed to the National Grid in a reliable manner during normal and N-1 contingency conditions without any constraints.

11. The short circuit studies have been carried out wilh proposed interconnection of Gul Ahmed WPP to compute tile maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the switchyard of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP and other substations in its vicinity. The minimum three phase and single phase short circuit levels have also been carried out at the 132 kV switchyard of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP for various number of WTGs in operation and reduced generation in its vicinity. It is found that the induction of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP with the proposed interconnection scheme has no adverse impact on the existing and proposed substations in its vicinity.

12. The maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the 132 IN switchyard of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP are 9.42 kA and 6.26 I

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I:i expansion and a lot of wind power potential in Jhimpir, Gharo and surrounding areas. Therefore, the short circuit rating of 40 kA would be adequate for the 132 kV switchyard equipment of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP.

13. Transient stability analysis has been carried out for Gul Ahmad Electric WPP

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\ with the proposed interconnection scheme. The stability of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP and the power system has been checked with application of different disturbances on the wind farm and at the substations in its vicinity. It has been found that Gul Ahmad Electric WPP and the power system remain stable with no adverse effects after subjected to faults as per Grid Code requirement.

i I 14. The LVRT requirements for Gul Ahmad Electric WPP have been tested against contingency conditions of 100ms (5 cycles) under normal clearing time and 180ms (9 cycles) for delayed fault clearing. The stability simulations have proved that Gul Ahmad Electric WPP fulfills the LVRT criteria as mentioned in the NEPRA's Grid Code Addendum for WPPs:

15. The impact of induction of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP on power quality has also been analyzed. The study results indicate Ihat the power quality indices including flicker and voltage unbalance, remain within the permissible limits as mentioned in tile IEC and other international standards. It is clearly mentioned that it is the responsibility of developer of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP to install the plant and necessary compensating equipment at its switchyard on the basis of . detailed design/field testing studies to meet the power quality standards as per

I I requirements of NEPRA Grid Code Addendum for WPPs.

16. It is added that the Grid Code Addendum for WPPs is currently under revision and the project sponsor of Gul Ahmad Electric WPP will be required to follow/implement the requirements/recommendations given in the revised Grid Code, after its approval from NEPRA and make necessary additionsfmodifications in the equipmenUsubstation of GlIl Ahmad Electric WPP, if any, in this regard.

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17. It is concluded on the basis of the results of the detailed system studies that the proposed Interconnection scheme has no transmission system constraints in power evacuation from Gul Ahmad Electric WPP to the National Grid.

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1 Introduction

There Is Iluge potential of wind power at Jhimpir, Gharo and in their surrounding areas in Southern Part of Pakistan. At present, about 308 MW of Wind Power : 1 Projects (WPPs) in operation, whereas, some WPPs are in testing/commission phase and many other WPPs are at different stages of implementation. In 2013, a PC-1 was prepared to propose evacuation scheme of 1756 MW of WPPs, located at Jhimpir, Gharo and near Jamshoro, to the National Grid. Out this wind capacity, a . ;' total of 500 MW WPPs located near Jamshoro was planned to be inducted by two ',1 companies, Le., 250 MW each by M/s NBT Wind Power Paklstan-ll (Pvt.) Ltd. and NBT Wind Power Pakistan-III (Pvt.) Ltd. The LOis of these two WPPs were cancelled later due to non-achievement of the required milestones.

Ministry of Water and Power in association with AEDB, Energy Department, Government of Sindh, in April 2016, decided to allocate the 500 MW wind power capacity vacated by MIs NBT Wind Power Pakistan-II & III to the 10 Wind Power Projects (WPPs) of approx. 50 MW each at Jhimpir, district Thatta, Sindh.

The '10 WPPs comprise of ACT-2, Gul Ahmad Electric, Shaheen Foundation, Din Energy, Zulaikha Energy, Artistic, Harvey (Cacho), Norinco, Western Energy and Trans Atlantic. These ten WPPs are in addition to the already planned/under construction WPPs in Jhimpir and Gharo clusters. Afterwards, the list of the 10 WPPs was communicated to NTDCL through CPPA-G LId. for their information and further action at their ends.

The sponsor of Gul Ahmed WPP, i.e., M/s Gul Ahmed Electric Limited, has engaged NTDCL to carry out interconnection studies and to propose interconnection scheme for its power evacuation to the National Grid.

The site location/coordinates and other necessary technical data/information of the Gul Ahmed WPP, i.e., number, generation capacity, voltage, p.f. & type of WTGs; collector group configuration; gross & net output capacity of the plant; number &

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) 1'1 rating of transformers; single line diagram; switchyard voltage levels & equipment rating etc., have been provided by its sponsor and is attached in Appendix-f.

:1 As per information provided by the project sponsor Gul Ahmad Electric WPP comprises of 20 No. WTGs and each WTG is of Goldwind make, Type-4 with 2.5MW 'I gross capacity. The total gross generation capacity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP is 50MW and total net capacity that will flow to the grid, after subtractlnq project losses/auxiliary consumption, is 47.7 MW.

This is the interconnection study report which has been prepared only to propose interconnection scheme for power evacuation from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP in i ,), integration with other WPPs in its vicinity. In this report, he results of load flow, short I I circuit, transient stability and power quality studies have been presented with the proposed interconnection scheme for evacuation of power from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the National Grid in the light of NEPRA Grid Code.

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, I :1 Interconnection Study for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Technical Data for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP I!i 2 Technical Data of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP ,f The project sponsor has provided the location/site coordinates, micro-siting arrangements of wrGs, proposed sketch of the WPP and detailed technical data/parameters of wrG and switchyard equipment etc;' for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP which is attached in Appendix-1. The salient parameters of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are given as under:

.I : a) WTG Generator Data: i) • Number of wrGs = 20 • Manufacturer/Model = Goldwind, GW 121-2.5 • Gross capacity = 2.5 MW • Type = 4 • Voltage = 0.69 kV • Power factor = 0.95 (Lagging/Leading) I': b) WTG Arrangement in Wind Farm . ) • No. of collector groups = 4 • No. of wrGs in one collector group = 5 wrGs • Length of each collector group with the switchyard = 3 km

c) Total Wind Farm Capacity: • Total gross capacity= 50 MW \I I • ESOP Losses = 1.5 MW • Auxiliary Consumption = 0.8 MW • Total net output capacity that will flow to the Grid = 47.7 MW

d) Generator Step-up Transformer Data: • No. of step-up transformers = 20 • Voltage ratio = 0.69/33 kV • MVA rating = 2.65 MVA .• Percentage Impedance = 6.5%

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e) Proposed Switchyard of Wind Power Project: • High Voltage (HV) Level = 132 kV • Medium Voltage (MV) Level = 33 kV • Bus Bar Scheme = Double bus single breaker

• Bus Bar capacity = 2000 Amp • Power (J-IV/MV)transformer: No. of transformers = 2 Voltage ratio = 132/33 kV . i MVA rating = 31.5/40/50 MVA Percentage Impedance = 10:..12% : ) • Switchgear data, single line diagram and layout of switchyard attached in Appendix-f.

f) Proposed Reactive Power Compensation 2x10 MVAR Capacitor bank or SVC (to be decided in detailed design stage)

The other technical data/information about switchyard equipment is attached in

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, II 3.1 Study 0 bjectives , The objectives of the interconnection study are given as under: -J • To propose the transmission scheme for reliable dispersal of power from Gul -, Ahmed Electric WPP to the National Grid under normal and N-1 contingency I i conditions. I • To evaluate adequacy of the proposed ihterconnection scheme and to assess the impact of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP on the grid system and vice versa I, through load flow, short circuit, transient stability studies and power 'quality analyses.

3.2 Study Assumptions

The system studies are based on the following assumptions:

• Latest load forecast.

• Latest generation expansion plan.

• Latest transmission expansion plans of NTDC and DISCOs, especially HESCO.

• Export of power from NTDC to K-Electric is assumed as 650 MW.

• Interconnected transmission system has been assumed, however, split bus , ,I has been assumed at 132 kV bus bars of Hala Road and T.M. Khan Road 220/132,kV substations as per system requirements.

• The existing, under-construction and already planned WPPs at Jhimpir and Gharo clusters with their interconnection arrangements. The under- construction 220/132 kV substations, i.e., Jhimpir New (Jhirnpir-t) and Gharo New, with their allied transmission lines are assumed to be commissioned.

• As per information provided by project sponsor, the tatal gross & net capacity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP have been assumed as 50 MW & 47.7 MW

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respectively. The modeling of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP in PSS/E software has been made as under:

I ':t - There are a total number of 20 WfGs and four collector groups in the wind farm with each WTG having gross capacity of 2.5 MW and I generating power at 0.69 kV which has been stepped up to 33 IN through 2.65 MVA transformer.

- The four collector groups comprising of 5 WTGs each have been modeled separately with equivalent gross capacity of 5 x 2.5=12.5 MW and equivalent 0.69/33 IN transformers.

\. Each of the four collector groups have been connected through individual 33 i

The switched capacitor has been assumed at 33 kV bus bar.

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• Other WPPs in the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP have also been modeled according to their own WTG capacities and collector group configuration.

• This interconnection study report is based on tile information supplied by Mis Gul Ahmed Electric Limited and NTDCL is not responsible for the study results on account of any deficiency and/or inaccuracy of the supplied information.

3.3 Study Criteria

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~I Voltage Limits ±5% under normal and ±10% under contingency conditions. However, voltages at some generation buses and some substations may be kept upto +8% under normal operating conditions as per network configuration and/or system requirements.

Transmission Line 80% under normal and 100% under N-1 Loading Limits contingency conditions.

Transformer Loading 80% under normal and 110% under N-1 Limits contingency conditions.

Frequency LImits 49.8 - 50.2 Hz under normal condition and 49.4 - 50.5 Hz under N-1 condition.

Stability Criteria System stability must be maintained after subjected to the following disturbances

• 3-phase fault at bus bar cleared in 5-cycles/ 100 ms (normal clearing condition) and tripping of the associated circuit.

• 3-phase fault at bus bar cleared in 9 cycles/i80 ms (delayed clearing or stuck breaker condition) and tripping of the associated circuit.

,I Low Voltage Ride • A wind power plant must withstand a voltage I.; Through (LVRT) dip down to 30% of retained voltage for a Requirements duration of at least 100 ms for a normal clearing case, and at least 180 ms in the case of stuck breaker contingency event.

• The wind power plant shall manage active power restoration, after the voltage recovery, at a rate of at least 20% of nominal output power per second, subject to availability of adequate wind speed at site.

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,. I 4 Proposed Interconnection Scheme I The following integrated interconnection scheme has been proposed for 7 WPPs lying in south of Jhimpir including Artistic, Gul Ahmad Electric, Din Energy, Zuiaikha Energy, Artistic, Cacho and Trans Atlantic, keeping in view their generation capacities, the location, tile existing/planned system network in its vicinity, for reliable dispersal of power from 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the National

Grid:

I • A new 220/132 kV Jhimpir-2 substation 3x250 MVA. 220/132 kV I I; transformers.

• ·220 kV D/G transmission line, approx, 18 km long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping In/Out of one circuit of the existing Jamshoro -

KDA-33 D/G transmission line at Jhimpir-2.

• 220 IN DIG transmission line, approx. 7 km long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping In/Out of one of the planned Jhimpir New (Jhimpir-1) - Gharo New D/G transmission line at Jhimpir-2.

• 132 kV DIG transmission line, approx 50 l

WPP with Jhimpir-2. In this scheme, the interconnection of Gul Ahmed WPP includes 132kV D/G transmission line, approx. 7 l

WPP on the 132 kV 132f

It is intimated that lengths of the above mentioned lines are approximate and will be

finalized after route survey.

The geographical diagram showing above proposed interconnection scheme for

power dispersal of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP is attached as Figure #'1 (Appendix-2). 1 I The google earth diagram indicating the locations/layout of the WPPs in Jhirnpir area including Gul Ahmed Electric WPP is also attached in Appendix-2.

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It is to be noted that all the load flow study Exhibits referred in the following sections are attached in Appendix-3. The results of the load flow studies for dispersal of power from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the National Grid are described as under:

5.1 Peak Load 2019 Scenario

Load flow study for the peak load scenario in 2019 under normal system condition has been carried out with net output of 47.7 MW from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and , \ is attached as Exhibit #1.0 & 1.0A. As per load flow study, the power flows on the transmission lines/transformers at/around Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and on the surrounding southern network are given as under:

Power Flow Transmission LinelTransformers (MW) Cacho WPP - Gul Ahmed Electric WPP 132 kV SIC 80.7

Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 IN SIC 128.1

Artistic WPP - Cacho WPP 132 kV SIC 32.7

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... '" ,., '..< ..'(,',.>""...... '.'." ,..... Power Flow TrarismisMon.... ,. '.;' .; Une/Trahsfbrlhers., , i'::' .": :--'.".... . ,; . " . ,. ,.' (MVVl ' Zulaikha Energy WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 kV SIC 203.8

Jhimpir-t - Jhimpir-2 220 kV SIC 167.1 n I Gharo New - Jhimpir-2 220 kV SIC 118.1

'I Jhimpir-2 - Jamshoro 220 IN SIC 237.6

Jhlmplr-Z - KDA-33 220 KV SIC 377.3

Jhimpir-1 - T.M. Khan Road 220 kV DIC 504.0

3x250 MVA, 220/132 kV transformers at Jhimpir-2 330.9

The actlve and reactive power flows from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and other WPPs in its vicinity remain within limits.

a. N-1 Contingency Analysis

The load flow analysis has also been carried out for N-1 contingency conditions during peak load scenario of 2019. The results of contingency studies are attached as Exhibit # 1.1 to 1.11 and are summarized as under:

Exhibit # Contingency Conditions Remarks

1,1 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Cacho Power flows on the other

,I WPP 132 kV SIC out transmission lines and transformers as well as the voltage profile of the system remain within limits.

1.2 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Jhimpir-2 -do- 132 kV SIC out

II 1.3 1x50 MVA, 132/33 kV transformer at -do- I ! 1 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP out

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1.4 One collector group (5 WTGs) at Gul -do- Ahmed Electric WPP out

1.5 Zulalkha Energy WPP - Jllimpir-2 -do- 132 kV SIC out

1.6 1x250 MVA, 220/'1321

1.7 Jhimpir-2 - Jhimpir-1 220 kV SIC out -do-

1.8 Jhimpir-2 - Gharo New 220 kV SIC -do- out --- '1.9 Jhimpir-2 - Jamshoro 220 IN SIC -do- out I 1.10 Jhimpir-2 - I

b. Comments on Normal and N-1 Contingency Analysis

As per load flow study result, the power flows on transmission lines and transformers

aVin the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are well within their capacities. In

general, the study depicts that the voltage profile of the system and at the switchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP is within limits and there would be no transmission

system constraints in the flow of power from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to tile system

under normal and N-1 contingency conditions.

5.2 Off-peak Load 2019 Scenario

Load flow study for the off-peak load scenario in 20'19 under normal system

condition has been carried out with net output of 47.7 MW from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and is attached as Exhibit #2.0 & 2.0A. As per load flow stucly, the power

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I flows on the transmission linesltransformers at/around Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and all the surrounding southern network are given as under:

Transmission Line/Transformers Power Flow (MW) Cacho WPP - Gul Ahmed Electric WPP 132 kV SIC 80.7

Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 IN SIC 128.1

Artistic WPP - Cacho WPP 132 kV SIC 32.7

Zulaikha Energy WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 kV SIC 203.8

Jhlrnpir-t - Jhimpir-2 220 kV SIC 183.9

Gharo New -- Jhimpir-2 220 IN SIC 122.0

Jllimpir-2 - Jamshoro 220 kV SIC 251.4

Jhimpir-2 - KDA-33 220 IN SIC 383.9 I Jhtmplr-j - T.M. Khan Road 220 IN DIC 504.8 3x250 MVA, 220/132 kV transformers at Jhimpir-2 330.9 ' _. - _._ It is evident from the above table that the power flows on the 132 kV interconnection circuits of 7 WPPs including Gul Ahrnec Electric WPP remain the same, however, the power flows on the 220 i

a. N-1 Contingency Analysis

The load flow analysis has also been carried out for N-1 contingency conditions during off-peak loael scenario in 2019. The results of contingency studies are attached as Exhiblt #2.1 to 2.11 and are summarized as LInder:

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2.1 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Cacho Power flows on the WPP 132 I

2.2 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Jhirnpir-2 -do- 132 kV SIC out

2.3 1x50 MVA, 132/33 kV transformer at -do- Gul Ahmed Electric WPP out

2.4 One collector group (5 WTGs) at Gul -do·· Ahmed Electric WPP out

2.5 Zulaikha Energy WPP - Jhirnpir-Z -do- I 132 kV SIC out

2.6 1x250 MVA, 220/132 I

2.7 Jhimpir -2 - Jhirnpir-1 220 kV SIC out -do-

2.8 Jhirnpir-? - Gharo New 220 I

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I, b. Comments on Normal and N"1 Contingency Analysis

As per load flow study result, the power flows on transmission lines and transformers

in the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are well within their capacities. III general,

the study depicts that the voltage profile of the system is within limits and there

would be no transmission system constraints in the flow of power from Gul Ahmed

Electric WPP to the system under normal and N-1 contingency conditions,

5.3 Peak Load 2021 Scenario

Load flow study for the peak load scenario in 2021 under normal system condition

has been carried out with net output of 47.7 MW from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and

is attached as Exhibit #3.0 & 3.0A. As per load flow study, the power flows on the

transmission lines/transformers at/around Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and 011 the

surrounding southern network are given as under:

Transmission Line/Transformers Power Flow (MW)

Cacho WPP - Gul Ahmed Electric WPP 132 kV SIC 80.7

Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 kV SIC 128.1

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Zulaikha Energy WPP - Jhimpir-2 132 I

Jhimpir-' - Jhirnpir-2 220 kV SIC 1'1'1.4

Gharo New - Jhirnpir-Z 220 I(V SIC 105.3 ,_, ...._------Jhimpir-2 - Jamshoro 220 kV SIC 247.4

Jhirnpir-2 - 1

Jhtrnplr-j - T.M.I

3x250 MVA, 220/132 kV transformers at Jhlmpir-Z 330.9

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I The active and reactive power flows from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP ancl other WPPs

in its vicinity remain within limits.

a. N·1 Contingency Analysis

The load flow studies have also been carried out for N-1 contingency analysis during peak load scenario of 2021 in the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP. The results of

contingency studies are attached as Exhibit #3.1 to 3.11 and are summarized as

under:

Exhibit # Contingency Conditions Remarks

3.1 Gul Ahmed Electric WPP - Cacho Power flows on the other WPP 132 I

3.3 1x50 MVA, '132/33 kV transformer at ··do- Gul Ahmed Electric WPP out

3.4 One collector group (5 WTGs) at Gul -do- Ahmed Electric WPP out

3.5 Zulaikha Energy WPP - Jhimpir-2 -do- 1321

3,6 'Ix250 MVA, 2201'132 IN transformer -c10- at Jhimpir-2 out

3.7 Jhimpir-2 - Jhimpir-t 220 IN SIC out -do-

3.8 Jhimpir-2 - Charo New 220 I

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3.9 Jhimpir-2 - Jamshoro 220 IN SIC out -do-

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3.11 Jhimplr-t - TM.l

b. Comments on Normal and N-1 Contingency Analysis

As per load flow study results, the power flows on transmission lines and transformers in the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are well within their capacities. In general, the study depicts that the voltage profile of the system is within limits and there would be no transmission system constraints in the flow of power from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the system under normal and N-1 contingency conditions.

5.4 Conclusions of Load Flow Analysis The proposed interconnection scheme for evacuation of power from 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the National Grid has been found reliable in. various operating scenarios under normal and N-1 contingency conditions with no transmission system constraints.

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6 Short Circuit Studies

The short circuit studies have been carried out with proposed Interconnection scheme of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to compute the maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the switchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and other substations in its vicinity. The studies have been carried out with all the existing and planned generation in operation and with interconnected transmission system. The minimum three phase and single phase short circuit levels have also been carried out at the 132 IN switchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP for various number of WTGs in operation and reduced generation in its vicinity.

6.'1 Methodology and Assumptions

The methodology of IEC 909 has been applied in short circuit analysis for which provision is available in the PSS/E software used for these studies, The maximum

and minimum short circuit currents have been calculated with the following

assumptions under lEe 909 standard:

I • Set tap ratios to unity

• Set line charging to zero

• Set shunt to zero in positive sequence

.. The voltage magnitude at bus bars set equal to 1.10 p, u for maximum short

circuit analysis and 0.9 p.U for minimum short circuit analysis.

In the short circuit analysis, the parameters of generator and step-up transformer for

Gul Ahmed Electric WPP, have been assumed as per information provided by its

sponsor, attached in Appendix-f. The results of maximum and minimum short circuit

studies with necessary details are presented in Appendix-4.

6.2 Short Circuit Study Results

The short circuit studies have been carried out with proposed Interconnection scheme and by using the above parameters for generator and step-up transformer to compute the maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the I' 132 kV switchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and other substations in its vicinity,

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The studies have been carried out for the year 2021-22 with all the exisfinq and planned generation in operation and with interconnected transmission system except 132 I

Maximum Short Circuit Levels

Cacho WPP 132 kV 7.58 4.85

Artistic WPP '132 kV 7.19 4.58

Jhirnpir-2 220 kV 18.96 11.47

Jhimpir-2 132 kV 15.48 12.01 -_._----,,------Jhimpir-1 220 kV 19.89 11.66

Jhlrnptr-t 132 kV 27.59 '13.56

The minimum three phase and single phase short circuit levels have also been computed for system scenario of 20'19 at the '132 IN switcl1yard of Gul' Ahmed Electric WPP with all VVTGs and one VVTG in operation; and with reduced generation in operation in its vicinity. The minimum short circuit levels at the '132 I

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6.3 Conclusions of Short Circuit Analysis

It is evident from the short circuit analysis that the induction of Gul Ahmed Electric Wpp has no adverse impact on the existlnq and proposed substations in its vicinity as far as short circuit levels are concerned. Tile maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the 132 IN switchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are 9.42 kA and 6.26 kA respectively in the year 2021-22 but these are expected to rise due to future grid system expansion and a lot of wind power potential in Jhimpir, Gharo and surrounding areas. Therefore, the short circuit rating of 40 kA would be adequate for the 132 kV switchyard equipment of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP.

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7. Transient Stability Studies

Transient stability studies have been carried out with the proposed interconnection scheme to evaluate the dynamic response of generators and the power system after occurrences of faults. The transient stability shnuletlons are used to check in time domain whether the generators at and In the vicinity of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP as well as the power system remain stable after subjected to severe disturbances as per Grid Code requirement.

7.1 Study Methodology The dynamic simulation model of the entire network has been developed in the PSS/E software. The dynamic model parameters of WTG Type-4 used for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP, in the studies are attached in Appendix-5. On the other hand, the dynamic models/parameters of generators, exciters and governors of all the oilier power plants, already available in Planning (Power) NTDCL, have been used in the studies.

Two worst types of disturbances have been simulated to assess Ihe stability of the Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and the power system as per NEPRA grid code criteria which are given as under:

• 3-phase fault at bus bar cleared in 5-cycles (100 ms) ami tripping of the associated circuit.

II. 3-pllase fault at bus bar cleared in 9 cycles (180 rns) (delayed clearing or stuck breaker condition) and tripping of the associated circuit.

The simulations have been run in the time domain in the following sequence:

• Running simulation for initial one second for pre-fault steady state condition.

o Fault application at '1.0 second and running the simulation upto 1.'1 second for 5 cycle fault (up to 1.'18 second for 9 cycle fault).

• Fault clearance at 1.'1 second for 5 cycle fault (1.18 second for 9 cycle fault) I. and tripping of the associated circuit.

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• Running simulation up to 10 seconds after fault clearance.

