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5th PCI Application Roadmap
“Building on our solid experience with PCI (Projects of Common Interest) application support to our clients, we have composed a small consolidated outline of the latest, updated process concerning the application to attain the PCI status. The outline describes the necessary steps and respective milestones of the process that project promoters should follow towards their inclusion in the 5th PCI list.” Maria Kaladami, VIS Consultant
Electricity DSOs and NRA monitoring: enhancing quality of service offering
VIS has been commissioned by the National Association of (US) Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) – assignment funded by USAID – to support their ongoing program of assistance to Europe & Eurasia (E&E) energy regulators (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine) in their mission of ensuring that the public is receiving reliable electric service at a reasonable price, and that regulated distribution companies are receiving a reasonable rate of return on their prudently incurred investments in infrastructure.
Serbia emergency oil stocks – mission accomplished!
VIS along with its consortium partners (Ramboll and Asprofos) successfully completed a TA in Serbia where for the past 18 months supported the Serbian Administration towards compliance with EU Acquis in relation to the establishment and optimal management of an emergency stockholding system for reserves of oil and oil derivatives (Directive 2009/119/EC).
Technical Assistance for Ukraine to Evaluate Investments in Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Old and Malfunctioning Gas Distribution Pipelines and Associated Infrastructures
VIS was commissioned by NARUC to assist Ukraine’s National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) to formulate a methodology for …
Regulatory review, assessment and monitoring of oil pipeline development plans
VIS has been contracted by LDK to draft a project assessment guide with respect to oil pipelines for AERS (Serbian Regulator). The guide will assist AERS in its reviews of the oil pipeline development plans by sector companies and will ensure a solid and transparent framework under which all involved parties can operate.
Cost-Benefit Analysis for Green & Blue Infrastructure
VIS is building on its solid track record in the domain of socioeconomic cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for infrastructure projects. We have been commissioned by a large engineering consulting firm to execute a CBA for several Green & Blue infrastructure investments in the city of Athens. A challenging assignment that involves analysis of quantitative data and qualitative information, as well as modelling-based synthesis to establish causalities and deduce overall benefit.
Detailed market and regulatory study concerning connections to electricity & water distribution networks and the development of utility networks in megaprojects (Tetra Tech/ADDC)
VIS has been contracted by Tetra Tech to support a study for ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) in two main areas. First, by benchmarking international practices for connections to electricity & water networks, in terms of regulations, commercial rules, and charging methodologies, based on distribution utilities from Europe and Asia. Second, by providing international practices on the development, ownership structure and operation of electricity and water distribution networks in megaprojects.
Technical Assistance to the Kenya Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to develop an open access market framework and rule
The project’s objective is to support ERC towards the development of an open access market framework by drafting an Open Access Market Rule and Framework specific to the Kenyan context, to further the development of competition in Kenya’s electricity sector. The Open Access Framework will outline key components, well as principles, rules, and mechanisms for operating in an open access system. The Draft Rule will serve as the main regulatory tool for establishing an open access framework and will provide clear guidelines on the rights and responsibilities of all parties, including the tariff determination process, reporting requirements, enforcement measures, and mechanisms for dispute resolution. The project was commission by NARUC (assignment funded by USAID).
Capacity & Skills Gap Analysis for Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and Energy Commission (EC)
VIS has been awarded a short TA by NARUC (assignment funded by USAID) to execute a gap analysis of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority of Ghana (PURC) and the Energy Commission of Ghana (EC). The overarching objective, which is partly served by VIS’ assignment, is to enhance the capacity of both the PURC and EC based on a skills gap analysis and needs assessment, focusing on regulatory strengthening at the commissioner and key staff levels. The project required extensive on-site information gathering and quantitative data collection prior to the analysis and subsequent assessment of existing capacities & skills and the way forward.
Development and Implementation of Cabo Verde’s Energy Information Management System
VIS along with DRAXIS S.A have been awarded the important and challenging assignment of developing an Energy Information Management System (EIMS). The EIMS is intended to provide data to support evidence-based policy formulation and decision making to accomplish the goals of the National Program for Sustainable Energy. The EIMS will also act as a catalyst for improvements in productivity, efficiency and communication between the country’s energy sector stakeholders.
NARUC: Developing A Regulatory Guide To Reviewing, Approving, And Monitoring Ten-Year Transmission Network Development Plans
VIS implemented this project for NARUC, under USAID funding, to develop the capacity of Southeast Europe National Regulatory Agencies (Albania, …
Athens Resilient City: Climate Mitigation
VIS has been chosen as the lead subcontractor by EQO-NIXUS in providing technical assistance as part of EIB’s Urban Investment Support Programme (URBIS), to the Municipality of Athens to improve the Energy Efficiency (EE) and the resilience to earthquakes of public buildings, in line with the objectives of the Athens Municipality Integrated Territorial Investment Plan (ITI) and the Resilience Strategy and in line with Urban Agenda for the EU.
Estimating the Effects of the Development of the Oil and Gas Sector on Growth and Jobs in Ghana (2015–30): A Modelling and Value Chain Analysis
VIS is proud for its pivotal contribution to the successful completion of a complex and challenging project where both value …
World Bank Study: Estimating the Effects of the Development of the Oil and Gas Sector on Growth and Jobs in Ghana (2015–30): A Modelling and Value Chain Analysis
VIS is extermely pleased for its pivotal contribution to the successful completion of this complex and challenging study, where both …
VIS awarded a new IFC study on electricity distribution systems
VIS and E3 Modelling have been awarded a contract by the IFC to assess the microeconomic and macroeconomic impacts of …
Cost-Benefit Analysis study for phase 1 of the Midcat gas pipeline project (STEP) published by EC
VIS, as member of a consortium led by Pöyry Management Consulting, conducted a Project-Specific Cost-Benefit Analysis (PS-CBA) for the South …
VIS along with Grant Thornton and REF-E in ACER Framework Contract
VIS, together with Grant Thornton and REF-E, has been awarded a framework contract by the Agency for the Cooperation of …
Technical assistance to the administration for reserves of energy-generating products concerning the optimal management of mandatory oil stocks, Republic of Serbia
VIS, together with Ramboll and Asprofos, have been awarded a EuropeAid TA project to support the Serbian government in aligning …
VIS developed a benchmarking tool for ESCOM in Malawi
VIS as part of a TetraTech led consortium, delivered a series of workshops to ESCOM and EGENCO executives in Blantyre, …
VIS leader of consortium contracted in major DG-Energy Framework Contract
VIS, leading a consortium comprising 8 companies (VIS, NTUA, KOMIS, d’Appolonia, MWH, decon, CENER, LEI) became contractor in the EC Framework Contract “for legal, economic and technical assistance in the fields of energy and of mobility and transport” – Lot 3 Technical Assistance in Energy