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ESA REPORT OF 500 KV GRID STATION AT SHIKARPUR AND ALLIED TRANSMISSION LINES CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY National transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has planned to upgrade its existing 220kv G/S to 500kv G/S at Shikarpur for significant improvement in reliability and stability of electric voltage & supply system in this area under Province Sindh. NTDC being proponent has assigned this studies of carryout EIA of 500kv G/S at Shikarpur and allied T/L project to M/s EnMasse to comply with PEPA act 1997. During EIA study, the consultant team maintained close Liasion with NTDC, local Admin, E&SIC, and other stakeholders regarding their comments / suggestions which have been incorporated during assessing environmental impacts and proper mitigation measures have been proposed accordingly. 1.1.1 The power system of Pakistan has a total installed capacity of 17145 megawatts (MW). Hydel power has share of 6,463 MW while 10,682 MW is generated from thermal sources. Out the total thermal power, about 43% is generated by WAPDA controlled thermal generation companies (GENCOs) and the rest is shared by the Independent Power Producing Companies (IPPs). The breakup of existing installed capacity of the integrated system, as is summarized in Table 1.1 and the category/power station-wise breakup is given in Annexure 1. Table 1.1 Installed Capacity of WAPDA and IPPs Serial 1 2 3 Description Hydro Thermal (GENCOs) IPPs (including nuclear) Total Capacity (MW) 6,463 4,585 6,097 17,145

Source: Power Planning Organization, WAPDA 2008

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River Indus and its tributaries are the major source of hydropower. These flow towards north-south direction and provide suitable sites for hydropower generation in the northern parts of the country. Hence, the hydro resources like Tarbela, Mangla, Warsak, etc. are located in this part of the country. As far as thermal power is concerned, its generation is concentrated in southern parts, due
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to the availability of coal and gas reservoirs. An extensive power transmission network consisting of 500 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV and 66 kV transmission lines (T/L) and grid stations was built by the WAPDA for efficient and smooth power delivery to the load centers which are mostly located in the central parts of the country. With the creation of National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), all this arrangement has been shifted to its control. Further extension in the transmission network is being carried out by the NTDC, in line with expansion of generation schemes and for system improvements. 1.1.3 Introduction of NTDC NTDC is a public limited utility company. It was incorporated in Pakistan in 1998 under Companies Ordinance, 1984 as a result of restructuring of the Power Wing of WAPDA, after the enforcement of National Electrical and Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act XL of 1997. It was established to take over all the properties, rights & assets obligations and obligations of 220 kV and 500 kV grid stations owned by WAPDA. Consequently, NTDC owns, operates and maintains a network of all 500 kV grid stations, 4160 km of 500 kV transmission line (T/L), 23 grid station of 220 kV and 4000 km of 220 kV T/L in its area of jurisdiction, spread all over the country. 1.1.4 Objectives and Functions of NTDC NTDC was granted Transmission License in 2002 by the NEPRA to engage in the exclusive transmission business for a term of 30 years, pursuant to Section 17 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act 1997. The main objective of NTDC is to procure power from Generation Companies (GENCOs), Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and WAPDA, on behalf of Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and to deliver it to the networks of DISCOs through integrated power distribution system of Extra High Voltage (EHV) capacity of 500 kV and 220 kV T/L and substations to increase system efficiency. 1.1.5 Organization of NTDC The Board of Directors (BOD) consisting of seven members is responsible for overall policy making, decision making and guiding the Company. The day-to-day affairs of the Company are run by its five Executive Directors who are responsible for their respective functions under overall control of the Chief
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Executive Officer. The organogram provided in Figure 1 shows the management hierarchy of the Company. Chief Executive Officer NTDC Director Finance Director HR & A

GM GSO

GM GSC

GM S.D

GM Planning

Chief Engineer EHV-I Lahore

G.M. GSC (South) Hyderabad Figure 1: Organizational Set-up of the NTDC

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Funding By Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) In the recent years, there was a quantum jump in the power demand as a result of which NTDC system was subjected to stress and congestion at various strategic locations. Thereby, it had been stretched beyond capacity and this caused overloading / forced outages. This has necessitated that the transmission system be strengthened and expanded to fulfill the need for secure, safe reliable power supply and to meet the existing requirements and future demand of the country for sustained economic growth. The present project, to be funded through JICA is a part of the NTDCs overall power development programme and is proposed to strengthen the transmission system in Sindh Area.