The following generator and network parameters are monitored in the simulations and have been presented in the report through the following stability plots for each type of disturbance:

i. Bus frequency and voltage

ii. WTG (speed, active and reactive power output, LVACR Sensor voltage)

Iii. Line power flows, i.e., P (MW) & Q (MVAR)

iv. Conventional thermal generator rotor angle

In order to interpret the stability plots, the bus numbers assigned to the bus bars and the voltage levels, are given as uncler:

Bus Number Bus Name I Voltage

8'1111 Gul Ahmed-E 1132 kV

811111 Gul Allmed-E MV/331N

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811 Jhirnpir-2/220l

9429 Jhimpir-'1/220kV

800 Jarnshoro I 220 I

530 M.Garh I 220 kV

90 Hub 1500 I

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7.2 Transient Stability Analysis Results

The transient stability analysis for Gul Ahmed Electric WPP with the proposed interconnection scheme has been carried out for peak load 2019 scenario. The stability of the Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and the power system has been tested with application of different disturbances on the wind farm and at the substations in its vicinity. The plotted results of the stability simulations are attached in Appendix-6 and described as under:

(i) For Normal Clearing Time (100 ms)

The transient stability studies for faults with normal clearing time of 100 ms corresponding to 5 cycles, have been carried out. The details of the faults & the associated outages, monitored variables, respective exhibits and stability behavior of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP & other generators as well as the power system are mentioned ane!presented in the following table:

Sr. 3-Phase Fault Exhibit Monitored Circuit Outage Remarks # Location # Variable -- 1 Gul Ahmed Gul Ahmed Electric 1:1 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP WPP - Cacho WPP .._---- Electric WPP 132 kV Bus 132 I

Line Power '1.5 Flow (P & Q)

'1.6 Rotor Angle

2 Gul Ahmed Gul Ahmed Electric '1.7 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP WPP - Jhimpir-2 Electric WPP 1.8 Bus Voltage 132 I

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1.10 LVACR -- Line Power 1.11 Flow (P & Q)

'1.12 Rotor Angle ._- 3 Gul Ahmed One 132/33kV T/F at 1.13 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Gul Ahmed Electric Electric WPP Bus Voltage 132 kV Bus '132 kv out 1.14 and NTDCL system remain WTG collector stable. 1.15 group Output (P&Q) ------L16 LVACR Line Power '1.17 Flow (P & QL_ 1.18 Rotor Angle

4 Gul Ahmed One Collector Group 1.19 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP comprising of 5 Electric WPP 1.20 Bus Voltage 33 kV MV Bus WTGs at Gul Ahmed and NTDCL system remain Electric WPP WTG collector stable. 1.21 group Output (P&Q)

1.22 LVACR Line Power 1.23 Flow (P & Q)

Rotor Angle '1.24 _,_------I------,,_._- -- .--- 5 Jhirnpir-Z Jhimpir-Z - .Ihlmpir-l 1.25 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed 220 I

VVTG collector "1.29 group Output (P&Q)

6 Jhimpir-2 Jhimpir-2 - Gharo New 1.30 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed

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Sr. a-Phase Fault Exhibit Monitored Circuit Outage Remarks it Location # Variable Electric WPP 220 kV Bus 220 kV SIC '1.3'1 Bus Voltage and NTDCL Line Power system remain 1.32 Flow (P & 0) stable.

'1.33 Rotor Angle 1-- -- WTG collector 1.34 group Output IP&q} .-,- 7 Jhimpir-2 Jhimpir-2 - Jamshoro 1.35 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed 220 kV Bus 220 kV SIC Electric WPP 1.36 Bus Voltage and NTDCL system remain Line Power 1.37 stable Flow (P & OJ

1.38 Rotor Angle .-- WrG collector 1.39 group Output (P&O)

8 Jhimplr-2 Jllimpir·2 - KDA-33 1.40 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed 220 kV Bus 220 kV SIC Electric WPP 1.41 Bus Voltage and NTDCL system remain Line Power stable 1.42 Flow (P & 0)

143 Rotor Angle -- WTG collector 1.44 group Output (P&Q)

9 Jhimptr-t Jnlmpk-! - T.M. Khan 1.45 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed 220 kV Bus Road 220 ltV SIC Electric WPP 1.46 Bus Voltage and NTDCL system remain Line Power stable '1.47 Flow (P & 0)

1.40 Rotor Angle

WTG collector 1.49 group Output (P&Q)

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It is evident from the above stability Exhibits that Gul Ahmed Electric WPP meets LVRT requirements as mentioned in the NEPRA Grid Code Addendum for WPPs.

(ii) For Delayed Clearing Time (180 ms)

The transient stability studies for faults with delayed clearing time of 180 ms corresponding to 9-cycle fault (stuck breaker condition) have been carried out. The details of the faults & the associated outages, monitored variables, respective exhibits and stability behavior of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP & other generators as well as the power system are mentioned and presented in the following table:

Sr. 3·Phase Fault Exhibit Monitored Circuit Outage Remarks # Location # Variable

1 Gul Ahmed Gul Ahmed Electric 2.1 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Eleclric WPP WPP - Cacho WPP Electric WPP 2,2 Bus Voltage 132 kV Bus 132 kV SIC and NTDCL WTG collector system remain 2.3 group Output stable. (P&Q)

2.4 LVACR Line Power 2.5 Flow (P & Q) 2.6 Rotor Angle

2 Gul Ahmed Gul Ahmed Electric 2.7 Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Electric WPP WPP- Jhimpir-2 2.8 Bus Frequency 132 kV Bus 132 kV SIC and NTDCL WTG collector system remain 2.9 group Output stable. (P8,Q)

2.10 LVACR Line Power 2.11 Flow (P & Q) . 2,12 Rotor Angle

3 Gul Ahmed One '132/33kV T/F at 2.13 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP Gul Ahmed Electric Electric WPP 132 kV Bus 132 kVoul 2.14 Bus Voltage and NTDCL '--- I' Certified True Copy Gul Ahmed Electric Limited 25 Compan~' retari Interconnection Study for Gul Ahmed Eleclric WPP Transient Stability Studies

Sr. 3·Phase Fault Exhibit Monitored Circuit Outage Remarks # Location # Variable

WTG collector system remain stable .. 2.15 group Output (P&Q)

2.16 LVACR

Line Power 2.17 Flow (P & Q) 2.18 Rotor Angle

4 Gul Ahmed One Collector Group 2.19 Bus Frequency Gul Ahmed Electric WPP comprising of 5 WTGs Electric WPP 2.20 Bus Voltage 33 IN MV Bus at Gul Ahmed Electric and NTDCL system remain WPP WTG collector stable. 2.21 group Output (P&Q) --._ -_. 2.22 LVACR Line Power 2.23 Flow (P & Q) 2.24 Rotor Angle

5 Jhimpir-2 . Jhimpir-2 - I

2.28 Rolm Angle

WTG collector 2.29 group Output (P&Q)

It is evident from tile above stability Exhibits that Gul Ahmed Electric WPP meets LVRT requirements as mentioned in the NEPRA Grid Code Addendum for WPPs.

7.3 Conclusions of Transient Stability Analysis

The results of transient stability analysis indicate that tile Gul Ahmed Electric WPP & other generators in its vicinity and the power system remain stable with no adverse effects after subjected to severe disturbances either on Gul Ahmed Electric WPP or

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3 Power Quality Analysis

The power quality analysis is very important for a wind power plant that may cause flicker and distortions in the power supply. These issues become more significant for weak power systems having low short circuit strength. Therefore. power quality analysis including flicker and voltage unbalance, has been carried out with the proposed interconnection scheme of 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP for the worst case scenario of minimum system short circuit levels in 2019.

8.'1 Flicl

IEe61400-21 standard have been used for the calculation of flicker levels for steady-state continuous operation. The probability of 99th percentile flicker

emission from a single inverter during continuous operation for short time PstI and long time flicker level PII~are assumed same and calculated by the following formula:

(A) Where Sn is the rated apparent power of the WTG Sk is the short-clrcult apparent power at pee

Nwt is tile number of WTGs connected to the pee

The value of c (If'k) may not be greater than '1, therefore for the present analysis, the value of 1 for the worst case has been assumed. pee is the point of common coupling which is '132 kV bus of the switcllyard of 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP.

For the minimum short circuit case, the system network in the vicinity of 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP has been modeled with minimum generation in operation. The short circuit calculations have been done at 0.9 p.lI. voltage. The values used in the calculation of flicker are as below:

Sf] = 2.632 MVA

NWT= 20 s, = 1790.67 MVA

Using the above data in Equation (A), we get Certified TrueCopy Gul Ahmed Electr~Llmited

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PSIl: = PIIL:= 0.006573 ::;0.66 % I Whereas, the acceptable value in IEC Standard is less than 4%. Therefore, the flicker level is far less than the maximum permissible limit which implies that the inverters at 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric WPP would not cause any flicker problem during steady state operation even in the weakest system conditions.

0.2 Voltage Unbalance

(i) Voltage Step-Change

The voltage step-change occurs when only a single WTG is energized. The value of voltage change depends on the impedance of the network from the connection point to Point of Common Coupling (PCC). The pce is 132 kV bus of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP. The Voltage step-change should be less than or equal to 3% and this condition is evaluated by using the following formula:

~v :::::L Swka [(_1 ) - (_1_)] ::; 3% (8) stce suss

Where

Swka is the MVA rating of the inverter

Ske is the Short Circuit MVA at connection point

Skss is the Short circuit MVA at PCC

Tile values used in the calculation of voltage step-change are as below:

Swka::; 2.632 MVA

Ske = 420 .:18 MVA

Skss = 1758.53 MVA

Using the above data in Equation (8), we get

,'1V ::; 0.004767 = 0.48 %

The voltage step-chance is less than the maximum permissible limit of 3% which implies that the WTG would not cause any voltage step-change problem.

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(ii) Voltage Fluctuation

The voltage fluctuation has been calculated assuming only one WTG in I~ operation, using the following equation and it is found to be within permissible limits.

Volatge Fluctuation = 2.:(::~~(J)2 s 1/25 or 4% (C)

Where Pwka is the MW rating of WTG

Ske is the Short Clrcutt MVA at connection point

The values used in the calculation of voltage fluctuation are as below:

Pwka = 2.5 MW Ske= 420:18 MVA

Using the above data in Equation (C), we get

Voltage Fluctuation = 0.00595 = 0.59%

The value of voltage fluctuation is less than the maximum permissible limit of 4% which implies that the WTG would not cause any voltage step-change problem.

8.3 Conclusions of Power Quality Analysis

The important power quality indices like flicker and voltage unbalance have been computed with Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and compared with limits given ill IEC and other international standards. The study results indicate that the levels of flicker and voltage unbalance are within permissible limits, with the interconnection of subject WPP.

It is added that it is the responsibility of developer of Ihe Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to install Ihe plant and necessary compensating equipment at its switchyard on the basis of detailed design/field testing studies to meet Ihe power quality standards as per requirements of NEPRA Grid Code Addendum for WPPs.

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9 Overall Conclusions and Recommendations

i) On the basis of detalted interconnection studies, tile following integrated interconnection scheme of the 7 WPPs lying in southern part of Jhirnpir including Gul Ahmed Eectric WPP, has been found reliable for power evacuation to the National grid:

A new 220/132 IN Jhimpir-2 substation 3x250 MVA, 2201'132 IN transformers.

220 IN DIG transmission line, approx. '18 Ion long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping In/Out of one circuit of the existing Jamshoro - KDA-33 DIG transmission line at Jhlmplr-z.

220 kV DIG transmission line, approx. 7 krn long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping In/Out of one of the planned Jhimpir-1 - Gharo New DIC transmission line at Jhimpir-2.

'132 IN DIC transmission line, approx. 50 krn long on twin bundled I: Greeley conductor for connecting all the 7 WPPs including Gul Ahmed Electric WPP with Jhimpir-2. In this scheme, the interconnection of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP includes '132 IN ole -transmission line, approx. 7 kill long, on twin-bundled Greeley conductor for looping In/Out from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP on the '132 IN single circuit from Cacho WPP to Jhimpir-z.

ii) The above proposed interconnection scheme is expected to be completed in Dec. 2019. It is added that tile expected timeline of the proposed interconnection scheme may be extenclecl depending on variation in completion of the related activities, i.e., preparation and approval of PC-1, funding arrangement, tendering process, contract award, land acquisition, ROW availability and construction etc.

iii) The results of detailed loael flow studies for various operating scenarios indicate that the power from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP can be dispersed to the National Grid in a reliable manner during normal and N-1 I: contingency conditions without any constraints. The voltage profile, line

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loading, frequency and active/reactive power flow elc. from Gul Allmed Electric WPP and on Ihe grid are within tile NEPRA Grid Code criteria.

iv) Tile bus bar rating and normal rated current for switchgear equipment in the 132 kV swilchyard of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP are recommended as 2500 Amperes.

v) Theresults of short circuit studies indicate that Gul Ahmed Electric WPP and its surrounding WPPs have no adverse impact on the existing and proposed substations in their vicinity as far as short circuit levels are concerned. Tile maximum three phase and single phase short circuit levels at the 132 I

vi) The results of transient stability analysis indicate Ihat Gul Ahmed Electric WPP & other power plants in its vicinity and the power system remain I' stable with no adverse effects after subjected to severe disturbances either on Gul Ahmed Electric WPP or at the other substations in its vicinity. The stability simulations also proved that Gul Ahmed Electric WPP fulfills the LVRT criteria as mentioned in tile NEPRA's Grid Code Addendum for WPPs.

vii) The important power quality indices like fflcker and voltage unbalance have been computed with Gul Ahmed Electric WPP. The study results indicate that the levels of flicker and voltage unbalance are within permissible limils as mentioned in the IEC and other international standards, with the proposed interconnection of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP. II is clearly mentioned that it will be the responsibility of developer of Ihe Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to install the plant and necessary compensating equipment at its swltchyard on the basis of detailed designlfield testing studies to meet the power quality standards as per Ii requirements of NEPRA Grid Code Addendum for WPPs. Certified True Copy Gul Ahmed Electric Limited

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viii) It is concluded all the basis of the results of the detailed system studies til at tile proposed interconnection scheme has no transmission system constraints in power evacuation from Gul Ahmed Electric WPP to the . National Grid.

ix) It is added that the Grid Code Addendum for WPPs is currently under revision and the project sponsor of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP will be required to follow/implement Ihe requirements/recommendations given in the revised Grid Code. after its approval from NEPRA and make necessary additions/modifications in the equipment/substation of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP. if any. in this regard,

x) In view of the huge wind potential at Jhimpir & in its surrounding areas. the power system network around Gul Ahrned Electric WPP will be developed in future. Therefore, there may be possibility of modification in the interconnection arrangement of Gul Ahmed Electric WPP in future, if needed necessary as per system requirements.

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ANNEXURE-N PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

[PLANT CHARACTERISTICS; Generation Voltage, Frequency, Power Factor, Automatic Generation Control, Ramping Rate, Alternative Fuel, Auxiliary Consumption, Time Required To Synchronize The Grid] I s. No. 1 Generation Voltage 690 V

2 Frequency 50 Hz

3 Power Factor 0.95 leading - lagging

4 Automatic Generation Control Pitch controlled

5 Ram ping rate As per grid code

,6 Alternative Fuel NA

7 Aux. consumption 800 kW

8 Time required to synchronize to the grid As per grid code

I Gl;L Al--iMED ELECTRIC Li"'IlTED . GENERATION·LICENSE APPLICATION

ANNEXURE-O INFORMATION REGARDING CONTROL, METERING, INSTRUMENTATION & PROTECTION

s. No. I Metering O.2S for revenue metering 2 Protection Line distancel differential relay with overcurrent/earth fault backup protection .., .) Instrumentation 5P20 for protection application I

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ANNEXURE-P PROSPECTUS

I Cui. AIIME[) ELECTRIC LIMITED GENERA TION LICENSE APPLICATION

PROSPECTUS

All stakeholders interested I effected persons and the general public are notified that the authority has admitted the application of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (Project Company) for consideration of grant of generation license to finance, design, engineer, I procure, construct, install, test, complete and commission a 50 MW wind power generation facility to be located at Jhampir, District Thatta, Sindh. All stakeholders interestedl effected persons and the general public are invited to submit their comments forlor against the grant of license. The comments should be submitted to the registered office of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority within a period of 14 days from the date of this publ ication.

Brief of prospectus including salient features of the Project Company is as under.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE APPLICANT

The Project Company is a public limited company (unlisted) incorporated in Pakistan and registered under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. The Project Company has been specifically established to undertake wind power generation business and activities in Pakistan. The business office of the Project Company is 7th Floor, AI-tijarah Centre, 32-I-A, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S, Main Sharae Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan.

Brief Sponsor Profile

Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (The Project Sponsor) is the Sponsor of the Project I Company with 100% shareholding in the Project Company. The Project Company is the second wind power project being set up by the Project Sponsor, the first being a 50 MW wind power project Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited (GAWPL). Brief profile of the Project Sponsor is given below:

Gui Ahmed Energy Limited

GAEL achieved COD in November 1997 and has successfully completed over 19 years 01operation and has also timely paid off its entire debt on time.

Gul Ahmed Energy Group

I The Gul Ahmed Energy Group consists of about 50 individuals having a collective shareholding of 56.8% in GAEL.

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The Gul Ahmed Energy Group intends to continue its growth initiatives in the power sector; it has created a special purpose company: Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited (GA WPL) for developing a 50 MW wind generation farm in Jhimpir, which is already in the operations phase and achieved COD in the 4th Quarter of 2016. In case of GA WPL, IFC and PROPARCO are the Lead Foreign Lenders while United Bank I Limited is the Lead Local Lender while IFC also holds 9.9% Equity in GA WPL.

Apart from GA WPL and the Project Company, the Gul Ahmed Energy Group is also involved in the development of Gul Ahmed Solar Power Limited (50 MW Solar Project).

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE FACILITYO

Plant Details - 50 MW.

Project Name - Gul Ahmed Electric Limited.

Project Location - Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan.

Technology - 20 x Goldwind WTG GW 121-2.5, electrical equipment, together with ancillary equipment and other goods and machinery.

Proposed Capacity / Annual Capacity Factor - 50 MW / 35% I Dispatch / Power Purchaser - CPPA-G Total Project Cost - US$ 90,000,000 (United States Dollars Ninety Million)

Debt to Equity Ratio - 80:20

No. of Units and Turbines - 20 x Goldwind WTG G W 121-2.5

PROPOSED INVESTMENT 0

The Total Project Cost ofUS$ 90,000,000 (United States Dollars Ninety Million) is to be financed in a debt to equity ratio of 80:20, which is in accordance with the RE Pol icy 2006.

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The proposed Project will not have any negative social or environmental impact. Project Company has also obtained approval of Initial Environmental Examination I (lEE) from Environmental Protection Agency, Government ofSindh

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The proposed Project has the advantage of being located in the Wind Corridor and thus will, following its completion, contribute towards relieving the shortage of electric power in the country.

Based on a thorough analysis of the national electricity generation structure and in light of technical parameters, it is anticipated that the Project shall operate as one of the most I competitive independent power producers in Pakistan.

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I cui. AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITW GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION

ANNEXURE-Q RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM EDGOS TO NEPRA FOR THE AWARD OF UPFRONT TARIFF I

I NO.DAE/Wind/84/2015 GOVERNMENT OF SINDH Directorate of_Alternative Energy ENERGY DEPARTMENT Ph: 021-99206449 Karachi, dated May 18,2016 SA Y NO TO CORRUPTION The Registrar, I National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA Tower Attaturk Avenue (East), Sector G':'5/1; ;' Islamabad.

Subject: RECOMMENDATION LETTER FOR AWARD OF UPFRONT TARIFF.

Reference is made to the letter received from MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited dated May 13, 2016 .. Wherein the project company h.3S requested Directorate of Alternative Energy, Energy Department Government of Sindh for issuance of recommendation 'etter in favour of the 50 MW wind power project MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited for award of upfront tariff ..

2. The Directorate of Alternative Energy, Energy Department Government of Sindh .....~hereby confirms that MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited is holding a valid LOI for its 50 MW wind -. ~::.:,power project In,·jhampir, Thatta and rectnrnends M~· ,Sur:.Ahmed Electric Unllted for '.. granUaward of upfront tariff. ":'" ."' .

~. . 3. The EPC contractor and Wind Turbine Generator. (WTG) supplier of MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited have certified that they will provide brand new WTGs for the 50MW wind power project of MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited. They have also certified that the '(v'TGs and its 'related equipment will be reliable, efficient and of highest international standards with proven technology. The copy of certificates in this regard is attached as Annex-A & B.

4. Through documents provided, Directorate of Alternative Energy. Energy Department Government of 8indh has noted that the wind turbines proposed by MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited for its 50 MW projects are internationally certified as per IEC standards; The turbines have not been imported yet; the sponsor has informed that they will import new turbines of acceptable quality. Physical inspection is the responsibility of power purchaser.

5. This letter is issued upon the request of MIS Gul Ahmed Electric Limited, processing for award of upfront tariff and generation license. Please feel free to contact for any query in this regard.

End: As above (Engr. coz A. Qazi) ')irector (Alternative Energy)

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COl'n (\\I~ . J GUL AHMED ELECTRIC LIMITED GENERATION LICENSE APPLICATION I INDEX

Volume 1) Covering Letter ; 112 2) Checklist 3) Affidavit of Authorized Representative 4) Application for Generation License for Wind Power Generation Facility: i) Statement from Authorized Representative ii) Copy of Bank Draft iii) Extract of Board Resolution ; iv) Section 1 to 8 of the Application for Generation License v) Schedule-I 5) Annexure A - Feasibility Study (lEE Report & Topographic Study part of Volume 2) 6) Annexure B - lEE Approval ! 7) Annexure C - Land Allotment Letter 8) Annexure D - Profile of EPC Contractor 9) Annexure E - Shareholding Pattern 10) Annexure F - Memorandum & Articles of Association 11) Annexure G - Certificate of Incorporation I 12) Annexure H - CV s of Key Management Personnel 13) Annexure I - Expression of Interest/Mandate Letters 14) Annexure J- Evidence of Financial Strength & Net Worth 15) Annexure K - Charge of Encumbrances attached to Company Assets 16) Annexure L - Last filed Annual Return and Latest Financial Statements I I of the Company I i 17) Annexure M - Grid Interconnection Study and Power Evacuation Certificate 18) Annexure N - Plant Characteristics 19) Annexure 0 - Information regarding Control, Metering, Instrumentation & Protection 20) Annexure P - Prospectus 21) Annexure Q- Recommendation Letter from EDGOS to NEPRA for award of Upfront Tariff , J Volume 1) lEE Report (Part of Annexure A - Feasibility Study i.e Serial No.4 of I ; Volume 1) i 2/2../ , 2) Topographic Study (Part of Annexure A - Feasibility Study i.e Serial , No.4 of Volume 1) I J /'":,/,,:·'Gqltl,l UrU "1 J J \O""L ... Disclaimer Notice

I This report has been prepared for the benefit of (GEL) Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (the "Client"), and may not be relied upon or disclosed to any other person for any purpose, other than as stated below, without the Client's prior written consent in each specific case. The information contained in this report is intended for purposes of seeking an approval from the Environment Protection Agency in accordance with the requirements of the Pakistan Environment Protection Act, 1997, and may be used by the Client for such other purpose as may be necessary for the developmentand implementation of the Project.

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DOCUMENT NUMBER RE2/131/170/001 Issue: 01

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SYNOPSIS This document is a report on Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) of 50 MW Wind Power Project in Jhimpir Sindh, Pakistan. Project is owned by Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL). The report is Prepared by Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd.

PREPARED BY I (Irian Parvez)

( Environment Expert ,r Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd [email protected] r l , \ ; \.. ~\\ _--< 1\.... \'1.""- \ .. --:- ~ ..•)-:.-- ..' _ ....- ..

