GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

Year 2006
Revised in 2009

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Foreword

Abbreviations

1.

Introduction

1.1

Structure of the Power Sector

1.1.1

Restructuring of Power Wing of WAPDA

1.1.2

Power Structure in the Punjab Province

1.1.3

Power Regulatory Environment

1.2

Exercising of Powers under the Constitution

1.3

Transition Period

1.4

Requirement of Future Generation Capacity

1.5

Objectives of the Power Generation Policy

10

1.6

Scope of the Power Generation Policy

10

1.7

Features of the Power Generation Policy

10

2.

Institutional Arrangements

12

2.1

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

12

2.2

Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB)

13

3.

Solicited Proposals

14

3.1

Schedule

14

3.2

Pre-Qualification

15

3.3

Lock-in-Period

15

3.4

Request for Proposals (RFP)

15

3.5

Evaluation of Bids

16

4.

Proposals on Raw Sites

18

4.1

Submission of Proposals

18

4.2

Letter of Interest (LOI)

19

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4.3

Negotiations on Tariff

20

4.4

Participation in Bidding

20

4.5

Schedule

21

5.

The Implementation Process

22

5.1

Fee Structure

22

5.2

Bid Bond, Letter of Support and Performance Guarantee (PG)

22

5.3

Project Implementation

23

6.

Sale of Power

24

6.1

Sale to Distribution Company (DISCO)

24

6.2

Sale to Industrial Estate as Bulk Consumer

24

6.3

Sale Exclusive for an Industry or for Any Other Special Purpose

24

7.

Use of Land Owned By Punjab Irrigation and Power Department

25

7.1

Alternate-I : Lease of Irrigation Land

25

7.2

Alternate-II : Equity Participation

25

8.

Tariffs

26

8.1

Point of Delivery

26

8.2

Tariff Structure

26

8.2.1

Currency of Tariff

26

8.2.2

Capacity and Energy Components

26

8.2.3

Water Use Charges

27

8.2.4

Exchange Rate Variations

27

8.2.5

Escalation

28

8.3

Yearly Profile of Tariff

28

9.

Financial and Fiscal Regime

28

10.

Security Package

29

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11.

The Environment

29

12.

Specific Provisions

30

12.1

Dispatch

30

12.2

Feasibility Studies

30

12.3

Hydrological Risk

30

13.

Public - Private Partnership

31

14.

Appendix 1

32

15

Appendix 2

33

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FOREWORD
Electricity plays a vital role in the growth of a nations economy. In 1958, the Water and
Power Development Authority (WAPDA) was established with the responsibility to implement
major projects in the power sector as well as to maintain and operate these.
Electricity demand in the country is increasing at a fast pace of 8-10%per annum. The power
demand of Pakistan has been anticipated to be 101,478 MW by the year 2030 which will be
about 500% of the demand in the financial year 2007-08. Such enormous growth requires
huge financial resources and decentralized infrastructure. For this purpose WAPDAs
infrastructure is being converted into private generation, transmission and distribution
companies. In addition, the Government of Pakistan (GOP) has set up the Private Power
Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for the implementation of power generation projects in the private
sector and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to regulate tariffs and to
safeguard the interests of sellers, purchasers and users of power.
The provincial governments have also been authorized under the Constitution of Pakistan to
undertake activities in the power sector. As such, the Government of the Punjab set up the
Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) in 1995 for implementation of power generation
projects through one window operation. In 2000, WAPDA assessed hydro power generation
potential of 600 MW at 317 locations in Punjab. WAPDA also noted the presence of other
available resources for the development of power projects based on indigenous fuel such as
coal, biomass, wind and solar. To exploit this potential, the Government of the Punjab framed
the Punjab Power Generation Policy - Year 2006 (Policy) for implementation through
PPDB. The fiscal and financial incentives/concessions outlined in this Policy are in line with
the GOP Policy for development of power projects. The Policy has been revised to provide
adequate framework for development of power projects on fast track basis and to incorporate
the amendments introduced by Federal Government in the Policy for Power Generation
Projects, 2002.
As power development is a subject of concern to both the Federal Government as well as the
Provincial Governments, PPDB will have the responsibility of liaising with PPIB on related
matters, with NEPRA on power regulation issues, and with NTDC and DISCOs in the Punjab
in relation to the sale and purchase of power.
The Government of the Punjab therefore invites investors to participate in power development
activities and to invest in the power sector by setting up power generation projects. The
Government of the Punjab assures all investors of the maximum possible support.

ABBREVIATIONS
AJK

Azad Jammu and Kashmir

BOO

Build-Own-Operate

(Appendix 1)

BOOT

Build-Own-Operate-Transfer

(Appendix 1)

CB

Competitive Bidding

CBR

Central Board of Revenue

COD

Commercial Operation Date

CPP

Capacity Purchase Price

CSA

Coal Supply Agreement

DISCO

Power Distribution Company

EIRR

Economic Internal Rate of Return

EOI

Expression Of Interest

EPP

Energy Purchase Price

FBS

Federal Bureau of Statistics

FIRR

Financial Internal Rate of Return

FSA

Fuel Supply Agreement

GOP

Government of Pakistan

GOPunjab

Government of the Punjab

GSA

Gas Supply Agreement

IA

Implementation Agreement

ICB

International Competitive Bidding

IPP

Independent Power Producer

KESC

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation

KV

Kilo Volt

KW

Kilo Watt

KWh

Kilo Watt Hour

LOI

Letter of Interest

LOS

Letter of Support

MW

Mega Watt

NBP

National Bank of Pakistan

NEPRA

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority

NTDC

National Transmission and Despatch Company

PEPA

Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency

POE

Panel of Experts

ABBREVIATIONS
Policy

Punjab Power Generation Policy Year 2005

Punjab-EPA

Punjab Environment Protection Agency

PPA

Power Purchase Agreement

PPDB

Punjab Power Development Board

PPIB

Private Power and Infrastructure Board

PPC

Private Power Cell

PQD

Prequalification Documents

RFP

Request for Proposals

Rs

Pakistan Rupee

SECP

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

SPP

Small Power Producer

SRO

Statutory Rules and Orders

TFC

Term Finance Certificate

US$

United States Dollar

WAPDA

Water and Power Development Authority

WPI

Wholesale Price Index

WUA

Water Use Agreement

WUL

Water Use License

1.

INTRODUCTION
1.

The 2002 Power Generation Policy of the Government of Pakistan allows

provinces of Pakistan and AJK to develop power generation projects of
sufficient capacity in public and/or private sectors at the least cost to utilize
the available natural resources for power generation and to avoid capacity
shortfall. This Policy has therefore been framed by the Government of the
Punjab to attract investors to develop and implement power generation
projects up to maximum capacity of 50 MW.

2.

Electricity is one of the most important components of infrastructure and

plays a key role in national development and economic growth. To make
power available in all areas and sectors, the Government of the Punjab

Deregulated hydel

approved the establishment of PPDB in 1995. PPDB has been given the

Generation is

on

mandate to implement power generation projects in the private sector

high agenda

of

through the utilization of the water resources of canals/rivers and other

Punjab

resources based on indigenous fuel like oil, gas, coal, bagasse as well as
wind and solar energy, wherever economically available.
3.

The increased availability of electric power to a population of 140.5 million

(as assessed in the 2001 census), shall generate industrial growth, uplift the
economy and society, and also lead to improvement
in urbanized areas.

