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EXHIBIT 10.19
DATED 16TH NOVEMBER, 1988
BUILD, OPERATE AND TRANSFER ("BOT")
PROJECT AGREEMENT
for
A GAS TURBINE POWER STATION
IN NAVOTAS, MANILA
BETWEEN
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION
AND
HOPEWELL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Clifford Chance
Hong Kong
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Definition of Terms .................................................... 1
2. The Project ............................................................ 5
3. Construction of the Power Station ...................................... 6
4. Specifications and Operating Parameters ................................ 8
5. Construction Timetable ................................................. 8
6. Testing ................................................................ 9
7. Conditions Precedent ................................................... 10
8. Operation of the Power Station ......................................... 13
9. Supply of Fuel ......................................................... 14
10. Supply of Electricity .................................................. 15
11. Fees ................................................................... 15
12. Foreign Exchange ....................................................... 16
13. Insurance .............................................................. 17
14. Transfer of Ownership .................................................. 17
15. Liability .............................................................. 18
16. Force Majeure .......................................................... 19
17. Buyout ................................................................. 20
18. Change in Circumstances ................................................ 21
19. Benefit of Agreement ................................................... 22
20. Warranty ............................................................... 22
21. Notices ................................................................ 23
22. Dispute Resolution ..................................................... 23
23. Law .................................................................... 23
24. Jurisdiction ........................................................... 24
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FIRST SCHEDULE - Project Scope and Specifications........................ 25
SECOND SCHEDULE - Operating Parameters.................................... 30
THIRD SCHEDULE - Penalty of HOPEWELL on Delay
of Completion Date...................................... 34
FOURTH SCHEDULE - Specifications for Fuel Supply
and Start Up Electricity................................ 35
FIFTH SCHEDULE - Transmission Line Specifications........................ 38
SIXTH SCHEDULE - Electricity Delivery Procedures......................... 39
SEVENTH SCHEDULE - Measurement and Recording
of Electricity.......................................... 42
EIGHTH SCHEDULE - Delivery of Power and Energy............................ 43
NINTH SCHEDULE - Documentary Requirements
for the Effective Date.................................. 48
TENTH SCHEDULE - Insurance............................................... 50
ELEVENTH SCHEDULE - Form of Performance Undertaking......................... 51
TWELFTH SCHEDULE - Form of Accession Undertaking........................... 53
THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE - Form of Legal Opinion of
NAPOCOR's General Counsel............................... 56
FOURTEENTH SCHEDULE - Testing Procedures...................................... 58
FIFTEENTH SCHEDULE - Sample Computations of Monthly
Billings, Start-Up Charges,
Penalties and Bonuses................................... 63
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Figure 1 - Location Plan
Figure 2 - Temporary Fence Detail
Figure 3 - One Line Diagram
Figures 4/4A - Scope of Supply
Figure 5 - Communication
Figure 6 - Fuel Oil System
Figure 7 - Metering
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NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between:
HOPEWELL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED, a private corporation,
duly organized and existing under the laws of Hong Kong with its
principal address at 64th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road
East, Hong Kong represented by its Managing Director, MR. GORDON WU,
who is duly authorised to represent it in this Agreement, hereinafter
referred to as HOPEWELL
- and -
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION, a government owned and controlled
corporation existing under and by virtue of Republic Act No. 6395, as
amended, with its principal office at the corner of Agham Road and
Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, represented herein by
its President, MR. ERNESTO M. ABOITIZ, who is duly authorised to
represent it in this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as NAPOCOR.
RECITALS
WHEREAS NAPOCOR and Hopewell Holdings Limited signed a letter of intent
on the 14th April, 1988 and a further letter dated 10th October, 1988 from
Hopewell Holdings Limited pursuant to which they agreed, inter alia, to
endeavour to agree the terms whereon HOPEWELL, a subsidiary of Hopewell Holdings
Limited, would supply a gas turbine power station to NAPOCOR on a build, operate
and transfer basis.
WHEREAS Pursuant to the said letters HOPEWELL has agreed to supply and
NAPOCOR has agreed to accept a gas turbine power station upon the terms and
subject to the conditions hereinafter appearing.
WHEREAS HOPEWELL shall cause the formation of a subsidiary Philippine
corporation, to be called Hopewell Energy (Philippines) Corp., for the purpose
of undertaking certain of the work in respect of the building and operating of
the Power Station and perform other undertakings specified in this Agreement.
NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:-
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.01 In this Agreement and in the recitals hereto:
"ACCESSION UNDERTAKING" means an agreement in the form substantially
set out in the Twelfth Schedule pursuant to which
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HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES agrees to become a party hereto as therein provided;
"AVAILABILITY" means the maximum generating capacity from time to time of the
Power Station as determined pursuant to the Availability Schedule;
"AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE" means the schedule of the generating capacity of the
Power Station agreed pursuant to Clause 8.08;
"BLACK START" means the starting of the turbines of the Power Station in
circumstances where, due to failure of other power stations connected to the
Luzon grid, it is impossible for NAPOCOR to supply the necessary start-up
electricity;
"BOI" means the Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines;
"CAPACITY FEES" means the fees payable by NAPOCOR to HOPEWELL in respect of the
Contracted Capacity as provided in Clause 11;
"CENTRAL BANK" means the Central Bank of the Philippines;
"COMPLETION DATE" means the day upon which HOPEWELL certifies that the Power
Station, capable of operating in accordance with the Operating Parameters, has
successfully completed its testing;
"CONTRACTED CAPACITY" shall have the meaning given to it in the Eighth Schedule;
"CO-OPERATION PERIOD" means the period of twelve (12) years from the later of
the Target Completion Date and the Completion Date, as the same may be extended
from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof;
"DELIVERY POINTS" means the metering points referred to in the Seventh Schedule;
"DOWNTIME" shall have the meaning given to it in the Sixth Schedule;
"EFFECTIVE DATE" means the date on which NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL certify that all
the conditions contained in Clauses 7.01, 7.02, 7.03 and 7.04 have been
fulfilled to the satisfaction of NAPOCOR in the case of Clause 7.01 and
fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of HOPEWELL in the case of Clauses 7.02,
7.03 and 7.04;
"EMERGENCY" means unforeseen circumstances affecting the Luzon grid which
reasonably require NAPOCOR to request HOPEWELL to supply it with power and
energy as soon as practicable in order to avoid damage to NAPOCOR's electric
system and/or a failure in the continuous supply of electricity from the grid;
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"ENERGY FEES" means the fees payable by NAPOCOR to HOPEWELL in respect of energy
supplied to NAPOCOR as provided in Clause 11;
"EVALUATED OPERATING HOURS" shall have the meaning given to it in the Sixth
Schedule;
"FORCE MAJEURE" shall have the meaning specified in Clause 16.01;
"FORCED OUTAGE" shall have the meaning given to it in the Sixth Schedule;
"FORCED OUTAGE DAY" shall have the meaning given to it in the Sixth Schedule;
"FUEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT" means the agreement to be entered into pursuant to
Clause 9.06;
"FUEL SPECIFICATIONS" means the specifications as to the quality and method of
storage, supply and delivery of the fuel for the Power Station described in
Clause 9.03 and the Fourth Schedule;
"FUEL SUPPLY PROCEDURES" means the procedures and parameters for the supply and
delivery of fuel by NAPOCOR described in Clause 9 and the Fourth Schedule;
"HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES" means Hopewell Energy (Philippines) Corp., a Philippine
corporation in the process of being formed, and which is or shall be a
subsidiary of HOPEWELL;
"MAJOR OVERHAUL" means, in relation to a turbine, the overhaul following 48,000
Evaluated Operating Hours;
"MONTH" means the period commencing immediately after the taking of a photograph
of the electricity meters on the 25th of each calendar month, pursuant to the
Seventh Schedule and ending upon the taking of such photograph on the 25th of
the next calendar month; in the case of the first month "MONTH" means the period
commencing on the first day of the Cooperation Period and ending upon the taking
of a photograph of the electricity meters on the 25th of the current calendar
month (or the next calendar month if the period commenced on or after the 25th
of the current calendar month) and in the case of the last month "MONTH" means
the period commencing immediately after the end of the immediately preceding
Month and ending upon the taking of a photograph of the electricity meters on
the Transfer Date;
"NOMINAL CAPACITY" shall mean 200,000 KW;
"OPERATING PARAMETERS" means the operating parameters of the Power Station
described in the Second Schedule;
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"PERFORMANCE UNDERTAKING" means the agreement referred to in Clause 7.03(i);
"POWER STATION" means the power station built, or to be built, pursuant to
Clause 2.01;
"PRIME" means, on any day, the rate per annum which is the average of the prime
or equivalent rates of Citibank, N.A., New York, Bankers Trust Company, New York
and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company of New York as publicly announced from
time to time, in force on such date and, for the purposes of this Agreement, a
change in any such rate shall be effective on and from the day on which it is
announced or, if such announcement provides for such change to come into effect
on a later date, on and from such later date;
"PROJECT" means the design, construction, equiping, completion, testing,
commissioning and operation of the Power Station;
"PROJECT SCOPE" means the scope of the supply of work of HOPEWELL in connection
with the construction of the Power Station as described in the First Schedule;
"SITE" means the site for the Power Station at Navotas Metropolitan Manila as
more particularly described in the First Schedule;
"SPECIFICATIONS" means the specifications of the Power Station described in the
First Schedule;
"START UP FEES" means the fees payable by NAPOCOR to HOPEWELL in respect of
start ups of the gas turbines as provided in Clause 11;
"SUPPLY PROCEDURES" means the procedures and parameters for the requesting of
the supply of electricity by NAPOCOR described in Clause 10.01 and the Sixth
Schedule;
"T-BILL RATE" means, in respect of any day for which interest based on such rate
is being calculated under this Agreement, the rate per annum at which Philippine
Treasury Bills (with terms of 30 days or if no such bill with a term of 30 days
is issued such bill which is issued having the term nearest to 30 days) were
issued by the Philippine Government on the Friday immediately preceding such
day, or, if there were no Treasury Bills issued on such Friday, on the day
immediately preceding such Friday on which Treasury Bills were issued provided
that if, for 30 days no Philippine Treasury Bills are issued, then "T-Bill Rate"
shall mean such alternative rate of interest as may be agreed between HOPEWELL
and NAPOCOR at such time, or, in the absence of agreement, the rate per annum
certified and evidenced by HOPEWELL to be its effective cost of borrowing at
such time;
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"TARGET COMPLETION DATE" means, subject to Clause 5.02, 15th October,
1989;
"TRANSFER DATE" means the day following the last day of the
Co-operation Period; and
"TRANSMISSION LINE" means the transmission line to be installed and
connected by NAPOCOR pursuant to Clause 3.06(iv) and having the
specifications set out in the Fifth Schedule.
