Brief of Power and Energy Sector Projects
Feasibility Study and EIA of Kankai Multipurpose Project
The project is for a hydropower with installed capacity of 84 MW generating 217 GWH energy per annum and to provide irrigation facility for 67,450 ha command area in Jhapa district. Scope of work include (i) feasibility study of hydropower, (ii) irrigation study considering activities and planning of Kankai Irrigation Project and other irrigation projects under Division Irrigation Office, Jhapa; (iii) access road, project road and transportation study; (iv) other study – fisheries development, recreation and water transport and tourism perspectives; (v) power market and transmission line study and (vi) EIA study of project.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN (Government of Nepal)
Period: June 2017-November 2019 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 59,275,000
Updating of Hydropower Study Guidelines, 2003
The study will (i) review, analyse and refer to the extent possible, all available previous studies, prevailing national and international standards and codes and practices relevant to develop best practice benchmarks and standards for study of hydropower projects; (ii) undertake necessary case studies, information and other relevant data from the different hydropower projects to ease the level of studies in different phases to be carried out, review and analyse the problems seen during the construction of hydropower in Nepal and counter measures to be taken in study and design and (iii) preparation of Standards for different phases of hydropower study – Reconnaissance or Preliminary of Desk Study, Pre-feasibility Study, Feasibility Study and Detail Engineering Study based on classification of hydropower projects – capacity (1-3, 3-10, 10-25, 25-100 and above 100 MW) and scheme (run-off river type, peaking Run-off river type, cascade type, storage type).
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: June 2017-May 2018 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 7,861,250
Feasibility and EIA Study of Dudh Koshi 4 Hydropower Project (67 MW)
Feasibility and EIA study of 67 MW run-off river type hydropower project located in Dudh Koshi in Solukhumbu District. The study undertook optimum development of potential hydropower sites in the study areas based on detailed field survey comprising topographical surveys, geological, geotechnical and geophysical investigation, hydrological and sediment studies,. The design of the optimum scale of the project has been carried out along with preparation of the reports of the feasibility study level. The EIA study of the project is carried out as per the EPR of GoN.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: August 2014-March 2018 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 18,010,000
Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Guidelines for Hydropower Plants, Substations and Transmission Line
Review, analyze, carry out case studies, and suggest improvement on existing practices in Nepal and preparation of operation and maintenance guidelines for the Hydropower Plants, Substations and Transmission Line based on prevailing international practices.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: July 2014-July 2016 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 9,164,500
Detailed Geotechnical Investigation of Kali Gandaki -Tinau Diversion Project
Geotechnical investigation for river diversion project the purpose of hydropower generation and irrigation by core drilling of 420 m, geophysical survey by ERT, preparation of detailed geological maps of the project area including tunnel alignment, construction material survey, seismic study.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: August 2012-August 2014 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 1,500,000
Techno Economic Feasibility Study, Environmental Impact Assessment, Financial Evaluation and Preparation of Tender Documents: Middle Bhote Koshi - I Hydroelectric Project
The project is for generation of 39 MW of hydropower from the tail race of Upper Bhote Koshi-I Hydroelectric Project with installed capacity of 36 MW located in Sindhupalchowk District. Scope of Work included (i) Techno-economic Feasibility Study (ii) Initial Environmental Examination and (iii) Preparation of tender document. The Techno feasibility study was carried out in coordination with existing Upper Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Project operating system at the upstream and proposed Middle Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Project at the downstream. Initial Environmental Examination was carried out in accordance with Environmental Protection Rules, 1997 (amendment 1999 and 2008).
Client: Tara Energy (P.) Ltd. Funding Agency: Tara Energy (P) Ltd
Period: January, 2009 to December 2011 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 21,508,000
Feasibility Study and EIA of Siwa Khola Small Hydropower Project
The project is study of a 15.2 MW run-off river hydropower from Siwa Khola in Taplejung District. The scope of study was carried out in two parts (i) feasibility study and (ii) EIA study of the project.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: July 2008 to September 2010 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 7,132,250
Feasibility and EIA Study of Madi Khola (12.25 MW), Inkhu Khola (20 MW) and Budhiganga Khola (6.2 MW) Small Hydropower Projects (Package 1) - INKHU KHOLA
The Projects Madi Khola SHP, Inkhu Khola SHP and Budhiganga Khola SHP are located in Rolpa, Solukhumbu and Bajura Districts respectively. The projects are proposed for generating electricity on commercially viable basis by feeding the energy to the local centers and evacuating the surplus energy through National grid. The scope of study included (i) feasibility study of Inkhu Khola with 20 MW installed capacity and (ii) EIA study of the project.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: February 2006 to April 2009 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 23,161,000
Feasibility and EIA Study Lower Solu Khola Small Hydroelectric Project
Detailed Feasibility and EIA Study of Solu Khola Smal l (40 MW) hydropower project located in Salleri district. The project features include an ungated weir with under sluice intake structure, over ground desanding basin, power conduits of length 4.4 km, penstock of length 400 m and surface power house.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: September 2005 to March 2008 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 8,021,000
Feasibility and EIA Study of Solu Khola Small Hydropower Project
The study comprised two parts (i) feasibility study of a15 MW run-off river hydropower from Solu Khola in Solukhumbu district and (ii) EIA study of the project.