4.

The expansion of power infrastructure through the

intervention of the private sector shall also relieve
other entities from unsatisfactory performance and

In Punjab, only half

shall give rise to additional production and economic

access

growth which in turn shall eliminate the problems of

electricity.

Dense

a limited budget in this sector. The subsidies and

population

provides

cross-subsidies in the tariff shall gradually decrease

attractive

and the tariff shall therefore ultimately be free from

appropriate

any such influence. As a consequence of this

expansion.

of the population has

to

the

base

for

power

economic stimulus, resource

mobilization shall also be increased which shall further initiate a cycle of
growing financial returns.
1.1

Structure of the Power Sector

5.

In Pakistan, the following power utilities in the public and private sectors are
providing the necessary services to the population.

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), which

has been unbundled into Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs),
National Transmission and Dispatch Co. Ltd (NTDC) and
Generation Companies (GENCOs), and which is in the process of
being privatized in accordance with the policy of the Government of
Pakistan.

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), which already stood

privatized.

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)

Independent Power Producers (IPPs)

Out of the total generation capacity of about 19,920 MW in the country,

11,284 MW is owned by WAPDA hydel and GENCOs, 1,756 MW by KESC,
462 MW by PAEC ,285 MW by Rental and 6,133 MW by IPPs.
WAPDA supplies power to all of Pakistan except the metropolitan city of
Karachi, for which KESC is the main source of supply. The transmission
system of WAPDA and KESC is interconnected through 220kV double
circuit transmission line, which is primarily to allow WAPDA to meet the
deficit of power supply in the Karachi area. A new 500 / 220 KV
interconnection with KESC for supply from HUBCO 500KV line has also
been completed.

1.1.1

6.

According to the latest load forecast, the projected load growth by 2030 will
be 101478 MW, while the load forecast up to year 2010 for Punjab Province
is about 13,500 MW. This load growth requires a proper expanded
generation plan to meet the shortfall. The Punjab has sufficient resources to
generate about 600 MW from 317 hydel locations. This potential is in
addition to other options available for thermal generation based on
indigenous fuel such as coal, biomass and gas etc. There is an estimated
coal reserves of 235 million tons located in districts Chakwal, Jhelum,
Khushab and Mianwali in Punjab. Coal quality is sub-bituminous type
having calorific value of 7000 to 12000 BTU and is suitable for power
generation.

7.

The Government of the Punjab set up the Punjab Power Development

Board (PPDB) in 1995 to utilize both hydel and thermal power sources to
supplement available source so as to meet power demands. To achieve its
objective, PPDB shall process and ensure implementation of power
generation projects in liaison with PPIB and DISCOS / NTDC. PPDB shall
liaise with other agencies to ensure the inter-transfer of information and
data related to load growth and of the respective plans to meet it.

RESTRUCTURING OF POWER WING OF WAPDA

8.

WAPDA was established in 1958 under an act to develop irrigation

WAPDA Role in the

schemes, water supply, drainage and flood-control, power generation,

Punjab

transmission and distribution of power.

Northern Power
Generation
Company NPGCL
WAPDA Hydel
Power Stations

WAPDA owns 11,284 MW power generation capacities in the form of hydel

and thermal generation units, as well as a power network of 4200 km of 500
kV lines and 6100 km of 220 kV lines with an overall system transformation

National

capacity of about 39000 MVA for a customer base of over 13.5 million.

Transmission and
Despatch Company
(NTDC)

Power Distribution

Companies
(DISCOs)

9.

WAPDA is in the transitional stages of restructuring and privatization. In the

first phase, the following transformations have been incorporated through

the unbundling of WAPDAs power wing:i.

All the Area Electricity Boards have been converted into Power
Distribution

Companies

(DISCOs)

namely PESCO, TESCO,

IESCO, GEPCO, LESCO, FESCO, MEPCO, HESCO and QESCO

with their headquarters at Peshawar, Islamabad, Gujranwala,
Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad and Quetta respectively.
ii.

The thermal generation set up has been converted into four

generation companies (GENCOs). These are named Northern,
Central, Jamshoro & Lakhra Power Generation Companies.

iii.

The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has

been

incorporated

to

undertake

the

transmission

and

transformation of power through a network comprising of 500kV /

220kV transmission lines. The 132kV transmission lines and 132kV
transformation within the areas of the DISCOs have been
transferred to the respective DISCOs for overall planning, operation
and maintenance. NTDC will also sell power from hydel and
thermal generating stations to the DISCOs.
1.1.2

Power Structure in the Punjab Province

10.

The power structure in the Punjab which belonged previously to the Power
Wing of WAPDA is now managed by five power distribution companies
(DISCOs) namely, LESCO, GEPCO, FESCO, MEPCO and IESCO. Power
is supplied by the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
to each of these DISCOs at 132 kV under specific tariffs which are
regulated by NEPRA. This power is received from WAPDA hydel stations,
thermal power stations from GENCOs, PAEC and IPPs out of the pooled
NTDC grid network. The power requirements of the Province will be
supplemented through the hydel & thermal generation which is to be
developed under the Policy.

11.

The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) is a newly

created company which has been carved out of what used to be the Power
Wing of WAPDA. NTDC is responsible for maintenance and operation of a
high tension network of 500 KV & 220 KV grid stations and transmission
lines and the 132KV inter-connections. NTDC receives power from all the
hydel/thermal power generating stations and supplies power to all the
DISCOs.

12.

The Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL), supplies

power to the NTDC grid network from its steam power station Muzaffargarh,
NGPS Multan, STPS Faisalabad, and GTPS Faisalabad while WAPDA
hydel power stations supply power from hydel stations at Chichoki Mallian

(13MW), Nandipur (13MW), Shadiwal(14MW), Rasul (22MW), Renala

(1MW), Low-Head Chashma (184MW) and Ghazi Barotha (1450MW).
13.

The other power generating sources in the province are Pakistan Atomic
Energy Commission (PAEC) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
These are also connected to the NTDC network. Certain small power
producers are also engaged in the sale and generation of power to a limited
extent.

1.1.3

Power Regulatory Environment

14.

NEPRA

The objective of the current power regulatory environment is to promote fair

competition in the electricity industry. To protect the rights of consumers as
well as the producers and sellers of electricity, the Government of Pakistan

For Protection

of

has enacted the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of

Interests of

the

Electric Power Act (XL of 1997) (NEPRA Act). The NEPRA Act extends to

Consumers

and

the whole of Pakistan. Under the NEPRA Act, the National Electric Power

Power Companies

Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has been established with various powers

and functions.

15.

Powers and functions of NEPRA

i.

NEPRA is exclusively responsible for the following:

Regulating the provision of electric power services;

Granting

licenses

for

generation,

transmission

and

distribution of electric power;

Prescribing procedures and standards for investment

programs by generation, transmission and distribution
companies;

Prescribing and enforcing performance standards for

generation, transmission and distribution companies;

Establishing a uniform system of accounts for generation,

transmission and distribution companies;

Prescribing fees including fees for grant of licenses and

renewal thereof;

Prescribing fines for contravention of the provision of this

Act;

Performing any other function which is incidental or

consequential to any of the aforesaid functions;

Determining tariff, rates, charges and other terms and

conditions for supply of electric power services by the
generation, transmission and distribution companies and

recommending to the Federal Government for notification;

Reviewing the organizational structures of generation,

transmission and distribution companies to avoid any
adverse effect on the operation of electric power services
and for continuous and efficient supply of such services;

Encouraging uniform industry standards and code of

conduct for generation, transmission and distribution
companies;

Giving advice to public sector projects;

Submitting reports to the Federal Government with respect

to the activities of generation, transmission and distribution
companies; and

Performing any other function which is incidental or

consequential to any of the aforesaid functions.

ii.

