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Study on Ownership and Benefit-Sharing for the Proposed 500 kV Interconnection between China, Laos, and Thailand

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The Lao People's Democratic Republic has received a PHRD grant to conduct a study on ownership and benefit-sharing for the proposed 500 kV interconnection between China, Laos, and Thailand. The study aims to review and analyze available information on ownership, implementation, operation, and maintenance transactions in other regions with cross-border energy connections. The study will recommend specific arrangements for ownership, implementation, operation, and maintenance, and benefit-sharing for the China-Laos-Thailand Transmission System.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study is funded by the Japan Policy and Human Resource Development (PHRD) Fund, Loan/Credit Number: TF054626; Project ID: P092884.
  • The Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts (MIH) is inviting eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the study services.
  • Interested consultants must provide information indicating their qualifications, methodology, and work plan, as well as detailed CVs of key team members.
  • Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications, but should mention whether the association is in the form of a "joint venture" or a "sub-consultancy".
  • A consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
  • Expressions of interest must be delivered by July 6, 2005.
  • The study is part of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) Power Trade Program.

Statistics:

  • The study's objective is to review and analyze available information on ownership, implementation, operation, and maintenance transactions in other regions with cross-border energy connections.
  • The study will recommend specific arrangements for ownership, implementation, operation, and maintenance, and benefit-sharing for the China-Laos-Thailand Transmission System.
  • The total number of associated firms is limited to a maximum of three in the case of joint ventures.
  • The study will be conducted under the CQS procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.

Sources:

  • [UN Development Business, 23 June 2005]: http://www.devbusiness.com
  • [World Bank, May 2004]: World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
  • [Lao PDR, 2005]: Request for Expressions of Interest for Study on Ownership and Benefit-Sharing for the Proposed 500 kV Interconnection between China, Laos, and Thailand.

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