Reviewed BY (Salman Nazir Raja) Head of Projects Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd Salman@renewableresources,com.pk r- I Document Title: Consultant Name: Document No Date of Approval Initial Environmental Examination Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd RE21131/170100 1 February,2016

Project Sponsor: Document Issue Page I~'i~i~!~ ~~~nu~ ~~::: !~~~:~~Gul Ahmed Energy Limited 01 in Jhimpir, Sindh Pakistan 3 I

APPROVED BY (Muhammad Ammad Riaz) Chief Technical Officer Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd [email protected]

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Irian Afzal Mirza CEO Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd [email protected]

I DATE February, 2016

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Document Title: Consultant Name: Document No Date of Approval Initial Environmental Examination Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd RE2/131/170/00 I February,2016

(lEE) 50 MW Gul Ahmed Electric Project Sponsor: Document Issue Page I Limited of Wind Power Project Gul Ahmed Energy Limited 01 in Jhimpir, Sindh Pakistan 4 I I TABLE OF CONTENTS EXEcunVESUMMARY __ 14

1 INTRODUCnON AND PURPOSE Of STUDY 20

1.1 i PROJECT PROPONENT ---''---- 20

1.2 THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS 20

1.3 PROJECT BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION 22

1.4 PROSPECTS OF WIND ENERGY IN PAKISTAN 24

1.5 PROJECT OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES 25

1.5 NEED AND OBJECTIVES OF lEE STUDY 26

1.7 BASIS PROJECT CATEGORIZATION OF EIA STUDY 27

1.B Scope of lEE Study 2B

1.9 Methodology for Initial Environmental Examination Study 29 1.9.1 5coping 30 1.9.2 Impact Assessment 31 I 1.9.3 Documentation 32 l.10 METHOD FOR EVALUATING IMPACT 32

2 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS 34

2.1 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 34

2.2 POLICY GUIDELINES 34 2.2.1 National Conservation strategy 34 2.2.2 The Biodiversity Action Plan 36

2.3 ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 36

2.4 LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES 36

2.5 PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1997 37

2.6 SINDH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 2014 37

2.7 PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY REVIEW OF lEE AND EIA REGULATION, 2000 38

2.B SINDH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY REVIEW OF lEE AND EIA REGULATION, 2014 39

2.9 SECTORAL GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS·W/ND POWER PROJECTS 40

2.10 POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF POWER GENERATION PROJECTS, 2005 40

I~------I Do~ erit T'" ' Consul ...-....t N--n~' J J~-:J-le~H No J D2te 07 AD,prcva' i ~um_r; r: e:I ~ cd" a",_. ,i .'" I 'Inl:13 , .. I Environmentr a1 E xarr.ma .ncr: '(I-EI c c I-Kenel'2b' I.Or,e5~'J;ce" -, I'~"') . I., RE2'1.31 ]70'00], Fe!::irJary,20:S

I 501,"1,\' Gul.4hmed EI::::;i( li:-:1i:::d of L;d I , , . 5' '~ II P.":J,iect 5J:;,:5:;(' V~/;;T:' .D::\V2r Projec: in Jr.i.~;'I.", Irl:J .. I .- ", g-' ::r&lrc" -n:.~""" ?ckistcil i '",:U· ...... , r.1_~ - ! ... c\ ;.1.1._"" I 2.11 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN TERMS OF POLICY FRAMEWORK 40 2.11.1 Letter Of Intent (LOI) 41 2.11.2 Acquisition of Land 41 2.11.3 Submission of Feasibilit)t Study 41 2.11.4 Gen eration License 41 2.11.5 Tariff Determination .11 2.11.6 letter of Support (LOS) 42 2.11.7 Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) 42 2.11.8 Implementation Agreement (IA) 42 2 11.9 Financial Close 42

2.12 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 43 2.12.1 National Environmental QualityStandards 43 2.12.2 National Environmental Policy, 2005 43 2.12.3 Land Acquisition Act, 1984 44 2.12.4 Telegraph Act, 1985 45 2.12.5 The Sindh Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972 45 2.12.6 The Sindh Fisheries Ordinance, 1972 45 2.12.7 The Forest Act 1927 46 2.12.8 Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 46 212.9 The Antiquities Act, 1975& the Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994 46 2.12.10 Factories Act, 1934 46 2.12.11 Employment of Child Act, 1991 47 2.12.12 Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 47 )1 2.12.13 Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 48 2.12.14 National Resettlement Policy / Ordinance 48 2.12.15 5indh Local Government Ordinances, 2001 .:19 2.12.16 The IUCN Red List .:19 2.12.17 Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, and Rules, 1969 50 2.12.18 Cutting ofTrees (Prohibition) Act, 1975 50

2.13 WORLD BANK GUIDELINES ON ENVIRONMENT 50

2.14 Equator Principles 51

2.15 IFC Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability 53

2.16 IFC- Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines 58

2.17 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 59

2.18 OBLIGATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL TREATIES 60 3 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 61

3.1 PROJECT LOCATION 61

3.2 ROAD ACCESS 64

3.3 PROJECT SIZE AND COMPONENTS 68 3.3.1 Preconstruction Phase 68

Document Title: I Consuitant Name: I C)Q:u,71er,: No Dale of A;Jpr:lVal I I P:::2'1_~! );O'OOJ ;:ebrU2~\,,20l E Initia! Enl'ironm:=;';t21 E);2.'7:i1;2:io" O'::E') ! F.e:lev,,'2b!:: Re5~t..rces (Pvt.) I SO MW Gu! AhmEd Elec~ric Li,"71i:ed of ! Lt:' I Wind Power P,o}~c; ;,1 him.oir, Si~,j.l I P,::lje:! Sponsor: )' ~JI ;;~r;-IE::' :ne.~srL;;-n:te~' P2kis:an

Certified True C'p G u 1 ,6, ~l m :.;d = ie .:t ~ : C ~;. 'i: ; : \:~.! :~r.rnJ~,~,)< " I 3,3,2 Construction Phase 68 3,3,3 Operation and Maintenance Phase 69 3,3,4 Decommissioning Phase 69

3.4 PROJECTSCHEDULE ------70

3.5 LOCATION OF GRID 71

3.6 WIND TURBINE DETAILS 72

3.7 INFRASTRUCTURE DETAILS 72

3.8 NET ENERGYjY/ELD AND CAPACITY FACTOR 72

4 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 73

4.1 CLIMATI C CONDITI ONS 73

4.2 SURFACE AND GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY AND DRAiNAGc 75 ______80 4.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

4.4 NOISE QUALITY ______~------80 ______'80 4.5 SEISMIC HAZARDS ______83 4.6 FLOODS I 4.7 GEOLOGICAL SETTINGS 84 ______85 4.8 SOIL CLASSIFICATION ( ______85 r- 4.9 LAND USE CAPABILITY ! 4.10 SOCIO ECONOMIC FEATURES 86 4.10.1 Local Settlement Pattern and Population 86 4.10.2 Health and Education Facilities 87 4.10.3 NGOs Working in the Area 88 4.10.4 Income Source 89 4.10.5 Infrastructure and Industry 89 4.11 ECOLOGY 89 4.11.1 Flora 92 4.11.2 Fauna 92

4.12 NA TU RAL MINERAL RESOURCES 94

5 ANAL YSISOF PROJEa ALTERNA TlVES _ 96 5.1 WITH OR WITHOUT PROJECT 96 5.2 AL TE RNATIVE FUEl 97'

5.3 Locati on Alternative 97 I 6 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGA nON MEASURES 99

I Document I irle: Consu!,,,,,: Name: i J~=CJmen: No I Dc:' 0; Aoproval /Inirial Environmen:al Exa;nina:ion (lEE) Renewc_~I e Pesou~=esI) p,,:, ~ RE': El 1~O/(I01 F e oruarv,~ 20",D • 50 MW GuJ A 1,'71e 0 Electric limi:ed of ;-'_Lt_:! -;- I ~ / I lA/ind P :Jwer Proje ct in J~,ir:l;Jir,"~ Sino"I ':;,..,..,)'0-1 , ~ -- -,--"C:n- -',or' ,_ , ,.' J:x::ul.ler,: !ss:Je ! Pakis:an ·:;uJ .L.,'l~le:' :','1erg~' Li.71,':ed Cl r ~ ,I

6.1 LAND USE ______99

6.2 AIR QUALITY ______100

6.3 NOISE QUALITY 100

6.4 NOISE FROM WIND TURBINES 102

6.5 SHADOW FORECASTING ______105

6.6 WATER USE AND QUALITY 106

6.7 GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION 108

6.8 Solid Waste Generation ______108

6.9 Wastewater Generation ______109

6.10 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 110 I 6.10.1 Wetland and Wildlife Sanctuaries 110 I { 6.10.2 The Indus Flyway 112 6.10.3 BirdS/Avian Collision 114 6.10.4 Flora and Vegetation 120 f l 6.11 SOCIO ECON OMIC ENVI RON M ENT _ < 6.11.1 6.11.2 6.11.3 II 6.11.4 6.11.5 f 6.11.6 6.1i.7 r PUBLIC CONSULTATJON _ 125 r 7 PUBLIC CONSULTATJON _ 125 I

7.1 Objectives of Public Consultation 125

7.2 Consultation Process 126 7.2.1 Scope 126 7.2.2 Community Consultation 126 7.2.3 Government Agencies 128 7.2.4 Non-Governmental Organizations 130 8 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN _

Document Iitle: ' Consultant !Vome: DOCiJ!T)E'il:: No Date of Ap;Jroval

Cl :;;;:. ,~~ I [,li:ial Enviro['),";'J2r.ta! ExaminaTion (lEE) ,,_,~_v,=~I_P r:::> c .- h ,,_so:;,.e_c (.n,~vt.) RE2/13 ]'170i001 r:ebruar\',2016 50 Mill' Gul Ahmed Electric Li,";'JiteJ of / Lt:' I Vilind Power P;O)2Ct in J;"impi., Si:'1ch ! P.-ojec: S~on5:x: f Gu! .4~iT,e:' ~rlerg)1 Li,-ni~~d 01 Pckistaii I I 8.3.3 Lead Contractor 137

8.4 MITIGATION & MONITORING PLAN 139

8.5 GRI EV ANCE REDRESSAL M ECH ANISM 140

8.5 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION 141

8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL TRAININGS 141

8.8 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIRE1MENTS 142

8.9 COST ESTIMATES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION 142

.9 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATlON _ 143 10 FINDING AND RECOMMENDA TlON _ 145 ANNEXURE ___ 148

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1/ D,,"m,," Tiel" Consultant Name: ! D.:>ci..Imen'l NC' I .Jc:e 07 Approval 1 I Initial Enl'irmmen:al Examination IiEE) Fiene,,'co!e F,eS:JUice, (?v:.) RE2 131 170 001 ,c"~""'ry ._.._j, \...JQ J 20'-'_0 Ltd ! SO MI'v' Gul.t..h,-;1ed Electric LiIT,ited of I Wind Power P,cJecl in Jhi:T,pir, Sin:ih I Project 5p:J.-:soi· Pakist3n I Gul Ahr.l~::i :ne;gy Lir.1i:e: 01 .. -.:\ LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1,1: EI ectricity Mix of Pakistan by Source ."""",.""""""""."""""."""""".""",."."""""""""." 22 Figure 1.2: Wind Map of Pakistan by NREL """"."" ..""""".""""""""."."""."""""" .." ,,..,,,.,,,, 24 Figure 3,1: GAProject Site Layout "." " "" " " " " .. 62 Figure 3,2: A View of Project Site " " " "." .. "."" .. " " "" "" .. "" .. "'" 63 Figure 3.3: Ariel View of Complete Track (Through Karachi-Hyd erabad MotorwayJ ." " "" 64 Figure 3.4: Orientation of Site from Port Qasim (Aerial Vie",') j .. """ ...... " ""~" " " " " 65 Figure 3.5: Detailed Access from Port Qasim to the Site"" "" "".""" .."."" """ " ,,""."",, 66 Figure 3.6: GASite with Respect to Neighbouring Wind Farms in Jhimpir .. " "" " .."""., ,,',, 67 Figure 3,7: Nearest HESCO grid stati on ..... "".""" ...... "" ...... ".""." ... "" ... " "" .. ,,",, ,, "" ..... "" 71 Figure 4,1: Graph of Average Maximum and Minimum Temerature (DC) "" "" "." "",, 74 Figure 4,2: Satellite View of Ke enjhar jKalri Lake near Project Site "." .."" ".."" ".." ..,,. 76 Figure 4.3: View ofKinjhar jKalri Lake near Project Site "" "" "" .. " .. " " ",, 77 Figure 4.4: Booster PumpingStation from Kinjhar Lake to Nooriabad Industriat. Estate ".."." 79 , Figure 4.5: Seismic Hazard Zones of Pakistan ." " " ".." "" 81 I Figure 4.6: Seismic Map of Pakistan "" " ..""." "." " "..'" .." " .."."""."",, .. ,," 82 i Figure 4,7: Flood Map ofPakistan "" .." " "." .." " " " "" " .. 83 Figure 4.8 A Basic Health Unit in Jhimpir""." .."" .."" .." " " " "" 87 Figure 4,9: Geological and Sub Surface Details ofJhimpir " " " " ":.,, 95 Figure 6,1: Noise Generating from Wind Turbine " " " " " " 103 Figure 6.2: Noise Generating from Wind Turbine " " " " " 104 Figure 6,3: Shadow Flicker of Wind Turbine " " " " " " " " 105 Figure 6.4: yVetlands of Pakistan " " " " , """ " " ..",, ".." 110 11 Figure 6,5: Wetland located in Sindh " " 111 Figure 6,6: Indus Flyway for Migratory Birds/Green Route No,04 "." "" ".,,., 115 f Figure 6,7: Birds Flying and Staying Patterns on Keenjhar Lake with Respect to Wind Farms " ..... 117 ,r r- I -,

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Document Title: I Consultant Name: Do:umenr No ' Oate of A;:;pr;)val I j,_, v~c;,) __ \.. , ' ]'170/001 Initial Envir onment a! :::xc;mi,,2~ior; (lEE) ~eriewable Ros~u'co, r~\··,'I..) RE2/J 3 / Febru3rV,2026 ·./ SO MW Gul Ahr:oed Electric Limi:ed of I, L ,~ I Vr'ind POI','er P~:Jjec: i" J.'1i,-:l;Jir, 5in:i.l I ?;cje:t Spo~sor: f!I..;U, ,... I .-.,I. hrr .,l::-C - '::_n_,=jpr_, urnr;I' :.".-.1 .._ 01 ;: _P~I.'·C7-~ ....1\ _ ...c, , I LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Project at a Glance : 25 Table 2-1 World bank Guidelines for Noise /evels 51 Table 3-1: LandCoordinates 63 Table 3-2: Technical Specification s of Wind Turbine 72 Table 3-3: Annual Ener~ Productio~ ~stimates .. t : : : : 72 Table 4--1: Average Maximum and Minimum Temperatures in Ihlmpir Region [DC) 74 Table 4-·2: Average Precipitation and Rainfall Days in Jhimpir Region 75 Table 4-·3: Geol ogocal Formations covered in the Wind Corridor ofJhimpir 84 Table 4--4-: Land Use Capability Class in Jbimpir ' 86 Table 4-5 List of Settlements and Population details 86 Table 4-6 Floral Composition found in Project Area 92 Table 4-7 Faunal Attributes in the Project Area 93 Table 6-1: Migratory and Local Birds ofKeenjhar Lake 113 - Table 7·1 General Public Interviewed during Public Consultation at Jhimpir 128

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I j Document Title: Consultant .".'ame. Document No :Ja:e :Jf A;Jprova! 1 Initial Enviro.1r:leiltE! EX3mi,1c:ion (lEE) Reney..·o~le ;:;e50u~:e; (?v:,) ! RE~.'J.3] '170 001 !'e:':!.J.:"\',2015 SO M\V Gul ,4,'l;;')ed Electric li;,]jted of I LId \Vi,ld Power Project in j,l-,ir;-:;Jir, Si,-:dh I Projec: SPO,""!5:J:-: ·u' u. _' z -rg·' .~,- . -: PaK;sI2" I I.; I .... ,'r,e._ _;"1,::". \ :._l", •• ::-...., 01 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ADB I Asian Development Bank ( AEDB Alternative Energy Development Board i

CBD Convention on Biological Diversity I CITES Convention on Trade of Endangered Species

CLs Core Labor Standards

Db Decibel

DMC Developing Member Countries

EJA Environmental Impact Assessment

EHS Environment Health and Safety

EMP Environment Management Plan

ESMC Environmental and Social Management Cell "- " ' '" ,,', "-,', EPA Energy Purchase Agreement

EMMP .: Enviroh[f1ent M6r;'itpri~g and Management Plan ,."". GAD

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GHG , , ,- -; r ':", ". ",,,", ", - , Grievance GRM , ,,;." Redressal Mechanism z , .. ,,:, ,,'" .. -.. ' , .. , lEE I;:litia'i Envirorirnenta' Examination" , c IFC, ," ,,' Ihte'rnational FiA~nce Corporation

" .. - " ' .. -'" ' '" ',',. JICA " Jap"anlnternatiq_na1CClDperation Agency

, " Km Kilometers

LAA Land Acquisition Act LOS I Law of Seas MEA "I Multilateral Environmental Agreements Mega Watt MW I

!);J:.....'mer.i Nv Document I itle: , Consult ant Name: / Da:e of Approval I RE2']C;j'17YOOl FeDruary,2026 Inir;ai Enl'i~on!1lent21 Exarnlr.a tion (/::E) / Rerl:?v,'2:lie Re sources (Pv:.) I so MW Gul,~:-I,,,ec Elec::~ic Limited of ! Lt:' I Wi1::i Power ProjecT in Jni,";Jir, 5indh FekisLOil , I MWh Mega Watt Hour

NCS National Conservation Strategy ,~ NEP National Environmental Policy ;I NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NGO Non-Government Organization

Nox N itrat e Oxid es

NREL -- National Renewable Energy Laboratories

NTDC National Transmission and Dispatch Company

.- - O&ivi Operation and Maintenance

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Pakistan Environment Protection Act

Persistent Organic Pollutants

Pakistan, Environment Protection Agency

photo Voltaic

Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd . . ; . ~. " v-. .' . ~~cia'! Complaint Register '" -- . . - . S~fety H'e.~:-it·hEnv.i.rpnm,~·ht.~-~,dEnergy ..' :.' " ..,! .'-' .... :" ..•.. _' ,-- •. .,..' ';.' ~ ., .,.,'.:. .

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_Sulfufoxides' -- . .. '," - V\(Ildjife Found~tion .. ' ._'. ; Y'!pn~ .- "

II Document Title: Consultant r'!ame: DD:::u,-:;en: N-:y , /Inilial Envtr onrnent al ExarTlination (lEE) Rer,ewcbie Resources IPVL) RE':; i 31 ']70'001 I 50 MIV Gul Ahmed Elecr,ic Limitec of ILt:' I IVind Power Pr oje c: in Jhimpir, Sindh I Project S~ons:lr: 01 Pakistan I Gui .1J1':'1~CEoe'bl' ~Imi:e::' I EXECUTIVE SUI\lIr~1ARY

Introduction

This document is an {ninal Environmental Examinatjon lEE of a 50 MW Wind Power Project (Project) being developed by Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) in Jhimpir, Sindh Pakistan.

The sponsor of the Project is Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL).

GULAhmed Electric Limited is developing a 50MW wind farm located in Jhimpir, District Thatta.

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) is an SPVformed for developing 50MW Wind Power Project GEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL).

Gul Ahmed Energy is interested to setup a Wind Power Project of 50 MW Capacity in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan.

Consultant

Renewable Resources is the Project consultant engaged for Project development including the 11 Initial Environmental examination (lEE) of the Project. r The contact details of consultant are given below;

irf~nrni;-za@renewable~~sourt~s.·com.pk

)a:e 0' .l>,p;:>rDvill DDcument Title: 1 Consultant Nar;')e: I t=l -\.,~ ... ,~, , .. -"'<" (D', .RE.:! 131 '170'001 ; Febn.i3'\',2026 I Ini:ial Envi~o,ll71e,l~al ~Xa:7ljr;2:j:)n (lEE) ,/ P._n=."C~IC F:e5::>~. " vt.) I 50 ,,~W GJI Ahmed E~eci:;ic lil7lj,ed of .. L:d Wind Power Project in Jhlm;:>ir, 51":c.'1 i ?P:J}=:i. SpJr--:5;Jr: : 1~:.JI.!"'h~I7:: ':ne~gl ~i'TI':~~~ Flakis:an Project Sponsors The Project Sponsors are the Ltd liability company incorporated under the laws of Pakistan, called Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL). Contact details are as follows; r I Gul Ahmed Energy Limited

Address: 7th floor, AI-Tijarah Centre, 32-1-A) Block 6, P. E.C.H:S.; MainShara-e-Faisal, Karachi. Address Ph: 9221 34540270-73 Fax:+92 21 34540274

'J;. _'., ,:.;",:. ":._ : '~:.' ~01~iI:ub~Tcfam~i"i0"fiah@5g~ene ~gv.cOm .Mr; 9~2i~Frbpi3r::' ;' i ::•..•... .EmaiJ;,"d"a·n"i;'h"[email protected] I Study Methodology ( '- I The study was conducted using standard methodology prescribed by national and international agencies to facilitate the review of identified environmental issues. This entailed an understanding and description of the environment within the activities which will occur or potentially have influence on the social and biological environment. The lEE study was conducted in four phases.

• Phase-I involved the definition and categorization of the Project components, collection of baseline data and information of the defined Project area through physical survey and consultation with the local inhabitants near the Project area. • Phase-II involved the laboratory analysis of the different environmental parameters which includes (Ambient Air Monitoring, Ambient Noise) and Water quality analysis of the project area. • Phase-III involved assessment of potential impact assessment of the pre-construction) construction, operation and Decommission phase of the Project. • Phase-IV involved the mitigation measures, formulation and monitoring of an Environmental Management Plan (EM P) to minimize the environmental impacts of the

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I Document I i~le: I Consultant "'arne: I :lawmen. N: I Do~e of Approv'al i Inirial Environmen:al Exarninat.on (lEE) I Renel'\Gbl~ F;eSDUice, (.01';) RE':: J31 J 7[;'00J I February,2Dle i 50 !/;W Gul Ahmed EleGric Li."';1ited of Ltd · V,/j'.,d Power Project in J.'lim;Jir, Sin::!h I Proje::t SD)r.sor: I , Gul.L.h::-:e:-: ~erg\, ~i;-ni7e= 01 i Pck!st2n I I The approach of lEE study includes the following steps:

.:. Describing the Project and details of Project Proponents .:. Review of applicable Statutory Requirements an d complian ces r ••• Establishing environmental baseline conditions through survey and consultation with the local stakeholders .:. Scoping the issues and establishing the boundaries of the assessment

+•• Review of Project Alternatives •• Assessing the potential environmental effects of the Project, including residual and cumulative effects . Identifying potential mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize the potential adverse environmental impacts .;. Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan and follow-up programs

Statutory Requirements The report fulfills the following regulatory requirements: fl • Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of lEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000 with reference to Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, .:. Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review' of lEE and EIA) Regulations, 2014 with reference to Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 !-- .:. Performance Standards of IFC and World Bank group ! 1 The details of the statutory requirements an d compliances of this lEE report to the national and international regulations or guidelines are explained in Section 2 of this report.

Project Overview

The wind farm Project of 50 MW of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited is located in Jhimpir, District Thatta Sindh. The land has been leased by the Government of Sindh by Gul Ahmed Electric Limited. The Karachi Hyderabad Motorway (Super Highway) is connecting road to the site. The total land area of the Project is 370 acres.

Subject to finalization of the EPCC, the Project will install 29 units of General Electric turbine generators (WTGs), each with rated output of 1.7MW. However, the exact configuration will be determined upon finalisation of the EPe. The other options of wind turbine generators (\lVTGs)

Document Title: Consui:ant Name: 21::I.~ume,"i No !:late of Approval 1 I Ini:ial Environmenta' EX2.-nin2tiofl (I:E) IRer,=V\:2oJ5 Resources (?vt.) R..::2:]3L170 0Cl Fe,:,ruaiy,2025 50 MW Gul Ah;";1ed E:iE::::,-ic Li,'7li:ed of I _I'~ .u I IVine: POINer PrOjEct i.~ h:::l;:::ir, Sind~ ; F~8je::t 5,:J:Jr:.5:"r' GU,I / ...:','11=: ~il;~g\· ~iiili:e:i 01 Pakistan i I I are also available like, Nordex N117 wind turbine generators (WTGs) rated output of 3.0MW total 16 WTGs, Vest as V126 wind turbine generators (WTGs) rated output of 3.3 MW total 15 WTGs, G.E 1.7 wind turbine generators (WTGs) rated output of total 29 VlrrGs. ~ i ! Further details about the Project and its location are given in Section3 of this report.

Description of Environment

A data collection survey was undertaken that included geology, meteorology, hydrology, ambient air quality, water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels, shadow forecasting, flora and fauna, land use pattern, and socio-economic conditions, based on available secondary information or data collected in the field. Primary data was collected to establish baseline conditions for the soil, water (surface and ground) quality, flora and fauna, and noise. Secondary data was collected for land, climate, and socioeconomic factors.

The physical survey of the site was conducted by Mr. Umair Ali Khilji of Renewable Resources Pvt. Lim ited. The environmental and social baseline conditions observed in the Project area are presented in Section 4 of this report.

I Impact Assessment and Mitigation

( r- A detailed analysis of Project alternatives are discussed in Section 5. During the lEE, the Project potential social and environmental impacts were identified. Each identified environmental and social impact was then characterized with respect to its nature, reversibility, geographical ~ 1 extent consequence-severity and likelihood. Based upon this characterization, the impacts were then assessed to be of high, medium or low significance. The lEE has recommended appropriate mitigation measures to address the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. The details of impact assessment and mitigation measures are provided in Section 6, which is further supplemented by the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provided in Section-B of this report.

Stakeholder Consultation

Stakeholder consultation was carried out as part of lEE study. The details of the consultation are documented in Section-8 of the report.