The NEPRA Act explicitly provides that notwithstanding anything

contained in the Act, the Government of a Province may construct
power houses and grid stations and lay transmission lines for use
within the Province and determine the tariff for distribution of
electricity within the Province.

iii.

Before approving the tariff for the supply of electric power by

generation companies using hydro-electric plants, NEPRA is
required to consider the recommendations of the Government of the
Province in which such generation facility is located.

iv.

In performing its functions under this Act, NEPRA is required, as far

as practicable, to protect the interests of consumers and companies
providing electric power services in accordance with guidelines, not
inconsistent with the provisions of the NEPRA Act, laid down by the
Federal Government.

1.2

Exercising of Powers under the Constitution

16.

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides that provinces

may construct power houses and grid-stations and lay transmission-lines
for use within the province, and also that they may, in such instances,
determine the tariff for distribution of electricity within the Province.
The Province of Punjab is bestowed with natural resources like water, gas
and coal which can be used for power generation and its transmission/
distribution. To avail these resources and to provide additional power in the
province, the Government of the Punjab has decided to allow the

generation and sale of power as follows:

Generation and distribution of power by individual sponsors as

Small Power Producers (SPPs). Some of these projects have
already been completed and are in operation, selling power to one
or more bulk consumers.

1.3

Power generation at solicited sites.

Power generation at raw sites

Transition Period
17.

The power generation and distribution in the province of the Punjab in the
private sector will be an evolutionary process through the establishment of
competitive electricity industry under the privatization policy of the GOP.
Along with the privatization process, the provincial government will
undertake active solicitation of offers to build new generating plants, selling
power under contracts to public sector utilities including the assigned
DISCOs, NTDC or the legal assigns/successors of the public sector utilities
as required under the NEPRA Act.

1.4

Requirement of Future Generation Capacity

18.

Presently, the combined generation capacity available in both the public

and private sector is barely sufficient to meet the power demand up to the
year 2006. As such, additional power generation is necessary to meet load
growth requirements from year 2008 onwards.

19.

In view of the long lead-time required to bring new hydel power plants in the
power system, the work on the new power Generation projects has to be
started hence forthwith. It is, therefore, the intention of the Government of
Punjab:i.

To solicit bids for Power Generation projects, for which feasibility

studies are already available;

ii.

To initiate feasibility study work on raw sites for exploiting available

hydel, oil, gas, coal, bagasse, solar and wind potential; and,

20.

WAPDA has prepared a Hydropower Development Plan - Vision 2025. This

plan intends to meet the upcoming deficits through additional hydel power
generation. The plan has been updated to classify consolidated list of
potential projects that are to be implemented in the short, medium and long
terms.
The identified projects will be implemented by the public sector, the private
sector, or through public-private partnerships. The choice of implementing
projects at these platforms will depend upon the urgency of meeting the
power demand as well as the availability of resources.

1.5

Objectives of the Power Generation Policy

21.

The main objectives of this Policy are:

To provide adequate power generation capacity at the least cost.

To

encourage

and

ensure

exploitation

of

indigenous

fuel

(oil/gas/coal/biomass) and hydel resources for development of

thermal or hydel Power Generation projects in the Punjab Province.
Utilization of wind and solar energy for power generation shall be
encouraged.

To promote indigenization.

To encourage the local engineering industry to form joint ventures

with foreign companies for participation in the development of the

Power Generation projects.

1.6

To protect the environment.

Scope of the Power Generation Policy

22.

The Power Generation Policy covers the development and implementation

of power generation projects in:
the private sector;
the public sector; and
through public-private partnerships

1.7

Features of the Power Generation Policy

23.

Where feasibility studies have already been conducted, the implementation

of new Power Generation projects will be processed as solicited proposals.
Where no feasibility studies have been conducted or initiated, projects will
be analyzed as raw site proposals.
(a)

Solicited proposals will be processed for selection of the successful

bidders on the basis of minimum levelized tariff through competitive
bidding. Variable tariff over the life of the project will be permitted
under the terms specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The
process of selection will require pre-qualification, issuance of RFP,
bidding and evaluation in accordance with the bidding criteria
clearly laid down in the RFP.

(b)

Raw site proposals shall be offered to the pre-qualified sponsor. The

sponsor shall conduct the feasibility study at his own cost and submit it
to the Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) for approval. The
successful sponsor will be selected after the approval of the feasibility
study and negotiation of the tariff thereafter. If there

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is more than one sponsor for a raw site proposal, each sponsor will
submit Pre-Qualification Documents (PQD) for the project on
intimation from PPDB. The PQDs will be evaluated by PPDB and
an LOI will be issued to the qualifying sponsor after submission of
the bank guarantee of the specified amount in favor of PPDB.
24.

It is recognized that without a proper feasibility study for a particular sitespecific hydel or other indigenous fuel resources project, it will not be
possible to invite competitive bids and receive firm offers. Thus detailed
feasibility studies for such projects will be carried out by the public/private
sector before bids are invited and a Letter of Support (LOS) issued. The
feasibility study by the private sector may be conducted by the private
sector on raw sites, only after the proposal from the sponsors for the
projects has been reviewed/accepted and a Letter of Interest (LOI) has
been issued against submission of the required bank guarantee.
The feasibility studies shall contain, inter alia, a detailed economic and
financial assessment of the proposed project which takes into consideration
all benefit and cost streams associated with the project. While the economic
analysis may be conducted from the perspective of the net benefits to the
national economy, the financial evaluation shall be carried out from the
project sponsors point of view. Key determining factors for a projects
viability, from both the perspectives, would be Economic and Financial
Internal Rates of Return i.e. EIRR and FIRR. In order to qualify for
consideration by the PPDB, a raw site projects EIRR and FIRR shall at
least be equal to 12% in real terms. With the purpose of conducting
technical audit of the project sponsors calculation, it shall be mandatory for
the project sponsors to provide soft copies of their techno-economic and
techno-financial computer models to PPDB along with the hard and soft
copies of the feasibility studies.

25.

Hydel projects in the private sector will be implemented on a Build-OwnOperate-Transfer (BOOT) basis. The concession period for hydel projects
shall be up to 30 years. Thermal projects in the private sector, however,
may be established on either a BOOT basis or on a Build-Own-Operate
(BOO) basis. The decision in this regard will be made on a case-to-case
basis. Projects established on a BOOT basis shall be transferred to the
Government of the Punjab for a notional value of Rs. 1 at the end of a
concession period allowed by PPDB from the Commercial Operation Date
(COD).

26.

Competitive or negotiated tariffs will comprise of a Energy Purchase Price

(EPP) and a Capacity Purchase Price (CPP) with adequate provision for
escalation. The CPP for the Hydel Project will comprise of fixed expanses

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(i.e. Fixed O&M, Debt Repayment, Insurance and Return on Equity) but with
maximum of 95% of the levellized tariff and remaining will be EPP
component covering Variable O&M and Water Use Charges. This will also
mitigate any hydrological risk as per Paras 95 and 96 hereafter.
CPP for thermal projects will be different for different type of fuel i.e. oil,
gas, coal, bagasse, solar, wind or any other indigenous fuel.
27.

