Public sector procurement of renewables, IPPs and IWPs

Ukraine

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2019-ongoing) on its support for the Ukrainian authorities in developing and implementing a competitive auction mechanism for renewables. Our role involves implementing a competitive procurement process taking account of regulatory environment, renewable energy targets and market context, drafting the rules of the auctions, all the tender related documentation and key documents such as the power purchase agreements. 

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Ministry of Energy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2019 – ongoing) on designing and implementing their first auctions for renewable energy in Azerbaijan. 

Malawi

The Government of Malawi (2016-2018) on the preparation of tender rules and documentation for the competitive public procurement of a pipeline of renewable and thermal power projects in Malawi, including reviewing all key policy documents and the industry code and drafting a separate renewable grid code. 

Oman

Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (2017-ongoing) on the design and first implementation of a new more flexible IPP procurement process for Oman which will include multiple technologies, sites, new and existing plant. We have also advised OPWP in relation to procurements of waste to energy and natural gas IPPs and various IWPs.

Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2019-ongoing) on the introduction of private sector participation in the electricity market in Egypt, including support with the drafting of key regulations and contracts for IPPs.

Romania

Romanian Ministry of Energy (2018-ongoing) on potential options for the design of a support mechanism for “low-carbon” generation in Romania, based on a Contracts for Difference design, including the impacts of different support scheme designs on the wholesale market and on consumers.

Albania

Albania Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Energy on the preparation of tender schemes and documents, bidding process scheme, terms of reference and the draft concession contract for one of the largest hydropower projects (400MW) in Albania.

UAE

The Federal Electricity & Water Authority of the United Arab Emirates (2005-2006) in relation to the participation of the private sector in power generation and water production and supply in the UAE, including designing a new legislative and regulatory structure.

Morocco

The Morocco Office National de L’Electricité in relation to the introduction of a competitive bidding process for the Jorf Lasfar, Kenitra and Mohemmidia Power Stations in Morocco.