I~------Ll:>:umem N:> Cia,. 0' Approval Document Title: I Co::su~t2nt Nar:le: I I !',enew2Jle ~e>:>ur:e5 (P\':.) Rnl:ll~O!OOJ 1.,1 FetJr·uar\',20.l6 I L.d .1 11 Finding and Recommendations

.. Wind Power Project is a green energy Project and, therefore, there is no major long lasting social or environment impact foreseen, • Air quality of the area may be slightly disturbed only during construction phase of the Project. • The Project Area does not fall under an)' sensitive, protected area, .. N'Othreatened / Near-Threatened species of wildlife was recorded in the Project Area, " There are three settlements near the project area; only two are permanent settlements and other one were seasonal/temporary settlement. These settlements are outside from the project land area at distance of 3-11 Kilometers therefore no disturbance to the inhabitants is foreseen.

o Regarding bird mortality due to collision, it is found that birds landing area is around 25 km away from the wind farm and the migratory birds are not seen in the wind farm area and there are minimal to zero chance of bird collision from these wind turbines. , Noise impacts will be less t.han 70 DB (A) which is within the range as per National. Environmental Quality Standards (NEQs) of Pakistan.

e The environmental disturbance normally associated with construction activities will be minimized through an Environment Management Plan (EMP), impiementation of which will continue during Project operation and which includes monitoring arrangements. 11 .. The Project will bring a positive development in the area and improve the socioeconomic conditions through generation of employment opportunities and opening of avenues for the development ofthis area. Power project constructed and then operated in the area will cause development of good infrastructure, which will be benefited by ~. the local population. !- .. At least, one year bird monitoring is recommended to compile substantive data about the impacts of wind power plants on the birds and other important wildlife of the area. .. The Project will also help promote renewable energy in Pakistan and will contribute positively by meeting the energy supply demand of the country. • This lEE study concludes that the proposed Wind project will not lead to significant adverse environmental and social impacts of such nature or magnitude that would require a more detailed report in the form of an EIA. Additionally careful implementation of the EMP will ensure that environmental impacts are managed and minimized and the project proponent meets all statutory requirements. The project has been discussed with local people, government officials and NGO (like Wildlife department, Forest department, SEPA, WWF and IUCN). The consultations elicited general support for the project. There were no serious environmental issues raised or matters that the Consultant had overlooked. The main concerns expressed were to ensure that local people got

' Dare of Ap;Jroval Document I ide: I ConsIJira;1: !~2me: I RE2,']3]'] / Ini,iai Environrnent al EX2mir,,,,ion (IE:) ; ReneV;2:;!E P.25JUr~~5 (?vt.) 70 001 Februa~\',20~ 6 I 50 MW Gul ,L,hrned EI~Gic Limited of i l;d / V/inc Power P:oje:t i;: Jhim;:Jir, Si;]ch P;8j::::i. Sp:Jf"!s:Jr: Gu: J..,h'-'r::6 ~nergy Lir71i:20 01 i ?akis'.,'l I I employment on the project and that measures were in place to avoid excessive noise or dust and bird mortality.

In the view of all above, 50 MW wind power Project of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited can be regarded as Environmental Friendly Green Project. The details of lEE findings and recommendations are discussed in Section-9 of this report.

The following Annexures are attached with the report in order to support the results and findings of the report.

Annexure-I: Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan An nexure-II: EMP Implementation Cost Estimates Annexure-ill: Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Act 1997 and (.Review of lEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000 Annexure-IV: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency Act 2014 and (Review of lEE and EIA) Regulations, 2014 Annexure-V: Pakistan National Environmental Quality Standards Annexure-VI: IFe HSE Guidelines for Wind Energy Sector Annexure-VII: Laboratory Analysis Reports of Ambient Air Quality, Noise and Drinking Water I Quality Annexure-VIII: List of Flora and Fauna Recorded in Project Area L Annexure-IX: Snapshots of Biological Environment I Annexure-X: Social'Survey Forms Annexure -XI: Snapshots of Community Consultation 1 r Annexure -XII: Snapshots of Stakeholders Consultation

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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF STUDY

1 INTRODUCTKOIV AND PURPOSE OF STUDY I

1.1 PROJECT PROPONENT

The sponsor of the Project is Gul Ahmed Energy Limited.

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) is an SPV formed for developing 50MW Wind Power Project. GEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL).

Gul Ahmed Electric is interested to setup a Wind Power Project of 50 MW Capacity in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan.

Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Limited (RE2) is the consultant to develop the Project of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited.

1.2 THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Renewable Resources (Pvt.) Ltd is the professional technical advisor for the Project. Renewable Resources is a consulting company specialized in Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE) and Environment (Env) Projects. The company is owned by group of professionals who have been intimately involved in the renewable energy program of Pakistan, and have a fundamental understanding of issues relating to power project development, which include but are not Ltd to feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, concession and security documents, and applicable policies. r-, RE2 is capable of conducting full feasibility package featuring power production estimates, grid interconnection and tariff model. RE2 also has the expertise to deal with all technical aspects

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RE2 has gained significant experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ES/A) and Initial Environmental Examinations (lEE) of renewable energy projects in accordance with national and international laws and standards. These studies cover all baseline environmental conditions and anticipated environmental impacts of projects and provide comprehensive Environmental Management Plans.

To date, RE2 has conducted twenty (20) environmental studies of renewable energy projects, which have all been approved by the relevant Environmental Protection Agencies . •

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Pakistan's major electricity sources are thermal and hydro generation, meeting approximately 70% and 28% (respectively) of the country's annual electricity demand, The primary thermal generation fuels employed are furnace oil and gas, While both are produced domestically, demand already outstrips domestic supply by a considerable margin, Oil import is a significant burden on the natioral exchequer and the increasing import bill continues to exert further pressure on the foreign exchange reserves. Electricity mix of Pakistan (2013-2014) is presented in the figure below:

ELECTRICITY GENERATION 2013-14

, ' TOTAL: 103,670 GWH "

Sa.!" 25.70% H\lde!, 30,70%

Nuclear, 4,90% r( r- I Oil,38.50%

Figure 1,1: Electricity Mix of Pakistan by Source-

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r I Import of gas could be seen as a viable option to overcome the depleting domestic reserves, However, gas import has significant challenges, such as the need for substantial capital investment in infrastructure, security difficulties and physical terrain concerns, Moreover, it would increase Pakistan's reliance on imported fuels with associated foreign exchange burdens. This must be considered in th e context of rising costs for gas and oil-based fuels as a result of uncertainty over future supply, I Alternatives to further fuel imports for electricity generation are the production of domestic coal, generation from hydro-electric power, or other renewable sources, such as wind and solar ! power. These options will assist in reducing Pakistan's reliance on imported oil and protect against resulting vulnerability to changes in global oil prices, which will in turn also have a positive effect on the current trade deficit and inflating import bill.

As with gas, securing future supplies of domestic coal and hydro-electric power would require significant spending on infrastructure. While Pakistan has domestic reserves of coal, it currently makes up a very small proportion of the country's total power generation. This is due, in part, to the fact that most of the reserves are located in the remote Thar Desert region: Exploiting the coal reserves would require significant upfront investment in local infrastructure (including provision of water supplies), development of mines, housing and related infrastructure, and investment in transmission lines, as a pre-requisite to any power plant development. Hydro- electric power already supplies almost 30% of the domestic electricity that is generated, and • numerous sites for future investment exist. However, due to their locations, this would also require significant investment in transmission and other infrastructure. Moreover, there are various political issues relating to the development of hydro-electric a nd coal generation power l- plants, which remain to be resolved, I I In light of the prevailing circumstances, wind generation appears to be a viable and environmentally friendly alternative for meeting Pakistan's urgent electricity demands. The development of wind generation projects could reduce dependence on oil-based thermal power generation, increase diversity in Pakistan's electricity generation mix, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, all of which will contribute towards projecting a positive image of Pakistan within the international community, Also the per kWh tariff for wind power projects are now comparatively lower than that of furnace oil projects, particularly the Rental Power Projects, which were previously inducted to meet the urgent needs of electricity sh ortfalls.

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1.4 PROSPECTS OF VIIND ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

Pakistan has considerable potential for wind energy in the coastal belt of its southern provinces Sindh and Balochistan, as well as in the central desert areas of Punjab and Northern Sindh: This potential source of renewable energy has however, not been properly realized thus far. r According to a study conducted by NREL, and data collected from the wind masts installed in the Gharo and Keti Bandar wind cor1idor, the average wind speed in this wind corridor is 7.4 m/s making a regional potential of more than 50,000 MW. The Wind Map of Pakistan as comprised by NREL is shown in Figure 1.2 below.

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Wind Map of Pakistan by NREL

The Government of Pakistan (GOP) is diversifying its energy mix on a fast track basis to ensure Energy Security, Sustainable Development, Social Equity and Environmental Protection. Given its overall economics, wind energy is envisaged as an important ingredient of Pakistan's future energy mix.

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r I Keeping in view the anticipated future energy needs and the significant potential for renewable energy, the GOP has set a target of at least 5% of the total national power generation capacity to be generated through renewable energy technologies, especialJy through wind energy by the r year 203,0, 1.5 PROJECT OVERVIEVJ &. OBJECTIVES

I, The Wind Farm Project is located in Jhimpir, which is approximately 130km from Karachi, Pakistan's commercial hug and main coastal/port city.The Project site consists of 370 acres of land, which has been leased by the Government of Sindh. The Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (Super Highway) and National Highway are the connecting roads to the Project site.

Subject to finalization of the EPCC, the Project presently contempiates installing a total of 29 wind turbine generators (WTGs), each with rated output of 1,7 MW. The other options are also available as mentioned in the table given below.

Th e brief overview of Project is summarized in Table 1.1 below .

Table1-1: Projectata Glance

S. No IParticulars I Description I • 1 I Project Site, IJhlmplr, Province ofSindh, Pakistan' t- 2 Project Capacity !SOMW 3 . Turbines to he'installed ..., I G'.~:1.7MW:"'TdtaI29WTG·· >. .. ;", ."-'-. Garriesa G114 - 2.0 MW.,.. Total 2S WTGs G.v{12I:...'2.s MW-TotaI20'WTGi .. VesfasVI26~3.3 MW - Total IS WTG I : ,',,:. ...',.....•. NordexN117 3.0MW:_'rotaI16 WIG,.. ,

I Estimated Project Cost /107.5 million US $

The Project is being developed with the following objectives:

i. Contribute to meeting the electricity supply deficit in south west of Pakistan in particular; and country in general;

I Do," 0' A::;;:>,()val PE2'j::'1 'J 701001 I Fi.'bn;ar\,,2025 'I ii. Provide electricitv to stimulate and support the expansion of local industry and service businesses; I iii. 8y using indigenous renewable resources of power generation; avoid depletion of natural resources for future generation and environmental stability;

iv. Create employment during construction and operations and provide opportunities for developing ecotourism; I

v. Improve microeconomic efficiency of the power sector by reducing fossil fuel usage;

vi. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power generation and contribute to negligible emission; effluent, and sofid waste intensity of power generation in the system;

vii. Conserve natural resources including land, forests, minerals, water, and ecosystems; and

viii. Improve local physical infrastructure such as access roads and transmission network in the Project area.

1.6 NEED AND OBJECTIVES OF lEE STUDY

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997 (PEPA 1997) requires the proponents of every development project in the country to submit either an Initial Environmental Examination or Environmental Impact Assessment to the concerned environmental protection agency.

Sindh Environment Protection Agency Act 2014 (SEPA 2014) Sindh Assembly has passed the Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014; Environmental protection became the provincial subject; SEPA have developed Act, regulations and sectorial gUidelines to develop its own Act and regulation and guidelines.

The IEE/EIA Regulations 2000 issued under PEPA 1997 and lEE lElA regulations issued under SEPA Act 2014 Both guidelines provide separate lists for the projects requiring lEE or EIA. This Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of lEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000. According to these regulations, an IE E is required for projects falling in an)! category listed in

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1.7 BASIS PROJECT CATEGORIZATION OF EIA STUDY

Section 12 of Pakistan Environmental Priotection Act 1997 and other regulatory documents such as Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations 2000 requires that every new development project in Pakistan has to be preceded by an Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) depending upon the magnitude of the project and severity of impacts anticipated at the time of comm issioning of the project.

PEPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations 2000 categorize projects into two separate schedules depending on whether a project requires an lEE (Schedule-I) or an EIA (Schedule-II). The Regulations also require that all projects located in environmentally sensitive areas need . submission of an EIA.

Section 17 of Sindh Environment Protection Agency 2014 and Sindh Environmental Protection I Agency (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations 2014 requires wind project to conduct the lEE under I schedule I,

I Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review of Initial Environmental Examination and r Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulation, 2014, the list of projects requiring an EIA includes wind energy projects if it falls under any sensitive, protected area. It defines r- "Environmental Sensitive Areas" as the area which falls under sensitive sites like protected l areas, or the sites which may have crucial and growing importance. The Project Area does not fall under the said category accordingly lEE report has been prepared.

Accordingly an lEE Study has been conducted, and the same will be submitted to seek approval prior to project initiation.

This report conforms to the requirements of the lEE report addressed in IFe and World Bank group performance standards.

In the context of the scop_e of the Project, the lEE report has addressed the following objectives, where applicable:

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Highlight baseline environmental and social conditions of the Project area along with identification of environmentally sensitive area and concerned stakeholders like Government officials and different NGOs.

Relevant host country laws, regulations, applicable treaties and agreements

•• Protection of human health, cultural properties and biodiversity including endangered species and sensitive ecosystems .

•:. Major hazards; occupational health and safety; fire prevention and life safety

.:. Socio-economic impacts; land use: land acquisition; involuntary resettlement

.;. Impacts on indigenous peoples and communities, if applicable

.:. Cumulative impacts of existing} proposed, and anticipated future projects

.:. Efficient production} delivery} and use of energy f r .;. Pollution prevention and waste minimization, pollution controls (liquid effluent and air emissions), and solid and chemical waste management. ~. i

1.8 Scope of LEE Study

This lEE study is focused at developing the environmental profile of the project area so as to evaluate the existing physical, biological and socioeconomic aspects leading to respective impacts due to construction and operations at the Wind Farm.

The main purpose of the lEE study is to ensure that:

... Any major adverse impact on the environment (physical, ecological and social) during different phases of projects viz. siting, design, construction and operation are identified. Adverse impacts are appropriately addressed and adequate mitigation measures are incorporated in the siting, design, construction and operation phases of project.

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.• Alternatives to achieve the objectives are analyzed. ... Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for sustainable development and operation of the project is developed for implementation and monitoring of the project activities.

The present lEE report has identified the signifitant environmental aspects and screened the potential aspects to ensure that the likely impacts due to proposed activities during construction, installation of masts and WTGs an,d operation of the proposed project, and the residual impact on adoption of mitigation measures have been critically assessed with respect to compliance with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997, Sindh Environment Protection Act 2014 and World Bank, IFC.

1.9' Methodology for Initial Environmental Examination. Study

Th e enviro.nmental assessment (examination and evaluation) is primarily based on simple comparative evaluation approach. Initially the baseline or the profile of the project area is developed by site surveys, collecting data, records and information on physical, ecological jbiological as well as socioeconomic environment. The data are compiled then projected or modeled for different phases of projects, i.e. design, construction, and operations. The

I likely changes in the critical environmental aspects or significant changes in the ambient L.. I environmental parameters are identified. Identiflcation assessment and evaluation of l significant impact either in qualitative or quantitative terms is carried out for which appropriate mitigation measures are proposed.

Project Team of environmentalists and sociologists held consultation based on the detailed contents of the Project with main stakeholders. Environmental and social considerations being an essential component of the implementation phase of this project, the following points were underscored for implementing the lEE recommendations:

Identifying the need, if any, for involuntary resettlement and for land acquisition and to prepare an appropriate Involuntary Resettlement Program.

Reducing the impact on the living environment during the construction period, selecting appropriate construction methods and construction schedule.

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~ Conducted public consultation at the early stage ~ Held stakeholders meetings during the study.

o Understood in detail the concerns of Persons resident in the villages that are outside the Gul Ahmed land area. In consideration of: I • Agreement between GoS and Gul Ahmed Energy Limited, allowing Gul Ahmed Electric Limite~Iand for installation of Wind Power Generation will require no payment for land acqutsttron, ., Consultation Meetings with the residents of one village located within the GEL project boundary and one on the outside of the land area, have confirmed the issue that establishment of the Wind Farm on GAEL land wiil not require land acquisition or involuntary resettlement, and insignificant impact on the ecology and living environment, It is implicit that there would be no need for involuntary resettlement or acquisition of land. • This lEE report presents the existing environmental scenario and the results from the assessment and evaluation of the environmental aspects emerging during the installation and operation phases of wind turbines. Following screening of potential environmental aspects, the assessed and evaluated impacts requiring necessary II mitigation measures are suggested in the report. The report also includes the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program that will be implemented during siting, construction operation phases and decommission phase.

The methodology specifically adopted for conducting the lEE of The Project may be 1-- summarized as follows I

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The key activities of this phase include:

Project Data Compilation: A generic description of the proposed activities relevant to environmental assessment was compiled with the help of the proponent.

Published Literature Review: Secondary data on weather, soil, water resources, wildlife, and vegetation were reviewed and compiled.

Leqislative Review: Information on relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards was reviewed and compiled.

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Baseline Data Collection:

Primary Data Primary data for Environmental Monitoring including Ambient Air, Ambient noise, ground water and surface water was developed through EPltl Certified Laboratory, in addition to that Birdlife and wildlife survey was also conducted during this study and previous studies conducted by the Project team. A field visit was conducted to, verify and collect primary data on the site alternatives. A questionnaire was developed and views of local inhabitants were taken about the wind power Project. Secondary Data reasonable data of baseline information on the Project area was available from existing literature and other studies conducted close to the Project area have also been referred in this study.

The environmental, socioeconomic, and Project information collected was used to assess the potential impact of the proposed activities. The issues studied included potential Project impact on:

.:. Geomorphology . •:. Groundwater and surface water quality, .:. Ambient air quality and ambient noise levels .:. Ecology of area, including flora and fauna especially with reference of migratory and local birds .;. Local communities .:. Noise impact .;. Shadow impact

Wherever possible and applicable, the discussion covers the following aspects:

•• The present baseline conditions .;. The potential change in environmental parameters likely to be effected by Project related activities .'. The identification of potential impacts •• The evaluation of the likelihood and significance of potential impacts • The definition of mitigation measures to reduce impacts to as low 2S practicable

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\ This report documenting the lEE process and results is prepared in accordance with the relevant guidelines set by the Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) in general and Sindh Environmental Protection agency in specific.

1.10 METHOD FOR EVALUATING IMPACT

The description of baseline conditions represents the basis for evaluating the Project's impact. The description and. evaluation of the environmental impact, and proposals for measures to be taken to mitigate and compensate for any determined environmental impact during construction and operation phase, are presented in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) (Annexure-I).In the interest of transparent presentation and evaluation, tabulated evaluation procedures have been applied. The severity of a particular environmental impact together with its general trends (i.e. negative or positive) r is described on the basis of a point system. The evaluation scale applied is as follows: r

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=Regionally Favorable

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ILEGASLA TIVE REQ UIREIHENTS

I i This chapter describes the relevant: (i) national and international policies; (ii) legal and administrative framework; and (iii) institutional setup, in respect of the environmental and social assessment of the proposed Project.

2.1 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL L4.H1S

There are several laws in Pakistan which contain provisions relating to the protection of the environment. However, the enactment of comprehensive legislation on the environment, in the form of an act of parliament, is a relatively new phenomenon. Most of the existing laws on environmental and social issues have been enforced over an extended period of time, and are context specific. The laws relevantto development projects are briefly reviewed below. II

~ 2.2 POLICY GUIDELINES v- t

The National Conservation Strategy (NCS) is the primary policy document of the Government of Pakistan (GOP) on national environmental issues. The Strategy approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992 was also recognized by International Financial Institutions, principally the World Bank. The NCS had identified 14 core areas including conservation of biodiversity, poJlution prevention and abatement, soil and water conservation and preservation of cultural heritage. It had also recommended immediate attention to the stated core areas in order to preserve the environment of Pakistan.

A mid-term review of the NCS in 2000 concluded that achievements under the NCS were primarily awareness raising and institutional building rather than meaningful improvement of the environment and natural resources and that the NCS was neither designed nor adequately focused as a national sustainable development strategy (GoP, November 2002). Thus the need

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The GOP and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly initiated an umbrella support programme called the NEAP-Support Programme that was signed in October 2001 and implemented in 2002. The development objective supported by NEAP-Support Programme is environmental sustainabllity and poverty reduction in the context of economic growth. The objectives of new policy has total 171 guidelines on sectorial and cross sectorial issues. The objectives of new policy include assurance of sustainable development and safeguard of natural wealth of country. The following are the approved Sectorial Guidelines:

• Water Supply and Management • Air Quality and Noise • Waste Management • Forestry ! r • Biodiversity and Protected Areas • Climate Change and Ozone Depletion • Energy Efficiency and Renewable • Agriculture and Livestock

o Multilateral Environmental Agreements • Biodiversity Action Plan

The key to protection of the biological heritage of Pakistan lies in the involvement of local people and in the support provided by competent institutions for conservation and sustainable use. The Government of Pakistan has recognized the importance of these measures in the preparation of National Conservation Strategy and in becoming a signatory to, and ratifying, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. Developing the Biodiversity Action Plan for Pakistan, 2000 has been the most significant direct steps towards addressing the biodiversity loss.

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The BAP recognizes that an EIA is used as a tool at a project level to identify environmental effeFts of a proposed project and to plan for reducing adverse effects. The BAP further stipulates that an EIA needs to be initiated at an early stage of project development and that public participation in the review of potential effects is important.

2.3 ENVIRONIv!ENT INSTITUTIONS AND ADMJNISTRA TION

The Constitution of Pakistan distributes the legislative powers between the federal and the provincial governments through Federal and Concurrent Lists. The Federal list depicts the areas and subjects on which the Federal government has exclusive powers. The Concurrent list contains areas and subjects on which both Federal and Provincial governments can enact laws.

The Ministry of Climate Change, Local Government and Rural Development are responsible for environmental issues at the federal level. The NCS unit within the Ministry ensures il implementation of the National Conservation Strategy.

The Pakistan Environment Protection Agency is the federal body responsible for administering r the provisions of the Pakistan Environment Protection Act. It is responsible for ensuring r compliance with the NEQs, developing monitoring and evaluation systems and initiatirig i ( legislation when necessary.

The provincial Environment Protection Agencies, i.e. the Environment Protection Department in Sindh, are responsible for environmental planning and development and approval of Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) of new Projects at the provincial level.

2.4 LA \VS, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES The Pakistan Environment Protection Act, 1997, is the basic law that empowers the Government of Pakistan to develop policies and guidelines for the protection of the country's natural environment. A brief description of the laws is given below.

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The PEPA, 1997, is the basic legislative tool empowering the government to frame regulations for the protection of the environment. The act is applicable to a broad range of issues and

rI extends to air, water, soil, marine, and noise pol/ution, as well as to the handling.of hazardous wastes.

The key features of the law that have a direct bearing on the proposed Project relate to the requirements for an initial environmental examination (lEE) and EIA for development Projects. Sect jon 12(1) req uires that: "No proponent of a Project sh all commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Federal Agency an initial environmental examination or, where the Project is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment, and has obtained from the Federal Agency approvai in respect thereof." Pak-EPA has delegated the power of review and approval of environmental assessments to the provincial environmental protection agencies. As the proposed Project will be located near Karachi, it falls under the jurisdiction of the EPA Sindh.

2.6 SINDH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT} 2014

The Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 (SEPA) is the basic legislative tool empowering the provincial government to frame reguiations for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment. The SEPA 2014 is broadly applicable to air, water, soil, r- hazardous waste, marine and noise pol/ution. Penalties have been prescribed for those I contravening the provisions of the Act. The powers of the provincial Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) were also conSiderably enhanced under this legislation and they have been given the power to conduct inquiries into possible breaches of environmental law either of their own accord, or upon the registration of a complaint. Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 (SEPA) attached as Annexure IV.

•:. It equally lays emphasis for the preservation of the natural resources of Sindh and to adopt ways and means for restoring the balance in its eco-system by avoiding all types of environmental hazards . •• Under section 17 of SEPA, "no proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Agency an initial environmental examination or environmental impact assessment and has obtained from Agency

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2.7 PAKISTAN ENVIRONIi1ENT PROTECTION AGENCY REVIEVv' OF lEE AND EfA REGULATION, 2000

The Pakistan Environment Protection Agency Review of lEE and EIA Regulations provide the necessary details in respect of the preparation, submission, and review of the lEE and EIA. Categorization of Projects of lEE and EIA is one of the main components of the Regulations.

The following is a brief step-wise description of the approval process:

.:. A project is categorized as requiring an lEE or EJA using the two schedules attached to the Regulations . •:. An EIA or lEE is conducted as per the requirements of the EPA guidelines. '.' The EIA or lEE is submitted to the concerned EPA-provincial EPAs if the project is located in the provinces, or the Pak-EPA if it is located in Islamabad . [I •:. A fee, depending on the cost of the project and the type of the report, is submitted along with the document. .:. The submittal is also accompanied by an application in the format prescribed in f- Schedule IV of the Regulations . •:. EPA conducts a preliminary scrutiny and replies within 10 days of the submittal of a report by:(a) confirming completeness;(b) asking for additional information, if needed; or (c) returning the report requiring additional studies, if necessary. ',' EPA is required to make every effort to complete the lEE and EIA review process within 45 and 90 days, respectively, upon confirmation of completeness . •:. If the EPAs accord their approval subject to certain conditions, then before commencing construction of the project, the proponent is required to submit an undertaking accepting the conditions as per mentioned in schedule vii. •-, Before commencing operation of the project, the proponent is required to obtain from the EPA a written confirmation of compliance with the approval conditions and requirements of the lEE. •:. An Environment Management Plan (EMP) is to be submitted with a request for obtaining confirmation of compliance . •• The EPAs are required to issue confirmation of compliance within 15 davs of the receipt of request and complete documentation.

