Application for a Generation License for a 13.5MW Wind Power Project
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n SCHEDULE I (Regulation 3(1)) FORM OF APPLICATION The Registrar National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) NEPRA Tower, Attaturk Avenue (East), Opposite Federal Flood Commission, Sector G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan Subject: Application for a Generation License for a 13.5MW Wind Power Project 1, Saleem Uz Zaman, Company Secretary, being the duly authorized representative of Burj Wind Energy Private Limited (the "Applicant"), by virtue of Board Resolution dated 17 October 2014, hereby apply to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) (the "Authority") for the grant of a Generation License of 13.5MW Wind Power Project to the Burj Wind Energy (Private) Limited pursuant to the Section 15 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997. I certify that the documents-in-support attached with this application are prepared and submitted in conformity with the provisions of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Application and Modification Procedures) Regulations, 1999, and undertake to abide by the terms and provisions of the above-said regulations. I further undertake and confirm that the information provided in the attached documents-in-support is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. A Pay Order (PO) No. CI IQ/759871/1888078 dated October 20, 2014 in the sum of Rs. 206,928/- (Rupees Two hundred, Six Thousand, Nine I lundred and Twenty Eight Only), being the non-refundable license Application Fee; calculated in accordance with Schedule II to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Application and Modification Procedures) Regulations 1999, is also attached herewith. Date: 0 "ober 21, 20 SALEEM UZ MAN Cornpan ecretary ird Fr:07;7, 21Cc! BuOciiing, T3'. F- —9.7.;;x: APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A GENERATION LICENSE Burj Wind Energy Private Limited (A project of Burj Capital) a 13.5MW Wind Power Project at Gujju, District Thatta, Sindh Pakistan Lead Project Developer: Burj Power 1909 Gold Crest Executive Tower, JLT, P 0 Box 309037, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 454 2799 Fax: +971 4 454 2797 October 2014 APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A GENERATION LICENSE This application is for the Grant of Generation License duly filed by Burj Wind Energy Private Limited, a project of Burj Capital (the "Applicant" and/or the "Project Company") for its 13.5MW Wind Power Project (the "Project") in Gujju, Sindh, Pakistan. 1 The Authority's participation in the process This Application for the grant of a generation license is made pursuant to Section 15 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997 (the "Act") and Regulation 3 of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Application and Modification Procedure) Regulations, 1999 (the "AMP Regulations"). Where; Section 15 of the Act provides, inter alia, that: "(1) No person except under the authority of a license issued by the Authority under this Act and subject to the conditions specified in this Act and as may be imposed by the Authority, construct own or operate a generation facility. (2) An application for the grant of a license for a generation facility shall specify. (i) The type of facility for which the license is applied; (ii) The location of the generation facility; and (iii) The expected life of the generation facility. Regulation 3 of the AMP Regulations provides that an application for license shall be made in the form specified in the AMP Regulations and also provides a list of documents required to be submitted to the Authority along with the requisite application. 2 Introduction of the Applicant Burj Wind Energy Private Limited is a Pakistan based company with the sole objective of developing, financing, building and operating up to a 14 MW wind power project in Pakistan. Project Company was issued a Letter of Intent ("LOI") in 2012 by the Alternative Energy Development Board ("AEDB") after submission of a bank guarantee for setting up a 14MW wind Power Generation Project (the "Project") at Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor, Pakistan. 3 Introduction of the Sponsors Burj Capital is an international investment firm focused on developing and managing renewable power generation and retailing. Burj Capital aims to create a lasting value for its investors and partners by identifying opportunities where it can either build or unlock value by utilizing its team of industry and business experts who have a proven track record of investing across a variety of sectors and combining them with access to capital. The firm's world class and multi-disciplined professionals have a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from development to operations. 