1.02 Any reference in this Agreement to a "CLAUSE" or a "SCHEDULE" is a
reference to a clause hereof or a schedule hereto.
1.03 In this Agreement:
(i) "$" and "DOLLAR(S)" denote lawful currency of the United
States of America;
(ii) "PS" and "PESO(S)" denote lawful currency of the Republic of
the Philippines;
(iii) "MW" denotes a megawatt;
(iv) "KW" denotes a kilowatt; and
(v) "KWH" denotes a kilowatt hour.
2. THE PROJECT
2.01 HOPEWELL, having inspected the Site and finding it physically suitable
for the construction and operation of a gas turbine power station, shall cause
the design, development, construction, completion, testing and commissioning of
a gas turbine power station with Black Start capability, capable of operating at
a level within the Operating Parameters and in accordance with the
Specifications and the Project Scope.
2.02 Subject as herein provided, all costs of HOPEWELL in connection with
the building of the Power Station as provided in Clause 2.01 shall be borne by
HOPEWELL and HOPEWELL shall be responsible for arranging all necessary funding
including any available preferential credits.
2.03 NAPOCOR shall make available the Site to HOPEWELL for the purpose of
building and operating the Power Station at no cost to HOPEWELL for the period
from the Effective Date until the Transfer Date and HAPOCOR shall be responsible
for the payment of all real estate taxes and assessments, rates and other
charges in respect of the Site and the buildings and improvements thereon.
2.04 NAPOCOR shall ensure that all necessary access to and from the Site is
made available to HOPEWELL, its employees, contractors, subcontractors and
advisors and that all necessary utilities as provided in Section V of the First
Schedule are made available at the Site as
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necessary for the construction, testing and commissioning of the Power Station.
2.05 HOPEWELL shall be responsible for the importation and transportation of
equipment to the Site, the obtaining of building, construction, operating and
other permits, licences and approvals for the Project, and of visas and work
permits for foreign personnel, the recruitment of local labour and compliance
with all local and other regulations including the payment of all fees and costs
thereof.
2.06 NAPOCOR shall supply fuel and start up electricity (through the
interconnection facilities with MERALCO) of the required quantity and quality
and at the required time for the testing and commissioning of the Power Station,
shall construct, install and connect the Transmission Line and shall take all
electricity generated during testing and commissioning.
2.07 All costs of NAPOCOR (except in respect of start up electricity) in
connection with its obligations under Clause 2.03, 2.04 and 2.06 shall be borne
by NAPOCOR.
2.08 From the date hereof until the Transfer Date, HOPEWELL shall, directly
or indirectly, own the Power Station and all the fixtures, fittings, machinery
and equipment on the Site or used in connection with the Power Station which
have been supplied by it or at its cost and it shall operate and manage the
Power Station for the purpose of converting fuel of NAPOCOR into electricity.
2.09 Until the Transfer Date, NAPOCOR shall, at its own cost, supply and
deliver all fuel for the Power Station and shall take all electricity generated
by the Power Station at the request of NAPOCOR which shall pay to HOPEWELL fees
as provided in Clause 11.
2.10 During the Co-operation Period NAPOCOR shall ensure the provision of
all necessary utilities to the Power Station as provided in Section VI of the
First Schedule Provided that NAPOCOR shall have no liability under this
sub-clause where such utility is withdrawn as a result of HOPEWELL failing to
pay for the utilization of the same.
2.11 On the Transfer Date the Power Station shall be transferred by HOPEWELL
to NAPOCOR without the payment of any compensation.
2.12 The parties hereto shall mutually collaborate with each other in order
to achieve the objectives of this Agreement and the performance by each of the
parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder.
3. Construction of the Power Station
3.01 HOPEWELL shall be responsible for the design, construction, equiping,
completion, testing and commissioning of the Power Station and shall commence
work upon being instructed by NAPOCOR by instructions in writing given not later
than 31st December, 1988.
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3.02 In pursuance of its obligations under Clause 3.01 HOPEWELL shall have
full right to:
(i) call for tenders and award contracts with or without tender;
(ii) arrange for the preparation of detailed designs and approve or
reject the same;
(iii) appoint and remove consultants and professional advisers;
(iv) purchase new and/or refurbished equipment including the gas
turbine sets;
(v) appoint, organise and direct staff, manage and supervise the
Project;
(vi) enter into contracts for the supply of materials and services,
including contracts with NAPOCOR; and
(vii) do all other things necessary or desirable for the completion
of the Power Station in accordance with the Specifications and
generally accepted engineering standards by the Target
Completion Date.
3.03 In pursuance of its obligations under Clause 3.01 HOPEWELL shall, where
possible, award contracts to Philippine contractors and suppliers of materials
and services provided that, in its opinion, the quality, delivery times, costs,
reliability and other terms are comparable to those offered by foreign
contractors and/or suppliers.
3.04 NAPOCOR shall be entitled at its own cost to monitor the progress and
quality of the construction and installation work and for this purpose HOPEWELL
shall:
(i) ensure that NAPOCOR and any experts appointed by NAPOCOR in
connection with the Project are afforded reasonable access to
the Site at times to be agreed with HOPEWELL provided that
such access does not materially interfere with the works
comprising the Project or expose any person on the Site to any
danger;
(ii) make available for inspection at the Site copies of all plans
and designs; and
(iii) within two months of the completion of the Power Station,
supply NAPOCOR with one set of reproduceable copies and five
sets of white print copies (or equivalent) of all "as built"
plans and designs.
3.05 HOPEWELL:
(i) shall in no way represent to any third party that, as a result
of any review by NAPOCOR, NAPOCOR is responsible for the
engineering soundness of the Power Station; and
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(ii) shall, subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, be
solely responsible for the economic and technical feasibility,
operational capability and reliability of the Power Station.
3.06 NAPOCOR shall ensure that all infrastructural requirements and
utilities necessary for the completion of the Power Station in accordance with
the Specifications by the Target Completion Date are made available in a timely
fashion and accordingly shall at its own cost, inter alia:
(i) give vacant possession of the Site to HOPEWELL by not later
than 15 days after the Effective Date;
(ii) ensure that there is provided to the Site by not later than 15
days after the Effective Date access roads capable of taking
traffic to and from the Site and ensure that the Site is
enclosed by a temporary fence as described in the First
Schedule;
(iii) ensure that there is provided to the Site water, electricity,
telephone, telex and fax as provided and at the times set out
in Section V of the First Schedule the cost of the utilization
of which and normal fees shall be for HOPEWELL's account; and
(iv) ensure that there is installed and connected a transmission
line from the outgoing gantry of the switching facility within
the Site boundary and which is capable of operating within the
specifications set out in the Fifth Schedule.
3.07 NAPOCOR warrants and undertakes that the Site shall be suitable for the
construction and operation of the Power Station including for its construction
and operation within all environmental and other Philippine and local laws and
regulations.
4. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING PARAMETERS
4.01 The Power Station shall be constructed and equipped in accordance with
the Specifications and Project Scope set out in the First Schedule.
4.02 Following the Completion Date the Power Station shall be capable of
operating within the Operating Parameters set out in the Second Schedule.
5. CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE
5.01 The parties shall work together in order to endeavour to achieve the
timely completion of the Project in accordance with the following timetable:-
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Effective Date 30th November, 1988
Mobilisation 15th December, 1988
Commencement of Site Works 31st December, 1988
Testing for 100MW 15th August, 1989
Target Availability for 100MW 31st August, 1989
Testing for Completion Date 1st October, 1989
Target Completion Date 15th October, 1989
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5.02 In the event that the Effective Date occurs, or the instructions
referred to in Clause 3.01 are given, after 30th November, 1988 each of the
other dates set out in Clause 5.01 shall be adjusted to occur later by the
number of days that the Effective Date occurs, or such instructions are given,
after 30th November, 1988.
5.03 In the event that, due to the fault of HOPEWELL, HOPEWELL fails to
complete the Power Station as provided in Clause 4.01 within 4 weeks of the
Target Completion Date, HOPEWELL shall pay NAPOCOR for each day thereafter until
the Completion Date as provided in the Third Schedule.
5.04 In the event that, due to the fault of HOPEWELL, the Completion Date
has not occurred on or before the day falling three hundred (300) calendar days
after the Target Completion Date and it does not appear reasonably likely that
the Completion Date will ever occur HOPEWELL shall pay to NAPOCOR the sum of
$4,200,000 by way of liquidated damages but shall have no other liability in
respect of such failure to complete the Power Station other than that provided
in Clause 15.01 and upon such sum becoming payable, or being paid by HOPEWELL
prior to it becoming due, HOPEWELL shall have no further liability to make
payments pursuant to Clause 5.03.
5.05 Upon substantial completion of the Power Station, HOPEWELL may certify
that the Power Station has successfully completed its testing and that
accordingly the Completion Date has occurred notwithstanding that the Power
Station is unable to produce 200 MW or to achieve the heat rates provided in
Section 9 of Part A of the Second Schedule but in that event adjustments shall
be made to the Capacity Fees and Energy Fees as provided in the Eighth Schedule.
6. TESTING
6.01 The parties shall meet and agree procedures, standards, protective
settings and a programme for the testing of the Power Station in accordance with
the Fourteenth Schedule and NAPOCOR undertakes to take all electricity generated
during any such testing.
6.02 HOPEWELL shall give to NAPOCOR not less than 14 days' notice, or such
lesser period as the parties hereto may agree, of its intention to commence any
testing.
6.03 During the Co-operation Period, in order to ensure the proper
functioning and maintenance of the Power Station, HOPEWELL shall be
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entitled to require that each gas turbine be operated for a period of two hours
in each Month including start up time.
6.04 NAPOCOR shall ensure that there is made available for any testing
supplies of fuel, start up electricity and water in sufficient quantity for the
proper carrying out of such testing and of the quality specified in the
Schedules hereto.