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I Complete guidelines of Preparation ofEiA/lEE along with details of other concerned laws and reQulations outlined in the Pakistan Environment Protection Act 1997 are provided in Annexure- J/J tor reference

2.8 SINDH ENVIRONJ.\1ENT PROTECTION AGENCY REVIE1V OF rEE AND EIA REGULATION; 2014

The SEPA review of lEE .and EIA regulations, 2014 (the 'regulations'), prepared byth.e....s.EPA under the powers conferred by section of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014provide the necessary details on the preparation, submission and review of the lEE, EIA and environmental checklist of the project.

These regulations classify projects on the basis of expected degree of severity of environmental impacts and list them in three separate schedules. Schedule-I lists projects that may not have significant environmental impacts and require an lEE. Schedule-II lists projects of. potentially significant environmental impacts requiring preparation of an EIA. Schedule-IJJ list projects of screening and requiring preparation of environmental checklist. The Regulations also require under the schedule-JJ Clause-A6: Wind energy projects if falls under any sensitive, protected area and under the Clause-J: that all projects located in environmentally sensitive areas require preparation of an EIA. SEPA (Review of lEE lElA regulations) 2014 has been provided in the report. The Project Area does not fall under the protected area; accordingly lEE report has been prepared. Wind Projects, transmission lines less than 11KV and grid station falls in Schedule I - lists of projects requiring an lEE while the wind energy projects if fall under any sensitive, protected areas and transmission lines (11KV and above) and distribution projects fall in Schedule II -lists of projects require an EIA.

Complete guidelines of Preparation ofElA/JEE along with details of other concerned laws and regulations outlined in the Sindh Environment Protection Act are provided in Annexure-IV for reference

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The wind power sectorial guidelines form part of a package of regulations and guidelines, to be read in conjunction with the overall EIA /IEE guidelines package, These guidelines have been prepared by the Federal EPA in collaboration with other key stakeholders, which include: the provincial EPAs; the Federal and Provincial Planning Development Divisions; NGOs; representatives of chambers of commerce and industry; and other consultants,

These guidelines consist of comprehensive guidelines and procedures for the environmental assessment of wind power projects in Pakistan, It is emphasized that the various guidelines should be read as a package; reliance on the sectorial guidelines alone is inadequate.

2.10 POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF POWER GENERATION PROJECTS, 2006

The Alternative Energy Development Board was established as an autonomous body attached to the Cabinet Division on 12th May 2003.The AEDB was established to act as a central agency for the development, promotion, and facilitation of renewable energy technologies; the formulation of plans and policies; and the development of a technological base for manufacturing of renewable energy equipment in Pakistan, In February· 2006, the administrative control of the AEDB was shifted from the Cabinet Division to the Ministry of Water & Power. The AEDB has developed the national policy for promoting renewable energy sources in the medium and long term, which is known as the Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation, 2006 (Power Policy). AEDB is also responsible for procuring land leases from the Revenue department for wind farm projects.

The current Project is developed under provisions of the Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation, 2006.

2.11 PROJECT DEVELOPM~ENT IN TER]\'lS OF POLICY FRAMEWORK

The following paragraphs describe the progress of the Project in terms of the Power Policy:

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Th e land is being allocated by the Government of Sindh in the Jhimpir area. Land measures 370 acres of area.

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The Project Company is required to submit a detailed feasibility study, including Technical I Feasibility, Electrical Grid Studies, and Environmental Studies, to the GoS for their approval. r 2.11.4 Generation License r ------.--._------In order to produce and sell electricity in Pakistan, a project is required to obtain a "Generation r License" from the regulator, NEPRA. The Project Company is therefore required to make an I· application to NEPRA for its Generation License.

An application for the generation license along with necessary documents will be submitted to NEPRA after submission of Feasibility Study to Government of Sindh.

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A separate application will be submitted by the Project Company to NEPRA for approval of its power tariff. This application will be submitted simultaneously with the application of Generation License.

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Once the tariff has been approved, the Project Company can engage with its lenders to finalize its financing terms and conditions. At this stage, GoS will issue a Letter of Support to the Project Company as soon as the Project Company submits a bank guarantee in respect of its obligation to achieve Financial Close. The amount of the Bank Guarantee is calculated at US$2,SOO per MW.

The Letter of Support provides the Project Company with a continued mandate to develop the Project, and provides certain assurances of support from governmental entities and departments. The Letter of Support remains valid until the effectiveness of the EPA and iA.

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The agreement between the Power Purchaser and the Project Company is called the Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA). This agreement lists terms and conditions for the sale and purchase cif electricity between the two parties. Discussions relating to the EPA normally commence as soon as the feasibility study is submitted and the tariff petition is filed with NEPRA. 11 The Implementation Agreement (iA) is an agreement between the Project Company and the GOP, where in the GOP mandates the Project Company to develop the power project, and provides certain assurances and concessions to the Project, its lenders, shareholders and contractors. Importantly, the IA provides certain guarantees in respect of the performance of the power purchaser. The IA also assures the project of compensation in case of any termination resulting from a default or force majeure. These discussions normally commence alongside the EPA.

2.11.9 Financial Close

Upon approval of feasibility study, grant of generation license, approval of tariff, and the signing of Project documents (EPA and i/l.); the Project Company shall move forward to financial close.

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f-- I The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) were first promulgated in 1993 and were last revised in 2010. The NEQS spiecifythe standards for industrial and municipal effluents, gaseous emissions, ambient air requirements, vehicular emissions, noise levels and water quality standards.

Th e National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) specify the following standards:

Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (16 parameters) in gaseous emissions from industrial sources

Maximum permissible limits for motor vehicle exhaust and noise

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Selected NEQS for liquid effluents discharged to inland waters, gaseous emiSSion [rom industrial sources, emissions from motor vehicles, noise, ambient air quality and water quality standards are provided in Annexure-V

2.12.2 National Environmental Policy, 2005 ---_...__ .__ ._ .._- ._•.._.-._-.---_.------_._._. __ ..... _-----_ ..__ ._--. __-_--

The National Environmental Policy (NEP) was approved by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council in its lOth meeting in 27th December 2004 under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and there after approved by the Cabinet on 29th June 2005. NEP is the primary policy of the Government of Pakistan that addresses the environmental issues of

' J2:= 0: A;J~ro\'al ,ce:;ru:;:)',20: :S / i The broad Goal of NEP is, "{to protect, conserve and restore Pakistan's} environment in order to improve the quality of life of the citizens through sustainable development." The NEP identifies the following set of sectorial and cross-sectorial guidelines to achieve its Goal of sustainable development.

a. Sectorial Guidelines:

Water and sanitation; air quality and noise; waste management: forestry; biodiversity and protected areas; climate change and ozone depletion; energy efficiency and renewable; agriculture and livestock; and multilateral environmental agreements.

b. Cross Sectorial Guidelines

Poverty; population; gender; health; trade and environment; environment and local governance; and natural disaster management. The NEP suggests the following policy instruments to overcome the environmental problems throughout the country:

., Integration of environment into development planning .. Legislation and regulatory framework .. Capacity development .. Economic and market based instrument • Public awareness and education

e Public private civil society partnership

Even though NEP is a policy document that does not apply to the Project directly, development 1-. projects, such as wind power generation projects, are not expected to negatively impact the l environmental issues identified by NEP. In any event, mitigation measures would be adopted to minimize or avoid any negative impact. Furthermore, renewable sources of energy, such as wind power projects, provide an environmentally positive means for increasing power production and development.

_2.12.3 Land Acquisition Act 1984 . .__

The Land Acquisition Act (LAA) of 1894, amended from time to time, has been the de-fact 0 policy governing land acquisition and compensation in the country. The lAA is the most commonly used law for acquisition of land and other properties for development projects. It comprises of 55 sections pertaining to area notifications and surveys, acquisition, compensation and apportionment awards and dispute resolution, penalties and exemptions.

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I This law was enacted to define the authority and responsibility of the Telegraph authority. The law covers, among other activities, installation and maintenance of telegraph lines and posts I (poles). The Act defines the mechanism to determine and make payment of compensation associated with the installation of these lines and posts.

Under this Act, the land required for the poles is not acquired (or purchased) from the owner, nor the title of the land transferred. Compensation is paid to the owner for any structure, crop or tree that exists on the land; cost of the land is not paid to the owner.

2.12.5 The 5indh \-\lildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972

The Sindh Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972 empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved for the protection of wildlife and control activities within these areas. It also ( provides protection to endangered species of wildlife. As no Project activities are planned in r declared protected areas, provision of this law is not applicable to the proposed Project

2.12.6 The 5indh Fisheries Ordinance, 1972 -----

The Sindh Fisheries Ordinance, 1980 regulates fishing in public waters, including the coastal areas of Sindh. It empowers the Government of Sindh to issue licenses for fishing in public waters, place restrictions on the type of equipment that can be used for fishing, restrict fishing in certain areas or of certain species of fish, regulate the onshore trade of fish catch, and regulate the fish processing industry. Article 8 of the Ordinance prohibits the discharge of wastewater to public waters without the consent of the Director Fisheries.

As no activities are planned for this Project which can breach this Ordinance, provision of this law is not applicable to the proposed Project.

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The Forest Act, 1927 empowers the government to declare certain areas as reserved forest r areas. As no reserved forest exists in the vicinitv of the proposed Project, the provisions of this I law are not applicable to the proposed Project.

The Canal and Drainage Act (1873) prohibits corruption or fouling of water in canals (defined to include channels, tube wells, reservoirs and watercourses), or obstruction of drainage. This Act will be applicable to the construction and O&M works to be carried out during the proposed Project.

2.12.9 Tbe Antjquities~~_'S_~75& t~e Sindh Cultural Herita¥.e (Preservation] Act, 1994

The Antiquities Act of 1975 ensures the protection of Pakistan's cultural resources. The Act defines "antiquities" as ancient products of human activity, historical sites, or sites of anthropological or cultural interest, national monuments, etc. The Act is designed to protect these antiquities from destruction, theft, negligence, unlawful excavation, trade, and export. The law prohibits new construction in the proximity of a protected antiquity and empowers the Government of Pakistan to prohibit excavation in any area that may contain articles of archaeological significance. l- I Under the Act, the Project proponents are obligated to ensure that no activity is undertaken within 61m (200 ft.) of a protected antiquity, and to report to the Department of Archaeology, Government of Pakistan any archaeological discovery made during the course of the Project. The Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994, is the provincial law for the protection of cultural heritage. Its objectives are similar to those of the Antiquity Act, 1975. No antiquity protected under these two laws was identified in the vicinity of the proposed Project.

2.12.10 Factories Act, 1934

The clauses relevant to the proposed Project are those that address the health, safety and welfare of the workers, disposal of solid waste and effluents, and damage to private and public property. The Act also provides regulations for handling and disposing toxic and hazardous

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2,12.11 EmpJ_?Y~~l~t of Child Act, 1991

Article 11(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mines or any other hazardous employment. In accordance with this Article, the Employment of Child Act (ECA) 1991 disallows child labor in the country. The ECA defines a child to mean a person who has not completed his/her fourteenth year of age. The ECA states that.no child shall be employee or permitted to work in any of the occupations set forth in the ECA (such as transport sector, railways, construction, and ports) or in any workshop wherein any of the processes defined in the Act is carried out. The processes defined in the Act in clude carpet weaving, bidi (kind of a cigarette) making, cement manufacturing, textile, construction and others. Gul Ahmed Electric and its contractors will be bound by the ECA to prohibit any child labor at the Project sites or campsites.

2.12.12 Civil Aviation Rules, 1994

These rules apply to flight operations within Pakistan by aircrafts other than military aircrafts I r-I and, except where otherwise prescribed, to flight operations by air crafts registered, acquired j or operating under these rules, wherever they may be. The rules with relevant significance to the power Project: ~, [ • No person shall erect any temporary or permanent structure, nor position a vehicle or other mobile object on or in the vicinity of an aerodrome (airport), that will be within the clearance area, or will protrude through an obstacle limitation surface, at that aerodrome. • No person shall operate a light in the vicinity of an aerodrome which because of its glare is liable to dazzle pilots of aircraft taking off from or landing at that aerodrome; or which can be mistaken for an aeronautical ground light. If such a light is operated it shall be extinguished or satisfactorily screened immediately upon notice being given to the person or persons operating the light, by the Director-General or by the Manager or by a person authorized by him. • No person or persons shall operate a radio station or electrical equipment in the vicinity of an aerodrome or of a radio aid to navigation serving an airway or an air route in Pakistan which is liable to cause interference with radio communications between

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" A captive balloon or a kite shall not be flown at a height above 200ft within 6kmofan aerodrome, and a free balloon shall not be flown at any place, except with the express I permission of the Director-General and in compliance with the conditions attach ed to such permission

c An aircraft shall not be flown over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements or over an open air assembly of persons, except by permission of the Director-General, unless it is at such height as will permit, in the event of an emergency, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons on the ground, and except when it is taking off or landing, shall not be flown closer thanSOOft to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure.

e As there is no airport in close proximity to the Project area, it is highly unlikely that the aforementioned rules would apply to the Project's construction and operation activities. However, it is often recommended for projects to seek the relevant permission from Civil Aviation Authority for the installation of wind turbines. The blade tips of wind turbines will be marked in red to make the structure more visible from a distance to aircrafts.

2.12.13 Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 ---,.--.-----_~ ------_ .._------_ .._------"------._--_._---- r The Code deals with offences where public or private property or human lives area affected due t to intentional or accidental misconduct of an individual or organization. The Code also

Addresses control of noise, noxious emissions and disposal of effluents. Most of the environmental aspects of the Code have been superseded by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997.

_~~l?__2:~: .~~~~!1al Resettlement PoliS}:/ ~rdinance . .. _

The Ministry of Environment, Local Government and Rural Development formulated a draft policy in 2004 on involuntary resettlement with technical assistance from ADB. The policy aims to compensate for the loss of income to those wn o suffer loss of communal property including co m m on ass ets, prod uctive ass ets, structures, oth er fixed ass ets, in com e a nd em ployme nt,

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The government has also developed a document entitled "Project Implementation and Resettlement of the Affected Persons Ordinance, 2002", later referred to as the r "Resettlement Ordinance", for enactment by provincial and local governments, after incorporating local requirements. The Ordinance, being a new law, s~all be supplementary to the LAA as well as other laws of Pakistan, and wherever applicable under this policy. However, if necessary, appropriate amendments to the LAA 1894 will also be proposed to facilitate the application of the Resettlement Ordinance.

There has not been much progress on the enactment of the Resettlement Ordinance; hence this is not relevant for the proposed project.

2.12.15 Sindh LocaJ Government Ordinances, 2001

These ordinances were issued under the devolution process and define the roles of the district governments. These ordinances also address the land use, conservation of natural vegetation, air, water and land pollution, disposal of solid waste and wastewater effluents, as well as matters relating to public health.

{ }- 2.12.16 The IUCN Red List t-- I Some animal species are already extinct in Pakistan, and many are internationally threatened. The 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals classifies 37 species and 14 sub-species of mammals that occur in Pakistan as internationally threatened or near-threatened.

The Red List is based on field data that is more than 10 to 15 years old and needs to be re- assessed. The country also provides critical habitat to 25 internationally threatened bird species and 10 internationally threatened reptiles.

According to the National Avian Research Centre in Abu Dhabi, with Houbara's birth rate of 5 per cent a year and if number of Houbara keeps decreasing at the same rate with more than 6,000 being bagged by hunting parties and more than 4000 smuggled out of country, the worst m scenario are that the Houbarabustarc would disappear as the species by 2015.

There are a number of organizations that were formed to protest the illegal hunting and preserve the wildlife. This includes f\)ational Council for Conservation of VViidlire (NCCW),

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Wetland of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (RAMSAR) and Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (C(VIS).

2.12.17 Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, and Rules, 1969

The Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, was extended in 1978, to the whole of Pakistan. The ordinance deals with the powers of motor vehicle licensing authorities and empowers the Road Transport Corporation to regulate traffic rules, vehicle speed and weight limits, and vehicle use; to erect traffic signs; and to identify the specific duties of drivers in the case of accidents. It also describes the powers of police officers to check and penalize traffic offenders at the provincial level. At the same time, the ordinance also empowers the Regional Transport Authority to operate as a quasi-judicial body at the district level to monitor road transport, licenSing requirements, and compensations for death or injury to passengers on public carriers .

2.12.18 . Cutting of Trees C?,rohibition) Act, 1~?2_ , _

This Act prohibits cutting or chopping of trees without permission of the Forest Department. During the site survey conducted by the team of environmentalist and socialist, there is no tree on the site. Hence this law is not relevant to the proposed project.

2.13 WORLD BANK GUIDELINES ON ENVIRONMENT

The principal World Bank publications that contain environmental guidelines are listed below. r1- .:. Environmental Assessment Operational Policy 4.01.Washington, DC, USA. World Bank I 1999.Environmental Assessment Sourcebook, Volume I: Policies, Procedures, and Cross Sectorial Issues. World Bank Technical Paper Number 139, Environment Department, the World Bank, 1991,Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook: Towards Cleaner Production, Environment Department, the World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the United Nations Environment Program, 1998.Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, International Finance Corporation (IFe) World Bank Group, 2007 . •:. The first two publications listed here provide general guidelines for the conduct of an lEE, and address the lEE practitioners themselves as welJ as project designers, While the Sourcebook in particular has been designed with Bank projects in mind, and is especially relevant for the impact assessment of large-scale infrastructure projects, contains a wealth of information which is useful to environmentalists and project - proponents,

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The EHS guidelines published by IFC are technical reference documents that address IFC's expectations regarding the industrial pollution management performance of its projects. They are designed to assist managers and decision makers with relevant industry background d and technical information. This information supports actions aimed at avoiding, minimizing, and controlling EHS impacts during construction, operation, and decommissioning phase of project or facility.

The World Bank Guidelines for noise are provided in Table 2-1

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The Equator Principles are a set of guidelines, promoted by the International Finance Corporation (IFe) that address the environmental and social issues associated with major development projects worldwide. They provide a common baseline and framework for the implementation of internal environmental and social procedures and standards for project financing activities across all industries.

Principle 1: Review and Categorization (of projects) Principle 2: Social and Environmental Assessment Principle 3: Applicable Social and Environmental Standards Principle 4: Action Plan and Management System Principle 5: Consultation and Disclosure

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Review and categorization

An EPFI will categorize a project, based on the magnitude of the potential social or environmental impa cts and risks of that project, in accordance with IFC classification criteria.

These categories are:

Category A: Projects with potential significant adverse social or environmental impacts that is dive rs e, irreversi bl e or unprecedented. Category 8: Projects with limited adverse social or environmental impacts that is few in number, generally site specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures.

Category C: Projects with minimal or no social or environmental impacts. Wind Energy projects, by their nature; tend to fall into Categories B or C, being medium or low risk. Certain EPFls .as a matter of policy for example treat every wind turbine project as Category D: The Equator Principles apply to projects over 10 million US dollars. The Principles state that adopting fin ancial institutions will provide loans directly to projects only under the following circumstances: l- This lEE study has adequately addressed the Equator Principles applicable to risky projects as I stated hereunder:

Principle 1 (Review and Categorization): The study has reviewed the National and International Laws and Guidelines on different environmental aspects and has categorized the Gul Ahmed Energy Limited Wind Power Project in Category C Low Hazard).

Principle 2 (Social and Environmental Assessment); The Study has been prepared to respond to the National and International requirements and to satisfactorily address the key environmental and social issues.

Principle 3 (Applicable Social and Environmental Standards): For the purpose of this lEE Study, primary data on the baseline environmental and social conditions have been generated wherever necessary to address the requirements of National laws and regulations; applicable

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Principle 4 (Action Plan and Management System): Section-6 of this study screens the potential environmental impacts and proposes/provides Mitigation Measures to reduce the severity of impact. The study also includes the Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan. \

Principle 5 (Consultation and Disclosure): Being a project of Category B, the public consultation is limited to the scoping sessions with stakeholders and an extensive socio economic survey of the villages/hamlets that are al/ outside the boundary of the Project area. The surveys and consultation meetings have established that no major resettlement or temporary relocation or acquisition of land is involved.

Principle 6 (Grievance Mechanism): This Principle will not apply since 'no' resettlement or temporary relocation or acquisition of land is involved.

Principle 7 (Independent Review): Being placed in Category C, an independent review is not required. Principle 8 (Covenants): The lEE study has incorporated Covenants linked 'to compliance. Moreover, No Objection Certificates are issued to Proponents of Project under conditions of compliance with the Mitigation and Performance Monitoring Plan. Needless to say that if the proponent does not comply with the agreed terms, Sindh EPA is authorized to take corrective and even coercive action.

Principle 9 (Independent Monitoring and Reporting): This Principle will be not be applicable to the GEL Wind Power Project since it falls in category of projects requiring an lEE.

Principle 10 (EPFI Reporting): The concerned EPFI may safely commit to report publicly at least annuaiiy about its Equator Principles implementation -processes and experience.

2.15 fFC Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability

International Finance Corporation IIFC) applies the Performance Standards to manage social and environmental risks and impacts and to enhance development opportunities in its private sector financing in its member countries eligible for financing. The Performance Standards are also applied to

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The objectives of Performance standards are given below:

.;. To identify and assess social and environment impacts, both adverse and beneficial, in the project's area of influence • To avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts on workers, affected communities, and the environment .;. To promote improved social and environment performance of companies through the effective Use of management systems.

Performance Standard-I: Social & Environmental Assessment and Management System

This Performan ce Standard seeks to:

... Identify and assess social and environment impacts in the project's area of influence; .;. Avoid, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts on workers) affected communities, and the environment; I .:. Ensure that affected communities are appropriately engaged on issues that could potentially affect them; and : Promote improved social and environment performance of the project through the effective use of management systems.

Under this Standard, the project is required to establish and maintain a social and environmental management system appropriate to the nature and scale of the project and in accordance with the level of social and environmental risks and impacts. The management system is required to incorporate the following elements:

.. Social and Environmental Assessment; Management program; • Organ ization al capa city; Training;

o Community engagement; Monitoring; and • Reporting

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This PS seeks to establish, maintain and improve the worker-management relationship; promote fair treatment, non-discrimination and equal opportunity for workers, and compliance with national labor and employment laws; protect the workforce by addressing child labor and forced labor issues; and promote safe and healthy working conditions, and to protect and promote the health of workers. The Sponsors of proposed project and their contractors will be required to adhere to this PS, in particular with regard to compliance with national labor and employment laws; employment of child labor, and promoting safe and healthy working conditions, besides protecting and promoting the health of workers.

I Performance Standard-B. pollution Prevention and Abatement

{ The PS 3 seeks to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment by i- f avoiding or minimizing pollution from project activities, and to promote the reduction of emissions that contribute to climate change. The Standard requires the project .to consider during its entire lifecycle ambient conditions and apply pollution prevention and control technologies and practices that are best suited to avoid or, where avoidance is not feasible, minimize or reduce adverse impacts on human health and the environment While remaining technically and financially feasible and cost-effective.

PS 3 will be applicable to all stages of the Gul Ahmed Wind Power Project. Various aspects of pollution prevention and abatement of the proposed project are discussed separately in this report.

Performance Standard-4: Community Health, Safety and Security

The PS 4 seeks to avoid or minimize risks and impacts on the health and safety of local community during the project lifecycle from both routine and non-routine circumstances, and to ensure that the safeguarding of personnel and property is carried out in a legitimate manner that avoids or minimizes I~------~risks to the community's safety and security. The PS requires the project to evaluate the risks and I Document Title: Consultant Name: : c'::J:umen: ,,;~ I )a:e~: A;:>,:Jroval /Ini,;ai Envr onme nt a] EX3rT,ino;ion (lEE) R2n=\'.2!J1~F:esow(ce$ ;p,,::) RE:2'] ~l j 70'[I(':J I Fe':Jrucr\',2026 I 50 Mil"; Gul J..h(";led Electric Limi:ed 0; Ltd I \/1'\ In d P ower P"ro}=ct 1,"1 J'--',,,,nD", ',' _!no,'h I i'rojeci 5;:>0i15;),' I I G~J .!:. ....Itt.e : :rle,~gy ~;rn:~=-: 0] ! Pakistan ! impacts to the health and safet\' of the affected community during the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of the project and establish preventive measures to address them in a manner commensurate with the identified risks and impacts,

The present assessment addresses the requirement of PS 4 for the proposed project, and has evaluated the impacts of sitting the project on health, safet\' and security of the community in the microenvironment 1s well as the macro-environment. The Environmental Management Plan also addresses company community aspects,

Perform ance Standard-5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary ResetLi ement

This PS aims to address the adverse impacts associated with land acquisition and involuntary resettlement caused by the project, The PS seeks to:

.:. ,Avoid or at least minimize involuntary resettlement wherever feasible by exploring alternative project designs, .;. Mitigate adverse social and economic impacts from land acquisition or restrictions on affected person's Use of land by: (i) providing compensation for loss of assets at JI replacement cost; and (ii) ensuring that resettlement activities are implemented with appropriate disclosure of information, consultation, and the informed participation of those affected . •:. Improve or at least restore the livelihoods and standards of living of displaced persons. •• Improve living conditions among displaced persons through provision of adequate housing with security of tenure at resettlement sites. The project site is the property of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited. Moreover there is no permanent settlement or hamlet within the designated area. Project Land has been leased by the Sindh Government to GEAL.

