ISLAMABAD : The National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPPMCL) to is acquire services of National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for smooth taking over of complex and site of 450 MW Rousch Power Plant situated at Khanewal, Punjab.
M/s Roucsh and Government of Pakistan (GoP) has recently struck a deal, after which the plant is to be handed over to the government. However, a dispute between GoP and German company M/s Siemens, a partner in Rousch still exists and SAPM on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatimi has been assigned the task to resolve the dispute.
Sources told NewzShewz, the scope of services is broadly divided into two phases i.e. pre-taking over of Rousch Power and post-taking over of Rousch Power.
In the first phase, the Consultant will be responsible for following assignments / works besides assisting NPPMCL in all aspects related to the taking over, comprehensive technical assessment and smooth transfer / transition of the Rousch Power Plant in the name of NPPMCL:
1:- Plant Technical Assessment: (i) preparation of complete list of plant equipment/parts through available drawings, data and physical verification of the same for the purposes of taking over ;(ii) visual inspection and O&M data analysis of plant’s equipment / machinery ;(iii) evaluation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, transformers, control systems, switchgears and other allied equipment including maintenance history, TILs, upgradation, RCAs, capacity, and operational status.
Review of the fact finding, Plant Life assessment, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance reports ;(iv) review of the previous plant insurance / external audit / internal audit / risk audit reports ;(v) review of the EHS record, incidents, near misses / fire incidents ; and (v) identify and document any deficiencies or deviations from optimal operating conditions.
2: – Performance Test: (i) preparation of performance test procedures according to ASME PTC46 (Heat Rate & Output) ;(ii) heat rate test for part load (25%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85% and 90%) ;(iii) witness the heat rate and output tests and issuance of Certificates (Heat Rate & Plant Capacity) ;(iv) cost requirement for heat rate and capacity test including fuel, O&M / LTMSA and other allied costs ;(v) to conduct heat rate and capacity tests on primary fuel in collaboration with Rousch Power to establish benchmark parameters.
3: – Documents Collection: (i) gather O&M manuals, as-built drawings, data sheets, list of plant equipment and spares, maintenance records, operational history and other related documents.
4:- Spares and Consumables: (i) evaluate the status of spares and consumables as available in warehouse ;(ii) preparation of list and verification of spare parts ;( iii) estimation of operation period of spare parts.
5:- Grid Assessment: (i) review of operational & maintenance record ;(ii) review and proposal of modification to avoid Losses due to Loop in / Loop Out arrangement
6:- Handover Support ;(i) review of fire fighting system design as per applicable NFPA standards and installations ;(ii) review of EPA requirement and statuary compliances ;(iii) prepare a comprehensive handover checklist for NPPMCL, detailing all critical aspects requiring attention before and after taking over ;(iv) identify potential risks and mitigation strategies for a smooth transition.
7:- Complex Preservation Procedures :(i) to review the complex preservation procedures adopted by the Rousch for preservation of plant ;(ii) to confirm the adequacy of preservation steps taken by Rousch and / or suggest any other measures required to be adopted ;(iii) to review the status of the equipment condition under preservation and submit a report thereon.
According to NPPMCL, in phase -2, i.e. post-taking over, the consultant will assist NPPMCL in managing the plant’s operations, optimizing performance, and meeting regulatory and contractual requirements. The specific scope includes: (i) Strategy Analysis: discuss and recommend options for the plant’s utilization in future viz. continuation of operation, plants upgradation for efficiency enhancement, dismantling & disposal etc.
Contractual Agreements / Documents: provide technical support to prepare key agreements such as, LTSA Agreements, and O&M Agreements etc.
Bidding/Tendering Support: prepare bidding / tendering documents and evaluate the bids for procuring interim and long-term O&M services for the power plant and associated grid including LTSA.
Tariff Structure: support in getting tariff structure from NEPRA & CPPA-G for the plant’s future operations.
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