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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: ASSESSMENT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN GEORGIA
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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Georgia’s updated NDC commits to reducing GHG emissions by 47.5% by 2030 compared to the 1990 baseline.In the energy sector, Georgia committed to decrease GHG emissions by 15% and targets decreasing dependence on energy imports byincreasing the share of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption to 27.4% by 2030. Achieving this depends on replacing fossil fuel use in the heating and transportation sectors with renewable and low-carbon energy sources. Georgia is net dependent on energy imports for transportation, heating, and electricity. Imported natural gas and oil accounted for 48% and 27% of the total energy supply in 2020. GHG emissions from fossil fuel use amounted to 9 Mt in 2020, with natural gas consumption accounting for 55% of total emissions. Meanwhile, residential heating accounted for 45% of emissions related to the use of natural gas.
In line with the NDC, the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) prioritizes decarbonizing the economy, strengthening energy security, and increasing research, innovation, and competitiveness. The development of Georgia’s geothermal resources has been includedin the NDC given Georgia’s significant geothermal heat potential in at least 44 sites with a total estimated capacity of 250 million m3per year. Given the low-to-medium temperatures of the resources[1], geothermal has been mainly used for water and space heating in several parts of the country. Expanding direct-use could replace significant amounts of natural gas use and have positive impacts on agricultural production.
A key obstacle to increasing the direct use of geothermal energy in Georgia is that knowledge about its utilization has deteriorated significantly since the 1990s. This review of the state and economic and financial viability of the use of geothermal heat intends to help revive the development of the sector. Many systems and wells have been destroyed or abandoned due to the impact of the 1992 conflict in Western Georgia, a lack of maintenance, and substandard operation (especially in Tbilisi), and a lack of financing and knowledge (especially in agriculture).
The World Bank invites consultants to present technical and financial proposals to conduct an assessment of direct use of geothermal energy in Georgia.
The objective of the assessment is to review the state of Georgia’s existing wells and the regulatory framework, and assess the potential and viability for direct use for space heating, agricultural greenhouses, and power production. The assessment is expected to confirm the state and readiness of existing wells for utilization, and identify the technical and economic viability to expand the use of geothermal for space heating, greenhouse expansion, and power generation in Georgia.
Please base your proposal on review and information provided in the 2001 Georgia Geothermal Reconnaissance Study available under the following link. Geothermal Reconnaissance Study Georgia.
[1]The temperature of Georgia’s geothermal waters varies between 30-175 °C.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BB: Bank Budget
- TF0C4440: ESMAP
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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