Performance Standard-6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management The PS 6 seeks to protect and conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable management and use of natural resources through adoption of practices that integrate conservation needs and development priorities,

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Performance Standard-7: Indigenous Peoples The PS 7 seeks to address the impacts of the project on the indigenous people. Specifically, the objectives of the PS are to: .:. Ensure th at the development process fosters full respect for the dignity) human rights, aspirations, cultures and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples. ••• Avoid adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not feasible, to minimize, mitigate, or compensate for such impacts, and to provide opportunities for development benefits, in a culturally appropriate manner. f .:. Establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with the Indigenous Peoples affected by a ( project throughout the life of the project . •:. Foster good faith negotiation with and informed participation of Indigenous Peoples when I projects are to be located on traditional or customary lands under use by the Indigenous Peoples .

•;. Respect and preserve the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples No indigenous people - with a social and cultural identity distinct from the existing dominant society that makes them vulnerable to being disadvantaged in the development process of the proposed project are known to exist in and around the proposed site. No

i such people were found in the area during the present study either. Therefore, this PS is not applicable forthe proposed project.

Performance Standard-8: Cultural Heritage objectives have been set in the IFC performance standards to achieve sustainable development.

The objectives of this PS-8 are to protect cultural heritage from the adverse impacts of project activities and support its preservation, and to promote the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of cultural I~------~heritage in project activities. Document I i,ie: Consu!:z,'1t N3iile: ! :J::.:u;ne,,~ t,l:; i Dc:e of A;;;>ro\'.1 /I,litial Environ.'71en:al EX3Tilin2:ion (lEE) Renew;;!:!i:: .SES:Jurces (Pv'..) RE~:'-l]J ']70'D('J I r,,'Jruar\',2026 SO MW Gul Ah.':1ed £lec,;lc Li,'71i~ed of Ltd I P;:Jjc>:! Sfj:Jns:w I IVinc Power Projecl iT' Jh;mpir, Si,ldh I C:u! ';,~fT,=:' :,ierg) ~:m;::-j i Pa k IS:;; n / II No sites of cultural heritage are known to exist at or in the immediate vicinity of the project location. There are also no indications of any old settlement in the area, nor is there any site covered under the listing of cultural heritage sites. This PS will therefore not be applicable to the Project.

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry specific examples of Good International Industry Practice (GlIP). For Wind Energy the EHS Guidelines for wind energy include information relevant to environmental, health, and safety aspects of onshore and offshore wind energy facilities.

Construction activities for wind energy projects typically include land clearing for site preparation and access routes; excavation, and filling; transportation of supply materials and fuels; construction of foundations involving excavations and placement of concrete: operating cranes for unloading and installation of equipment; and commissioning of new equipment. Decommissioning activities may include removal of project infrastructure and site rehabilitation. 11 Environmental issues associated with the construction and decommissioning activities may include, among others, noise and Vibration, soil erosion, and threats to biodiversity, including ~ habitat alteration and impacts to wildlife. Due to the typically remote location' of wind energy \ conversion facilities, the transport of equipment and materials during construction and decommissioning may present logistical challenges.

Environmental issues specific to the operation of wind energy projects and facilities include the following:

Visual impacts Noise • Species mortality or injury and disturbance • Light and illumination issues ~ Habitat alteration • Water quality • Electric Power Transmission and Distribution - The EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution include information relevant to ower transmission between a eneration facilitv and a substation located within an

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Cl Electric and magnetic fields. I • Hazardous materials

IFe Guidelines for Environment Health Safety specific to Wind Power Project are attached as Annexure VI

2.17 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP FOR ENVIRONl'vlENTAL MANAGEMENT

The apex environmental body in the country is the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC), which is presided by the Prime Minister (referred to as the "Chief Executive") of the Country. Other bodies include the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), provincial EPAs (for four provinces, AJK and Northern Areas), and environmental tribunals. The EPAs were first established under the 1983 Environmental Protection Ordinance (PEPO, 1983); PEPA 1997further strengthened their powers. The EPAs have been empowered to receive and review the environmental assessment reports (lEEs and EIAs) of the proposed projects, and provide their approval (or otherwise).The proposed Project would be located in the Sindh Province, hence this lEE report will be sent to the 5indh-EPA for review.

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Pakistan is signatory of several Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), including: r ~ Basel Convention on the Control of Trans- boundary Movements of Hazardous I Wastes and their Disposal I c Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C> Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar) Convention on International Trade j~ Endangered Species (CITES) ... UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) • Kyoto Protocol " Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer e UN Convention to Combat Desertification .. Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) • UN Convention on the Law of Seas (LOS) • Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) co Cartina Protocol II

These MEAs impose requirements and restrictions of varying degrees upon the member countries, However, the implementation mechanism for most of these MEAs is weak in Pakistan, and administrative/institutional setup is practically on existent. Although almost all of the above MEAs would apply to the Project in one way or the other, the ones which have direct relevance for the proposed Project include the Basel Convention, Montreal Protocol, Stockholm Convention, UNFCCC,and Kyoto Protocol.

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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

3.1 PROJECT LOCATION

The wind farm Project is located in Jhirnpir, which is located approximately 130 km from Karachi, Pakistan's commercial hub and main coastal/port city. The Project site consists of 370 acres of land, which has been leased by the acquired by the project company. The Karachi- Hyderabad Motorway (Super Highway) and National Highway a.re the connecting roads to the Project site. The Jhimpir wind corridor is identified as potential area for the development of wind power projects. The layout of the project site is shown in Figure 3.1.

I The Project site has very sparse vegetation consisting of small shrubby bushes and flat terrain area Location of the Project is shown in Figure 3.2. i rI l- t

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The Project site is easily accessible throughout the year.

The major track from Karachi to Nooriabad is via the I

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The Project area is open and can be seen from images below in Figure 3.2;

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The Project site is easily accessible throughout the year,

The major track from Karachi to Nooriabad is via the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, and r another access to the Project site is through Jhirnpir. When travelling via the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, the access from Nooriabad to the site is a single track, which turns toward the site. However, the terrain is flat and long and heavy vehicles can easily navigate through this road, There are number of neighboring wind farms in the surrounding area of Jhimpir. There is no requirement to establish roads or tracks for movement of traffic. The total distance from Karachi to the site is approximately 130 km.

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The major track from Karachi to site is two-way road. The Port Qasim is the one of the major port of Pakistan and is the point of delivery of equipment for the proposed wind power project. It is located towards east of the site as shown in Figure 3.4.

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Aerial distance between the Port to the site is 44.8 km. Total track length between Port Qasim l- Karachi and site is approximately 104 km. Detail access to site is shown in Figure 3.5. I I \ The track from Port to the Nooriabad Super Highway is good but site access Road that turns to the site needs minor development.

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, r: ".,)'\ . r- \, 3.3 PROJECT SIZE AND COMPONENTS

The Project is of 50 MW capacities. Following '0/TGs will be installed: G.E 1.7MW-TotaI29WTG • Gamesa G114· 2.0 MW - Total 25 WTGs r e G.W 121- 2.5 MW - Total 20 VVTGs • Vestas V126 -3.3 MW - Total 15 WTG • Nordex N117 3.0 MW - Total 16 WTG

The Project can be divided into four major phases:

• Pre-Construction Phase

Q Construction Phase

c Operation and Maintenance Phase • Decommissioning Phase

3.3.1 Preconstruction Phase

Pre-construction phase consists of:

• Land Procurement • Soil and topographic Survey

e Instal/ation of wind measuring mast

D Wind Resource Assessment and Micrositing

o Approvals from Government Departments (discussed in section 2.9)

3.3.2 Construction Phase

Construction Phase of the Project will be awarded to an EPC firm selected through a competitive bidding process. It is estimated that direct manpower required during the Construction phase will be approximately 500 persons, with unskilled Jobs being offered mainly to local inhabitants, particularly during the Construction Phase.

Construction activities will be comprised mainly of: ..

• Construction of site roads and crane pads at each wind turbine site

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All supplies both for construction and for the camp will be transported by trucks from Karachi. This will include all fuels and oils, drilling equipment, spare parts for construction machinery, and food supplies for construction camps.

~~.3 Q_pe_ration and Maintenance Phase

In order to maintain a high level of performance, a maximum staff of 10 persons per shift will be maintained for the wind farms, in addition to the security staff.

3.3.4- Decommissioning Phase

I The Project's wind power generation systems, if operated prudently, should maintain certain residual value upon decommissioning, following the estimated 20 year life-cycle of the Project, as in the Its continued performance would demand up-gradation rather than ~ agreed EPA. decommissioning of the plant. The tower and turbine may need replacement while the old ones may be sold as scrap to be appropriately disposed-off. ~ \ However, if the site is to be decommissioned prior to the designated plant life, it will be initiated by dismantling the turbines, supporting towers and substation, and transporting them out of the Project area. The activity will take approximately six (06) months and will require 400-500 truck- loads to transport the material. The turbine material and the tower will be sold as scrap, and concrete will be broken and moved to the landfill site. The stored fuel or oil will be transported out of the area for sale or disposal at a suitable landfill site. The site will be leveled to make it available for regular use.

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The EPC contract would be locked with tariff approval, which is expected to be available by January, 2016.

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The Project is planned to be built in the Jhimpir region. The electrical network within the vicinity of the site of the plant comprises of LV (11 kV) and HV (132 kV and 220 kV) lines. For projects with installed capacity in excess of 10 MW, connection must be made with HV lines.

HYderabad Electrical Supply Company 132/11 kV grid station is in Nooriabad. The distance of the grid station from the Project site is approximately ten (14.5) Kilometers.

Figure 3.7: Nearest HESCOgrid station

Another Grid Station of 220kV is under construction and will be available by end of 2016 as per the plans of NTDC. 3.6 VtfIND TURBINE DETAILS Brief technical specification of wind turbine model is given in Table 3.2. r Table 3-2: Technical Specification s ofV/ind Turbine

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3.7 INFRASTRUCTURE DETAILS Under the project following supporting infrastructure and facilities will also be constructed; their design details are still in planning stage;

• Administration Building e Switch yard Building • Dormitories Building • Maintenance BLiilding • Internal Connecting roads • Green belts

3.8 NET ENERGY YIELD AND CAPACITY FACTOR

The net energy yield and capacity factor of 50 MW wind farm is calculated and presented in Table 3.1.

TabJe 3-3: Annual Energy Production Estimates Number of WTG 29 J Approximate Net Energy Production /531,209MWh/a [MWh/a) of G.E Capacity Factor [%] of G,E 35,0%

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BASEKJNE EI\J~lIROI\!MEI\irAL COND'ITKOI'lS

A data coilectiorl survey that included geclogv, meteorology, hydrology, ambient air quality, water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels, flora and fauna, land use pattern, and socioecon ernie conditions was undertaken, based on avail able secondary information or data collected in the field. Primary data was collected to establish baseline conditions for the soil, water (surface and ground) quality, flora and fauna, and noise, Secondary data was collected for land, ecology, climate, and socioeconomicfactors.

4.1 CLIlVIATICCONDITIONS

I The climate of the Project area can be broadly classified as arid, moderate, hot and humid. The mild winter is restricted to the November-February period. The summer extends from May to September; which overlaps the short spells of the main rainy seasol! during July-August. The weather tends to be very humid during June, July, and September and is pleasant during March and April.

The climate of this area is characterized by fluctuating temperatures and sparse rainfall. The SUmmer seasons are hot and humid with average temperatures ranging between 332( to 372[, Q The temperature in summer seasons may reach up to 45 (. The winters are pleasant with

average temperature in the range of 15Q( to 252(. The months of July and August generally observe the annual monsoon rainfalls. The rneteor ological stations of Badin and Hyderabad are r- located within the wind corridor. However, the meteorological data from Karachi station is also representative of the prevailing climatic conditions of coastal areas in the wind corridor, The climate information of Jhimpir is shown in Table 4.1.

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The climatic conditions of Thatta and Badin districts may be taken as moderate as a whole. The climate is tempered by the cool sea breeze which blows for eight months of the year from March to October. During the monsoon season the sky is overcast but there is very little precipitation. The ciimate in summer is generally moist and humid. The cold weather in the districts start from the beginning of November when a sudden change from the moist sea breeze to the dry and cold north-east wind brings about 2S a natural consequence) an immediate fall in temperature. The datal has been gathered or extracted through by using Meteonorm 7.1 and also the onsite monitoring during the laboratory analysis. The annual average of maximum and minimum temperatures of Jhimpir is given in Table 4.1 and presented in Figure 4.1.

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4.2 SURFACE AND GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE

Major water reserve of the area is Keenjhar Lake, also known as Kalri Lake. The lake is located approximately 26 km from the Project site. It is 24 km long and 6 km wide and has an area of 14000 ha (35,583 acres). The lake is fed by the Kalri Sagar feeder canal from the North-West as well as by small seasonal streams entering into it from the North and the West. The feeder is also the conduit for the industrial wastes of Kotri town. Keenjhar is a wild life sanctuary and a I Ramsar site. Keenjhar Lake which is shown in Figure 4.3. r! t

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Kinjhar Lake is the main source of fresh water for drinking and irrigation for the areas T downstream of Jhimpir including the city of Karachi. Kinjhar Lake is an artificial water storage I reservoir located in District Thatta. It came into existence as a consequence of implementation of the Kotri Barrage canals Irrigation Project. This artificial reservoir has been formed out of natural depressions of Sonheri and Kinjhar Dhands, The gaps between the surrounding hills of the dhands were closed with the construction of earthen embankments having an average height of about 7.6m. Apart from KB Feeder) hill torrents and Kinjhar Lake there is no other source 9f surface water available in the area. The quantity of water in Kinjhar Lake is ample to fulfill the requirements of the downstream areas for irrigation and drinking purposes. I~------~ Document Tille: I Consultant I\'ame: ! :'o:um~,'; No Da:e ~i' A~;orDval I Initial Environmental Examina:ion (IE:E) Renev,'a~le Re5~ur;:eo (Pvt.) RE2 1::1 J 70'OC1 Februar\,,2016 i SO M\'V Gul Ahmed Elec:ric Li,71i:ed of Lid I i Wi'lD POIII'e, Pr oje ct In Jhim;;ir, SinDh Proje:,5;::.o:15:Jr I Pakis:2n Gul Ahrnec :r:erg\' Lrr:1i:e: Regular Surveys have not been carried out to assess the availability and quality of Ground water in the Province of Sindh. Various sources estimate that the volume is 3-5 MAF scattered in 28% of the geographical area of Sindh. This water is found mainly along the Indus water channels and in a few underground streams. In recent years, drought has caused excessive extraction of groundwater to make up for the lack of irrigation water. This, in turn, has resulted in rapid r depletion of the groundwater and filling up of the underground freshwater channels and reservoirs with brackish water.

During social survey, it is learned that the availabilit\' of drinking water is the major problem of the area. The water of shallow wells present in the expansion areas cdntains higher values of TDS and mostly saline in nature therefore is not suitable for human consumption. The results are also attached in annexures VII.

The depth of water table is also depleting over the period. Due to increased number of private tube wells being installed in the location of sub project, the ground water is depleting. Recharge from surface /rain water is helping in reduction of depth. of sub soil water table. During dry periods, the situation sometimes becomes quite serious.

The project activities will not disturb the water bodies located nearby. As there is no water discharges from the Wind turbines during operations and during construction wastewaters will tl not be disposed in any water body. However, water from domestic activities like Labor camps will be treated through septic tank / soaking pits. ~ The area is very poor in terms of the indicator in respect to piped water, which is available to only about 14% of the housing units. About 13% of rural households have hand pumps inside the housing units, while 16% use outside ponds for fetching water, and 6% of housing units use dug wells. The ground water level of the site is 115 meters.

The drainage system in the area is not developed. The booster pumping station for the water supply pipeline is established to supply water from Keenjhar Lake to Nooriabad Industrial State. Nooriabad Industrial state is located at a distance of approximately 10 km from I

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The area in and around the Project site is underdeveloped with no industrial development nearby, but the area is likely to develop into a modern city after development of wind power rI projects in the area. The primary sources of air pollution include traffic near Karachi Hyderabad Motorway. The impact of exhaust emissions from vehicular traffic operating on Highway NS is limited to the microenvironment of the highway. No sources of anthropogenic sources of air pollution exist in the immediate vicinity of the site; therefore the ambient air of the area is likely to be free from the key pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOxt sulfur dioxide (S02) and particulate matter (PM). But in very minor quantities. In general, [ the air quality of the area is high with no significant air pollutants (PM). Ambient air quality recorded by the (SGS) EPA Certified Laboratory during this study. it may be seen that the average level of each parameter in ambient air is on lower side in comparison with National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS). The results are attached in annexure VII.

·1 ( 4.4 NOISE QUALITY

There is no continuous source of noise emission within or around the proposed project wind farm site. The Noise level recorded at the unpolluted site in ranges between 37.5 dB (A) and 45 dB (A) with the average at 44.0 dB (A), which is characteristic of wilderness and well within 75 dB (A) the level suggested by NEQS.

There is very minor human settlement near the Project area. Traffic near the Project site is consequently very low. industrialization is also very low, thus baseline noise levels are low.

4.5 SEISMIC HAZARDS

According to the seismic zoning map of Pakistan, the Jhimpir region falls in ZONE ff-B with moderate to severe damage area probability with G Factor of g=0.1-0.3, as shown in the map in Figure 4.5.Earthquake records indicate that this region has experienced several earthquake tremors in the past, as well as recently. The region has some major tectonic features, including th e Runn Kutch-Karachi fault, Pab fault, Ornach-Nal fault, Surjan fault, and Jhimpir fault.

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I 4.6 FLOODS

Sindh province has two sources of flooding. The Riverine flood is more predictable and allows ample time to react, whereas the torrential floods leave almost no time to respond. Torrential r floods have lesser frequency and duration but very high intensity; therefore, impact is often severe. These floods normally occur in monsoon months of July and August when the I catchment areas in Balochistan receive heavy rains. The Western boundary of Sindh is connected with Balochistan through the Khirthar hills.

In 2011, torrential floods devastated more than 11,000 villages in Kacha and the surrounding areas of Sindh, displacing more than 213,000 households from their villages along with 1,065,000 numbers of livestock. District Thatta was the worst affected in Sindh because it was the last district on the Indus River where the flood remained for around two months. Official data reveals that approximately one million people were directly hit in this district of the province.

According to the flood map of Pakistan, Sindh province falls under a moderate to heavy I flooding zone.

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II 4·,7 GEOLOGICAL SETTINGS

The Project area has a wide range of soil types due to its diverse land forms, which include sandy, deltaic, alluvial, gravel, coastal, and mountainous.

The Prevailing geologic conditions in the region are the results of extensive sedimentation, ccastal movements, and erosion over a long period of time in the geological ages. The geology of the region is closely related to the formation process of Himalayan Ranges, This has resulted in intense deformation with complex folding, high angel strike-slip faults, and crust thickening expressed in a series of thrust faults. The important tectonic changes which have had so much influence in the region are freely visible, particularly in the indus plain. Ultimately, it is only by considering the geology on a broader regional scale, as weI! as in site specific detailed, that the effect can be appreciated,

The hilly region of western Sindh consists almost entirely of rocks belonging to the tertiary system of geological nomen.clature. it is only along the Laid range and in its neighborhood that there is some exposure of rocks belonging to the next older system; the cretatious with the exceptions of some volcanic beds associated with these cretatious strata, all the rocks formation of western Sindh are the sedimentary origin. All of the more important hills messes consist of limestone, A vast majority of this limestone deposit is from the nummultic period and is largely built up of the accumulated shells of foraminifera; principally those belonging to the genus nummulties.

Table 4-3: Geologocal Formations covered in the Wind Corri dor of Jhimpir Geological Symbol Description f Percentage [%) of Total Area Q

Te Eocene Sedimentary Rocks f 67.43 (Mostly Limestone) of I ITertiary Ages I

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The texture of soils in the wind corridor ranges from loamy saline, silty, and clavev in the r coastal areas to gravel)/, mainly loamy, and clayey soils in the in land areas. The loamy soils in the coastal areas are strongly saline (hence devoid of any agriculture),

moderately alkaline (pH of 7.9 to 8.4) and strongly calcareous (CaC03 content greater than 15%). The soil in the inland areas, especially those areas covered under the lower Indus basin, consists mainly of loamy and clayey soils. These soils have little or no salinity (0 to 4dSm-1) and are moderately alkaline (pH of 7.9 to 8.4). The soils are generally non-saline, non-sodic except local salin e patches in inter-dual valleys and some parts of the alluvial plain.

The soil of Jhimpir is classified as mainly loamy saiine and part gravely. The soil is similar in nature to the soil of Gharo area. However the soils in some patches may be different with a slight salinity (between 4dSm-1 to 8dSm-1). This type of soil is usually neutral (with a pH of

6.6to 7.3), and moderately calcareous (with CaC03 content in the range of 3% to15%). Properties of soil in some patches of the wind farm may be different to the ones stated above

with moderately alkaline (pH of 7.9 to 8.4), strongly calcareous (with CaC03 content of greater I than 15%) with little or no salinity (between OdSm-1 to 4dSm-1).This type of soil is usually neutral (with a pH of 6.6 to 7.3), and moderately calcareous (with CaC03 content in the range of t- 3% to 15%). J

4.9 LAND USE CAPABILITY Th e land area of the Project consists of a complex of agriculturally unproductive (rock) land and some poor grazing (gravely land) (Class Vlll, VII). This area constitutes about 38.3% of the total wind farm area and is also incapable of agriculture as the soil underneath mainly consists of rock and gravel. The remaining portion (about 61.7%) of the land is a complex of poor torrent- watered crop land and poor (loamy) grazing land. Some part of this land is capable of agriculture being fed by torrent water whereas the remaining portion comprises of grazing area (capable of growing grass and shrubs).

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The Project site consists of areas that have variable land use. The rocky and gravely soil formation devoid the major land area for any agricultural use. However the land area is also i influenced by perennial grazing consisting of short grasses shrubs and scrubs. This area is I dependent on residual moisture from torrent overflows. The major bushes found in the area include Devi, Chali, Damrai, and Darathi (local names). No medicinal value is associated with I these plant species found in the area. L

4.10 SOCIO ECONOIvHC FEATURES

4.10.1 Local Settlement Pattern and Population il

Jhimpir, being in the administrative control of District Thatta, is unique in terms.of population sensibility and characteristic. The total area of Thatta is 17,355 sq/km, the total population consists of 1,113,194 persons scattered in several goths/paras. Gender distribution shows a figure of_589,341 males and 523,853 females. The population density of Thatta is 64.1 per sq/ km, and the percentage of the total population residing in an urban area is 11.2 %. The average household size is approximately 5 persons. The average growth rate of the population has j remained at 2.26% from 1981-98. L

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Average household size is 5; houses built in nearby villages are single room houses, made of mud and bushes; there are four settlements found in the proximity of the proposed project area nearest settlement are found at the distance of 3.0 kilometer. Kalo Khan Goth. Rawal r Pollari Goth and 8i/al Pollari Goth are the only permanent settlements and there are no seasonal/temporary settlements near the project site, The population of the settlements varies from 150 - 400+ inhabitants and houses from 50 - 60. Table shows the GPS coordinates of the settlements observed during the survey. During Micrositing study of the towers, due consideration will be given to avoid any disturbance to locals.

The health infrastructure in District Thatta is scant. Three out of the six coastal Talukas do not have any Rural Health Centre or any Veterinary Dispensary. A particular problem of access to health services is the scattered nature of the population. Thus, many people have no access to health 'services within a convenient location from their homes.' Serious ailments have to be treated at Thatta, Hyderabad, or Karachi. Many of the diseases occurring in the area are water- borne and are due to lack of sanitation facilities, A basic health care center is present in the I area with minimum facilities and staff. L 1 t

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The literacy rate in District Thatta was reported to be 22% in 1998. The male literacy rate was three times higher at 32% compared to the female literacy rate of only l1%.The literacy rate in urban areas was much higher at 46% compared to only about 19% in rural areas. A single primary school is located in the area.