PPDB may assist the sponsors in finalization of the security agreements as

may be required under the policy.

28.

Power generation companies will be allowed to import plant and equipment

that are not manufactured locally at concessionary rates made available
under any federal law and applicable to the projects to be developed under
the Policy. However, there will be no exemption from payment of income
tax on oil-fired power plants.

29.

To promote indigenization, the local engineering industry shall be

encouraged to form joint ventures with foreign companies for participation in
the development of the generation projects.

2.

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

2.1

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

30.

While performing its functions under the NEPRA Act, NEPRA shall, as far
as practicable, protect the interests of consumers and companies providing
electric power services in accordance with the guidelines laid down in the
Act. NEPRA Rules and Regulations will be followed for tariff determination
and approval in respect of both solicited sites and raw site projects to be
developed and implemented in the Punjab as under :i)

In the case of a raw site project, after approval of the feasibility

study, the sponsor will initiate and negotiate the tariff with the
DISCO / NTDC for application and for seeking NEPRAs approval of
the proposed power acquisition contract as power purchaser in
terms of NEPRAs Interim Power Acquisition (Procedure and
Standards) Regulations, 2005.

ii)

In case of a solicited site project, the above procedure will be

followed by the successful sponsor and power purchaser based on
the tariff approved in the process of competitive bidding and after
issuance of the LOS by the PPDB).

31.

NEPRA will grant a license to the applicant company for generation,

transmission and distribution of electric power and also regulate the
companys

operations

according

regulations.

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to

applicable

NEPRA

rules

and

32.

The applicant company will be required to comply with all NEPRA

rules/procedures, inter alia, for grant of license before security agreements
are concluded for any project.

2.2

Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB)

33.

The Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) set up in 1995 by the

Government of the Punjab under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of
the Punjab will overview and supervise the power generation projects in
liaison with PPIB and DISCOs / NTDC.

34.

PPDB will constitute a committee under Secretary Irrigation and Power

Punjab as convener comprising of a representative from Finance Division
not below the rank of Additional Secretary, a representative from P & D
Department not below the rank of Chief of the concerned section, a
representative from NTDC / concerned DISCO not below the rank of Chief
Engineer and Managing Director of the Board. The PPDB committee shall
process and evaluate all the proposals related to development of Power
Generation projects and shall submit its recommendations to the PPDB
Board for approval and further processing.

35.

PPDB will provide one-window support to IPPs and assist in ensuring that
the concerned agencies make timely decisions with respect to related
matters.
The PPDB will:-

Facilitate the implementation of power generation projects and

power distribution arrangements, in case of power sale to a private
sector;

Pre-qualify the sponsors both in case of raw site projects or

solicited site projects;

Evaluate the bids of pre-qualified sponsors and issue Letters of

Interest and Letters of Support to the successful sponsors;

Assist the sponsor / project company in seeking necessary

consents / permissions from various governmental agencies;

Negotiate the implementation agreements (IAs), assist in the

negotiations relating to the water use licences (WULs), and assist
the power producer, fuel supplier and provincial authorities in the
negotiations, execution and administration of other agreements
such as the PPA, the FSA/ GSA/CSA and the WUL;

Co-ordinate with Federal Government agencies and DISCOs /

NTDC for development of the power generation projects;

Follow up and assist in the implementation and monitoring of

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projects; and,

Take up such other matters as may be required for the promotion of

power generation projects in the province.

3.

SOLICITED PROPOSALS

3.1

Schedule
36.

The feasibility reports shall need to be obtained from the PPDB (on
payment of such fees or amounts as may be specified by PPDB).

37.

A typical schedule to conduct competitive bidding for a private Power

Generation project with capacity up to 50 MW, is presented as follows:-

Sr. No.
(a)

Activity
Pre-qualification for specific projects.

Typical Time
Allowed
(days)
30

PPDB will invite Sponsors for registration and

for collection of pre-qualification documents
through the press
Submission of pre-qualification documents
(c)

Evaluation of pre-qualification documents and

notification to pre-qualified bidders by PPDB

30

(d)

PPDB's invitation for bids to pre-qualified

bidders and collection of bidding documents by
pre-qualified bidders

15

(e)

Time allowed for submission of bids to PPDB

together with bid bond and evaluation fee in
favour of PPDB

90

(f)

Evaluation of bids, selection of preferred bidder,

approval of PPDB Board

60

Tariff determination by NEPRA

38.

60

(g)

Submission of Performance Guarantee by

Sponsors @ US$ 5000 (or equivalent Pak. Rs.)
per MW in favour of PPDB after approval of
tariff

10

(h)

Issuance of LOS by PPDB

10

The above time schedule is an indicative for solicited hydel projects only. A
specific schedule will be circulated for other solicited projects as part of the
RFP for each project on the recommendations of Board Committee defined
in para 34.

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3.2

Pre-Qualification
39.

Bids will only be considered from bidders who comply with at least the
following conditions:a)

Single sponsor or joint sponsors in case of a consortium will have

at least a 51 % stake in the equity and will have direct and relevant
experience of, and capability in, the successful development or
implementation or ownership or operation of projects of similar
magnitude. The lead member in case of consortium designated as
the Main Sponsor, will hold at least a 20 % stake in the equity of
the project.

b)

Demonstrated capability for financing (equity and debt) or arranging

finance, for projects of similar size.

3.3

Lock-in-Period
40.

The Sponsor identified as the "Main Sponsor" in the application for prequalification, having a lead role and possessing sufficient financial strength,
will be required to hold at least 20% of the equity of the project company
during the "lock-in period" which will be from the LOS issuance date until
the sixth anniversary of the successful commissioning of the plant. The prequalified sponsors must together hold 51% of the equity for the same
period.

3.4

Request for Proposals (RFP)

41.

The RFP for Power Generation Projects with capacity up to 50 MW is likely

to specify the following, or as deemed appropriate, for each project offered
for Competitive Bidding (CB) / International Competitive Bidding (ICB):(a)

Type of Project

(b)

Net capacity (MW)

(c)

Reference annual plant factor (%)

(d)

Transmission arrangements including the point of delivery to the

Power Purchaser

(e)

Terms of Power Purchase Agreement

(f)

Specific allowances for scheduled maintenance and excused

forced outages

(g)

Cooperation

arrangements/agreement

companies, if any
(h)

Evaluation criteria

(i)

Tariff, including:

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with

local

engineering

Limitations on Front-end loading

Limitations on proportion of capacity charge to overall tariff

Reference date (s) for indexation, which would be 30 days

prior to the bid submission deadline, unless specified
otherwise

Fuel price and indexation mechanism, if required.

Matching of debt-related capacity charge stream with loan

repayment stream

Sum of energy charge and non-debt-related capacity

charge to be 'constant' or 'increasing' during the term

42.

Water Use Charge (in case of hydel projects).

Concession Period to be specified by Sponsor

The level and mode of bidding (whether ICB or CB) shall be determined by
PPDB on case to case basis. The following documents will also be included
in the RFP:(a)

Instructions to bidders

(b)

General provisions for bidders

(c)

Minimum technical standards

(d)

Standardized forms for NEPRA's tariff determination, if available

(e)

Feasibility study of the project

(f)

Copies of relevant standard security package agreements and

documents i.e. LOS, IA, PPA, WUL / FSA / GSA / CSA (as
applicable) etc.

