| TA Name |
Preparing the Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility |
| Country |
Pakistan |
| TA Number |
4876 |
| Project Number |
38456-
01 |
| Thematic Classification |
Capacity Development
Economic growth
Private Sector Development
|
| Description |
The purpose of the PPTA is to support the Government?s strategy for continued poverty reduction through sustained economic growth by assisting in the preparation of a power distribution enhancement project to ensure a sufficient and stable power supply through the distribution system in Pakistan. The project will also improve system stability and security, reduce losses, and improve the reliability of supply through (i) the construction and upgrading of 132 kV, 66 kV, 32 kV, and 11 KV distribution lines, (ii) construction of 132 kV substations and 66 kV substations, (iii) extension of 132 kV and 66 kV substations, (iv) and installation of and upgrading of the metering systems, meters, and billing and collection systems.
|
| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The power sector is currently undergoing reforms and restructuring, supported by ADB. In the transition phase, sector sustainability needs to be ensured. By providing liquidity for augmentation and expansion projects as well as for larger maintenance work, the proposed project will contribute to achieving sustainability in the sector. To achieve the economic growth tragets the Government has set, the power sector needs to increase its generation capacity, efficiency, and coverage. The project will also increase the confidence of commercial financiers in financing long-term transmission and distribution assets during the transmission period.
|
| Outcome |
Progress Toward Outcome |
|
Reliable and quality power supplied and service coverage expanded.
|
|
| Outputs and Timeframe |
Status of Implementation
Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues) |
Power distribution systems rehabilitated, augmented and expanded - system bottlenecks removed.
Distribution companies (DISCOs) become true commercial entities.
|
|
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Safeguard Categories
|
| Environment |
B |
| Resettlement |
B |
| Indigenous People |
B |
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Bayanjargal Byambasaikhan
|
| Responsible ADB Department |
Central and West Asia Department
|
| Responsible ADB Division |
Energy Division, CWRD
|
| Concept Clearance |
08 Sep 2005 |
| Fact-finding |
09 Mar 2006
to 17 Mar 2006
|
| Approval |
27 Nov 2006 |
| ADB |
Others |
Gov |
Total |
Approved Amount |
Revised Amount |
|
$900,000.00
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$900,000.00
|
$900,000.00
|
$817,408.03
|
| Total Commitment |
Uncommited Balance |
Total Disbursement |
Undisbursed Balance |
|
$817,408.03
|
$82,591.97
|
$817,408.03
|
$82,591.97
|
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