Request For Proposals For Technical And Socio Environmental Due Diligence

Request For Proposals For Technical And Socio Environmental Due DiligenceThe Construction Of The Southern Interconnection Natural Gas Pipeline Interconnecting The Natural Gas Transmission Systems Of Bosnia And Herzegovina And Croatia Interconnection Gas Pipeline In Bih Starts From Croatia Bih Border Running Via Posu je To Novi Travnik And Will Be Connected To Existing Natural Gas Transmission System The Main Branch To Mostar Is An Integral Part Of This Project As Well The Realization Of The Project Enables Diversification Of Routes As Well As Sources Of Supply Access To The Planned Lng Terminal Krk Natural Gas Storages In The Neighbouring Countries Gas Sources In The Caspian Region Etc The Southern Gas Interconnection Gas Pipeline Of Approx 162 Km Length Is Planned As Bidirectional The Project The Selected Consultant Is Expected To Provide The Following Services Task 1 Review Of The Existing Studies And Other Available Data Task 2 Technical Analysis Including Risk Assessment Identify Key Commercial And Technical Risks Of The Project And Propose Mitigants Using The Findings Both The Pre Feasibility Study And The Preliminary Design Esia Task 3 Will Identify An Optimal Pipeline Route Corridor Through An Evaluation Of Possible Alternatives That Would Satisfy The Technical Objectives Of This Project While Avoiding And Minimising Environmental Social Geotechnical And Other Risks Discuss The Topography Ground Conditions And Other Key Technical Issues Of The Selected Pipeline Route Comment On The Proposed Capacity Of The Pipeline Pipeline To Be Bidirectional Task 3 Environmental And Social Impact Assessment Esia The Consultant Will Undertake A Comprehensive Esia Inclusive Of Site Visits And Required Data Gathering In Accordance With The Bank S Environmental And Social Policy 2014 And Equator Principles As Well As Relevant Local Legislation Task 4 Market And Financial Analysis Including The Justification Of A Pipeline Construction Consultant To Identify A List Of Issues That Are Limiting The Competitiveness And The Consumption Of Gas As A Heating Energy Source And Provide Suggestions Based On Best International Practice On How To Ensure Competiveness Of Gas Vis Vis Other Fuel Types Based On Available Market Findings Assume A Realistic Gas Penetration Scenario And Gas Overall Consumptions Scenario In B H In The Next 5 10 15 And 20 Years To Identify The Optimal Capacity Of The Gas Pipeline Based On Best International Practice And Relevant Eu Ez Regulations Present The Options Available To The Client To Recover The Overall Investment Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Pipeline Identify The Advantages And Disadvantages For Each Option And Propose The Best Option For The Project Analyse Whether An Increase In Gas Transmission Tariff As A Result Of The Project Implementation Will Pose An Affordability Concern Recommend Ways To Socialise Overall Cost Of Transmission And Distribution Of Gas Based On The Best International Practice Additionally Recommend A Protection Mechanism For The Most Vulnerable Groups In Conclusion The Consultant Should Build A Financial Model For The Project Together With A Base Case Pessimistic And Optimistic Scenarios

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