(g)

43.

Environmental laws, rules, procedures and guidelines of the

Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (PEPA) and Punjab
Environmental Protection Agency (Punjab-EPA)

If necessary, pre-bid conferences will be held to facilitate exchange of

information with bidders in a transparent manner, giving equal and
adequate opportunity to all prospective bidders.

3.5

Evaluation of Bids
44.

Bids will be opened on the prescribed date in the presence of bidders'

representatives who choose to attend the bid opening.

45.

A party or a group which is already in possession of a valid LOS issued by

the PPDB shall submit the proposed tariff within 30 days to PPDB for
negotiation. In case of non-compliance or failure in the negotiation, the
project shall be included in the CB / ICB category project. In such case, if
the LOS holder desires to participate in the bidding, he shall be allowed to

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do so on revalidation of his originally submitted bank guarantee for that

project. In case, the existing LOS holders bid does not fulfill the above
criteria, that LOS will become null and void while the project concession will
be awarded to the lowest bidder.
46.

Detailed evaluation criteria will be given in the RFP. Evaluation of Power

Generation projects will be on the basis of levelized tariff calculated at 10%
discount rate over the term of the project, on the basis of average hydrology
or as otherwise specified in the RFP at an annual reference plant factor and
within the prescribed levels of
front-end loading.

47.

The bid with the lowest

evaluated levelized tariff will
be ranked as Number 1.
PPDB Board will reserve the
right to reject any or all bids
without assigning any reason
thereof, and will not assume
any liabilities or claims of
compensation in connection
therewith. Once the bid along
with the tariff is finally
accepted by PPDB Board, the successful bidder will be issued an LOS by
PPDB against the delivery of a Performance Guarantee in favor of PPDB in
the required amount (which performance guarantee shall be valid up to
three months beyond the date of financial close date specified in the LOS),
and upon the payment of the cost of the feasibility study to PPDB. Under
normal circumstances, no extension in achieving the financial closing will be
granted except on the Sponsors' written request.
However, if the Committee referred to in terms of Section 2.2 para 34, is
satisfied that delays in achieving financial close are due to factors beyond
the reasonable control of the Sponsors and that financial close can be
achieved shortly, a one-time extension of up to a maximum period of six
months will be given on formal approval of PPDB Board. The extension in
financial close will only be permitted if the validity period of the Performance
Guarantee is extended for another nine (9) months (i.e. three months
beyond the expiry date of the extended LOS), if the amount of the
performance guarantee is increased by 100%, and if the doubled
performance guarantee is provided at such point prior to the expiration of
the original LOS as may be stipulated by the Committee.

48.

In case of more than one bidder for a particular site, the debt-related costs
of all bidders shall be brought to an even keel through calculation of the
IRRs of each project including the withholding tax and any other financing
charges associated with each type of loan.

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4.

PROPOSALS ON RAW SITES

4.1

Submission of Proposals
49.

The proposals for raw sites regarding hydel,

indigenous fuel and other renewable
resources based projects with a capacity of
up to 50 MW will be submitted to PPDB.
Sponsors whether single companies or
consortiums, with or without a foreign investor
wishing to undertake projects at the raw
sites, must submit detailed proposals to
PPDB, which include at least the following
information:(a)

Project name/identification

(b)

Project location

(c)

Proposed capacity and plant factor

(d)

Basic outline of structures and plant

(e)

Summary programme indicating

Raw Sites
The sites for which feasibility
studies are not available and
which could be developed for
power generation. LOI will
require sponsors to carry out a
complete feasibility study to be
monitored by Panel of Experts

specific milestones and completion date of the feasibility study

(f)

Pre-qualification details as required under Section 4.2 here above

for the proposed Sponsors

(g)

Previous history of the project / proposal, etc.

(h)

In case, more than one candidate are interested to carry out

feasibility studies on any one raw site, PPDB will invite the highest
ranked pre-qualified sponsor to carryout the proposed feasibility
study.

(i)

In case of thermal power project based on gas & oil, no proposal

shall be entertained without the approval of Government of
Pakistan.

50.

Proposals on raw sites will be examined by the Committee under Secretary

Irrigation & Power referred to in section 2.2 para 34. The bidder whose
proposal is approved by the Committee or in case of more than one
st

sponsor for a project, the one that acquires the 1 ranked position in terms
of Section 1.7 para 24, will be processed for issuance of an LOI by PPDB.

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4.2

Letter of Interest (LOI)

51.

PPDB shall invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) through advertisement in

the press for hydel and coal raw sites projects and will issue prequalification documents to the sponsors on cost basis. The sponsor who
submits the best proposal as decided by PPDB Board will be issued LOI for
feasibility study. However, no proposals for thermal power projects based
on oil and gas will be entertained by PPDB without the approval of
Goverrnment of Pakistan. The sponsors willing to install power projects
based on wind, solar and bio-mass may submit their proposal for issuance
of pre-qualification documents. All proposals shall be processed and
evaluated by the committee defined in para 34 here above and its
recommendations shall be placed before the PPDB Board. After approval of
the PPDB Board, the sponsors will be intimated in writing by PPDB with
respect to the approval of the proposals and simultaneously demand
submission of a bank guarantee in favour of PPDB of the value of US$1000
per MW valid for a period which shall be a minimum of six months more
than the period of validity of the LOI.
Initial validity of the LOI will be up to 9 months. In the case of any delay in
the completion of the feasibility study, the sponsors may apply to the PPDB
in writing for an extension of the validity period of the LOI. If the Panel of
Experts (POE) appointed by the PPDB is satisfied that the Sponsors
progress during conduct of the feasibility study is satisfactory and that the
feasibility study is likely to be completed shortly, a one-time extension may
be granted by the PPDB on the recommendations of the committee referred
to in Section 2.2 para 34 up to a maximum period of 90 days.
No extension in the validity period of an LOI shall be granted unless the
Sponsor(s) submit a bank guarantee in favour of PPDB for double the
original amount of the bank guarantee, which guarantee must be valid for a
minimum period of 180 days more than the validity period (as extended) of
the LOI. The doubled bank guarantee must also be provided at such point
prior to the expiration of the original LOI as may be stipulated by the
committee.

52.

The LOI will require the Sponsors to carry out a complete feasibility study to
be monitored by the POE. The Sponsors will have to meet the standards
and milestones stipulated in the LOI. If the POE confirms that the Sponsors
have failed to meet the relevant milestones/standards, PPDB will terminate
the LOI and en-cash the bank guarantee. The Sponsors will have no claim
for compensation against the Government of Punjab in such case.

53.

On completion, the feasibility study will be reviewed by the POE. If the

feasibility study is approved, the Sponsors will be allowed to negotiate a

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tariff with the power purchaser within the prescribed period given in time
schedule
4.3

Negotiations on Tariff
54.

