Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Mugu Karnali Storage Hydro Electric Project (1902 MW) | Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) Study | Nov 2022 – till date | Mugu, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot and Bajura Districts | Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL) | GoN |
Bathymetric and Topographic Survey of Rara Lake | Bathymetric survey, topographical survey and hydrological analysis | Apr 2022 – till date | Mugu, Jumla District | Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) | GoN |
EHSS Specialist Support for Worldlink Communications Limited | Environmental, Health & Safety and Social (EHSS) Specialist Advisory | Sept 2022 – till date | Surkhet, Kathmandu | Worldlink Communications Limited | British International Investment |
Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) Study of Kaligandaki Storage Hydropower Project (844 MW) | Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) Study including social safeguard and resettlement study | March 2020-till date | Parbat & Myagdi District | Department of Electricity Development | GoN |
Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) Study of Upper Chameliya Hydropower Project (60 MW) | Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) Study including social safeguard and resettlement study | December 2019-till date | Darchula District | Department of Electricity Development | GoN |
Environmental Study of Tingla Hub – Likhu Hub – New Khimti – Sunkoshi Hub – Dhalkebar 400 kV Transmission Line and Associated Substations under Project Preparatory Facility for Energy (CP-1) (165 Km) | Safeguard studies including IEE/EIA and SIA as applicable along with EMP, IPP and RP of the transmission lines and substations | November 2019-till date | Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchowk, Dhanusa | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Environmental Study of Budhigandaki Corridor (Philim-Gumda-Ratamate) 400 kV Transmission Line and 132 kV Dailekh-Kalikot-Jumla and Lamoshangu-Kavre/Ramechhap Transmission Line and Associated Substations under Project Preparatory Facility for Energy (CP-2) (215 Km) | Safeguard studies including IEE/EIA and SIA as applicable along with EMP, IPP and RP of the transmission lines and substations | November 2019-till date | Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dailekh, Kalikot, Jumla, Sindupalchowk, Kavre, Ramechhap | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Environmental Study of Damauli – Kusma – Burtibang – Bafikot 400 kV Transmission Line and Associated Substations under Project Preparatory Facility for Energy (CP-3) (200 Km) | Safeguard studies including IEE/EIA and SIA as applicable along with EMP, IPP and RP of the transmission lines and substations | November 2019-till date | Tanahun, Parbat, Baglung, Rukum | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Supplementary EIA of Simbuwa Khola Hydropower Project (70.34 MW) | Review and update of previous EIA, Social and resettlement study, Environmental Management Action Planning (EMAP) and preparation of the supplementary EIA report | October 2019-till date | Taplejung District | Remit Hydro Limited | Client |
Preparation of Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project (99.8 MW) | To conduct and prepare Critical Habitat Assessment, Reforestation Strategy, Aquatic Biodiversity Strategy, Biodiversity Action Plan and E&S specifications related to biodiversity for the EPC contractor | February 2020-July 2021 | Dolakha District | Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited | Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) |
Preparation of Supplemental Environmental and Social Documentation (SESD) for Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project (99.8 MW) | Restructure Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP), prepare Stakeholder Engagement Plan, prepare Monitoring Plan, conduct Cumulative Impacts Assessment, Climate Change Assessment, develop Pollution control strategy, develop Public Health and Safety Strategy, develop Local employment strategy, prepare Land acquisition and Livelihood Restoration Plan, Environmental Flows and Ecosystem Services Assessment, develop E&S actions to be implemented by the Developer and EPC contractor. | February 2020-July 2021 | Dolakha District | Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited | Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) |
