New business We have created project sheets (in the format often required by Banks and donor organisations) to summarise work that we have done or been working on for some time. A selection can be viewed by following the link below. Projects If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact us Designing success Faced with capital expenditure to maintain improvements in the performance of their distribution networks, a number of UK Distribution Network Operators have employed the services of BPI to augment their own design and planning resources. Our team, made up of experienced utility engineers, provides a full, detailed design service for all voltages between 11kV and 132kV, including provision of all drawings, to enable construction either in house or by external suppliers. Where appropriate, we also provide input at the initial planning phase to assist with optimum network development. This work is supplemented by occasional in depth studies and technical work on behalf of companies, the regulator and Government. This service is delivered from offices in Birmingham, Warrington and Colchester. We also have engineers and designers based in clients’ offices or on site as the work demands. Making power sector reform work In countries developing their power sector infrastructure, delivering more affordable, available and reliable electricity supplies involves more than technical and engineering solutions. As part of programmes to reform the power sector, we have supplied teams of advisers to improve the market structure, organisation and governance of the sector, and advised on the establishment of new companies (formed from existing state assets) being set up to deliver improved power supplies to customers. These have included the establishment of Druk Hydropower Corporation (Bhutan 2004-5); corporatisation of the Dhaka Electric Supply Authority (Bangladesh 2005 onwards); establishing the National Grid Company of Nepal (2005 onwards); and developing the Transmission Company of Nigeria (2005-7). The focus has been on building capability among those mangers and engineers who will have the challenging task of improving the performance of these new businesses - businesses that will be operating in a more demanding, more commercial environment. Power network enhancement We are working in support of those power transmission and distribution companies who are to be recipients of loans from the Asian Development Bank – the funds being dedicated to extending and improving the performance of their power networks. Getting the best value from this injection of funds is critical and BPI can provide support to ensure schemes are technically sound, economically viable and meet appropriate environmental and social impact standards. Work took place in India during 2006 and Pakistan (2006, with a second project in 2007).