6.05 The cost of the fuel to be supplied by NAPOCOR pursuant to Clause 6.04
shall be for NAPOCOR's account.
6.06 NAPOCOR shall ensure that the Transmission Line is installed and
connected in time for the first testing to take place in accordance with the
agreed programme and that it is by such time capable of operating within the
specifications set out in the Fifth Schedule.
6.07 NAPOCOR and/or its experts shall be entitled to be present at any
testing.
6.08 Forthwith upon the completion of any testing HOPEWELL shall certify
whether or not the Power Station has satisfied such test and shall provide
NAPOCOR with a copy of such certificate.
7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
7.01 It shall be a condition precedent to this Agreement that by 30th
November 1988, or such later date as the parties hereto may agree, the following
are supplied to NAPOCOR by HOPEWELL, each in form and substance satisfactory to
NAPOCOR or that such a condition precedent is waived by NAPOCOR:
(i) copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of
HOPEWELL, as certified by the company secretary of HOPEWELL in
a manner satisfactory to NAPOCOR:
(ii) copies of resolutions adopted by HOPEWELL's Board of Directors
authorising the execution, delivery and performance by
HOPEWELL of this Agreement certified by the company secretary
of HOPEWELL in a manner satisfactory to NAPOCOR;
(iii) approval of the Central Bank to make payments to HOPEWELL in
dollars as provided in this Agreement; and
(iv) a bond or guarantee of a financial institution acceptable to
NAPOCOR in respect of HOPEWELL's obligations under Clause
5.04.
7.02 It shall be a condition precedent to this Agreement that by 30th
November 1988, or such later date as the parties hereto may agree, the following
are supplied to HOPEWELL by NAPOCOR, each in form and substance satisfactory to
HOPEWELL or that such a condition precedent is waived by HOPEWELL:
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(i) copies of the Charter and By-Laws of NAPOCOR, and of
resolutions adopted by its Board of Directors authorising the
execution delivery and performance by NAPOCOR of this
Agreement, each certified by the corporate secretary of
NAPOCOR in a manner satisfactory to HOPEWELL;
(ii) copies of such consents, licences, permits, approvals and
registrations by or with any governmental agency or other
authority in the Philippines as may be necessary to ensure
the validity and binding effect of this Agreement and to
permit the performance by NAPOCOR of its obligations under
this Agreement;
(iii) a certificate of the corporate secretary of NAPOCOR
confirming that all necessary corporate and other approvals
and action have been duly obtained and taken for the
execution, delivery and performance by NAPOCOR of this
Agreement;
(iv) a copy of the lease to NAPOCOR of the Site, certified by the
corporate secretary of NAPOCOR in a manner satisfactory to
HOPEWELL together with the agreement of the lessor and
NAPOCOR that, in the event NAPOCOR shall fail to pay any
rental or perform any of its obligations when due under the
said lease, HOPEWELL or its assignee shall be entitled, at
its sole option, to pay such rental or perform such
obligation on behalf and for the account of NAPOCOR;
(v) evidence that the lease referred to in paragraph (iv) above
has been recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and
that HOPEWELL's interest in the Site has been duly recorded
on such lease and in the office of the Register of Deeds; and
(vi) a legal opinion of NAPOCOR's General Counsel in the form set
out in the Thirteenth Schedule.
7.03 It shall be a condition precedent to this Agreement that by 30th
November 1998, or such later date as the parties hereto may agree, the
following are received by HOPEWELL, each in form and substance
satisfactory to HOPEWELL or that such a condition precedent is waived
by HOPEWELL:
(i) a performance undertaking of the Republic of the Philippines
in respect of NAPOCOR's obligations hereunder duly executed
and delivered by the Republic of the Philippines in the form
set out in the Eleventh Schedule;
(ii) copies of all such consents, licences, permits, approvals and
registrations by or with any governmental agency or other
authority in the Philippines as may be necessary to ensure
the validity and binding effect of the Performance
Undertaking, and to permit the performance by the Republic of
the Philippines of its obligations thereunder;
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(iii) a legal opinion of the Secretary of Justice of the Republic
of the Philippines as to the validity, enforceability and
binding effect of the Performance Undertaking in form and
substance satisfactory to HOPEWELL;
(iv) the Accession Undertaking, duly executed by HOPEWELL
PHILIPPINES; and
(v) each of the documents referred to in the Ninth Schedule,
it is understood that NAPOCOR shall not be responsible to ensure that any of the
above is received by HOPEWELL.
7.04 If the Effective Date has not occurred by 30th November, 1988 it
shall be a condition precedent to this Agreement that HOPEWELL has notified
NAPOCOR that it has been able to arrange for the purchase of appropriate gas
turbines and auxiliaries for the construction of the Power Station.
7.05 If, on or before the 15th January 1989, or such later date as the
parties hereto may agree, the Effective Date has not occurred, NAPOCOR shall
reimburse and indemnify HOPEWELL for all costs and liabilities incurred by
HOPEWELL in respect of its obligations under Clause 3 provided that NAPOCOR has
given its prior written approval to HOPEWELL incurring such cost or liability;
NAPOCOR's obligations under this Clause 7.05 shall be effective notwithstanding
that the Effective Date has not occurred or that all or any of the conditions
precedent set out in Clauses 7.01, 7.02, 7.03 and 7.04 have not been satisfied
or waived.
7.06 In the event that the lease referred to in Clause 7.02(iv), or any
of the approvals, consents, registrations, exemptions or other rights, laws or
regulations referred to in Clause 7.02, 7.03 or the Ninth Schedule is
subsequently terminated, withdrawn, rescinded or amended or any new required
extension, approval, consent or registration cannot be obtained and as a result
thereof the interest of HOPEWELL in the Site, the Project or the Power Station
and/or HOPEWELL's expectation of its economic return (net of tax or other
imposition) on its investment is materially reduced, prejudiced or otherwise
adversely affected (including, without limitation, any restriction on the
ability to remit funds in dollars outside of the Philippines) then the parties
hereto shall meet and endeavour to agree on amendments to this Agreement and if
after 60 days no such agreement has been reached the provisions of Clause 17.01
shall apply.
7.07 NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL shall meet and jointly certify that this
Agreement is no longer conditional and that the Effective Date has occurred.
7.08 If all the conditions set forth in Clauses 3.01, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03
and 7.04 hereof have not been satisfied as of 1st January, 1989, the parties
hereto shall meet and endeavour to agree a new effective date; if no agreement
is reached on or before 15th January, 1989, this Agreement shall, subject to
Clause 7.05, be declared automatically cancelled (except as required in respect
of Clause 7.05) and the
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parties shall have no liability with respect to each other except as provided
in Clause 7.05.
8. Operation of the Power Station
8.01 HOPEWELL shall, at its own cost, be responsible for the management,
operation, maintenance and repair of the Power Station during the Co-operation
Period and shall use its best endeavours to ensure that the Power Station is in
good operating condition and capable of converting fuel supplied by NAPOCOR into
electricity in a safe and stable manner within the Operating Parameters.
8.02 Notwithstanding Clause 8.01, it is understood and agreed by NAPOCOR
that in order to undertake necessary overhaul, maintenance, inspection and
repair HOPEWELL shall be entitled to periods of Downtime as provided in the
Sixth Schedule and, by not later than the Completion Date and each anniversary
thereof, the parties hereto shall agree an annual schedule for Downtime during
the course of the succeeding year which shall be revised as provided in the
Sixth Schedule.
8.03 HOPEWELL undertakes that during the Co-operation Period, subject to
the supply of the necessary fuel pursuant to Clause 9 and to the other
provisions hereof, it will operate the Power Station to convert such fuel into
electricity in accordance with Clause 10.
8.04 In pursuance of its obligations under Clause 8.01 HOPEWELL shall have
full right to:
(i) enter into contracts for the supply of materials and
services, including, contracts with NAPOCOR;
(ii) appoint and remove consultants and professional advisers;
(iii) purchase replacement equipment;
(iv) appoint, organise and direct staff, manage and supervise
the Power Station;
(v) establish and maintain regular inspection, maintenance and
overhaul procedures; and
(iv) do all other things necessary or desirable for the running of
the Power Station within the Operating Parameters.
8.05 NAPOCOR shall ensure that all infrastructural requirements and
utilities necessary for the operation of the Power Station within the Operating
Parameters are made available in a timely fashion and accordingly shall at its
own cost, inter alia:
(i) ensure that there is provided to the Site water, electricity,
telephone, telex and fax as provided in Section VI of the
First Schedule the cost of the utilization of which) other
than electricity) and normal fees shall be for HOPEWELL's
account; and
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(ii) maintain and repair the Transmission Line to ensure that at
all times it is capable of operating within the
specifications set out in the Fifth Schedule.
8.06 NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL shall, from time to time, meet and discuss and
agree safety guidelines for the operation of the Power Station within the
Operating Parameters and following such agreement HOPEWELL shall operate the
Power Station within such safety guidelines.
8.07 HOPEWELL shall operate the Power Station in accordance with all
environmental and other Philippine and local laws and regulations in force as at
the date of this Agreement and shall comply with any changes in such laws and
regulations and with any new laws and regulations provided that if to comply
with such changes or new laws and regulations would:
(i) result in the Power Station being unable to operate in
accordance with the Specifications or within the Operating
Parameters; or
(ii) in the opinion of HOPEWELL, result in the interest of
HOPEWELL in the Site, the Project or the Power Station and/or
HOPEWELL's expectation of its economic return (net of tax or
other imposition) on its investment being materially reduced,
prejudiced or otherwise adversely affected,
then the parties shall meet and endeavour to agree on amendments to this
Agreement and if after 60 days no such agreement has been reached the provisions
of Clause 17.01 shall apply.
8.08 Availability will be determined by reference to Downtime calculated
as provided in the Sixth Schedule and the parties will agree an annual schedule
of Availability which shall be reviewed from time to time; in agreeing such
Availability Schedule HOPEWELL shall take account of the requirements of NAPOCOR
but in no event shall HOPEWELL be obliged to agree to Availability in excess of,
or at times other than, that permitted after taking account of Downtime.
9. Supply of Fuel
9.01 Throughout the Co-operation Period NAPOCOR shall at all times
supply and deliver all fuel and (except in the case of a Black Start) start up
electricity required by HOPEWELL and necessary for the Power Station to generate
the electricity required to be produced by it pursuant to Clause 10.