PPDB will be notified by the power producer in case of successful tariff

negotiation between the power purchaser and the sponsors. The levelized
tariff for the purpose shall be calculated at 12 % discount rate over the term
of the project as per para 48 here above. The sponsor will file the
application with PPDB for tariff approval in case of power sale to any private
bulk power purchaser. However, for sale to any DISCO, the concerned
DISCO will file their application for tariff approval to NEPRA. After approval
by NEPRA, PPDB will issue the Letter of Support (LOS) against delivery of
the performance guarantee of the value of US Dollars 5000 (or equivalent
Pak Rs.) per MW in favour of PPDB, valid up to three months beyond the
date of financial close specified in the LOS (or as extended).

4.4

Participation in Bidding
55.

In case negotiations on tariff between the power purchaser and sponsors of

the feasibility study are not successful, or the 90 days negotiation period
lapses, the project will be processed as a solicited proposal in accordance
with Section 3 here above, except that the sponsors who have conducted
the feasibility study on the raw site, will be allowed to participate in the bid
without submission of a bid bond and, will be given a chance to undertake
the project at the lowest tariff offered during the bidding process. On their
refusal, however, PPDB will appoint an independent auditor, and the
successful bidder will reimburse the reasonable and independently audited
cost of the feasibility study to the initial sponsors before obtaining the LOS.

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4.5

Schedule
56.

The proposals received for projects up to 50 MW capacity in the manner

stated above, or through advertisement of raw sites by the PPDB, shall
generally follow the schedule given below:Sr.
No.

Typical Time Allowed

(days)

Activity

(a) Submission of proposal on raw site by

the Sponsors

60

Review of proposal on raw site by the

Committee under Secretary Irrigation
and Power
(c)

Submission of bank guarantee by

10

Sponsors @ US$ 1,000 per MW or

equivalent in Pak Rs. in favour of PPDB
(d) Issuance of the LOI by PPDB

10

(e) Initial time allowed to carry-out

9 months. One time

feasibility study/Term of the LOI

extension of 3 months will

be allowed subject to
submission of double the
bank guarantee of the
original amount

(f)

Interim tariff negotiations

between

90

Sponsors and power purchaser

(g) NEPRA's approval of tariff

60 -180

(h) Submission to PPDB of approved tariff.

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(i)

15

Submission of Performance Guarantee

@ US$ 5000 / MW or equivalent Pak.
Rs. by Sponsors in favour of PPDB,
after approval of tariff

(j)

Issuance of the LOS by PPDB

10

NOTE:
The above time schedule is an indicative for raw hydel projects only. A
specific schedule will be circulated for other raw site projects based on other
technology on the recommendations of Board Committee defined in para
34.

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5.

THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

5.1

Fee Structure
57.

Fees are to be paid by sponsors/project companies in US Dollars (or

equivalent Pak. Rs.) to PPDB. All fees are subject to revision from time to
time.
Sr. No.

Fee US$ *

Remarks

100

PPDB will provide

policy
brochures upon registration

a) Registration
b) Purchase
of
Pre-qualification documents

2,000

c) Bidding
i)

Purchase of
documents

RFP

4,000

ii) Evaluation
Up to 5 MW

1,000

More than 5
up-to 20 MW

and

10,000

More than 20
up-to 50 MW

and

15,000
To be paid by Sponsors for negotiations
or review of other legal matters on the
basis of actual expenses plus 20% as
ancillary charges. Suitable cap to this
expense, however, will be suggested in
the RFP

(d) Legal fees

*
5.2

The RFP by pre-qualified

bidders shall also include the
feasibility study and relevant
standard IA, PPA,
WUL/
WUA agreements etc.

or the equivalent in Pak Rs.

Bid Bond, Letter of Support and Performance Guarantee

58.

A bid bond of US$ 1000 (or equivalent Pak. Rs.) per MW will be submitted
by each bidder at the time of submission of bids. After selection of the
successful bidder, the bid bonds of all bidders other than the Sponsors of
the successful bid will be returned, and the successful bidder will be
required to post a Performance Guarantee of US$ 5000 (or equivalent Pak.
Rs.) per MW in favor of the PPDB valid initially for a period of three months
in excess of validity of the LOS. After submission of the Performance
Guarantee by the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned. The
Performance Guarantee will secure the successful bidder's obligation to
execute the IA, PPA and other relevant agreements and achieve Financial
Closing within the specified time period.

59.

The LOS will normally be issued to the successful bidder for a period of 6-9
months (to be specified in the RFP), by which date the sponsors/project

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company must achieve Financial Close for the project (as defined in the
LOS). The Performance Guarantee shall be in the form of an irrevocable
direct-pay letter of credit issued by a bank acceptable to the Government of
the Punjab in favor of PPDB. The Performance Guarantee must always
remain valid for a period not less than three months in excess of the thenprevailing Financial Close deadline.
60.

The Sponsors will have an option to terminate the LOS and any of the
project agreements executed at any time before the required date for
Financial Close as per terms and conditions of LOS. The termination option
may be exercised by foregoing a portion of the Performance Guarantee
equal to the face value of the Performance Guarantee multiplied by the
number of months since the issuance of the LOS (rounded up to the next
whole number) divided by the total number of months allowed in the LOS to
achieve Financial Close.

61.

The Performance Guarantee will be encashable on call by PPDB. Neither

the Sponsors nor the project company shall have any claims against the
Government of the Punjab or any of its components/organizations/
institutions on any ground(s) whatsoever. Until financial close is reached,
the LOS will govern the project and supersede all documents and
agreements; thereafter the security agreements will supersede the LOS. If
the LOS expires on account of failure to achieve financial close, the IA, PPA
and WUL / GSA / FSA / CSA and all other agreements with any
governmental entity, will automatically terminate.

5.3

Project Implementation
62.

The successful bidder will be required to submit to PPDB, as per a format

specified by PPDB, a mutually acceptable implementation schedule with
specific milestones for monitoring progress. PPDB and the power purchaser
will require the successful bidder/sponsor to submit periodic progress
reports regarding the status of contractual obligations, consents, financial
and physical progress reports including summary table showing progress
towards achievement of such milestones.
Delays in achieving Financial Close due to events beyond control of the
successful bidder/sponsor will be accommodated through day-to-day
extension allowed under the IA. Similarly, delays in achieving the
Commercial Operation Date (as defined in the PPA) of the power complex,
will incur liquidated damages as specified in the PPA. Equitable
compensation against parties concerned may be specified in the IA / PPA
for not meeting specified milestones under the security agreements.

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6.

SALE OF POWER
63.

The power generated will be sold in order of priority to power purchasers in

one of the following three modes or combination of more than one of the
modes.

6.1

Sale to Distribution Company (DISCO)

64.

6.2

The power generated will be delivered to the nearest grid station of DISCO
when feasible in accordance with PPA between sponsor and concerned
DISCO. The transmission line from the companys outgoing gantry and the
interconnection will be constructed by the concerned DISCO. It may be
understood by the prospective investors that the purchase of power from
IPPs will no more remain a government concern after restructuring of
WAPDA into independent corporate entities. In future the purchase of power
would be at thew discretion of the distribution company (or companies)
DISCOs - and bulk consumers to reduce their purchase cost or to fulfill their
increased power demand. Similarly DISCOs purchasing power will
endeavor to follow the principle of Least Cost Generation Expansion Plan to
fulfill the increase in its system demand.

Sale to Industrial Estate as Bulk Consumer

65.

