Expression of Interest For Support Uzbek Gas Sector Reform Integral Assessment Of Uztransgaz Assets Phase 2B

Expression of Interest are invited for Support Uzbek Gas Sector Reform Integral Assessment of Uztransgaz Assets Phase 2b The goal of this assignment is to make an integral assessment of the current state of the assets of the Uzbek state-owned gas transmission system operator Uztransgaz (UTG), and its institutional capacity to detect and assess gas leaks from operations. During Phase 2B, the Contractor will be expected, for ten (10) selected facilities of UTG, to carry out the following scope of work. In collaboration with, and supporting UTG specialists, to identify all methane emissions, quantify these, and determine their root causes. Technologies used should be tailored to the current condition of UTGs assets, and may include satellites, helicopter- and drone-based, car-mounted, and hand-held technologies, and must be in line with the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 best practice at Level 4. In collaboration with, and supporting UTG specialists, to identify repair and/or replacement measures to reduce or eliminate identified methane emissions. Proposed measures will be reviewed and must be agreed by UTG as being technically feasible and realistic. In collaboration with, and supporting UTG specialists, to estimate the costs and propose a prioritization of repair and replacement measures based on the cost vs. the emission reduction potential. Support UTG specialists to make an implementation plan for selected measures using the established prioritization criteria, and recognizing operational constraints. Furthermore, the Contractor will be expected to carry out the following, general scope of work. Review the institutional capability and human resources currently available within UTG for sustained maintenance of the gas transmission network with a focus on avoiding methane leaks. Identify gaps with international best practice. Make recommendations for required capacity building and necessary organizational changes. Review the availability, accuracy, and working condition of permanently installed and movable leak detection equipment and capacity, either in-house or through vendor relationships that can be easily mobilized. Establish the gap with state-of-the-art equipment and best practice, and make recommendations for improvements, recognizing that UTG may want to join the OGMP 2.0 partnership and reach Level 4 within reasonable time. Complementary to the on-the-job learning described above, conduct a series of classroom training sessions for UTG specialists on gas leak detection and assessment in line with the OGMP 2.0 standard. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/5660/view.html