1.1.7 Appointment of the Consultant To fulfill the requirements of JICA & G.O.P, the NTDC appointed M/s EnMasse, Lahore as Consultant, to undertake the EIA and of the present project is to be funded by the JICA. An Agreement to this effect was concluded between NTDC and M/s EnMasse in May 2010. As per this Agreement, the NTDC has undertaken to provide all the available documents/information relating to the technical details of this project. The Consultants are required to carry out the
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EIA/ESA studies in 12 weeks from the date of commencement of the assignment. The TOR of this study is provided as Annexure 2. 1.2 NEED FOR EIA REPORT For sustainability of a development project it is imperative that it should be economically feasible, socially acceptable and environmentally viable. Therefore, Government of Pakistan (GOP) and the funding agency have made it obligatory to prepare / submit the EIA report to EPA Sindh for approval prior to implementation of the project. According to Section 12 (1) of Pakistan Environment Protection Act (PEPA), 1997: by proposing appropriate mitigation measures in EMP / RP of this project. 1.3 SCOPE OF STUDY The scope of present EIA report consists of the following aspects: Carrying out study of the baseline physical, biological and socio-economic Identification of the environmental impacts of the proposed project on its Assessment of environmental impacts in terms of both quality and quantity Suggesting mitigation measures for minimizing/controlling the adverse Recommending enhancement measures for improving the positive Formulation of the Environmental Management Plan including training, environments in the project area. immediate surroundings. and their durations. impacts. impacts. monitoring, mitigation, disaster management and comprehensive response system for environmentally smooth implementation of the project. Proposing resettlement plan for the project area. 1.3.1 Project categorization: As per EPA guidelines, the present project is classified as Schedule-II that require an EIA study and approval from concerned EPA prior to the construction. 1.4 OBJECTIVES OF PRESENT STUDY Main Objectives of present study were to identify, assess adverse potential (environmental and social impacts) from proposed G/S and T/Ls project & proper mitigation measures proposed to address/reduce adverse negative impacts to acceptable limits.
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1.5 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT This EIA report has been prepared following Pak EPA guidelines for environmental assessment and JICA environmental guidelines. The components of the EIA report as follows: The present report consists of thirteen chapters and fifteen annexures. 1.5.1 Chapter 1 Introduction It contains the history and background information of the project. It defines the purpose, need, scope and categorization project. It also gives the composition of ESA/EIA study team. 1.5.2 Chapter 2 Description of the Project It deals with project description in details i.e. location of G/S & T/Ls scope of work. 1.5.3 Chapter 3 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework It comprises the policy, legal and administrative framework especially with reference to the present project. 1.5.4 Chapter 4 Approach and Methodology For undertaking the EIA study, approach and methodology has been discussed in this chapter. 1.5.5 Chapter 5 Environmental and Social Baseline It consists of project area existing environments (physical, biological and socioeconomic). 1.5.6 Chapter 6 Public Consultations With a view to obtain views of relevant stakeholders, various consultations and group discussions had been made. Their detail is given in this chapter. 1.5.7 Chapter 7 Environmental / Social Issues and Impact Assessment It highlights the environmental / social issues and assessment on the local environments. 1.5.8 Chapter 8 Mitigation/Enhancement Measures and Implementing Agencies To minimize / control negative impacts of the project intervention, mitigation measures have been suggested in this chapter. Also enhancement measures have been given in for enhancing certain positive impacts. 1.5.9 Chapter 9 Resettlement Plan It includes identification of project affected persons and infrastructure. 1.5.10 Chapter 10 Analysis of Project Alternatives
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For their rehabilitation, resettlement plan has been designed. 1.5.11 Chapter 11 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) This chapter encompasses the EMMP which is the crux of ESA/EIA report. Monitoring and evaluation plan has been given to oversee the environmental performance of the project implementation. 1.5.12 Chapter 12 Load Flow Studies It provides the load flow studies regarding nation wide transmission system carried out by Planning Department of NTDC / WAPDA. 1.5.13 Chapter 13 Conclusion and Recommendations It summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of the project. 1.6 EIA STUDY TEAM Team of the EnMasse is headed by the following expert: Engineer Colonel (R) Team Leader/ Mumtaz Hussain Environment Expert MSc (Hons) Social Science MSc Environmental Engineering BSc (Hons) Agriculture BSc Civil Engineering Mr. Obaid Ur Rehman Biologist Mr. Afzal Hayat Khan Senior Sociologist MA Sociology Mr. Yasir Ilyas Environment Consultant MSc Environmental Science MSc Total Quality Management PhD Scholar Dr Malik Aizad Mumtaz Health MBBS (Punjab), MRCP (Ireland) Cdr Asif Khawaja OHS Expert Mr Iftikhar Sohail Environment Consultant Mr Ejaz Hussain Legal Expert Advocate Engineer Ashiq Hussain Bhatti Coordinator Engineer Ayoob Dahrejo Electrical Engineer Survey / mapping Engineer Shahid Riaz Data processing Engineer Humera Noor Environment Research Officer Mr. Ahsan Electrical Engineer Muhammad Adnan Computer operator

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APPROVAL OF EIA REPORT

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The proponent will submit the EIA report to EPA Sindh for obtaining environmental approval prior to commencement of construction work of the project along with review fee of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only).

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CONTACTS For further information and sorting out any queries following persons may be contacted: 1.8.1 Proponent G.M. GSC (South) NTDC Hyderabad Tel: 042-99263262 Fax: 042- 99263243 E&SIC NTDC: 34-Industrial Area Gulberg-III, Lahore. Email: ce.ehv2@ntdc.com.pk , tariqntdc@yahoo.com Postal Address: NTDC House 34- Industrial Area Gulberg-III, Lahore 1.8.2 Consultant EnMasse Ashiq Hussain Bhatti (Coordinator) Tel: 042-35162687, 35164338 Cell: 0333-4877713 Email: enmasse.pk@gmail.com Postal Address: 239 P, Model Town Ext, Lahore

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