Client: Department of Electricity Development Funding Agency: GoN
Period: April, 2004 to March, 2006 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 9,200,000
Design of 132 kV Transmission Line, Upper Marsyangdi “A” (UM-0) Hydroelectric Project
The power evacuation system of 50 MW hydropower project will consist of 19 km, 132 kV transmission line to integrate with national power-grid system at the switchyard of Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project (MMHP) some 15 km downstream at Bhote Odar. The scope of work included detail survey, design, cost estimates, BOQ and specifications of the 132 kV transmission line. The estimated cost of the transmission line project is US$ 18 million.
Client: Sagarmatha Power Company (P) Ltd (SPC) Funding Agency: SPC
Period: April, 2002 to November, 2002 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 916,000
Feasibility Study of Upper Marsyangdi “A” (UM-0) Hydroelectric Project
This is a 50 MW hydropower project proposed for development by private sector. The project will feature a 37.5 m high concrete diversion weir with ungated spillway, 5.3 km headrace tunnel, surface power house and 20 km, 132 kV transmission line for power evacuation to integrated with national power system. Approximate cost of the project will be US$ 138.26 million. The detailed feasibility study of the project was carried out along with EIA study and Acquisition Compensation & Resettlement Plan (ACRP).
Client: Sagarmatha Power Company Funding Agency: SPC
Period: April, 2002 to November, 2002 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 9,100,000
Phase 1 Feasibility Study of Upper Marsyangdi “A” (UM-0) Hydroelectric Project
Phase 1 feasibility study of the run-off river type hydropower project with 50 MW installed capacity.
Client: Sagarmatha Power Company Funding Agency: SPC
Period: March, 2001 to June, 2001 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 1,000,000
Feasibility Study of Bheri - Babai Diversion Project
The project is to divert water of Bheri River to Babai River for the hydropower and irrigation development in the Mid-Western Development Region. The firm provided services for discharge measurement of Bheri River, sediment analysis and hydrological analysis of the project.
Client: JICA Study Team Funding Agency: JICA
Period: August, 1999 to March, 2000 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 1,800,000
Pre-feasibility Study of Upper Marsyangdi “A” (UM-0) Hydroelectric Project
Pre-feasibility study of the project was carried out to identify 50 to 70 MW hydropower project in the upper reach of the Marsyangdi River. The project was intended to develop under BOT concept.
Client: Sagarmatha Power Company (P) Ltd. Funding Agency: SPC
Period: October, 1999 to March, 2000 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 1,828,650
Feasibility Study of Sarda-Babai Multipurpose Project
The project located in Surkhet district will enable conjunctive use of water from two river basins for storage type hydropower scheme. The scope of work were geological assessment, construction materials survey and geotechnical investigation.
Client: Ministry of Water Resources Funding Agency: GoN
Period: March to June, 1995 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 162,000
Project Definition Study of Pancheswar Multipurpose Project
The study was to synthesize and analyse the available data from field investigation carried out on respective territories by Nepal and India, perform preliminary analysis of power demand; optimisation studies to define, dam size and type and installed capacity; preliminary design and cost estimates and cost benefit evaluation in preparation for a joint feasibility study.
Client: Pancheshwor Consortium (PACO) Funding Agency: World Bank.
Period: March to December, 1994 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 962,560
Feasibility Study of Bheri-Babai Multipurpose Project
Services for investigation as part of the dam site study. The project located in Surkhet district will enable conjunctive use of water from two river basins for storage type hydropower scheme.
Client: Ministry of Water Resources Funding Agency: GoN
Period: March to June, 1993 Approx. Value of Services: NRs. 162,000
Survey and Design and EIA Study of 132 kV Transmission Line of Kaligandaki 'A' Hydroelectric Project
GEOCE, as one of the member of Consortium of Nepalese Consultants (involved in the project design), conducted the EIA study and survey and design of 27 km, 132 kV transmission line of 144 MW hydropower project.
Client: Nepal Electricity Authority Funding Agency : Nepal Electricity Authority
Period: April, 1992 to July, 1992 Approx. Value of Services : NRs. 1,400,000
Alternative Energy Development Project
The study was conducted to assess lignite and coal availability in the Kathmandu Valley in terms of production/supply and consumption, cost analysis and marketing system.
Client: JICA Funding Agency: JICA
Period: 1993 Approx. Value of Services: NRs 220,000
Energy Resource and Consumption Profile of the Western Development Region of Nepal
The study was for the assessment and preparation of profile on energy resources base in the region by energy type and determination of energy consumption pattern in the region by various sectors (domestic, agriculture, transport, industry and commerce).
Client: WECS Funding Agency: CIDA
Period: 1992 Approx. Value of Services: NRs 265,000