TA-9461 REG: Protecting and Investing in Natural Capital in Asia and the Pacific – Smart Infrastructure Planning and Design, Nepal Narayanghat-Hetauda-Pathlaiya (NHP) road (106 Km) | (i) Performing analytical studies and provide support to project or plan preparation, including the baseline assessment of biodiversity and ecology in the Narayanghat-Hetauda-Pathlaiya (NHP) road project area, the analysis of impacts of the NHP road project on biodiversity and ecology and the design of measures to avoid, as a priority, and then minimize, mitigate and if necessary, offset impacts in the NHP road project. (ii) Updating of the EIA, the environmental management plan (EMP), and the BCP for the Narayanghat-Butwal (NB) road project as necessary; | October 2019- till date | Chitwan, Makwanpur, Bara, Parsa Districts, Nepal | Asian Development Bank/DOR | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Initial Environment Examination (IEE) of Jawa Khola HPP (15.25 MW) | Preparation of terms of reference, identification and categorization of flora and fauna within the project area, baseline data collection and assessment, study of species diversity/composition, biodiversity impact assessment; and recommendation of mitigation measures and IEE report preparation. | July 2016- April 2019 | Jumla District, Nepal | Department of Electricity Development, Nepal | GoN |
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of Budhi Gandaki Hydroelectric Project (1200 MW) | Preparation of scoping documents and Terms of reference, baseline study of existing environment, forecasting impact on the environment, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of environmental management action plan, public hearing with stakeholder, Preparation of Land Acquisition & Resettlement Action Plan (LARRAP), Preparation of Public Consultation Disclosure Plan (PCDP) and Indigenous People/Vulnerable Community Development Plans (IPVCDP). | Feb 2013- June 2016 | Dhading and Gorkha Districts, Nepal | Budhi Gandaki Hydroelectric Project Development Committee, GoN | GoN |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study of Upper Trishuli-1 HEP (216 MW) | Preparation of scoping documents and Terms of reference, baseline study of existing environment, forecasting impact on the environment, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of environmental management action plan. | Feb 2008- Feb 2013 | Rasuwa District, Nepal | Nepal Water and Energy Development Company Pvt. Ltd. | Client |
Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Study of 220 kV Transmission Line for 216 MW Upper Trishuli – I Hydroelectric Project | Preparation of Terms of reference, identification and categorization of flora and fauna within the project area, baseline data collection and assessment, study of species diversity/composition, biodiversity impact assessment; and recommendation of mitigation measures and IEE report preparation. | Feb 2013- Sept 2014 | Rasuwa District, Nepal | Nepal Water and Energy Development Company Pvt. Ltd. | Client |
Preparation of scoping document and TOR for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Upper Marsyangdi – 2 HEP (125MW) | Prepared the scoping document and TOR for EIA in compliance with Environmental Protection Act 2053 and Environment Protection Regulation 2054. | Jan 2006- Jan 2008 | Manang & Lamjung Districts, Nepal | Himtal Hydropower Company P. Ltd | Client |
Environmental and Social Study of Karmadev – Phukot 400 kV Double Circuit Karnali Corridor Transmission Line Project (130 Km) | · Conduction of two IEE studies & one EIA study for the Transmission Line along with Substation areas of the 400 kV TL project and subsequent approval from the relevant authorities of GoN. · Preparation of tree cutting plans, Conduction of Cadastral Survey, social impact assessment, preparation & approval of forests clearance | September 2018-till date | Kalikot, Dailekh, Surkhet, Achham and Kailali Districts | Rastriya Prasan Grid Company Limited, Nepal | Client |
Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) plan (RAP i.e. Resettlement Action Plan) for the Nepal portion (Diding – Dhalkebar – Indo Nepal International border at Bathanaha) of 400 kV D/C Diding (Nepal) – Muzzafarpur (India) Transmission line system for evacuation of power from Arun –3 HPP (210 Km) | · Preparation of Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan which includes: Ø Conduction of Census survey for the 400 kV TL alignment. Ø Prepare of detail cost estimate of land acquisition, RoW acquisition and resettlement of each project. Ø Preparation of the Matrix for the compensation & Review and Finalization of the RAP reports for all the seven affected districts of the Projects. · Preparation of Supplementary IEE for the changed route of 400 kV alignment | March, 2017-November 2019 | Sankhuwasabha, Khotang, Bhojpur, Mohattari, Dhanusa, Udayapur, and Siraha Districts, Nepal | SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (P.) Ltd. | Client |