Government primary school has been observed in the vicinity, which is not functional. The peoples of these goths are d~manding the teachers as well as the middle schools. Private sch 001 is observed which is far and located at Bachal Jhakr o Goth. The only primary school is presenet in the I

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r Different national and international NGOs are working in District Thatta with the help of their local partners. Their scope of work ranges from relief operations in the coastal areas of Thatta to social welfare and livelihood improvement initiatives. Certain NGOs are working on (PI (Comm unity Physical Infrastructure) projects, and others have found their way in providing microfinance to local communities through social collateral, A few of these NGOs are also

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working on awareness and advocacy. NGOs and institutions \'1/orking in the area includes NRSP (National Rural Support Program), Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS), PPAF r (Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund), IUCN, WWF, and Pakistan Fisher Folk Forum. "-"".-.".."-,,..""."_"-'----'--'-'-"1"-""'-'--" ....""...-.-''--.--.''....-'',,--''----.."..,,-".....-".,,---...... "...... --..,,-._....'..-"..-.....-_.""._. --....

The area does not offer opportunities for employment and the population is primarily engaged as cheap unskilled labor force either in Nooriabad, Thatta, Hyderabad or Karachi. Skilled labor from this area mainly comprise of vehicle drivers, agriculture activities, Shepherd, welders, plumbers, and electricians. Government service is relatively rare; few locals are working in the Pakistan Steel Mill Dolomite Project and the Pakistan Railway Station in Jhimpir. During the social assessment visit it was observed that peoples are barely meeting their dietary needs. This in a way is exciting for the local population because the Gul Ahmed Energy project is expected to bring job opportunities and raise the living standard of locals.

I The district is linked by road with other districts. The National Highway from Karachi to Peshawar passes through Thatta for a length of approximately 200 km. i r The main railway line from Karachi to Peshawar also connects the district. The nearest railway station is Jhimpir.

Electricity is only available in 21% for the rural housing units, while kerosene oil is still used in 77% of the rural dwellings. Firewood is used as the main cooking fuel in about 91% of rural households and 77% of urban households.

The district is also equipped with digital and non-digital telecommunication systems, besides postal service and telegraph service. 1 From an industrial point of view, The Thatta district has progressed considerably. There are I ( about 30 industrial units established in the district.

Nearest industrial hub is Nooriabad at the distance of approximately 19 kilometers, Nooriabad has different type and size of industries; which includes Textile, Power, Cement, etc.

,mr 4.11 ECOLOGY RE2 project team (Flora and fauna experts) done by Dr. Syed Ali Ghalib have conducted the field I~------~survey for the study follo\·ving were the methodology. 1 Document Tiile: ./ InITial Environmental Examina:ion (I~E) ! 50 MW Gul Ahmed Elec:ric Li:71i,eci of / \·\/i;'ls' P':Iv,Ier P;""OjeCl j;-, Jhjri~i~, Si.1ch i P2k;5,an ,------,\ II

A. Methodology

Data in respect of fauna and flora were gathered both from primary and secondary sources,

The sampling locations were randomly selected, ensuring that representative locations are

sampled for each habitat and the maximum possible number of species belonging to each

habitat is recorded,

Prior to the start of actual field work, there is a need to collect a sift of information to form a

general overview on the wildlife populations on the site (and nearby areas) and their likely sensitivity. This is largely a secondary data collection exercise during which information is sought and

collected on:

(i) Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and plants:

(ii) Habitats:

(iii) Designated / protected / sensitive sites in the vicinity of the proposed development After having made a general overview of the likely animal populations on the site, their likely II sensitivity and the proximity of the designated / protected sites forms the main objective of the Ir field survey programme. This allows the selection of target / key speciesl and their principal habitats in the Area. t Data in respect of fauna and flora were gathered from both primary and secondary sources.

The sampling locations were randomly selected, ensuring that representative locations are

sampled for each habitat and the maximum possible number of species belonging to each

habitat is recorded.

Secondary data were collected through literature search including the studies conducted within

and in the surroundings of the Project Area and information collected from the local

communities and from the Sindh Wildlife Department.

The vegetation surveys were carried out by laying 20 x 20m quadrates within the study area.

The plant communities were determined within the habitat.

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i Field Surveys were undertaken in the project area to collect data about the fauna of the area.

Standard direct and indirect methods were applied to record the occurrence, distribution and

population of various animal species in the area, which included point count surveys, roadside

or track counts, line transect method and tracks/signs counts. Survey Methods

There are two main survey types involved in such studies.

Distribution and status surveys: These are meant to record the occurrence, distribution and

population / seasonal status of the various species using the site as breeding, wintering or staging site.

Vantage Point Surveys: These surveys comprise a series of observations from a certain fixed

chosen location to quantity the flight activities of the birds at a proposed development site,

which provides data to estimate the collision risk of the birds (particularly the migratory ones)

against the blades of the turbine.

I The survey area must adequately cover the entire development area. This includes access rI tracks; borrow pits, nearbyviliages, forested area, water points, farmland, vegetative area and wastelands. r Habitat loss and displacement may affect animals out with the project site. Therefore, surveys are also made in the area extending at least 500m beyond the project area boundary on either side.

-. Snap shots of Biological Environment survey are attached as Annexure IX. ! B. Principal Habitats i The Project Area is mostly a wasteland comprising of the following main habitats. • Sandy Plain Area • Rocky Plain Area

~., • Rocky Area • Scrubland

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fJ Coal pits/mines 4.11.1 PIorz r Flora survey conducted by Project team experts revealed that, during the fieldwork in the Project Area, 24 plant species belonging to 15 families were1identified. Out of these, 17 species are perennial, 05 are annual and 02 are herbs. The quantitative analysis of the floral composition was made and four distinct plant cornmunlties were identified based on life forms of the identified species. The dominant vegetation includes Zizyphus nummularia, Prosopis cineraria, Capparis decidua and Acacia milotica. There is also ploughed Barani agriculture land and also some vegetated area. Sueda fruticosa is the key species of the site area.

Project Area has.20 plant species belonging to 14 families were identified sampled in the main locations within the project Area. Out of these, 13 species were perennial, 5 were annual and 02 were herbs the. The quantitative analysis of the floral composition was made and four distinct plant communities were identified based on life forms of the identified species. Summary of Floral composition found in project area is shown in table 4-6; Table 4-6 Floral Composition found in Project Area II S. No Life Form I Number 1 06 species Trees ~. 2 Shrubs 11 species 3 Herbs 06 species 4 Grasses 02 species

No endemic or rare plant species (expect commiphora wightii ) was recorded during the survey.

The following Table provides the list of floral species observed in the three main habitats viz.

Flat Plains, Streambeds and hillocks/ foothills in quadrates measuring 20 x 20 m and 2 x2 m.

4·.11.2 Fauna

The wildlife in the area has been affected by colonization of the area, and many wild life species have either diminished or vanished. No threatened wildlife species has been reported from the -I Project Area. Faunal attribu~ record ed during the study period is given below in table 4-7 i

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A. Mammals

During the present survey, 15 species were recorded. The area has very thin population of mammals. Only solitary individuals of big mammals such as Indian Jackal and Red Fox could be sighted. One den of Indian Crested Porcupine was located. The small mammals such as Five Striped Palm Squirrel, Indian and Desert Gerbils, House mouse were scarce. Desert Hedgehog, Desert Hare, Ratel and Indian Pangolin have been reported from the area.

8. Birds

28 species were recorded from the area (Table 4-7). The area supports Grey Partridges, I Chestnut bellied and Lichtenstein Sand grouses, Pigeons, Doves, Bee-eaters, Mynahs Shrikes, Bulbu/s, Indian Robin, Purple Sunbird, Black Drongo, Black Kite, House Sparrow, and House I Crow. In~ian Silver bill and Sind Jungle Sparrows area quite comm~n near the villages or near r the water points.

C. Reptiles

As regards the Reptiles, 08 species were recorded during the present survey (Table 4-7). Snakes

such as Saw-scaled Viper, Indian Cobra, Indian Krait, Indian Sand Boa, Plain Racer have been

reported from the area. Indian Desert Monitor was found to be scarce, while Indian Garden

Lizard and Indian Spiny tailed Lizard were common in the area.

List ofF/ora and Fauna found in the Proiect area is attached as Annexure VIII

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There is no Wildlife Protected Area in the close vicinit)1 of the site. Keenjhar VVildlife Sanctuary

is more than 16.5 miles away from the site. No Protected / Reserve Forest or any Rangeland lies in the vicinity of the Project Area. Two Ramsar Sites are located within this wind corridor viz. r Haleji Lake, and Keenjhar Lake.

The area near the Project site is very rich in natural resources. Coal reserves of approximately 28 million tones covering an area of 350 sq. miles are present in the area of Jhimpir.

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AI\JALYSES OF PROJECT ALTERI\TATKVES

5 ANALYSES OF PROJECT ~41LTERI\JATIVES

Setting up of a wind power project involves selection of environmentally and techno economically suitable site, land characteristics, meteorology, infrastructure, grid availability, ! water availability, rail and road connectivity, accessibility and shading aspects etc. This chapter elaborates analysis of project alternatives, which can be considered in the project area.

5.1 WITH OR \VITHOUT PROJECT

Pakistan's major electricity sources are thermal and nydro generation, meeting approximately 70% and 28% (respectively) of the country's annual electricity demand. The primary thermal generation fuels employed are furnace oil and gas. While both are produced domestically, demand already outstrips supply by a considerable amount. Oil import is a significant burden II on the national exchequer and the increasing import bill continues to exert further pressure on the foreign exchange reserves.

Alternatives to further fuel imports for electricity generation are the use of domestic coal, or generation from hydro-electric or other renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. rI These options will assist in reducing Pakistan's reliance on imported oil, and consequent vulnerability to changes in global oil prices which will in turn have a positive effect on the current trade deficit and inflating import bill. As with gas, securing future supplies of coal and hydro-electric power would rely on significant spending on infrastructure. Pakistan has domestic reserves of coal. However, coal currently makes up a very small proportion of total generation, largely the result of most of the reserves being located in one area, the Thar Desert. Exploiting the reserves would require huge and costly upfrorit investment in local infrastructure (including provision of water supplies), development of mines, housing and related infrastructure, and investment in transmission lines before power plant development could commence. Hydroelectric power already supplies almost 30% of electricity, and numerous sites for future investment exist, but due to their locations, this would also require significant investment in transmission to meet the expected power needs. Moreover, there are varying -! political stands on hydro-electric power options.

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Looking at how the country's future electricity needs might be met in a way that supports the environmental objectives of the Government of Pakistan; wind power generation has the potential of being a strong contributor. The development of wind power generation projects could reduce dependence on fuels for thermal power generation, increase diversity in r Pakistan's electricity generation mix, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoiding thermal power generation. The project will also add to the power generation from Renewable energy resources and help in meeting target of Government to achieve 5 ~ power generation from RE by 2015.

In view of the above, the "Without Project" option is not a preferred alternative.

5.2 ALTERNATIVE FUEL

The only viable generating options for energy production to meet the supply-demand gap in project region are fossil fuel energy. Pakistan is already facing huge short fall in fulfilling the I coal requirement for already existing thermal power plant. The quality of coal is also low to medium in the region resulting in fly ash, carbon footprints and sulphur fume emission when I it's burnt. Coal power generation cause serious environmental threats including air pollution, coal dust, contamination of ground water, emissions of heavy metal pollutants which in turn can cause serious health issues.

So, it is imperative to look for alternatives to fossil fuel based power generation to achieve long term power solution of the country.

5.3 Location Alternative

The area where the project is located is the identified wind corridor of Jhimpir. The location of T the project is selected on the base of suitable terrain and wind speed availability in the area.

Jhimpir Wind Corridor is also considered as most suitable land for wind power project other than Gharo. Also there are number of wind farms already in the development stage in this area. Therefore the infrastructure for the development of wind power generation in this area is F already in development phase. The availability of land in this area is also a major reason for the selection of land in this area. As there are number for wind masts already installed in the area, therefore it's easier to use reference wind data of the neighbouring wind masts for the I feasibility study which is more reliable and actual site based. I Document Title: I Consultant {,'ame: ! :J;:,:u....neor N:i i D2!e 0; ,[.,;Jproval I i l.'li:ial Environmen:al Exarnina tion (IE:) i Renel,'/cjje Re50ur~~s (Pvt.) i RE2]3J.]70'OO] /1 FE:vuary,2026 ! ,1 50 MW GLlI Ahne;J :Iec~ric Llnitee of I Ltd i Wi,'l:: Powe: Pr:J}Ec, in Jni,71pir. Si:odh ! P~:>ject 5~:Jn50r: , Pakls:an I .:iul Ah,-,e: :nerg\ c':;;i:ed ! r- I

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c Adequate wind resource that allows for the operation of utility-scale wind turbines; o Proximity and sufficient access to an adequate electric transmission/Grid; " Contiguous areas of available land resource;

I> Compatible land use; " Limited sensitive ecological issues;

6 Sufficient distance from major population centers; and

e Compliance with Provincial, and Federal laws and regulations.

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6.1 LAND USE

The total land allocated for the Project is 370 acres, At the Project site, there has been an absence of the fol/owing since the past few decades:

.. Any agricultural activity on the land .. Any commercial activity on the land to support the livelihood of local residents nearby I Any green field, wetland or protected area There are three settlements/Goths near the project area, which are located 03 to 10 kilometers away from the project site and will not be affected due to construction and operation activities of the project.

Therefore) there is no threat to the existing land use or degradation, and there is no net impact on the land use,

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The Project involves power generation using wind energy-a clean source of energy (i.e., no fuels are used). Air pollution will increase during construction due to truck/vehicle traffic to the Project site, minor construction required to erect the Vv'TG, earthwork, development of access r roads, vehicle traffic on un-metaled road, etc. Also, the use of construction vehicles and equipment and idling of vehicles carrying construction raw materials will add to the emissions during the construction period.

However, the increase in air pollution is temporary. Also, the nearest major human habitat is approximately 03 km away from the project site. Thus, the impact of the construction activity on air pollution will be low and temporary. Construction emissions will be higher than em issions from Project operation activities, but still limited in voiume. Emissions will be monitored and controlled through effective implementation of EMP.

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Project construction involves a variety of noise generating activities that include the use of grading, excavating/drilling/, concrete batching, tower erection, the construction of ancillary structures, concreting, material movement, site cleanup, etc.

Noise levels generated by construction equipment vary significantly depending on the type and condition of equipment, the operation method and schedule and the site of the activity.

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Construction activities at site are expected to produce noise levels in the range of 75-85 dB (A), with most works carried out during daytime.

The noise levels produced during construction will not have a significant impact on existing ambient noise levels at receiving sites, as noise generating activities are dispersed and most construction activities will occur during the day when higher noise levels are tolerated due to higher background noise levels. In addition, the constructions phase will be restricted to a few months, therefore the intermittent impact from construction noise is deemed to be negligible.

During Project operation, noise will be generated from rotor movement through the air, turbine operation, vehicle movements, and machinery operation around the site for maintenance and repair purposes. Blades moving through the air produce an aerodynamic noise. This noise is detectable when it is greater than the background noise, generally at wind speeds between the turbine cut-in wind speed (when the turbine starts to generate power) and up to 8-9 m/s (before the background noise starts to mask the 1 noise from the blades and turbine). In addition, the operating turbine may produce a tonal noise.

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No landscape is ever completely quiet. The modern tubular towers contribute toward minimizing the noise emissions. Birds and human activities emit sound, and at wind speeds around 4-7 m/s and up to the noise from the wind in leaves, shrubs, trees, masts r etc. will gradually mask (drown out) any potential sound - from wind turbines. This makes it extr~mely difficult to measure sound from wind turbines accurately. At wind speeds around 8m/s and above, it generally becomes a quite abstruse issue to discuss sound emissions from modern wind turbines, since background noise \I"/illgenerally mask any turbine 'noise completely.

The sound power level from a single wind turbine is usually between 90 and 105 d8(A). This creates a sound pressure ievei of 50-60 dB (AJ at a distance of 40 meters from the turbine, i.e. about the same level as conversational speech.

Figure 6.1 is released by GE, which shows the comparison of various common sounds with respect to the sound generated from Wind turbines. The research explains that a large wind turbine isn't very loud from an objective standpoint. According to this data, at a distance of 300 meters, a turbine wiJl be somewhere between an air conditioner (50 decibels) and a refrigerator (40 decibels). At about 500 meters, the levels drop to about 11 38 decibels, which is well below the typical 40-45 decibels of background noise in a populated area.

Therefore, wind turbines are not any louder than what an average person is already used to. t The quality of wind farm noise is one factor. Researchers are looking at whether the low- frequency sound of blades has a different psycho-social impact than noise from highways or airports. It's very common that people living close to turbines call the sound "penetrating." Of course, different people handle the sound in different ways. Many residents are unfazed by turbines at close distances.

However, noise analysis have been done to make the baseline data which ranges between 36-44 dB (A), close noise monitoring will be performed during construction and operation phases to keep in permissible limits. i i

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Wind turbines, like other tall structures, will cast a shadow on the neighboring area when the sun is visible. For a community living very close to the wind turbine, it may be annoying if the rotor blades chop the sunlight, causing a flickering (blinking) effect while the rotor is in motion.

The probability of when and for how long there may be a flicker effect may be predicted. It might not be known in advance whether there is wind, or what the wind direction is, but using astronomy and trigonometry a likely, or a "worst case" scenario can be predicted.

Figure 6.3: Shadow Flicker of Wind Turbine l In a study conducted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, UK, the data of wind turbines of 18 countries were selected to study the shadow flicker impact. The study concluded that the so-called "shadow flicker" caused by wind turbines does not pose a significant risk to health of the nearby residents. There is no case reported about any significant impact of shadow flicker in any of the wind farms in the countries included in the study."

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6.6 \!\TATER USE AND QUALITY

The volume of water used during Project construction and operation is low. i.e, approximately fl 1500 t02000 gallons per day water is required during construction of the project. Water required for plant civil works, will be sourced from .ground water. During operation phase, approx. 100 gallons per day water is required. RO Plant will be installed to make water free from any contamination. Water is available and quantities required are negligible than requirement. t Once the wind farm is operational, water is only required for the domestic use of Project staff at the site.

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Groundwater contamination can occur if chemicals or any other waste materials are not properly handled or are incorrectly disposed of and leach into the water table or if wastewater from plant a ctivities is not properly disposed of. r All the waste material will be handled and disposed of In accordance with accepted safe practices, with no harmful substances released by the Project Therefore, there will be no effect on surface water quality or ground water contamination.

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Solid waste generated on site may spread over or create hazard for community and employees of the project

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6.10 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

6.10.1 Wetland and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Around 1967, an exploration sponsored by WWF-UK revealed that wildlife and wetlands resources in Pakistan were severely threatened and, in most areas, declining in condition. The expedition report prepared by Mountfort (1967) recommended that a range of wetland sites be declared Protected Areas. The Convention on Wetlands came into force for Pakistan on 23 November 1976. Pakistan presently has 19 sites designated as W~tlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 1,343,627 hectares.

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Keenjha r Lake is the declared wildlife sanctuary, and the Ramsar site is located at a distance of 16 miles approximately from the Project site. It is the largest fresh water lake in Pakistan. It is an important source that provides drinking water to Thatta District and Karachi city. The area is favored as a habitat for winter migratory birds like ducks, geese, flamingos, cormorants, shorebirds, herons, egrets, ibises, terns, coots, and gulls. It has been observed that it is the breeding area of the night heron, cotton teal, purple moorehen, and pheasant tailed jacana. The natural vegetation of the surrounding area is tropical thorn forest. The lake is rich in fish and fauna, and supports the livelihood of about 50,000 local people. Main activities at this Ramsar site are commercial fishing, nature conservation, and public recreation.

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Pakistan is one of the principal wintering grounds for water birds in South Asia. The lakes in the

Indus Valley are major refuge for the migratory water birds which breed in Northern Eurasia.

Pakistan forms part of their "Indus River Green Route". When the climate in their breeding r I I grounds in Russia becomes too rigorous and the food gets scarce, then the birds leave the place

and disperse to their winter resorts further south along the following distinct flyways.

1. Northern Europe Scandinavia-North Sea.

2. Central and Southern Europe-Black Sea-Mediterranean.

3. West Siberia-Caspian Sea-Nile.

4. Siberian-Kazakhstan-Pakistan/Central Asian Flyway.

5. East Siberia- Tibet-Ganges/ East Asian- Australian Flyway.

6. Far East- Kamchatka -China / Japan. West Pacific Flyway.

7. North East Siberia- Chokotka- California / Pacific Flyway.

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Africa. Majority of winter visitors to the sub-continent enter via Indus Plain. Some come down

the Indus River Valley and its far northern tributaries as well as the Chenab and Jhelum rivers

further east. A very significant number enter from further west coming over the Peiwar Pass

and following down the Kurram River. Some of these autumn migrants fan out eastwards into

Northern India and thus avoid the Rajasthan Desert to the South, while other follow the Indus

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Birds can be affected by wind farm development through loss of habitat, disturbance to their breeding and foraging areas, and by collisions caused by the rotating turbine blades. Pakistan receives a large number of migratory birds from Europe and Central Asian States every year. r- These birds spend the winter seasons in Pakistan and go back to their native habitats in the ! summer. The route of these birds take from Siberia to Pakistan is known as International Migratory Birds Route Number 4. It is also called the Green Route or Indus Flyway. Out of seven flyways of the world, the Indus Flyway is one of the busiest routes. Birds begin their journey in November. February is the peak time, and by March they start flying back.

At present there is no atlas available for bird migratory routes within Pakistan: However, extensive research has been done based on the literature available on bird migratory flyways and the wetlands map developed by Pakistan Wetland Organization. A map of Indus flyway also known as Green Route or Migratory Route No 4 is shown in Figure 6.6. The Indus flyway route is marked with arrows in red.

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The main migrants to South during the winter season are the Water birds, Raptors, Houbara Bustard and the Passerines (Warblers, Pipits, Wagtails and Buntings).

The water birds migrate fairly large number in winter. They are very diverse group of species comprising mostly of Pelicans, Flamingo, Cormorants, Darter, Herons, Egrets, Bitterns, Storks, Ibises, Spoonbill, Ducks, Cranes, Water Cock, Rails, Crakes, Coot, Waders, Gulls and Terns.

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A list of 236 species of birds is available, both resident and migratory, whose range of occurrence covers the most important wetland of the surrounding area of the Wind Farms in the Jhimpir Wind Corridor viz. Keenjhar Lake. The list is quite comprehensive and is based mainly on the experience gained during the water bird surveys undertaken during the last ten years. It gives an overall idea about the resident and migratory birds, many of which may be expected to be observed on their migration / local movement to and from the lake and the surrounding areas.

From the review of literature and interviews with local residents of the area, it was observed that migratory birds come and land on the Eastern side of the Keenjhar Lake, which is towards the river Indus. Whereas all the wind farm sites are located towards the West and Northwest direction of the Keenjhar Lake. The detailed view and description of the bird's living areas in Keenjhar Lake is described in Figure 6.7. It is found from the study that there is very little probability of bird hit from the wind farms as the Project is located approximately 26 km away from western side of Keenjhar Lake, and birds usually do not land and stay in the western part of Keenjhar Lake. II I

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As a general rule, birds notice new structures and learn to avoid them in movements, thereby sustaining their ability to continue feeding and breeding in the location. Wind farm technology is new to Pakistan, but this technology has now been used in western and developed countries for over a decade. A study report (Sept. 2005) by the U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the effects of wind energy development on wildlife determined that fewer birds fly into wind turbines than is generally thought.

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The impact of wind energy development on bird populations came to prominence due to the high number of mortalities associated with one of the world's largest wind farm developments in California's Altamont Pass.9This wind farm had up to 5,600 wind turbines in operation and is located in a year-round, high activity, area for raptors. Additional factors included prey r abundance; high-speed rotor blades; lattice tower structures, which provided horizontal cross- bars for perching; rapid blade movement; and the close proximity of turbines.

Another research cited by the European Wind Energy Association shows that the risk of bird deaths through collision with wind turbines is low. For example, it is estimated that 33,000 birds are killed annually by wind turbines operating in the U.S., an average of 2.2 fatalities for each of the 15,000 turbines.

In Spain, a study showed 0.13 dead birds per year per turbine. Furthermore, in the U.S., over 100 million birds are estimated to die each year from colliding with vehicles, buildings, power lines, and other structures, with wind power responsible for just lout of every 5,000 -10,000 avian fatalities.

There seems no threatened or endangered bird species found at the site. Any development of [I the wind farm will have no impact on the existing bird life. Also, an emission-free power generation is clearly beneficial to all fauna.

However, due to the minimal expected impact of bird's collision with the wind turbines, the following mitigation measures are proposed:" f,...- l The wind towers to be erected minimum at a distance of 300 meters to avoid the avian collision and to give the birds a wider corridor for access in the Project area. • Regular checking of the vacuums or holes in the towers to avoid nesting facility of any of the birds monitoring the birds during the migratory season be undertaken to record their distribution and migratory pattern and use of the area during the season. • Hunting, feeding or harassment of wildlife is strictly prohibited during the entire course of construction and operation phases.