9.02 The cost of the fuel to be supplied by NAPOCOR pursuant to Clause
9.01 shall be for NAPOCOR's account.
9.03 All fuel and start up electricity to be supplied by NAPOCOR shall
be of the quality and supplied and delivered in the manner described in the
Fourth Schedule.
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9.04 All fuel shall be tested as provided in the Fourth Schedule, and
HOPEWELL shall, at all times, be entitled to reject any fuel if the
results of any test relating to it show that it does not comply with
the Fuel Specifications but NAPOCOR shall not have any liability to
HOPEWELL for damage to the Power Station resulting from the fuel not
complying with the Fuel Specifications.
9.05 NAPOCOR shall ensure that at all times the necessary stocks as required
by HOPEWELL are stored at adjacent to the Site or are available for
immediate delivery to the Site.
9.06 NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL shall enter into a fuel management agreement as
further described in the Fourth Schedule pursuant to which HOPEWELL
shall agree to manage, but shall have no responsibility for security in
respect of the fuel of NAPOCOR which has been delivered to the off Site
fuel tanks upon the terms and conditions therein appearing and subject
to the payment by NAPOCOR of the fees therein provided.
10. SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY
10.01 Subject to NAPOCOR supplying the necessary fuel and start up
electricity pursuant to Clause 9, HOPEWELL agrees to convert such fuel
into electricity and NAPOCOR agrees to take all electricity requested
by NAPOCOR in accordance with the procedures set out in the Sixth
Schedule and the Operating Parameters set out in the Second Schedule.
10.02 The quantities of electricity delivered to NAPOCOR by HOPEWELL from
time to time shall be monitored, measured and recorded in accordance
with the provisions of the Seventh Schedule.
10.03 HOPEWELL shall notify NAPOCOR promptly of the occurrence of any event
(other than scheduled Downtime) which results or may result in the
Power Station being unable to operate in accordance with the
Specifications and within the Operating Parameters.
10.04 The place for delivery of the electricity shall be the Delivery Points.
11. FEES
11.01 In respect of each Month from the Completion Date until and including
the Month in which the Transfer Date falls NAPOCOR shall pay to
HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES Capacity Fees, Energy Fees and Start Up Fees
calculated as provided in the Eighth Schedule.
11.02 In respect of each Month HOPEWELL will deliver to NAPOCOR an invoice in
respect of Capacity Fees, Energy Fees and Start Up Fees for such Month
and NAPOCOR shall pay to HOPEWELL the amount of such invoice within 30
days after the delivery of such invoice.
11.03 All fees payable to HOPEWELL pursuant to this Clause shall be paid
together with Value Added Tax thereon (which shall be separately
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stated in all invoices) in dollars in respect of the dollar portion and in
pesos in respect of any pesos portion and each sum payable shall be increased
so as to ensure that after NAPOCOR has deducted therefrom any and all taxes or
charges required to be deducted therefrom by NAPOCOR there remains a sum equal
to the amount that would have been payable to HOPEWELL had there been no
requirement to deduct or withhold such taxes or other charges.
11.04 NAPOCOR shall pay to HOPEWELL Energy Fees in respect of all
electricity generated during commissioning and testing.
11.05 NAPOCOR shall pay to HOPEWELL Energy Fees and Start Up Fees calculated
as provided in the Eighth Schedule in respect of any requested energy and
requested start up prior to the start of the Co-operation Period.
11.06 NAPOCOR shall pay HOPEWELL Capacity Fees calculated as provided in the
Eighth Schedule in respect of the period, if any, from the Completion Date
until the Target Completion Date.
11.07 In respect of each month, HOPEWELL will deliver to NAPOCOR an invoice
in respect of Capacity Fees, Energy Fees and Start Up Fees payable pursuant to
Clauses 11.04, 11.05 or 11.06 for such month and NAPOCOR shall pay to HOPEWELL,
the amount of such invoice within 30 days after the delivery of such notice.
11.08 If any amount payable by NAPOCOR hereunder whether in respect of fees
or otherwise is not paid on or before the due date NAPOCOR shall pay interest
thereon, calculated at the rate of Prime plus 3% p.a. if the amount was due in
dollars and the T-Bill Rate plus 3% p.a. if the amount was due in pesos, from
the date upon which it was due until the date upon which such amount is
received by HOPEWELL.
11.09 All payments made by NAPOCOR hereunder shall be made free and clear of
and without any deduction for or on account of any set-off, counterclaim, tax
or otherwise except as required by law.
11.10 If NAPOCOR disputes the amount specified in any invoice it shall so
inform HOPEWELL within seven (7) days of receipt of such invoice; if the
dispute is not resolved by the due date NAPOCOR shall pay the undisputed amount
on or before such date and the disputed amount shall be resolved within
fourteen (14) days of the due date for such invoice and any sum paid to
HOPEWELL shall be paid together with interest pursuant to Clause 11.08 from the
due date of such invoice.
12. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
12.01 All sums payable to HOPEWELL in dollars shall be payable in dollars in
Hong Kong, in same-day funds not later than 11:00 a.m., Hong Kong time, on the
day when payment is due, to the account of HOPEWELL (which HOPEWELL shall
notify to NAPOCOR) at Citibank, N.A. of Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road,
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or such other account as HOPEWELL may specify and is
acceptable to NAPOCOR.
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12.02 Any costs incurred by NAPOCOR in connection with the remittance of
funds outside the Philippines may be deducted from the amount so remitted up to
a maximum amount equal to 0.15% of the amount remitted, all other costs incurred
in making payments in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall be for
NAPOCOR's account.
12.03 All sums payable to HOPEWELL in pesos shall be payable in pesos in
Manila, in same-day funds not later than 11.00 a.m., Manila time, on the day
when payment is due, to the account of HOPEWELL with a bank in Manila that
HOPEWELL shall specify to NAPOCOR.
12.04 In the event that any payment, whether pursuant to judgment or
otherwise, upon prompt conversion to dollars and transfer to Hong Kong, as
provided in Clause 12.01, does not result in payment of the dollar amount
stipulated in this Agreement, HOPEWELL shall be entitled to immediate payment
of, and shall have a separate cause of action, for the dollar deficiency.
13. INSURANCE
HOPEWELL shall be responsible to ensure there is effected insurance as
provided in the Tenth Schedule.
14. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
14.01 On the Transfer Date HOPEWELL shall transfer to NAPOCOR, free from any
lien or encumbrance created by HOPEWELL and without the payment of any
compensation, all its right, title and interest in and to the fixtures,
fittings, plant and equipment (including test equipment and special tools) and
all improvements comprising the Power Station.
14.02 Six months prior to the Transfer Date, NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL shall meet
and agree the inventories involved, the mechanics of transfer and security
arrangements but HOPEWELL shall not be liable for any discrepancies between such
inventories and the actual fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment transferred
provided that following agreement on inventories HOPEWELL shall exercise the
same care regarding the fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment and all
improvements therein as it did prior to agreeing the same and provided further
that NAPOCOR shall be entitled to provide a security unit within the Site.
14.03 The Power Station and all other equipment transferred pursuant to this
Clause 14 shall be transferred on an "as is" basis and any warranties which
would otherwise be implied by statute or otherwise, including, without
limitation, warranties as to title, fitness for the purpose, the absence of
patent or inherent defects, description or otherwise of whatsoever nature will
be excluded and after the Transfer Date HOPEWELL shall be under no liability
whatsoever to NAPOCOR in respect of the operation or otherwise of the Power
Station by NAPOCOR or a person designated by NAPOCOR and NAPOCOR shall indemnify
and keep indemnified HOPEWELL against any liability to any person arising from
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the use or operation of the Power Station after the Transfer Date Provided
however that HOPEWELL shall subrogate or assign to NAPOCOR any and all rights
and benefits which it is able to subrogate or assign of any unexpired warranties
in respect of the building, plant and equipment of the Power Station under
applicable laws or otherwise.
14.04 NAPOCOR shall be responsible for all costs and expenses (including
legal fees and taxes or duties) incurred in connection with the transfer
referred in this Clause 14 and shall at its own cost obtain or effect all
governmental and other approvals, licences, registrations and filings and take
such other action as may be necessary for the transfer contemplated in this
Clause 14, and reimburse HOPEWELL on demand for all such costs and expenses
incurred by HOPEWELL in respect of such transfer.
15. LIABILITY
15.01 In the event that, in breach of its obligations hereunder, HOPEWELL
fails to construct the Power Station, HOPEWELL shall reimburse and indemnify
NAPOCOR for all costs and liabilities incurred by NAPOCOR in respect of
NAPOCOR's obligations under Clause 2 or Clause 3.
15.02 HOPEWELL's liability to NAPOCOR arising from any breach of this
Agreement or otherwise in connection with the design, construction and operation
of the Power Station shall be limited to payments as provided in Clauses 5.03,
5.04 and 15.01 and the penalties as provided in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 of the
Eighth Schedule.
15.03 NAPOCOR shall indemnify and hold HOPEWELL, its officers and employees
harmless against any claims of any person who directly or indirectly suffers as
a result of an interruption of electricity supply or any other disruption or
surge of electricity supply arising out of or in connection with this Agreement
and/or the design, construction, equiping, testing, commissioning and/or
operation of the Power Station and any of HOPEWELL's, its officers' or
employees' actions or omissions in connection with the same.
15.04 Subject to Clause 15.03, HOPEWELL shall hold NAPOCOR, its officers and
employees free of and harmless from any claims or suits of any third party,
other than claims for economic loss, arising from HOPEWELL's operation of the
Power Station.
15.05 Except where otherwise stated in this Agreement, the duties,
obligations and liabilities of the parties hereto are intended to be several and
not joint or collective and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed to create an association, trust, partnership or joint venture amongst
the parties hereto and each party shall be liable individually and severally for
its own obligations under this Agreement.
