Based on the results of the technical and economic analysis performed by K&M Advisors as part of a separate assignment, SEPCO made a decision to proceed with implementing a fogging system at the 300 MW combined cycle power plant designed in 2 x 1 configuration and utilizing GE9E gas turbines. SEPCO engaged K&M Advisors to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) document, assist during the bidding process, conduct proposal evaluations, and prepare a report recommending the winning bidder.

K&M developed the fogging system RFP. The RFP document prepared by K&M included instructions to bidders, functional technical specification including the scope of supply and services and general technical requirements, and forms to be submitted by bidders. The draft supply contract was prepared by SEPCO. Three companies submitted their proposal in response to the RFP. K&M reviewed the proposals, conducted proposal evaluation, including issuing several rounds of clarification questions to the bidders, and prepared the proposal evaluation report recommending the winning bidder.

SAMRA Power Plant, a combined cycle power plant with a capacity of 1160 MW at site ambient conditions, utilizing two 300 MW blocks, each with GE9E gas turbines in 2 x 1 configuration, one 420 MW block with GE132 gas turbines in 2 x 1 configuration, and one block with GE13E2 gas turbine in 1 x 1 configuration. Over the last several years, the Jordanian power grid has struggled to cover peak loads during high-temperature periods. As a result, SEPCO has reviewed potential solutions for increasing power plant generation by installing the Advanced Gas Path (AGP) parts on GE9E turbines and activating an enhanced mode of operation for their 13E2 gas turbines. SEPCO engaged K&M Advisors to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of the AGP installation and operation in enhanced mode. This included a review of the design of generating units, auxiliary equipment, and balance of plant systems to assess their ability to support the increased power output during fogging system and AGP operation.

K&M developed GateCycle models of combined cycle plants to calculate heat and material balances for different ambient temperatures without and with the previously installed fogging system. For each combination of the ambient temperature, fogging system status, and AGP status, K&M developed a spreadsheet summarizing the system power output and power output increase, heat rate and heat rate change, fogging system evaporation rate/demineralized water requirements, and other steam and water impacting operation of HRSG, steam turbine, ACC, and other auxiliary equipment that could be impacted by the fogging system. To analyze the demineralized system requirements, K&M calculated the fogging system demineralized water requirements and the total daily demineralized water demand and compared it with the demineralized water system capacity.  K&M also conducted an economic analysis to determine whether the installation of AGP is economically justified.

NEPCO is developing a 600 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant to be added to the Jordanian generation fleet and initially engaged K&M to perform technical studies to define the technical parameters of the plant. The study since then was approved, and NEPCO engaged K&M so assist them in organizing competitive bidding for selecting a private investor for developing the project as an IPP under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

K&M will develop a pre-qualification document and manage the pre-qualification process to select pre-qualified bidders As the next step, K&M will develop a tender document and draft project agreements, including the PPA, Implementation Agreement, Land Lease Agreement, and Water Supply Agreement, and then manage the bidding process, responding on bidders clarification questions and conducting a pre-bid meeting. Upon receipt of the bidders’ proposal, K&M will perform technical and financial bid evaluation, recommend the winning bidder, and then assist NEPCO during negotiations of the project agreements and financial close.

Before every change in government administrations of its client countries, CAF carries out a regulatory and performance assessment of the infrastructure sector. Ahead of the change in government to take place in Honduras in 2025, CAF contracted K&M Advisors LLC to carry out this assessment.

As part of CAF’s development of its country strategy for Honduras, it contracted K&M to prepare the Infrastructure Regulatory and Sectoral Analysis Report for Honduras. For each of the infrastructure sectors, this report assessed the performance, regulatory and institutional framework, level of private sector participation, impact on specific measures, and financing capacity and needs. The sectors assessed were water and sanitation, energy (including conventional generation, renewable energy, transmission, and distribution), transport (including roads, ports, and airports), logistics, and information, technology and communications. As part of this assignment, K&M developed and implemented a tool to recommend a prioritization of CAF’s technical and financial support for the sectors, and projects within the sectors.

The energy regulator of the Cayman Islands is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a new thermal power plant in Grand Cayman, with an expected capacity of approximately 36.5 MW. CUC will serve as the off-taker for the power generated by the selected Independent Power Producer (IPP). K&M will support CUC by developing a draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) tailored to the thermal IPP project.

K&M is supporting CUC by preparing a draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project, including identifying and recommending the allocation of responsibilities and risks between CUC and the IPP. As part of this work, K&M will adapt CUC’s existing thermal PPA to reflect project-specific requirements and will also review the Interconnection Agreement.

