Energy and Power Projects are the top priority for Pakistan• Hydropower plants offer direct investment

and other business opportunities for international companies. Pakistan is developing multiple large hydropower projects, among which is the DBDP.

• Thermal power generation, oil/gas exploration, manufacturing, and services sectors offer attractive investment opportunities

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Business Opportunities

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• International Competitive Bidding for the services and supplies with utmost transparency.

• Procurement of equipment and services of about $8 billion is expected in the project.

• Government is considering a Special Purpose Investment Vehicle (SPV) for project development.

• SPV will also own Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project, a 1,450 MW ROR project commissioned in 2002 with a cost of $2.3 billion generating over 7,000 GWh/annum.

• The GOP has made significant progress to institute a pro-business environment with a business climate that is stable and business oriented.

DIAMER BASHA DAM PROJECT

THE DBDP offers significant direct investment and other business opportunities for international companies, such as:• Design-Bid-Build, EPC, or EPCM project

delivery model: many U.S. companies are likely candidates.

• DBDP is using both Public and Public- Private Partnership approaches, with private sector intended to play an optimal role where feasible. This will mitigate risk issues.

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DBDP Equipment Opportunities, cont.

• The equipment, materials and systems requirements for DBDP are significant, and much of it will be competitively procured from international companies;

• DBDP’s hydro-electric equipment includes twelve (12) 375 MW Francis turbines and generators and all supporting equipment and systems;

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DBDP Equipment Opportunities, cont.• Reservoir works: 7 high head outlet

gates with hydraulic operators and systems;

• Seven spillway gates, with operators and systems;

• Two powerhouses with BOP equipment and systems;

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DBDP Equipment Opportunities, cont.• Two substations and transmission

lines;• Support equipment and systems; • Telecommunications; controls; SCADA,

etc.;• Many other equipment and systems.

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• U.S. technology – and associated quality and standards – are sought;

• WAPDA’s procurement process will be to international standards; best value procurement;

• Partnership between Pakistan and U.S. companies expected;

• Small U.S. companies will also have opportunities to participate in the DBDP equipment;

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• Pakistan-U.S. cooperation is strong;• U.S. Government agencies, including USAID,

are active in Pakistan and its energy sector, creating or supporting opportunities for U.S. companies;

• U.S. Ex-Im Bank offers seller-based finance of U.S. goods and services;

• Other financial products are also available to U.S. companies.

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Conclusion

• Looking ahead: follow the DBDP and get ready to participate in it!

• Look at other opportunities for U.S. companies to participate in WAPDA and Private Energy Projects (Pakistan has a 7,000 MW shortfall and energy projects have been given GOP’s highest priority): there is big potential in this market!

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