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16. FORCE MAJEURE
16.01 No failure or omission to carry out or observe any of the terms,
provisions or conditions of this Agreement shall give rise to any claim by any
party hereto against any other party hereto, or be deemed to be breach of this
Agreement if the same shall be caused by or arise out of:
(a) (other than as referred to in paragraph (b) below), any war,
declared or not or hostilities, or of belligerence, blockade,
revolution, insurrection, riot, public disorder,
expropriation, requisition, confiscation or nationalization,
export or import restrictions by any governmental authorities,
closing of harbours, docks, canals, or other assistances to or
adjuncts of the shipping or navigations of or within any
place, rationing or allocation, whether imposed by law, decree
or regulation by, or by compliance of industry at the
insistence of any governmental authority, or fire, unusual
flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, tide (other than normal
tides), tidal wave, perils of the sea, accidents of navigation
or breakdown or injury of vessels, accidents to harbours,
docks, canals, or other assistances to or adjuncts of the
shipping or navigation, epidemic, quarantine, strikes or
combination of workmen, lockouts or other labour disturbances,
or any other event, matter or thing, wherever occurring, which
shall not be within the reasonable control of the party
affected thereby; or
(b) war, declared or not or hostilities involving the Republic of
the Philippines, or of belligerence, blockade, revolution,
insurrection, riot, public disorder, expropriation,
requisition, confiscation or nationalization by or involving
the Republic of the Philippines, export or import restrictions
by any governmental, regional or municipal authorities of or
within the Republic of the Philippines, closing of harbours,
docks, canals, or other assistances to or adjuncts of the
shipping or navigation of or within the Republic of the
Philippines, rationing or allocation, whether imposed by law,
decree or regulation by, or by compliance of industry at the
insistence of, any governmental authority of or within the
Republic of the Philippines, or any other event, matter or
thing, wherever occurring, which shall be within the
reasonable control of NAPOCOR or the government of the
Republic of the Philippines or any agency or regional of
municipal authority thereof,
each of the foregoing event, matters or things being called "Force Majeure" in
this Agreement.
16.02 Notwithstanding Clause 16.01 NAPCOR (i) shall not be entitled to claim
for itself Force Majeure in respect of any Force Majeure mentioned in
sub-paragraph (b) of Clause 16.01; and (ii) shall not be relieved of its
obligation to make payments of Capacity Fees as
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provided in Clause 11.01 by the occurrence of any Force Majeure mentioned in
sub-paragraph (b) of Clause 16.01 whether affecting NAPOCOR or HOPEWELL.
16.03 The party invoking Force Majeure shall:
(a) notify the other parties as soon as reasonably possible by
telex or cable of the nature of the Force Majeure and the
extent to which the Force Majeure suspends the affected
party's obligations under this Agreement; and
(b) resume performance of its obligations as soon as possible
after the Force Majeure condition no longer exists.
16.04 If Force Majeure applies prior to the Completion Date the parties will
meet to discuss a revised timetable for the completion of the Project and if the
Force Majeure has applied for a period in excess of 180 days and such Force
Majeure is mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) of Clause 16.01 the provisions of
Clause 17.01 shall apply.
16.05 If Force Majeure applies by the occurrence of any Force Majeure
mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of Clause 16.01 during the Co-operation Period
the Co-operation Period shall be extended by a period equal to that during which
the effect of the Force Majeure applies provided that if such effect applies for
a period in excess of 180 days the parties hereto will meet to discuss the basis
and terms upon which the arrangements set out in this Agreement may be
continued.
16.06 The parties hereto will consult with each other and take all reasonable
steps to minimize the losses of either party resulting from Force Majeure.
16.07 If any event of Force Majeure occurs which causes damage to the Project
or the Power Station and such event or such damage would not ordinarily be
insured against by NAPOCOR then HOPEWELL shall not be obliged to reinstate the
Power Station, or, as the case may be, complete the building of the same, until
the parties hereto have agreed upon the terms for such reinstatement or
completion.
17. BUYOUT
17.01 If the circumstances set out in Clause 7.06, Clause 8.07, Clause 16.04,
Clause 16.07 or Clause 18 arise or if, not earlier than 5 years after the
Completion Date, NAPOCOR gives not less than 90 days notice to HOPEWELL that
either it wishes to close the Power Station or it wishes to move the gas
turbines to elsewhere in the Philippines or if, NAPOCOR has failed to ensure the
due payment of any sum due hereunder within three months of its due date then,
upon HOPEWELL giving to NAPOCOR not less than 90 days notice requiring NAPOCOR
to buyout HOPEWELL or, as the case may be, NAPOCOR giving not less than 90 days
notice requiring HOPEWELL to sell out to NAPOCOR, NAPOCOR shall purchase all
HOPEWELL's right, title and interest in and to the Power Station and thereupon
all HOPEWELL's obligations hereunder shall cease.
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17.02 In respect of any transfer of the Power Station pursuant to Clause
17.01 the provisions of Clause 14 (other than Clauses 14.01 and 14.02) shall
apply thereto.
17.03 Subject to Clause 17.04, the purchase price in dollars, payable
pursuant to Clause 17.01 will be the total amount of the Capacity Fees payable
to HOPEWELL pursuant to Clause 11.01 until the Transfer Date upon the
assumption that the Contracted Capacity during each year of the Co-operation
Period for such period is equal to the lower of the Contracted Capacity last
nominated by HOPEWELL and the Nominal Capacity and the resulting figure
discounted to its value on the date of completion of the buyout by applying a
discount rate equal to the last published Commercial Interest Reference Rate
for dollars published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development Provided that no buyout may take place without the consent of
HOPEWELL if the purchase price calculated as above is not positive.
17.04 If the provision of Clause 17.01 apply prior to the Completion Date,
the purchase price payable shall be an amount equal to the aggregate of all
the costs, expenses and liabilities incurred by HOPEWELL in connection herewith
as estimated by an independent accountant jointly appointed by both parties and
subject to a maximum amount of $42,000,000 plus an amount equal to ten percent
(10%) of such aggregate provided such additional amount shall not be payable if
the provisions of Clause 17.01 are applicable pursuant to Clause 16.04.
17.05 Completion of a buyout pursuant to Clause 17.01 shall take place on
the date of the expiry of the notice specified therein at which time NAPOCOR
will pay to HOPEWELL the purchase price calculated in accordance with Clause
17.03 or, as the case may be, Clause 17.04 and payable in dollars and HOPEWELL
shall warrant that following such buyout the Power Station shall be free from
any lien or encumbrance created by HOPEWELL.
17.06 In the event that the provisions of Clause 17.01 apply pursuant to
Clause 16.04 then there shall be deducted from the sum payable pursuant to
Clause 17.04 an amount equal to the value, if any, of any insurance proceeds
received by HOPEWELL in respect of the event leading to the operation of the
provisions of Clause 16.04.
18. CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
In the event that as a result of any laws or regulations of the
Republic of the Philippines, or any agency or other body under the control of
the Government of the Republic of the Philippines or any regional or municipal
authority thereof, coming into effect after the date hereof, or as a result of
any such laws or regulations (including any official interpretation thereof
which HOPEWELL has relied upon in entering into this Agreement) in force at the
date hereof being amended, modified or repealed, the interest of HOPEWELL in
the Site, the Project or the Power Station and/or HOPEWELL's expectation of its
economic return (net of tax or other imposition) on its investment is
materially reduced, prejudiced or otherwise adversely affected (including,
without limitation, any restriction on the ability to
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remit funds in dollars outside of the Philippines) then the parties hereto
shall meet and endeavour to agree amendments to this Agreement and if after 90
days no such agreement has been reached the provisions of Clause 17.01 shall
apply.
19. Benefit of Agreement
19.01 NAPOCOR may not assign or transfer all or any part of its rights,
benefits or obligations hereunder Provided that this Clause shall not prevent
NAPOCOR from merging or consolidating with any other company which is wholly
owned by the Republic of the Philippines where the surviving entity adopts and
becomes fully liable to perform NAPOCOR's obligations hereunder.
19.02 HOPEWELL may not, subject to Clause 19.03, transfer all or any of its
obligations hereunder but may, for the purposes of arranging or rearranging
finance for the Project, assign or transfer to any person providing finance to
the Project all or any part of its rights and benefits hereunder but not its
obligations and NAPOCOR shall duly acknowledge any such assignment or transfer
of which it is given notice.
19.03 The importation into the Philippines of all equipment for the Project
and all other work in connection with the Project which necessarily has to be
performed in the Philippines and which HOPEWELL agrees to be responsible for
hereunder shall be carried out by HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES which shall undertake to
perform HOPEWELL's obligations to perform such work and in consideration of
which NAPOCOR shall pay fees as provided in Clause 11; HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES, in
carrying out such work and receiving such fees shall act on its own behalf and
for its own benefit, and not as an agent or representative of HOPEWELL. For such
purpose, HOPEWELL, NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES (whose participation
HOPEWELL shall procure) shall execute and deliver the Accession Undertaking,
upon the effectiveness of which HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES shall become a party hereto
without the need for any further action on the part of HOPEWELL or NAPOCOR and
the rights and obligations of NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL under this Agreement shall be
transferred and amended in accordance with the terms of the Accession
Undertaking, as if HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES had executed this Agreement as amended
by the terms of the Accession Undertaking.
20. Warranty
HOPEWELL hereby warrants that neither it nor its representatives have
offered any government officer and/or NAPOCOR official or employee any
consideration or commission for this Agreement nor has it or its representatives
exerted or utilized any corrupt or unlawful influence to secure or solicit this
Agreement for any consideration or commission; that HOPEWELL shall not
subcontract any portion or portions of the scope of the work of the Agreement
awarded to any official or employee of NAPOCOR or to the relatives within the
third degree of consanquinity or affinity of NAPOCOR officials who are directly
or indirectly involved in contract awards
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or project prosecution and that if any commission is being paid to a private
person, HOPEWELL shall disclose the name of the person and the amount being paid
and that any violation of this warranty shall constitute a sufficient ground for
the recission or cancellation of this Agreement or the deduction from the
contract price of the consideration or commission paid without prejudice to the
filing of civil or criminal action under the Anti-Graft Law and other applicable
laws against HOPEWELL and/or its representatives and NAPOCOR's officials and
employees.
21. NOTICES
21.01 Unless otherwise stated, each communication to be made hereunder shall
be made in writing but, unless otherwise stated, may be made by telex or letter.
21.02 Any communication or document to be made or delivered by one party to
another pursuant to this Agreement shall be made or delivered to that other at
its address specified above or such other address notified by that party to the
other parties by giving not less than 15 days notice of such change of address,
and shall be deemed to have been made or delivered (i) in the case of any
communication made by telex with correct answerback (at the number identified
with the relevant party's signature below), when despatched, and (ii) in the
case of any communication made by letter, when left at that address or otherwise
received by the addressee.
22. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
22.01 Throughout the term of this Agreement representatives of the Directors
of NAPOCOR, Hopewell Holdings Limited, HOPEWELL and Hopewell Philippines shall
meet regularly at not less than yearly intervals to discuss the progress of the
Project and the operation of the Power Station in order to ensure that the
arrangements between the parties hereto proceed on a mutually satisfactory
basis.
22.02 The parties hereto agree that in the event that there is any dispute or
difference between them arising out of this Agreement or in the interpretation
of any of the provisions hereof they shall endeavour to meet together in an
effort to resolve such dispute by discussion between them but failing such
resolution the Chief Executives of Hopewell Holdings Limited and NAPOCOR shall
meet to resolve such dispute or difference and the joint decision of such Chief
Executives shall be binding upon the parties hereto and in the event that a
settlement of any such dispute or difference is not reached pursuant to this
sub-clause then the provisions of Clause 24 shall apply.
23. LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
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24. Jurisdiction
24.01 The parties hereto submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the
proper courts of the Republic of the Philippines for the hearing and
determining of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement.
24.02 To the extent that NAPOCOR may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or
its assets or revenues immunity from suit, execution, attachment (whether in
aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to
the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to itself or
its assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed) NAPOCOR agrees
not to claim and irrevocably waives such immunity to the full extent permitted
by the laws of such jurisdiction.
AS WITNESS the hands of the duly authorised representatives of the parties
hereto on the Sixteenth day of November in the year nineteen hundred and eighty
eight.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
PROJECT SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS
I. Scope of Agreement
HOPEWELL shall be responsible for the design, supply, delivery,
installation/erection including civil works, testing and commissioning of a gas
turbine power station.
II. The Site
The Site is located at the Navotas Fishing Complex to the North of
Central Manila. A minimum of 1.88 hectares of land will be made available for
the Power Station as shown in figure 1 attached plus an additional area of 0.66
hectares.
Access to the Site will be from the fishing port road and a heavy road
access shall be provided to the waterfront.
NAPOCOR will clear and prepare the Site for occupation and give
HOPEWELL vacant possession. Overhead distribution electricity lines currently
running across the Site will be relocated off the Site by NAPOCOR and NAPOCOR
will erect a temporary fence around the perimeter as shown in figure 2 attached.
III. Extent of Works/Supply
In pursuance to its obligations under Section I; HOPEWELL shall be
responsible for:
1. Complete design, development and construction on the Site of
the Power Station, with Black Start Up capability, based on
the final mix of turbine units decided upon by HOPEWELL.
2. Civil Works
2.1 Site development including grading, gravel surfacing
and drainage facilities.
2.2 Construction of concrete foundations.
2.3 Construction of access road within the Site and
permanent fence around the Site and the tank farm.
2.4 Construction of cable trenches.
2.5 Pile driving.
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2.6 Construction of office, laboratory, workshops,
storehouses.
2.7 Construction of an oil/water separator and a septic
tank.
3. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL WORKS
Supply, installation/erection, tests and commissioning to put
into operation the required number of generation units and its
corresponding minimum gross aggregate capacity of 200 MW
(subject to the provisions of Clause 5.05).
3.1 Gas turbine packages, with two generating units
having a Black Start capability of their own,
consisting of the turbine, compressor, combustor and
its auxiliaries, including air intake system, exhaust
gas system, cooling system, lubricating oil system,
fuel oil system, starting system.
3.2 Generator package, complete with necessary equipment
and accessories.
3.3 Electrical equipment; including main and auxiliary
transformers; metal clad switchgear, control
switchboard; motor control centre, including control
panels, direct current system complete with battery
charger, inverters; required high voltage equipment
devices and accessories including necessary cables
and hardwares for interconnection to the proposed 115
KV switchyard; metering and line protection
compatible with the existing Meralco system (which
will be notified to HOPEWELL prior to the Effective
Date), as shown in figure 3 attached.
3.4 The extent of the work and supply of HOPEWELL
pursuant to 3.3 shall be in accordance with figure 4
attached.
3.5 Required instrumentation indicators, protection,
control and automation of gas turbine units and their
auxiliaries, complete with necessary supervisory
devices, electronic modules for control and
protection, data acquisition system, for safe and
reliable operation of the Power Station.
3.6 Air conditioning system for the protection of
electrical equipment and instruments at the local
control room.
3.7 Fire protection and alarm systems.
3.8 Instrument air system (if necessary).
3.9 Handling facilities for maintenance and repair.
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3.10 Miscellaneous electrical works, including lighting,
grounding and lightning protection.
3.11 Voice and data communication systems in accordance
with figure 5 attached inside the Power Station and
to and from NAPOCOR Power Management Center details
of which will be notified to HOPEWELL prior to the
Effective Date.
3.12 Fuel oil valve and piping system and metering as
shown in figure 6 attached.
3.13 Water tank, hydrant and piping systems.
3.14 Special tools.
IV. DESIGN CRITERIA
1. Gas Turbine Units
The gas turbine units, two of which with Black Start
capability of their own, and with an aggregate capacity of not
less than 200 MW (subject to the provisions of Clause 5.05)
shall be capable of delivering the said output at the
following Site conditions:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.1 Elevation (Above Mean Sea Level) - 2.0 meters
1.2 Ambient air temperature - 37 (degrees) Centigrade
1.3 Relative humidity - 85%
1.4 Temp. range - 18-37 (degrees) Centigrade
1.5 Noise level - to comply with NPCC
Regulation No. 4479 dated
5th June, 1978
</TABLE>
2. Heat Rates
The guaranteed heat rate shall be based on the net kilowatt
output for the conditions specified in paragraph 1 of Section
IV above and the Lower Heating Value of the fuel as specified
in the Fourth Schedule.
3. Fuel
Fuel specifications will be in accordance with the Fourth
Schedule.
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4. System Fault Level
The present 110 KV bus fault level when the gas turbine units
are connected in the Luzon Grid shall be as follows:
4.1 Line to ground fault : 5,100 MVA
4.2 3-phase fault : 5,000 MVA
4.3 Interrupting Capacity
at 110 KV : 40 KA
5. System Voltage Level
5.1 Generator terminal voltage : 13.8 KV +/- 5%
5.2 Main transformer:
High Voltage (Nominal) : 110 KV
Off Load Tap Change : 105/110/115 KV
Low Voltage : 13.4 KV
5.3 Nominal voltage for auxiliary equipment (for
information purposes)
AC System : 3.45 KV, 460 V and 230
Volts
DC System : 125 V, 48 V and 24 Volts
6. System Frequency: 60 Hertz
7. Generator and Accessories
The generator shall be designed to match the gas turbine units
to assume base and peak operating modes. The design
characteristics shall be as follows:
7.1 Nominal MVA power output at rated power factor,
20(degrees) C ambient temperature, 75 MVA
7.2 Three phase wye grounded, through resistance
7.3 Rated terminal voltage : 13.8 KV +/- 5%
7.4 Rated power factor : 0.9 lagging
7.5 Short circuit ratio (saturated)
The measured value of the short circuit ratio at
rated MVA and rated voltage shall be not less than
0.47.
7.6 Allowable voltage variations
At rated MVA, frequency, power factor and inlet air
temperature, the turbine-generator can operate
satisfactorily even though the terminal voltage may
vary +/- 5% operated value.
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V. Utilities During Construction Period
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Requirements Time of Supply
------------ --------------
<S> <C>
Electricity - 750 KW By 15 days after the
3 Phase Supply 220 V Effective Date
Water - 12,000 Litres By 15 days after the
per day Effective Date
Fresh potable quality
Telephone ) By 15 days after the
Fax ) 3 I.D.D. Lines Effective Date
Telex )
</TABLE>
VI. Utilities During Co-operation Period
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Requirements Time of Supply
------------ --------------
<S> <C>
Water - 20 Litres per second Throughout
Fresh potable quality Co-operation Period
Telephone ) Throughout
Fax ) 3 I.D.D. Lines Co-operation Period
Telex )
Sewage piping and storm drains Throughout
from the side of the perimeter Co-operation Period
fence nearest to the sea.
</TABLE>
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SECOND SCHEDULE
OPERATING PARAMETERS
A. Operating Parameters
HOPEWELL shall operate the Power Station in accordance with the
operating criteria and guidelines of NAPOCOR. HOPEWELL shall cooperate with
NAPOCOR in establishing emergency plans including but not limited to recovery
from a local or widespread electrical blackout; voltage reduction to effect
load curtailment and other plans which may arise. HOPEWELL shall make technical
references available concerning start-up times, Black Start capabilities, and
minimum load carrying ability, broken down into:
1. Capacity
Subject to the provisions of Clause 5.05, the capacity of the
Power Station shall not be less than 200MW at 37 (degrees) C
site conditions, as measured at the generator terminals.
2. Frequency Limitation
The frequency limitations of gas turbine set for continuous
operation shall be between the range of 58.2 Hz and 61.5 Hz.
The under frequency tripping relay shall be set at 57.5 Hz.
The gas turbine overspeed trip shall be set at 19% above
normal speed.
3. Normal Voltage
The normal voltage at the high side of the main power
transformer shall be 110 KV, plus or minus 5 percent.
4. Load Sharing Operation
The units shall operate satisfactorily and without structural
damage in daily load sharing from 100 per cent of the
Contracted Capacity to the minimum capacity of the units
depending on the dispatch requirements of NAPOCOR Power
Management Center.
5. Range and Ratio of Load Changing
At normal operation mode, except during start up and shut
down, the generating units shall be capable of being operated
as follows:
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- Turbine preparation and : 15 minutes per
start up to synchronous unit
speed not less than
- Synchronizing and loading : 4 MW per minute
to full load under normal
condition, ramp increase
not greater than
In Emergency, the generating units shall be capable of being
operated as follows:
- Turbine preparation and : 8 minutes per
start up to synchronous unit
speed
- Synchronizing and loading : 12 MW per minute
to full load under normal
condition, ramp increase
not greater than
6. OPERATION MODE
The Power Station shall be utilized as a peaking plant and be
expected to operate five (5) days per week - Monday to Friday
- and shall remain on standby over the weekend and during the
ten (10) public holidays per year, except during scheduled
maintenance. The Power Station however, is expected to
operate at any other time as may be called upon by NAPOCOR
during Emergency and/or abnormal system conditions with
adequate notice having been given by NAPOCOR and would be
manned 24 hours a day.
