Consultancy Services for Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for Detailed Feasibility Study to Construct a (400 ±10%) MW Dual Fuel Based Combined Cycle Power Plant in the place of Existing 128MW (Unit 1 & 2) Thermal Power Plant at Ashuganj Power Station Site

The key Project components are as follows: (i) Gas Turbine, (ii) Heat Recovery Steam Generator, (iii) Steam Turbine, (iv) Steam Turbine Condenser, (v) Fuel Gas Compression and Conditioning System, (vi) HSD Storage, (vii) Water System including cooling water system (viii) Electrical System, (ix) Air Conditioning & Ventilation System and Control and Instrumentation System, (xi) New water pipeline will be connected to nearby River Meghna via water intake structure and water pump house, (xii) Transmission Line

The scope of the services shall comprise: (i) Carryout Environmental & Social Survey and Environmental Quality Tests in the project influenced area; (ii) Preparation of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Reports as per terms of reference shown below:

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE):

·   Identify the Important Environmental and Social Components (IESC).

·   Assessment of initial impacts of the proposed power plant on the environmental and social components.

·   Assessment of the impact of traffic movement on locality during development/ construction works.

·   Preparation of preliminary Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

·   Risk and hazard analysis.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA):

The scope of services for the EIA & SIA study includes the followings:

·   Provide an existing baseline assessment enhanced utilizing current assessment methodology.

·   Assessing all project components of the proposed area and providing data, results and analysis for the Project Area, Local Study Area and Regional Study Area, including a cumulative effect assessment;

·   Carry out environmental and social impact assessment identifying the maximum generation capacity capable of being installed that will satisfy the applicable environmental requirements, including the laws and bylaws of Bangladesh and World Bank Group’s health and safety guidelines.

·   Assist the Client in coordination and liaison with the DOE to organize presentation and facilitate the process of EIA approval and thereby issuance of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC).