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Bangladesh PPTA: BAN 37113-01

Project Impact
Project Outcome
Project Outputs
Procurement
Environmental Assessment
Project Processing Stage
Recruitment of Consultants
Project Officer
Project Name
Power System Efficiency Improvement

Executing Agency
Power Division-Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

TA Amount (US$ '000)
1,200.00

Sector/Subsector
Energy /Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing
7 October 2008


Project Impact
The impact of the proposed TA (and outcome of the ensuing loan) will be increased power supply capacity and improved efficiency in the power sector.

Project Outcome
The outcome of the proposed TA is to develop a least-cost project design and feasibility studies agreed between the Government and ADB along with a power sector energy efficiency program to be adopted by the Government.

Project Outputs
The key outputs of the proposed TA will be (i) overall power sector assessment report in terms of energy efficiency; (ii) an update of electricity demand forecast to define medium-term investment requirements for energy efficiency improvements in power generation, transmission and distribution systems; (iii) a comprehensive power sector efficiency strategy and sub-sector specific action plans to address both supply and demand side management measures; (iv) a study report for initial benchmark indicators with regard to sector performance and efficiency; (v) an energy efficiency capacity development program; (vi) identification of candidate energy efficiency components for ADB financing; and (vii) a feasibility study report including scope of ensuing project; cost estimates; technical, financial, economic, and socioeconomic analysis; environmental analysis; social impact assessment.

Consulting Services
The TA will require 22 person-months of international and 30 person-months of national consulting services. An international consulting firm, in association with national consultants, will be recruited under the TA using ADB's simplified technical proposal and the quality-and-cost bases selection parocedures. In parallel, an international energy efficiency policy specialist (individual) will be recruited for 4 person-months immediately after TA approval to provide upstream policy input and basis for preparation of energy efficiency strategy and program for the power sector in Bangladesh. All consultants will be recruited in accordance with ADB's Guidelineson the Use of Consultants.

Environmental Assessment
To Be Determined

Project Processing Stage
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 11 September 2008

Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place in January 2009.

Project Officer
Pil-Bae Song (632-6947)
Energy Division, SARD
psong@adb.org