7. VARIATION OF POWER LOAD
At any given load, it is estimated that the allowable load
change per unit should be not more than 4 MW per minute.
8. EMERGENCY STARTS
It is estimated that 10 minutes notice should be given for an
emergency start during which the loading rates should be
restricted to those shown in item 5.
9. HEAT RATES
Subject to the provisions of Clause 5.05, the net heat rate
of the Power Station following completion shall not be
greater than 12,300 BTU/KWH reckoned at full load condition
in accordance with the Guarantee Tests described in the
Fourteenth Schedule. The Power Station will be tested to
establish the Guaranteed Plant Net Heat Rate of 12,300
BTU/KWH. If results of the Guarantee Tests show a plant net
heat rate greater than 12,300 BTU/KWH then HOPEWELL shall
endeavour to refurbish or rehabilitate the units or to
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otherwise correct the units in order to achieve the Guaranteed
Plant Net Heat Rate. NAPOCOR shall not be obliged to pay the
Capacity and Energy fees for such period that the Tested Plant
Net Heat Rate at maximum continuous rating is equal to or more
than 13,500 BTU/KWH except as permitted below (including
permitted tolerances). In the event that the Tested Plant Net
Heat Rate exceeds 12,300 BTU/KWH at commissioning and Hopewell
declares the Power Station to be complete, then the
application of Section 5.2 Energy Fees of the Eighth Schedule
shall be based on the Tested Plant Net Heat Rate for such
period as HOPEWELL is unable to correct the Plant Net Heat
Rate.
The permitted step increase in the Guaranteed Plant Net Heat
Rate shall be no greater than 73.8 BTU/KWH after the lapse of
every average 6,000 EOH of the units up to 30,000 EOH and 123
BTU/KWH per every average 6,000 EOH thereafter. Prior to the
Completion Date the parties hereto shall agree on the dates,
time and duration for the Guarantee Tests in accordance with
the Fourteenth Schedule.
B. OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. DISPATCH PROCEDURE. HOPEWELL shall control and operate the
Power Station consistent with NAPOCOR's systems dispatch
requirements.
2. ENGINEERING STANDARDS. The Power Station including, but not
limited to, the protective apparatus shall be operated and
maintained in accordance with good engineering practices in
respect of synchronizing, voltage and reactive power control.
3. PROTECTIVE DEVICES. The Power Station shall be operated with
all of its protective apparatus in service whenever the
facility is connected to or is operated in parallel with the
NAPOCOR electric system. Any deviation for brief periods of
emergency or maintenance shall only be by mutual agreement.
4. INTEGRITY LOSS. If, at any time, NAPOCOR has reason to doubt
the integrity of any HOPEWELL protective apparatus and
suspects that such loss of integrity could jeopardise the
NAPOCOR electric system, HOPEWELL shall demonstrate, to
NAPOCOR's satisfaction, the correct calibration and operation
of the equipment in question.
5. TESTING OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES. HOPEWELL shall test all
protective devices with qualified personnel at intervals not
to exceed one (1) year.
6. NOTICE OF TESTS. HOPEWELL shall notify NAPOCOR at least
fourteen (14) calendar days prior to: (1) the initial parallel
operation of each HOPEWELL generator and (2) testing of all
protective apparatus. NAPOCOR shall have the right to have a
representative present at such times.
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7. SERVICE COMMITMENT. At NAPOCOR's request, HOPEWELL shall make
all reasonable efforts to deliver power during periods of
Emergency.
8. MAINTENANCE DURING EMERGENCY. In the event that HOPEWELL's
scheduled Downtime coincides with an Emergency, HOPEWELL shall
make all reasonable efforts to reschedule the Downtime.
9. DAILY OPERATING REPORT FOR RECORD PURPOSES. HOPEWELL shall
keep NAPOCOR's Power Management Center informed as to the
daily operating schedule and generation capability of its
Power Station, including, without limitation to, any Forced
Outages.
10. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS. HOPEWELL shall maintain the
operating and maintenance records for each generating unit at
HOPEWELL's Power Station for a period of at least five (5)
years with records of: real and reactive power production,
changes in operating status, outages, protective apparatus
operations and any unusual conditions found during
inspections. Changes in the setting of protective apparatus
shall also be logged. In addition, HOPEWELL shall maintain
records applicable to the Power Station, including the
electrical characteristics of the generator and settings or
adjustment of the generator control equipment and protective
devices. Such information shall be made available to NAPOCOR
upon request.
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THIRD SCHEDULE
PENALTY OF HOPEWELL ON DELAY OF COMPLETION DATE
The following formula shall apply in computing the amount of penalty to be paid
by HOPEWELL to NAPOCOR due to delays:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Base Capacity ( Nominal Actual )
P = (1/Nd) x Payment per x ( Capacity - Capacity ) x 1.05
kilowatt (in kilowatt in kilowatt)
</TABLE>
where:
P = Amount to be paid by HOPEWELL to NAPOCOR for each day
of delay in respect of which HOPEWELL is required to
make a payment pursuant to Clause 5.03. Such amount
shall be payable on the last day of each calendar
month.
Nd = Number of days in the month.
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FOURTH SCHEDULE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR FUEL SUPPLY AND START UP ELECTRICITY
FUEL SUPPLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications for the Fuel Supply will be as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ITEM FUEL ANALYSIS
-------------------------------
MIN. MAX.
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gravity, @ 36 (degrees) AP (Ave.) 0.8448
Viscosity, ssu at 100 (degrees) F 35 50
Flash point, PM, (degrees) F 130 --
Cloud point, (degrees) F -- 50
Pour point, (degrees) F -- 50
Water & Sediments, % Vol. -- 0.1
Ash % -- 0.005
Sulfur, Wt. % -- 1.0
Calorific Value, BTU/lb (LHV) (Ave.) 18,400
Trace Metal Contaminants, ppm
Sodium plus potassium -- 0.5
Lead + Zinc -- 1
Vanadium -- 0.5
Calcium -- 2
Nickel -- 1
Barium + Manganese + Phosphorous -- 2
Carbon residue (10% bottom) -- 1
</TABLE>
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SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS
DELIVERY NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL will liaise to prepare weekly
fuel schedules showing anticipated times and
quantities of fuel to be utilized by the Power
Station and NAPOCOR shall be responsible for
ensuring the availability of fuel supplies, for the
payment therefor and for all arrangements with the
suppliers.
FUEL OIL STORAGE Fuel oil will be stored by NAPOCOR outside the Site
AND TANK FARM in tanks of sufficient capacity to permit the fuel
to stand for at least 5 days after delivery to allow
water and solids to settle. The water shall be
drained off weekly.
The tanks and tank farm will be constructed at
NAPACOR's cost generally in accordance with figure 6
attached. The off Site fuel tanks are to be provided
with floating suctions and will be calibrated in an
approved manner. The tank farm shall be provided
with appropriate fire fighting facilities.
TESTING Upon each delivery of fuel oil to an off Site tank
and, if so required by HOPEWELL, from time to time
thereafter, a suitable sample will be taken and
analysed jointly by HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR to ensure
that it meets the specifications as shown above. The
laboratory for analysing the oil will be agreed
between HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR.
METERING Meters will be provided by NAPOCOR on the off Site
tanks. As a check, the off Site Tank ullages will be
taken before and after each delivery of fuel oil and
in the case of discrepancy, the ullages will
prevail. HOPEWELL will provide a fuel oil meter with
temperature compensation for measuring the delivery
of fuel oil from the off Site tanks. Such meter will
be installed within the Site area bounded by
permanent Site fence. Meters shall be tested every
six months at NAPOCOR's cost by a third party agreed
between HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR.
VARIATION IN RATE HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR will liaise in estimating the
OF DELIVERY fuel required to comply with NAPOCOR's annual,
monthly and weekly systems operating plans.
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Fuel Management The parties will enter into a fuel management
agreement pursuant to which, for agreed fees,
HOPEWELL will undertake the day to day routine
maintenance and cleaning of the off Site tanks but
NAPOCOR shall be responsible for any repairs and/or
replacement.
Security NAPOCOR shall be responsible for all security and
safety arrangements in respect of the fuel in the off
Site tanks.
Insurance NAPOCOR shall be responsible for effecting insurance,
acceptable to HOPEWELL in respect of the off Site
tanks and fuel stored therein and HOPEWELL shall be
named therein as a co-insured.
START UP ELECTRICITY
3.5 MW at 13.8 KV if turbines started consecutively (normal
operations).
7.5 MW at 13.8 KV is turbines started concurrently (in Emergency).
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FIFTH SCHEDULE
TRANSMISSION LINE SPECIFICATIONS
Location
From the outgoing switching facility within the Site boundary at
Navotas Fishing Port Complex as shown in figures 1 and 7 attached.
Specifications
The transmission line shall be capable of providing sufficient
electricity for testing, commissioning and starting the Power Station
and shall be capable of taking the maximum output of the Power Station.
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SIXTH SCHEDULE
ELECTRICITY DELIVERY PROCEDURES
1. Definition
"Downtime" means the minimum number of 12 hours per generating unit
per year allowed to HOPEWELL plus any further allowance for outage time per
generating unit calculated in accordance with Section 4 of this Schedule;
"Evaluated Operating Hour(s)" and "EOH" means the number of actual
operating hours per generating unit of the Power Station plus twenty (20)
hours times the number of starts per generating unit;
"Forced Outage" is defined as the inability due to the fault of
HOPEWELL to meet Contracted Capacity requested by NAPOCOR (other than as a
result of any faults in or failure of the power transformers or high voltage
switchgear) provided that any failure to meet the Contracted Capacity less any
reduction in the Availability of other units of the Power Station as a result
of scheduled Downtime shall not be Forced Outage;
"Forced Outage Day" means a day on which, due to Forced Outage,
HOPEWELL failed for a continuous period in excess of 30 minutes to deliver
power at least 95% of the amount of KW requested by NAPOCOR.
2. Measurement of Power Generated
Measurement of power generated transferred to NAPOCOR shall be made at
the high voltage side of the main power transformer.
3. Notice in change of output
Specific procedures for notifications of power requirements shall be
agreed between HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR prior to the Completion Date.
Subject to such procedures, the outputs of the gas turbine generators
shall be as required by the system controller from time to time,
provided that changes in output requested by the system controller
remain within the Specifications and the Operating Parameters.