The power generated may be delivered to the industrial estates in the

vicinity of power plants where the power will be delivered to the
purchaser(s) directly as bulk supply. The power purchasers will, under the
requisite license from NEPRA, construct transmission lines from the
sponsors outgoing gantries and interconnection at their premises for
drawing the power. Design of the lines and interconnection will be as per
standards adopted by the DISCO / NTDC to ensure uniformity within the
existing system. It may be understood by the Private power producer that:
(a) If the industrial estate falls in the exclusive service territory of a DISCO,
the above arrangement would require consent from the concerned DISCO
for surrendering the relevant part of its exclusive territory in favor of the
industrial estate.
(b)
The bulk consumer may have to arrange adequate alternate back
up in order to take care of the seasonal variation of the hydel power
capacity of the captive power plant for meeting the demand without loadshedding.

6.3

Sale Exclusive for an Industry or for any other Special Purpose

66. (a) The power may be sold to single purchasers for their exclusive use. The
power purchaser will construct the lines connecting the sponsors outgoing
gantries with their interconnections, as per standard designs/instructions
adopted by DISCOs to ensure uniformity of the power system. The seller
shall hold a license from NEPRA allowing construction, maintenance and
operation of the power system.
(b) The Power generated may be sold in bulk to any Cooperative, who will opt
for the local distribution of power to the villages, urban and rural areas for

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domestic or commercial purposes. The Cooperative, as licensee from

NEPRA for construction, maintenance and operation of the power system,
will construct transmission line from the power house out-going gantries for
drawing the power. Design of the line and interconnections will be as per
standards adopted by the DISCO having jurisdiction over the area of the
Cooperative. It will, however, be mandatory to obtain consent of the DISCO
to surrender exclusive territory if this cooperative sells power to other
consumers.
(c) The sites where the power generated could n ot be possibly connected
to any part of national grid or sold out to any DISCO, Cooperative, Industry
or to any other entity, the Sponsor at his sole discretion will be allowed by
PPDB, to carry out local distribution of power to the villages, urban and rural
areas for domestic or commercial purposes. The sites would be identified
before issuance of LOI. In such cases, the Sponsor will be allowed to
propose a supply and demand based tariff, and obtain NEPRAs approval.
The Sponsor, as licensee of NEPRA for construction, maintenance and
operation of the power system, will construct transmission lines for
distribution of power to the premises of end users.
Obligations, of DISCO foreseen in its distribution license have to be kept
in view by the supplier and the purchaser.
7.

USE OF LAND OWNED BY PUNJAB IRRIGATION AND POWER DEPARTMENT

67.

7.1

Alternate-I : Lease of Irrigation Land

68.

7.2

The currently available low head hydropower sites are mostly on canal falls.
On both sides of canals, the land to the extent of right of way is property of
the Irrigation & Power Department, Government of Punjab. As discussed
below, the powerhouse, headrace and tailrace may be constructed on the
land owned by Irrigation and Power Department, Government of the Punjab.
The following alternatives are recommended for compensating Irrigation
and Power Department.

The land for the project will be leased out to the sponsors either through bilateral agreement between the parties or through any other mechanism for
an initial period of 30 years based on the prices prevailing in the area of the
project. The Irrigation and Power Department may further extend the lease
period for the remaining life of the project if required as per terms &
conditions of the agreement.

Alternate-II : Equity Participation

69.

Instead of charging lease amount, the Irrigation and Power Department,

Government of the Punjab may hold a percentage of equity proportionate to
the amount of lease charges of the projects concession period. This
arrangement will be subject to an agreement between the sponsors and the
Irrigation and Power Department.

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8.

TARIFFS

8.1

Point of Delivery
70.

The power tariff payable under the PPA will be quoted at the point of
delivery indicated in the RFP. The delivery point will either be the bus bar of
the power plant or a specific location on the grid of the power purchaser,
depending upon one of the following options specified in the RFP:
(a)

The transmission line from the IPP outgoing gantry up to the

delivery point including the interconnection will be built, owned,
maintained and operated by the power purchaser. In this case, the
power tariff will be the bid and paid for energy and net capacity
delivered at the outgoing gantry of the power plant.

(b)

The transmission line from the IPP outgoing gantry including the
interconnection shall be built by the power purchaser at the cost of
the IPP. The power purchaser shall maintain and operate the
transmission line and the interconnection. In this case, the power
tariff will be the bid and paid for energy and net capacity delivered
at the IPP outgoing gantry. The total financial cost on this account
will be payable to the IPP on the basis of negotiation between these
two parties.

(c)

Any other arrangement different from the above, subject to mutual

agreement between the sponsor(s) of the project and power
purchaser on the approved tariff of energy and capacity.

8.2

Tariff Structure

8.2.1

Currency of Tariff
71.

8.2.2

The tariff will be denominated in Pakistan Rupees.

Capacity and Energy Components

72.

Bidders will be asked to quote their tariff in two parts:

(1) Energy Purchase Price (EPP)
(2) Capacity Purchase Price (CPP).
73.

The RFP may specify a maximum percentage of the overall

tariff for the capacity component. The CPP in case of hydel projects,
for both solicited site as well as raw site project, will comprise of fixed
expenses (i.e. Fixed O&M, Debt Repayment, Insurance and Return
on Equity) but with maximum limit of 95% of the levellized tariff and
the remaining will be the EPP covering Variable O&M and Water Use
Charge.

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74.

For projects requiring substantial investment in dedicated production and/or

transportation facilities for indigenous fuel, expenses would be accounted
for in the power tariff in the form of capacity and energy charges.

75.

The CPP will be expressed in Rs/kW/month and the EPP in Rs/kWh.

76.

The CPP will be paid provided the plant is available for dispatch as per
standards defined in the PPA. The EPP will be paid based upon the amount
of kWh of energy dispatched.

77.

The generation company shall negotiate the tariff with the power
purchasers and shall specify the modes mentioned in section 6.1 to 6.3 for
supply, in the application to NEPRA for approval of the tariff and for
obtaining the license from NEPRA.

78.

In order to ensure the sustained interest of the sponsor during the entire life
of the project, the sum of EPP and non-debt related CPP (computed on a
kWh basis at the reference plant factor specified in the RFP) will remain
constant or increase over time. The debt-related CPP stream may match
the loan repayment stream.

8.2.3

Water Use Charges

79.

The EPP will include the Water Use Charges and these charges shall be
paid by the generation company to the Govt. of Punjab for use of the water
for generation of electricity. The water use charges shall be fixed at the rate
of Rs. 0.15/kwh subject to annual adjustability. The water use charges shall
be a pass-through item to the power purchaser.

8.2.4

Exchange Rate Variations

80.

Bidders may include components in the CPP and the EPP which are subject
to adjustment only for variations in the exchange rate between the Pakistan
Rupee and the foreign currencies (US Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling and
Japanese Yen) between the reference date and the date of payment such
that:
(i) At COD, the capital cost be fixed in US Dollars based on actual
currencies of EPC Contract accepted by NEPRA at the time of
tariff determination, sources of financing, payments and actual
exchange rates against rupee for the four currencies (US Dollar,
Euro, Pound Streling and Japanese Yen) on the relevant dates.
(ii) O&M costs variations shall be based on exchange rate variation
between Pak Rupee and US Dollar.

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81.

The reference rate for foreign exchange shall be the National Bank of
Pakistan (NBP) TT & OD selling rate of the foreign currencies (US Dollar,
Euro, Pound Streling and Japanese Yen) prevailing thirty (30) days before
the required date of bid submission. The specific reference date will be
stated in the RFP.