4 Introduction of Lead Project Developer Burj Power is a power project advisory and management company headquartered in Dubai with an objective to acquire, develop, build, own and operate power projects in the Africa and Asia regions. It comprises of a strong team of industry veterans with a successful track record of developing, operating and managing large power assets globally, including Pakistan, both as a part of the global power company, AES Corporation, as well as on their own. 5 Progress of the Project Applicant is negotiating loan for the Project from local banks for the financing for the Project. Project Company is filling tariff petition with NEPRA separately. Applicant is confident that the Project can achieve financial close by 31st March 2015; and construction can be started in April 2015. Under the terms of the EPC Contract, construction will be completed in 15 months and Commercial Operations Date ("COD") is June 30, 2016. 6 Annexure Kindly find enclosed the following Annexure: Annexure-1 : Form of Application - Schedule 1 of Regulation 3(1) Annexure-2 : Extracts of minutes of meeting of the Board of Directors Annexure-3 : Affidavit Annexure-4 : Prospectus Annexure-5 Summary of Plant details Annexure-6 : Bank Statement of the Project Company Annexure-7 : Company Profile of Applicant and Project Sponsors Annexure-8 : CV of Senior Management, Technical and Professional Staff 1101121111111111111111111111111011510.1111111101111.1111.111111•11 Annexure-9 : Certificate of Incorporation & Memorandum and Articles of Association Annexure-10 : EPC Contract (Signature Pages only) Annexure-11 : Profiles of EPC Contractor Annexure-12 : Experience list of EPC Contractor Annexure-13 : Electrical Grid Interconnection Study Annexure-14 : Health and Safety Policy of Project Sponsors Decision (NOC) on Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) by Annexure-15 Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Sindh Annexure-16 : Copy of Letter of Intent (LOI) Check List for Examination New Generation Facility (Wind) License Annexure-17 Application Regulation 3(5) The Applicant would be pleased to provide any other information/assistance that the learned Authority may require in the matter of grant of Generation License. This Application and its Annexures are being submitted in triplicate. It is most humbly prayed to the esteemed Authority as follows: A That the Applicant may be gran ted a eration License for the development of the Facility. B That the Honorable Authority may be pleased to treat the Applicant's request for the grant of Generation License on a non-discriminatory basis and any concession offered to comparable projects on the date of filing of this Application and at any stage subsequent to the grant of license may kindly be granted to the Applicant as well. We hope that the information provided above meets your requirements, and we remain available to assist you if you have any further quarries. Respectfully submitted for and on behalf of the Applicant; SALEEM U MAN Compa Secretary Bur' Ind Energy Private Limited • Ground Floor, OICCI Building, Talpur Road, I. I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, Pakistan. Ph. No. 0213 246 8041, Fax. No. 0213 246 8039 • BUR. .6 Bor). Wind Energy (Private) Liiriteci Wind BURJ WIND ENERGY (PVT) LIMITED EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE COMPANY HELD ON 17 OCTOBER 2014 AT 2.00 P.M. AT GROUND FLOOR OICCI BUILDING TALPUR ROAD, OFF I.I. CHUNDRIGAR ROAD , KARACHI. The Following resolutions were passed in respect of the Company's application for grant of generation license to NEPRA for its 14 MW wind power project in Gujjo. RESOLVED THAT Burj Wind Energy (Private) Limited, ("BWEL") be and is hereby authorized to file application for the grant of Generation License for submission at National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in respect of its 14 MW wind power generation project to be located at Gujjo, District Thatta, Province of Sindh, Pakistan (the "Project") and in relation thereto, enter into and execute all required documents, make all fillings and pay all applicable fees, in each case, of any nature whatsoever as required. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in respect of application for the grant of Generation License for submission to NEPRA, Mr. Saleem Uz Zaman as Company Secretary be and hereby empowered and authorized for and on behalf of the Company to: I. Review, execute, submit and deliver the Generation License Application (including any modification to the application for the Grant of Generation License) and related documentation required by NEPRA, including any contacts, documents, power of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, forms, applications, deeds, guarantees, undertakings, approvals, memoranda, amendments, letters, communications, notices, certificates, request, statements and any other instruments of any nature whatsoever; II. Sign and execute necessary documentation, pay the necessary fees, appear before NEPRA as needed, and do all acts necessary for completion and processing of the Generation License Application (modification to the application for the Grant of Generation License); III. Do all such acts, matters, and things as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes aforesaid and giving full effect to the above resolution(s). AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mr. Saleem Uz Zaman as Company Secretary be and is hereby authorized to delegate all or any of the above powers in respect of the foregoing to any other official of the company as d emed appropr.