Environmental and Social Studies for the Reconstruction and Improvement of Electricity in Earthquake Affected Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot. | Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Preparation and Update of Social and Environmental Reports such as ESIA Report, LACP Report, ESMP and SEP Reports and Support NEA in implementation of the same. Monitor and report the status of compliances as per the EMP & ESMP. | November, 2017-til date | Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading District, Nepal | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | KfW and EIB |
Environmental and Social Studies for the Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project The project consists of following sub projects: a) 220 kV Substation at Lapsiphedi and 132 kV Substation at Changunarayan b) 132 kV Substations at Kathmandu Valley c) Enhancement of Distribution Network in Kathmandu Valley d) Delivery of Distribution Transformers e) Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal (Total Project Cost: USD 189 Million) | · Preparation of the Updated Combined RIPP (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples’ Plan) Report in accordance with the national laws, regulations and ADB’s SPS 2009, which includes: · Prepare and /or update land acquisition and resettlement impact assessment based on selected route alignment and substation details. · Review of Contractor’s environmental health and safety plan (EHS) and recommend revisions as necessary. · Review of Environmental Monitoring Plan and prepare the checklist as per EMP to ensure its compliances. · Conduct routine inspections at project implemented site to ensure compliances with all approved documents (EMP, contractor’s EHS) and ensure that the RPs are in compliance with ADB’s SPS 2009. | November, 2017-till date | Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kailali, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa, Bara, Dhanusha, Sunsari and Morang Districts of Nepal | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Environmental and Social Studies for the SASEC (South Asian Sub Regional Economic Cooperation) Power System Expansion Project (375 Km) The project consists of following sub projects: a) 220 kV Kaligandaki Transmission Corridor Subproject b) 220 kV Marsyangdi – Kathmandu Transmission Line Subproject c) 220 kV Marsayangdi Transmission Corridor Subproject d) Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub 132 kV Transmission Line subproject e) Distribution System Expansion in Eastern, Central and Western Nepal subproject and f) Grid Substation reinforcement subproject. (Total Project Cost: USD 440.5 Million) | · Preparation of the Updated Combined RIPP (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples’ Plan) Report in accordance with the national laws, regulations and ADB’s SPS 2009, which includes: · Prepare and /or update land acquisition and resettlement impact assessment based on selected route alignment and substation details. · Review of Contractor’s environmental health and safety plan (EHS) and recommend revisions as necessary. · Review of Environmental Monitoring Plan and prepare the checklist as per EMP to ensure its compliances. · Conduct routine inspections at project construction site to ensure compliances with all approved documents (EMP, contractor’s EHS) and ensure that the RPs are in compliance with ADB’s SPS 2009. · Supervising and providing orientation to the safeguard officers at the site. | February 2017-till date | All over Nepal from Eastern to Far-western Region including Terai, Hilly and Mountainous Regions | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Initial Environment Examination (IEE) study of the 33 kV Transmission Line for Arun -3 Hydropower Project (900 MW) | Initial Environment Examination (IEE) study for the 33 kV TL from Tingla SS to Arun -3 Damsite and Power house location for the construction power of Arun -3 Hydropower Project and its subsequent approval from the GoN. | January 2017- May 2018 | Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal | SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (P.) Ltd. | Client |
Environmental and Social Studies of 220 kV Chilime – Trishuli Transmission System Project (26.5 Km) | · Completed the preparation of updated Land Acquisition & Compensation Plan (LACP), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Environment & Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the 220 kV TL alignment and associated Chilime GIS Substation and Trishuli 3B Hub Substation. · Completed the Environment & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies for the 33 kV, 11 kV lines and 33/11 kV Substation · Review of the ESMP prepared by the Contractor and provide necessary recommendation and changes. · Conduct routine inspections at project implemented site to monitor the status of compliances to ESMP. | August 2016-till date | Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts | Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal | KfW and EIB |