CUC is preparing to submit a proposal in response to a forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a new thermal power plant in Grand Cayman, with an expected capacity of approximately 36.5 MW. CUC intends to contract MAN to deliver fully wrapped EPC services for the plant. There is some uncertainty regarding the final capacity that will be requested in the RFP – it may call for either a 36 MW or a 90 MW plant. However, certain parameters relevant to the plant’s conceptual design are expected to remain unchanged regardless of the final capacity. K&M will support CUC with the pre-RFP phase by reviewing the conceptual design developed by MAN, with a particular focus on engine performance (capacity and heat rate), interface definitions, and the completeness of the BOP scope.

K&M’s scope includes conducting site visits for meetings between CUC and MAN, reviewing the MAN proposal to identify gaps in the scope, description of interfaces, accuracy in performance estimates, and any other items presenting a technical or commercial risk to CUC, analyzing plant performance, including reviewing proposed MAN engine performance at site conditions and auxiliary power consumption to estimate net output and net heat rate curves, and validating inputs for the technical section of the proposal.

The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe (GoSTP), with funding from the World Bank, aims to reduce the cost, increase reliability, and reduce emissions from electricity generation in Sao Tome and Principle (STP). The Project Fiduciary and Administrative Agency (AFAP), under the Access to Clean Resilient Electricity Project (ACRE), engaged K&M to conduct a two-phased study to assess the technical and economic feasibility of different LNG-based power generation concepts and, based on that assessment, help GoSTP implement the identified recommendations.

The objective of Phase I is to analyze the technical and economic feasibility of different LNG-based power generation concepts for STP and determine which, if any, are competitive against non-LNG generation options. The analysis will be conducted on behalf of and in close collaboration with STP’s national electricity utility, Empresa de Agua e Electricidade (EMAE). The objective of Phase II is to implement the LNG procurement agenda.

K&M Advisors was engaged to assess the technical and economic feasibility of various LNG-based power generation concepts and support the implementation of the recommended solution. The scope includes four primary tasks: Task 1 involves requesting and reviewing relevant information provided by the client. Task 2 includes analysis of LNG sourcing, shipping, terminal options, and power generation, including evaluation of gas demand and generation requirements, identification of potential LNG supply sources, assessment of candidate sites for the LNG import terminal, and development of preliminary LNG-to-power configuration options. Task 3 focuses on the economic and financial assessment of these options, including Class V capital cost estimates, levelized cost calculations, and comparative analysis. Task 4 involves identifying the preferred terminal configuration, conducting business model analysis, defining the implementation schedule, and preparing the scope of work for Phase II of the study, which will address LNG procurement.

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) contracted Mr. Nils Janson, a Managing Director at K&M Advisors, to review and provide recommendations on the draft Electricity Bill prepared by the Government of Saint Lucia.

• Reviewed the draft Electricity Bill
• Provided recommendations for improving the draft Electricity Bill

Hunton Andrews Kurth, acting as counsel for Novum Energy Trading Corp. (“Novum”), contracted Mr. Janson as the Economic Expert to review the reports prepared by the Respondent’s Economic Expert in this case. This case involved alleged damages related to an agreement to sell heavy fuel oil for use in two thermal generation plants in Guatemala. As part of this assignment, Mr. Janson and his team conducted an hourly analysis of the Guatemalan wholesale electricity market, developed and analyzed the monthly fuel balance for the company that owned the thermal generation plants, and assessed the economic regression model the Respondent’s expert prepared. As the Economic Expert on behalf of the Claimant, Mr. Janson prepared two reports, was deposed by the Respondent’s counsel, and testified at the hearings, including being cross-examined.Mr. Janson conducted an hourly analysis of the Guatemalan wholesale electricity market, developed and analyzed the monthly fuel balance for the company that owned the thermal generation plants, and assessed the economic regression model prepared by the Respondent’s Economic Expert. He also prepared two expert reports and testified at the hearings.

The World Bank contracted K&M Advisors to provide technical recommendations for updating the Electricity Supply Act (ESA) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. K&M reviewed the ESA, conducted several stakeholder consultations in Saint Vincent, and proposed updates to the ESA.

The objective of this consultancy is to support the World Bank through the provision of technical recommendations for the update of the existing Electricity Supply Act of 1973 (ESA) to enhance the energy sector’s capacity to achieve the GoSVG’s articulated national energy policy objectives. The recommendations reflect regional and global practices in energy sector governance and management, with a particular focus on creating an enabling legislative and regulatory framework for development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. As part of this assignment, K&M carried out a detailed review of the ESA, conducted several stakeholder consultations in Saint Vincent, and prepared a report with recommendations for updating the ESA.