82.

Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations will be effected quarterly.

Exchange rate fluctuations in excess of 5% during any month will be
allowed.

8.2.5

Escalation
83.

Escalation for dollar components to cover dollar inflation will not be

provided. However, bidders may include components in the EPP and CPP,
which are escalable for Pakistan Rupee inflation. Such Pakistan Rupee
escalation will be effected from the bid submission date by the Pakistan
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for 'manufacturing' as notified by the GOP's
Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The reference value of the WPI for
'manufacturing' will be the most recent value notified (not less than thirty
(30) days before the date of submission of the bid) unless notified otherwise
in the RFP. The RFP will specify the actual date for this reference value of
WPI for 'manufacturing'.

84.

The basis for escalation of the Water Use Charge will also be the WPI for
'manufacturing' using the same reference date.

85.
8.3

Escalation will be effected quarterly except for water use charges.

Yearly Profile of Tariff

86.

All Sponsors would be required to submit yearly tariff profiles in real terms
at the time of bidding.

9.

FINANCIAL AND FISCAL REGIME

87.

The financial and fiscal incentives prescribed by the Government of

Pakistan under any Federal law, shall be applicable to the projects to be
developed and implemented under this Policy. These will be incorporated in
the LOS.

88.

PPDB shall assist the sponsors in arranging the financial as well as fiscal
incentives as mentioned in para 89 here above from the federally controlled
agencies / institutions as may be required to implement the projects under
this Policy.

89.

The above incentives will be equally applicable to private, public-private and

public sector projects.

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10.

SECURITY PACKAGE
90.

The security package for projects up to 50 MW includes the following

salient features:Model IA, PPA, FSA, GSA, CSA and WUL will be provided as applicable for
private/public-private partnership Power Generation projects under this
Policy to eliminate the need for protracted negotiations. The terms and
conditions of the executed agreements shall be guaranteed during the term
of the agreements.
The following agencies shall be the executors of the Agreements to cover
implementation and operational obligation of the projects:
i.

The Federal Government shall provide guarantee to projects up to

50MW provided that the power purchaser is Federal Entity and
tariff is approved the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
(NEPRA)

ii.

Government of the Punjab & project sponsors for IA.

iii.

Concerned power purchaser and project sponsors for PPA.

iv.

Concerned agencies and project sponsors for WUL, FSA, GSA &
CSA Agreements (as may be applicable).

11.

THE ENVIRONMENT
91.

All provisions of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997 will be

followed. The requirements as laid down by Pakistan Environmental
Protection Agency (PEPA) and by the Provincial Environmental Protection
Agency (Punjab-EPA) relating to National Environmental Quality Standards
(NEQS) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be met.

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12.
12.1

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Dispatch
92.

When the power Generation plants are connected to the 132 KV grid
system, the National Power Control Center (NPCC) shall despatch the
plants in accordance with the most economical despatch criteria (without
any bias) wherever it applies, which will be on the basis of the lowest
energy cost component, transmission line losses, system stability and
reliability and other considerations. For the plants not connected to the 132
KV grid system of NTDC, the concerned DISCOs shall dispatch the plants
through their local Load Despatch Center. However under both the cases,
for hydel plants the Power Purchaser shall guarantee the dispatch through
take or pay mechanism.

12.2

Feasibility Studies
93.

The feasibility studies will identify basic parameters of the hydel and thermal
projects, such as, the hydrological characteristics of the site, geological
conditions, optimum net capacity, estimated annual plant factor, monthly
profile of energy potential, transmission line requirements, identification of
power delivery point, interconnection voltage, etc. The transmission voltage
shall be 132kV or 11kV depending upon the generation capacity and
dispersal to individual or combined modes specified in Section 6.1 to 6.3
respectively.

94.

While feasibility studies will be carried out in accordance with internationally

acceptable standards, the Government of the Punjab will not guarantee
their content or conclusions. The bidder/sponsor will have the right, at its
own cost, to examine, evaluate and form its own conclusions on any or all
aspects of the feasibility study, and to carry out any additional studies and
investigations to make its own assessment about the feasibility and viability
of the project.

I.

Hydrological Risk
The power purchaser will bear the risk of availability of water for hydel
projects with capacity up to 50 MW, by making fixed monthly CPPs
comprising the Fixed expenses (i.e. Fixed O&M, Debt Repayment,
Insurance and Return on Equity) but with the maximum limit of 95% of the
levellized tariff, in accordance with the available plant capacity. The RFP will
specify arrangements required to monitor and record water flows.
Sponsors will be asked to quote their plant's generation efficiency curve. If
the efficiency of the power plant goes down, or the generation of electricity

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is reduced for any reason other than the reduction in water flows, the project
company will be liable for the value of the electricity lost due to a fall in
efficiency or reduced availability of the power complex. For run of the river
projects with storage for daily peaking, specific measures will be specified in
the RFP for monitoring plant performance.
13.

PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

97.

The Government of the Punjab encourages establishment of Power

Generation projects in public-private partnership. In line with the objectives
set forth in Section 1.5 here above, the incentives/concessions available to
private Power Generation projects will also be available to projects
implemented under public-private partnership. The projects under public
private partnership will be implemented under the provision of existing
lawas/rules.

Incentives available to private Power Generation projects

will also be available for projects implemented
under public-private partnership

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Appendix 1
J.

BOOT
Under BOOT regime the Loan, Equity and Return on Equity would be paid back
within the concession period as capital cost of the project would become zero (0)
within the concession period. The project on expiry of concession period and
maintained to generate power commensurate with its installed capacity would be
transferred to the government against notional cost.

II.

BOO
Under BOO regime the total paid back cost would be the Loan and Return on
Equity through the tariff while the Equity would stay in the project and thus would
remain as the investment asset of the stakeholder at the end of the project life. After
concession period the tariff already enunciated in the Agreement would be reworked
for a mutually agreed revision or else the Government would be at liberty to decide
the fate of such power generation plant including its sale to any other client.

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Appendix 2

COST VARIATIONS (ESCALATION, RESETTLEMENT AND GEOLOGICAL RISK)

ECC of the Cabinet, through its decision dated 23

rd

May 2007 had

interalia, decided that:

NEPRA should stop the practice of accepting EPC costs on the basis
of quotations etc. Instead, they should base their determination on
firm (non-reopen able) competitive price duly initialed/ signed by the
IPP/EPC contractors.
The Sponsors of Hydel Projects conveyed that it is difficult for them to obtain a firm
and final cost for hydropower projects at the feasibility stage due to their site specific
nature, geological risk, long construction period and environmental sensitivities,
therefore, above mentioned ECC decision is not workable. In order to expedite the
implementation of private sector hydropower projects, the ECC through its decision
nd

dated 22

January 2008 decided as under:

The above decision regarding firm cost may not be applicable

to hydropower Projects and that Mechanism for determination
of tariff for Hydropower Projects shall be issued by NEPRA.
NEPRA on 18

th

July 2008 has issued a Mechanism for Determination of Tariff for

Hydropower Projects allowing the cost variations (Re-Openers) to be adjusted at

EPC stage and/or at the Commercial Operation Date (COD). The Re-Openers
allowed are as under:

Cost Variation due to geological conditions, limited to tunnel

area;

Civil works cost escalation, and;

Resettlement costs.

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