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As there is no dense vegetation or forestation in the Project site area, there will be no damage to any kind of vegetation or forests. However, there will be a requirement for minimal vegetation clearing or deforestation during the Project. It is anticipated that once the Project is operational, new plants shall be re-planted in the empty spaces around wind turbines. Enough r\ space will be allocated for green belts.

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Project is located on government land leased by the GoS to the Project sponsors. The settlements are located outside of project boundary which will not be affected, and no resettlements are required. However, any involuntary resettlements, if required, will be done f- I as per IFe performance standard Ps-s.

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7 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

This section provides the details of the consultation meetings held with stakeholders as part of the environmental and social soundness assessment process requiring information disclosure and sharing. For this purpose consultation meetings were held at the outset for the scoping process of lEE study, followed by a series of meetings at the proletarian level. Dr. Syed Ali Ghalib and our team member Mr. Farooq Ali Khan (RE2) has perform the consultations with different departments and officials. These stakeholders are the different government officials and NGOs like IUCN Pakistan, WWF department, Karachi (Senior Director, Mr. Rabnawaz), SEPA I representative (Dr. Aashiq Hussain langah), Sindh Wildlife department Hyderabad office (Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Gadani, GM), Sindh Forest department, Karachi (Divisional Forest officer), I Archeological department, Karachi. r 7.1 Objectives of Public Consultation

The overall objectives ofthe consultation process were as follows:

• To inform all interested people on the likely positive and negative effects of the wind power proposed project and encourage feedback from stakeholders on lEE findings, principally the impacts and proposed mitigation measures; • To gain a consensus on the impacts identified, their importance and the relevance and effectiveness of the mitigation measures proposed; • To provide confidence that all relevant issues and mitigation measures have been identified, agreement that the mitigation measures are adequate, and that nothing significant has been missed; • To enable incorporation of stakeholder views and concerns in the lEE.

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The social survey team conducted meetings and interviews with local communities. During these meetings a description of the project was given along with an overview of the projects likely social and environmental impact.

Community consultations consisted of formal and informal meetings at Jhimpir residential area, and project vicinity. The consultation exercise was conducted in both Sindhi and Urdu languages. A non-technical oral description of the project was given providing an overview of all likely positive and negative impacts. Following which, an open discussion was held so that the participants could voice their concerns and opinions. All participants were encouraged to voice their concerns and opinions. Participants were also asked to suggest alternatives where they had particular concerns.

Feedback obtained from the stakeholders was documented, and all issues and suggestions raised were recorded in survey forms. Both social and environmental issues were raised. 11 The people interviewed (Table 7-2) had worries /concerns related to basic needs and generally agreed that most of the effects would be temporary only during construction. Some common concerns regarding the lack of educational facility, shortage of clean drinking water, lack of basic health unit, lack of waste disposal, lack of electricity, poor roads condition and minimal employment opportunities issues were raised. None of these issues related specifically to proposed wind power project but were general complaints. Most of the participants appreciated the project and said that it would boost the local employment opportunities, while some said that business and economic situation in the area will also improve.

A matrix of concerns by community members was prepared as given in Table 7-1. The register of attendance is provided as Table 7-2. A pictorial record of the meetings is included as Annexure XI.

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Table 7-1: Summary of Concerns Raised during Stakeholder Consultation

Issues Concerns raised by community Remarks Health Care Healthcare centers particularly Basic health unit is available in Facilities for women and children the Jhimpir with very little Schools facilities, A dispensary may be

I provided. Employment Provision of semi-skilled and Unskilled jobs will be given to unskilled jobs for local labor in locals people where possible. the project construction period. Training will be provided.

Safety of Comply with the traffic Proper traffic management will Community management rules. be resorted to during the construction period. Drinking Community member rated Safe As part of the Social water drinking water at highest development program GEl shall priority during our survey. provide the safe drinking water through RO filter plant to I nearby communities Educational Unavaila bility of Teachers, and NGO working in social sector Facility School (Primary and and proponent shall provide the I r Secondary) required facilities for the local Vocational training peoples. Other issues Black top link roads Linking roads will be developed as part of the project component will benefit the local residents as well.

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S.NO NAME OCCUPATION LOCATION 1 Abdul Hakeem Shop keeper Goth kalo

2 Schar Khan Labour Goth kalo 3 Ghulam Sarwar Labour Goth kalo r 4 Mukhtiar Driver Goth kalo

5 Mohan Lal Shop keeper Goth kalo 6 Sultan Unemployed Goth Rawal Pollari . 7 Allah Daad Labour Goth Rawal Pollari

8 Haq Nawaz Driver Goth Rawal Pollari

9 Lakhani Unemployed Goth Rawal Pollari

10 Rab Nawaz Labour Goth Billal Pollari

Stakeholders including provincial government officials, international NGOs, and related stakeholders were consulted at their offices. All the stakeholders were given maximum project information and were shown a detailed map of the area. Their concerns and I suggestions are reproduced below. Attendance lists of the stakeholders consulted in the r proposed project was collated and reproduced in Table 7-3. Pictures of the meetings are l_ provided in Annexure- XII.

a} Environmental Protection Agency (Karachi Head Office) ( Director Technical EIA/IEE)

The Karachi head office of EPA is responsible for general environment protection in the project area. A meeting was held on January, 28,2016 with the Mr. Aashiq Hussain Langah (Director EIA) and Mr. Waris Gabool (Deputy Director Technical). The project team provided information about the proposed project site with the help of the project area map and briefed about the salient features of the project and requested the officers that express their views /suggestion and concerns of the Department. Their views concerns / suggestions .. are re-produced as follows;

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I b) Sindh Wild Life Department (Conservator) L 1 A consultation meeting was held on February 02, 2016 with Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Gaddani Conservator Wildlife Department at his Karachi office along with his team. The project team provided information about the proposed project site with the help of the project area map and requested the officers to identify any protected wildlife sanctuary or other concerns of the Department. A set questionnaire was also filled. During the meeting the Conservator expressed his views regarding the project and overall appreciated project activities. Their views and concerns / suggestions are re-produced as follows; • Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Gaddani along his team identified the Keenjhar Lake as the Wildlife sanctuary and Ramsar site as nearest protected area which is located approx. 26 kilometers and he briefed about its importance and patterns of the birds during the different seasons. • He also proposed that to provide the basic facilitates to the communities like School, clean drinking water and sanitation etc.

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A consultation meeting was held on January 26, 2016 with Divisional Forest Officer Mr. Shahzad Sadiq Gilt Range Forest Officer Mr. Tahir Latif, Range Forest Officer Mr. Raja Karim and Sub.Division Forest Officer Mr. Rab Dino Khatti at his Karachi office along with his team. The project team provided information about the proposed project site with the help of the r- project area map and requested the officers to identify any protected wildlife sanctuary or I other concerns of the Department. During the meeting the forest officers expressed his views regarding the project and overall appreciated project activities. T~ey do not have any issue / objection with the project in Jhimpir. As they know that this is the barren land and there is very rare vegetation or even no vegetation. Only the concern was, Euphorbia (Tree species) is very common in that area, so be careful with the removal. The Department has created some water conservation ponds in the area. These get filled with water during heavy rains and are used by the local people and the livestock for drinking purposes. These may be safeguarded during the Project activities.

A number of NGO's, other than the government sector were consulted for the proposed projects who are highly involved in protection of wildlife and nature conservation 11

a) International Union for Conservation Nature IUCN

A consultation meeting was held on January 28, 2016 with Mr. Muhammad Tahir Qureshi Senior Coastal Ecosystem Advisor and Mr. Kamran Ahmad Naqvi Urban Specialist Technical 1-- at IUCN Karachi Office. RE2 team provided information about the proposed project site with ( the help of the project area map and requested the experts to share their views or other concerns of the IUCN as expert. A set of questionnaire was also filled. During the meeting the Mr. Qureshi and Mr. Kamran expressed their reservation regarding the project. Their views and concerns / suggestions are re-produced as follows;

• Raised concern about mortality of birds and said that project is located near birds flying route. • Raised concern about Noise pollution drives by wind turbines and it may affect local norms and modify the bird's habitats in that area. But i made him clear that the detail study for noise pollution has already been conducted and incorporated .. in our lEE report.

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b) WWF (World Wide Fund) A consultation meeting was held on January 22, 2016 with Senior Director WWF-Pakistan Mr. Rab Nawaz and Technical Advisor WWF and Ex. DG Marine Fisheries department Mr. Mohammad Moazzam Khan. RE2 team provided information about the proposed project site with the help of the project area map and requested the experts to share their views / concerns /suggestions as the expert conservationist. Mr. Rab Nawaz and his team supported and appreciated the project activities; they do not have any objection / issue even they are well satisfied with the green energy project and the way the consultant (RE2) making consultation with all concern departments.

c) List of Public and NGO Sector Stakeholder Consulted

A number of stakeholders, other than the general public, who are likely benefitted be I involved during the project execution phase, were also consulted (Table- 7-3)

I i, J Table 7-3 List of Public and NGO Sector Stakeholders

Name of Stakeholder Type of Department / Occupation/ Representative Stakeholder Designation

Mr. Aashiq Hussain Langah Sindh EPA Director (EIA) Mr. Waris Gabool Sindh EPA Deputy Director Technical

Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Sindh Wildlife General Manager Gadani Department Mr. Tahir Qureshi IUCN Senior Coastal Ecosystem Advisor

Mr. Kamran Ahmad Naqvi IUCN Urban Specialist

Muhammad Moazzam Khan WWF Ex. Marine FisheriesDG department Mr. Rab Nawaz WWF Technical Advisor

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Mitigation Measures:

The following mitigation measures have been suggested.

1. Disturbance to the habitat of the Indian spiny tailed Lizard be minimized I controlled.

2. As far as possible, the burrows I holes of the lizard are safeguarded against any

developmental activity. The animals are specially protected during the construction phase.

3. Monitoring the birds during the migratory season be undertaken to record their distribution

and migratory pattern and use of the area during the season.

4. Hunting, feeding or harassment of wildlife is strictly prohibited during the entire course of

operation.

5. Vegetation clearing and land uptake during the operation be minimized.

6. Development of new access tracks during operations is minimized.

7. Routes involving minimum clearing of vegetation are selected.

8. Operation must avoid disturbing live bird nests and small mammal and reptile holes.

9. Food wastes not to be disposed off in the open. Food wastes collected in waste segregation

units is disposed off according to waste disposal procedure on a regular and strict basis.

10. Night work during construction be prohibited, night traveling not be allowed unless

absolutely necessary.

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12. Construction work near areas which show small mammal and reptile populations should

commence after a soft start up and be randomly monitored.

13. Vehicle speeds on access road be controlled to avoid incidental mortalities of reptiles. Any

such incident is reported and vehicle speeds be randomly checked.

14. Movement of all project personnel is restricted to work areas.

15. Movement of project vehicles is restricted only to the project access road or to routes

approved.

16. Operation camp is located SOOmaway from perennial water bodies.

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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF EMP

The purpose of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to provide a summary of the predicted impacts associated, mitigating measures and monitoring actions so as to minimize potential negative impacts and enhance positive impacts from the Project. The EMP will provide a guide (almost checklist) for the main stakeholders, namely the owner, contractor and operator of the Wind Power Project, on what mitigating actions need to be taken and where and when they are needed. It will thus help to improve the likelihood that adverse impacts are mitigated, project benefits are showcased, and an environmentally beneficial standards of best practice is provided to all those involved. In particular, the EMP: I

.:. Defines roles and responsibilities for those involved in the implementation of the EMP and identifies areas where these roles and responsibilities can be shared with other stakeholders .:. Define the implementation mechanism for the mitigation measures identified during the present study . •:. Provides concise instructions to project personnel and contractors regarding procedures for protecting the environment and minimizing environmental impact, making these legally binding through their inclusion in contract specifications .:. Defines the requirements for communication, documentation, training, management and implementation of the mitigating measures; and, .:. Specifies actions required to assess compliance with and effectiveness of the mitigation measures through compliance and effects monitoring mechanism, defined in the EMP's two action tables. -

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The EMP consists of the following:

( ! :> Institutional Arrangements :> Mitigation and Monitoring plan :> Grievance Redressing Mechanism >- Reports and Documentation :> Environmental and social trainings >- Public disclosure requirements >- Budgetary estimates for EMP implementation

All the components of EMP are discussed from Sections 8.3 to 8.9

8.3 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT I The Project Developer (i.e. GAEL) is the 'owner' of the project and as such is responsible for I r ensuring that the. conditions of the environmental authorization issued in terms of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 (should the project receive such authorization) are fully satisfied, as well as ensuring that another necessary permits or licenses are obtained and complied with. It is expected that the Project Developer will appoint the contractor, and the consultant.

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited will establish an Environment & Social Management Cell (ESMC) at Corporate and site level, headed by a Project Director to be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the Project. Gul Ahmed Electric Limited is responsible for undertaking the Project in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and implementing the Environmental and Social Management Plan, which will be consistent with the standards set by IFC and World Bank Group.

The ESMC is responsible for coordinating and implementing all environmental and social activities. During Project implementation, the ESMC will be responsible for reflecting the occurrence of new and significant impacts resulting from Project activities and integrating

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The safeguard specialist provides guidance to the Project Manager and his staff to adopt environmental good practices while implementing the Project. The safeguard specialist is responsible for implementing safeguard issues associated with the Project through a site team composed of Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) site staff and the contractors staff, to be assigned by the ESMC as necessary.

The duties of the Environmental and Social Unit of the ESMC at the corporate level are to:

• Monitor the implementation of mitigation measures during construction and operation phases of the Project.

• Prepare suitable environmental management reports at various sites.

• Advise and coordinate field unit activity towards effective environment management.

• Prepare environment health and safety manual for the operation of transmission lines/substations. II • Advise during Project planning/design and cells on environmental and social issues while I route selection of the alignment at the planning/design stage to avoid negative r environmental impact.

• Provide training and awareness on environmental and social issues related to power transmission Projects to the Project/contract staff.

The duties of the Environmental and Social Unit at the site level are to:

• Implement the environment policy guidelines and environmental best practices at the sites.

• Advise and coordinate the contractor(s) activity towards effective environment management.

• Implement environment and safety manual.

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• Make the contractor staff aware of environmental and social issues so that EMP could l be managed effectively. t

The supervision consultant / Project Monitoring Consultant (PMC) (RE) has qualified environment health and safety staff on board to which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the EMP during the construction.

8.3.3 Lead Contractor The contractor will be responsible for the following: .:. Overall construction program, project delivery and quality control for the construction for the wind project. .:. Overseeing compliance with the Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities specific to the project management related to project construction. I .:. Promoting total job safety and environmental awareness by employees, contractors and sub-contractors and stress to all employees and contractors and sub-contractors the importance that the project proponent attaches to safety and the environment . . •:. Ensuring that each subcontractor employ an Environmental Officer to monitor and report on the daily activities on-site during the construction period . •:. Ensuring that safe, environmentally acceptable working methods and best practices are implemented and that sufficient plant and equipment is made available properly operated and maintained, to facilitate proper access and enable any operation to be carried out safely . •:. Meeting on site with the Environmental Officer prior to the commencement of construction activities to confirm the construction procedure and designated activity zones; .:. Ensuring that all appointed contractors and sub-contractors are aware of this .:. Environmental Management Plan and their responsibilities in relation to the plan; .:. Ensuring that all appointed contractors and sub-contractors repair, at their own cost, any environmental damage as a result of a contravention of the specifications contained

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The Framework of Environment and Social Management Cell are shown in FigureS.1 and Key I responsibilities of ESMC are summarized in Table7.1.

Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC)

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The mitigation plan is a key component of the EMP.lt lists all the potential effects of each activity of the Project and their associated mitigation measures identified in the lEE. L I For each Project activity, the following information is presented in the plan:

.:. A listing of the potential impact associated with that Project activity

.:. A comprehensive listing of mitigation measures (actions)

.:. The person(s) responsible for ensuring the full implementation of the action

.:. The person(s) responsible for monitoring the action

.:. The timing of the implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of mitigation are fully met

.:. It should be emphasized that the mitigation measures will have to be translated into environmental as well as social requirements and specifications to be made I part of the contracts for the construction activities, with legal binding.

Th e objective of the envi ronmental and social monitoring during the va rious phases of the proposed Project will be as follows:

.:. Ensuring that the mitigation measures included in the lEE are being implemented completely

.:. Ensuring the effectiveness of the mitigation measures in minimizing the Project's impacts on social and environmental resources

To achieve these objectives, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) for construction and operation phase is given in Annexure-I.

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Environmental and social grievances will be handled in accordance to the Project Grievance Redress Mechanism. Open and transparent dialogue will be maintained with Project affected persons as and when needed, in accordance with ADS safeguard policy requirements. The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) for the Project provides an effective approach for complaints and resolution of issues made by the affected community in a reliable way. This mechanism will remain active throughout the life-cycle of the Project. I

Gul Ahmed Electric Limited shall have a standard mechanism to:

i. inform the affected people (AP) about GRM and its functions; ii. set the procedures and mechanisms adopted for making the complaints; iii. support the complainants in communicating their grievance and attending the GRM meetings; and iv. Implement compliance with a GRMs' decision, its monitoring and communication to the people.

Under the GRM, the ESMC will maintain the Social Complaint Register (SCR) at the sites to document all complaints received from the local communities or any other stakeholder. The information recorded in the Register will include the date of the complaint, particulars of the II complainant, description of the grievance, actions to be taken, the person responsible to take the action, follow up requirements and the target date for the implementation of the mitigation measure. The register will also record the actual measures taken to mitigate these concerns.

As soon as a complaint is received, the ESMC will determine the remedial action. If required, consultations will also be undertaken with the contractor's site manager. Once the remedial action is decided, implementation responsibility as well as schedule will be determined.

The proposed remedial action will be documented in the SCR, with complete details (by whom and by when). The proposed remedial action will be shared with the complainant. Similarly, the actual action taken will also be documented in a register and shared with the complainant. The complainant's views on the remedial action taken will also be documented in the register.

The SCRwill be reviewed during the fortnightly meetings at the site during the Project, and the action items discussed. The progress on the remedial actions will also be reviewed during the meetings.

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The ESMC will produce periodic reports based on the information collected. These will include reports for:

.:. Project lnltiation meetings with each contractor .:. Non-compliances .:. Effects monitoring .:. Summaryof SCRunder GRM

The reports will also be made available for review, to the external monitoring teams, and to any other stakeholders who visit the site. In addition, the Social and Environmental Monitoring expert will prepare reports for each monitoring visit.

At the end of the Construction Phase, a final report will also be prepared.

8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL TRAININGS

Environmental and social trainings will help to ensure that the requirements of the EIA and EMP I are clearly understood and followed by all Project personnel throughout the Project period. The primary responsibility for providing training to all Project personnel will be that of the ESMC.

The environmental and social training program will be finalized before the commencement of the Project, during the detailed design phase. The training will be provided to the GEL staff, the construction contractors, and other staff engaged for the Project. Training will cover all staff levels, ranging from the management and supervisory to the skilled and unskilled personnel. The scope of the trainings will cover general environmental awareness and the requirements of the EIA and the EM P, with special emphasis on sensitizing the Project staff to the environmental and social aspects of the area.

During the O&M phase of the Project, these trainings will continue to be conducted by ESMC for all relevant staff of the Company.

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Gul Ahmed Electric Limited (GEL) will disclose this lEE and EMP to all the stakeholders before the commencement of the proposed Project. The EIA report will be made available to the stakeholders at the sites designated by the EPA, in accordance with the national legislation [-- (PEPA 1997) and Sindh EPA Act 2014. In addition, the executive summary of the lEE will be ! l translated into the local (Urdu / Sindhi) languages (if necessary), and made available to the affected communities (and also kept at the Project site). This will ensure that the local communities are aware of the Project, its ikey impacts, the mitigation measures and the implementation mechanism. In addition, the Executive Summary will be disclosed through the GEL official website.

8.9 COST ESTIMATES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

The cost of implementation of the environmental safeguards includes both the direct cost of the mitigation measures and the costs of monitoring the execution of the EMP such as laboratory costs and monitoring visits, training costs, etc. Contractor cost to be included in the BOQ items, while Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd (GEL) cost shows the environmental monitoring / training cost that will be borne by the Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd through the EMSC. Detailed cost is II shown in Annexure -II.

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, INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND r PARTICIPATION

I 9 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

The field studies were conducted for preliminary scoping, survey, and assessment activities and in order to coordinate the field survey and analysis.

A questionnaire was developed to assess the general concerns of the local residents of nearby villages in respect of this Project. Mr. Umair Ali Khilji of Renewable Resources Pvt. Ltd himself filled the questionnaires after directing the questions to the native people. Snapshots of consultative meetings are also attached in Annexure-X.

I During the construction phase, residents of the local areas selected representatives, local councilors, and informal community leaders, including members of NGOs, will be asked to state their current perceptions of priorities for improvements to the urban environmental infrastructure in their areas and the likely impacts of the Project during construction and operation phases.

The stakeholder consultation is a continuous process, and should be maintained throughout the Project. The consultations carried out during the present lEE and reported in this Chapter are essentially a first step in this process.

During the present lEE, the stakeholder analysis was carried out to identify relevant stakeholders on the basis of their ability to influence the Project or their vulnerability to be negatively impacted from it. This approach ensured that no relevant groups were excluded from the consultations, and appropriate engagement strategies were developed for each stakeholder.

During the stakeholder consultations carried out in the communities near the proposed site, the participants were first provided the salient information about the proposed Project.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 10 FINDING AND RECOMM¥NDATION

Prime benefit of the Project will be the replacement of conventional power generation with renewable energy. Wind energy will replace fossil fuel powered generation, and therefore reduce suspended particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.

Impacts are manageable and can be managed cost effectively - environmental impacts are likely to result from the proposed power project. Careful mitigation and monitoring, specific selection criteria and review/assessment procedures have been specified to ensure that minimal impacts take place. The detailed design would ensure inclusion of any such environmental impacts that could not be specified or identified at this stage are taken into account and mitigated where necessary. Those impacts can be reduced through the use of I mitigation measures such as correction in work practices at the construction sites, or through the careful selection of sites and access routes. Since proposed land is covered with shrubs, thus there is no need for removal of any significant vegetation for the construction of the wind power Project.

The proposed Project will have number of positive impacts and negligible negative impacts to the existing environment as follows:

.:. Significant improvement in the economic activities in the surrounding areas due to generation of direct and indirect employment opportunities . •:. The Project Area does not fall under any sensitive, protected area . •:. No threatened / Near-Threatened species of wildlife was recorded in the Project Area .

•:. There is negligible removal of trees for the Project, which is the main positive impact to the proposed Project area .

•:. Environment pollution due to cut and fill operations, transportation of construction materials, disposal of debris, nuisance from dust, noise, vehicle fumes, black smoke,

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Proper GRM will have to be implemented by Gul Ahmed Electric to overcome public inconvenience during the proposed Project activities.

Based on the environmental and social assessment and surveys conducted for the Project, the potential adverse environmental impacts can be mitigated to an acceptable level by adequate implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the IEMP. Adequate provisions are being made in the Project to cover the environmental mitigation and monitoring requirements, and their associated costs. Adequate provisions are being made by Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd (GEL) to cover the environmental mitigation' and monitoring requirements, and their associated costs.

An environment and social analysis has been carried out looking at various criteria such as topology, air, noise, water resources and water quality, ecology, demography of the area, climate and natural habitat, community and employee health and safety etc. The impact analysis, found that due to careful consideration of environmental and social aspects during route and site selection by Gul Ahmed Electric Ltd (GEL) no major adverse impacts are expected. There is no adverse impact on the migration of habitat, any natural existing land resources and effect in the regular life of people. At least, one year bird monitoring is recommended to compile substantive data about the impacts of wind power plants on the fl birds and other important wildlife ofthe area. ,.I

The environment and social impact associated with the Project is limited to the extent of construction phase and can be mitigated through a set of recommended measures and adequate provision for environment and social impacts which cover monitoring, measuring and mitigation.

From this perspective, the Project is expected to have a less "environmental footprint", No endangered or protected species of flora or fauna are reported near Project sites.

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Adequate provisions have been made for the environmental mitigation and monitoring of predicted impacts, along with their associated costs. Adverle impacts if noticed during implementation will be mitigated using appropriate design and management measures. Mitigation measures related to Construction, as specified in the EMP, will be incorporated into civil works contracts, and their implementation will be primarily the responsibility of the contractors. Hence, the proposed Project has Ltd adverse environmental and social impact which can be mitigated following the EMP & shall be pollution free Renewable source of Power generation with low Environmental foot prints.

This lEE study concludes that the proposed Wind project will not lead to significant adverse environmental and social impacts of such nature or magnitude that would require a more detailed report in the form of an EIA. Additionally careful implementation of the EMP will ensure that environmental impacts are managed and minimized and the project proponent I meets all statutory requirements.

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