4. Notice of Downtime
NAPOCOR shall prepare annual, monthly and weekly systems operating
plans and in so doing shall coordinate with HOPEWELL to agree on the
Downtime.
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NAPOCOR shall grant HOPEWELL sufficient Downtime to undertake all
regular inspection and maintenance of the gas turbine generators in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, taking full account
of hours run, number of starts and duration of running for each start.
HOPEWELL will be allowed the following Downtime on the basis of
Evaluated Operating Hours:-
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Evaluated Operating Hours Outage Time
------------------------- -----------
<S> <C>
4000 EOH/unit 72 hours
8000 EOH/unit 7 days
12000 EOH/unit 72 hours
16000 EOH/unit 5 weeks
20000 EOH/unit 72 hours
24000 EOH/unit 7 days
28000 EOH/unit 72 hours
32000 EOH/unit 5 weeks
36000 EOH/unit 72 hours
40000 EOH/unit 7 days
44000 EOH/unit 72 hours
48000 EOH/unit 8 weeks
</TABLE>
Following a Major Overhaul of a gas turbine of Evaluated Operating
Hours will, for the purposes of calculating Downtime, return to zero.
HOPEWELL will plan with NAPOCOR to ensure that as far as practicable,
Downtime is undertaken at times to cause minimum disruption to the
NAPOCOR power system.
5. NOTICE OF REQUIRED ELECTRICITY
Whilst the annual, monthly and weekly system operating plans will be
prepared by NAPOCOR in consultation with HOPEWELL, it is agreed that
the weekly plan for the following seven days will be the control plan
and will be that plan referred to as "normal operation plan".
6. NORMAL OPERATIONS
Normal operations of the gas turbines are as defined below:-
(1) Operating in accordance with the weekly normal operation plan
as defined in Section 5 above as agreed in writing between
NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL with no more than one start per day.
(2) Operating with fuel within the specification set out in the
Fourth Schedule.
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(3) Subject to the provisions of Clause 5.05, operating at 200 MW
with an ambient temperature not exceeding 37(degrees)C.
(4) Operating with an adequate supply of water as specified in
Section VI of the First Schedule.
(5) Start up power of 3.5 MW at 13.8 KV is available (normal
operations is to start units consecutively).
(6) Operating frequencies of the system to be within the limits of
the Operating Parameters.
(7) Operating at a system voltage of 110 KV plus or minus 5%.
(8) Start-up, synchronising and loading to be within the limits of
the Operating Parameters.
(9) Full access to the Site at all times for materials and
personnel.
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SEVENTH SCHEDULE
MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING OF ELECTRICITY
1. The meter locations to record the KW and KWH delivered to NAPOCOR shall
be as shown in figure 7 attached.
2. The quantity of power and energy delivered to NAPOCOR shall be given by
the in/out meters M1 + M2.
3. In order to verify the quantity of electricity delivered by HOPEWELL to
NAPOCOR in each Month, NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL shall at noon or at such
other time agreed between NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL on the twenty fifth day
of each month take a photograph of the electricity meters in the Power
Station recording the supply of electricity by HOPEWELL Provided always
that if either party shall not be present at the relevant meter or
meters at the agreed time, the above mentioned photograph shall be
taken by the party present and shall be binding on the party absent.
4. HOPEWELL shall supply and install and NAPOCOR shall maintain as part of
the interconnection facilities, meters and related equipment to be
utilized for the measurement of electric power and energy in
determining NAPOCOR's payments to HOPEWELL pursuant to this Agreement.
5. For the purpose of monitoring the Power Station's operation, NAPOCOR
shall have the right to require, at HOPEWELL's expense, the
installation of metering devices at the generation side which will be
specified to HOPEWELL prior to the Effective Date.
6. The meters, installed in pursuance to this Agreement, shall be tested
by NAPOCOR at its own expense every six months. Other tests may be
conducted at any reasonable time upon request by either party, at the
requesting party's expense. If HOPEWELL makes such request, HOPEWELL
shall reimburse said expense to NAPOCOR within thirty (30) days after
presentation of a bill therefor. NAPOCOR's meter test result shall be
deemed final and conclusive.
7. The meters and metering transformers shall be in accordance with
NAPOCOR's specifications.
8. Metering equipment found to be inaccurate shall be repaired, adjusted,
or replaced by NAPOCOR at HOPEWELL's expense such that the accuracy of
said equipment shall be 100%. If metering equipment inaccuracy exceeds
plus or minus two percent (2%), the correct amount of energy delivered
during the period of said inaccuracy shall be estimated by NAPOCOR and
agreed by the parties. Adjustment for meter inaccuracy shall cover only
the current Month and the Month immediately preceding it.
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EIGHTH SCHEDULE
DELIVERY OF POWER AND ENERGY
1. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES. HOPEWELL hereby agrees to convert fuel
supplied by NAPOCOR into electricity and NAPOCOR hereby agrees to take
at the high voltage side of the step-up transformer, the electric
power and energy delivered by HOPEWELL to NAPOCOR until the end of the
Co-operation Period.
2. CAPACITY PROVISION. HOPEWELL shall provide and NAPOCOR shall pay for
the electric power output capacity of the Power Station as provided in
Section 5.1 of this Schedule in respect of the amount of Contracted
Capacity which, in respect of each year, shall be the actual net
Kilowatt (KW) capability of the Power Station nominated by HOPEWELL
for such year provided that:-
a. such nominated amount may not exceed 105% of the Nominal
Capacity unless NAPOCOR so agrees; and
b. if, at the beginning of any year HOPEWELL nominates an amount
less than 95% of the Nominal Capacity it may subsequently
nominate an increased amount in which case such increased
amount shall be the Contracted Capacity for the remainder of
such year.
At the commencement of each year of the Co-operation Period, if so
requested by NAPOCOR, HOPEWELL shall demonstrate its ability to
provide NAPOCOR the Contracted Capacity within 14 days of any
nomination by HOPEWELL.
If, on the Completion Day or any anniversary thereof HOPEWELL fails to
notify NAPOCOR of the nominated amount of Contracted Capacity for the
following year, the Contracted Capacity for such year shall be 200,000
KW.
3. DELIVERED ENERGY. HOPEWELL shall convert fuel supplied by NAPOCOR
into electricity and deliver it to NAPOCOR, and NAPOCOR shall take
such electricity from HOPEWELL as requested by the NAPOCOR Power
Management Center. The energy delivered shall be paid for by NAPOCOR
pursuant to the terms and conditions as provided in Section 5.2 of
this Schedule.
4. START UPS. NAPOCOR shall pay HOPEWELL for each start up of the gas
turbines as provided in Section 5.3 of this Schedule.
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5. TERMS OF PAYMENT
5.1 CAPACITY FEES. Capacity Fees shall be computed on the basis
of the following formula:
A = {[(BCR * CC)(1 - TFOD/Nd)] - [(y * 1.05)(BCR)(NC - CC)]}
where:
A = Total Capacity Payment in Dollars for the
Month
BCR = Base Capacity Rate in $/KW/Month
NC = Nominal Capacity, in KW
TFOD = Total Forced Outage Days
Nd = Total No. of Days in the Month
CC = Contracted Capacity for the year, in KW
y = variable
The Base Capacity Rate shall be $3.225 KW/Month.
The variable y is defined as follows:
if 0.95 NC <= CC, then y = 0
if CC < 0.95 NC, then y = 1
In the event there is Forced Outage due to accident,
manufacturing defect, defects in materials or assembly or any
other similar reasons other than fault or failure of the power
transformers or high voltage switchgear, and rectification of
the Forced Outage to restore normal operations has taken or
can reasonably be expected to take a period in excess of 15
days, then the formula for the calculation of Capacity Fees
shall be as follows for the entire period of Forced Outage:
A = (BCR x IC) (1 - TFOD/Nd)
Where:
CC = the Contracted Capacity in effect immediately
prior to the Forced Outage
and,
IC = CC less the capacity lost due to such Forced
Outage
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Provided that if HOPEWELL is unable to make available the
Contracted Capacity for reasons which would have been Forced
Outage but for the fact they relate to faults in or failure of
the power transformers or high voltage switchgear and such
failure continues for more than 30 days thereafter the
Capacity Fee shall be reduced by reference to the amount of
capacity that HOPEWELL is so unable to make available and the
Co-operation Period shall be extended by a period equal to the
period for which such reduction is applicable.
5.2 ENERGY FEES. Energy Fees shall be computed on the basis of
the following formula:
L = (BER * ED) + O(Vg - Vt)
where:
L = Energy Fees, in dollars and pesos
BER = Base Energy Rate in $/KWH and Ps/KWH
ED = KWH delivered during the Month
O = Oil Price in dollars per litre last
published as the Wholesale Posted Price for
diesel by the Energy Regulatory Board,
subject to a maximum equal to 130% of the
most recently published price at the date of
this Agreement
Vg = Volume of fuel consumption in litres
computed on the basis of the Guaranteed
Plant Net Heat Rate as provided in Section 9
of Part A of the Second Schedule, the Lower
Heating Value ("LHV") of the fuel and the
density ("d") of the fuel, multiplied by the
energy delivered, by formula
Vg = ED x HRg x 1 x 1
--- ---
LHV d
= ED, KWH x 12,300 BTU/KWH x 1 x 1
--- ---
18,400 BTU/lb. 1.8586 lb./litre
= ED, KWH x 0.359 litres/KWH
Vt = Volume of fuel consumption in litres
computed on the basis of the Tested Plant
Net Heat Rate as provided in Section 9 of
Part A of the Second Schedule, the Lower
Heating Value ("LHV") of the fuel and
density ("d") of the fuel, multiplied by the
energy delivered, by formula
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v(t) = ED x HR(t) x 1 x 1
--- -
LHV d
= ED x HR(t)
---------
34,198.24
where HR(+) = is the Tested Plant Net Heat Rate, taken at
the commissioning date and the lapse of
every average 6,000 EOH of the units.
The Base Energy Rate shall be $0.003 and Ps 0.023 per KWH.
Provided that where, in respect of any period of 12 Months,
the first starting on the Completion Date and each
subsequent period starting on the day following the end of
the preceding period, the Power Station has supplied to
NAPOCOR 175,200,000 KWH thereafter, for the remainder of such
period, the pesos portion of the Energy Fees shall not be
payable.
And Provided further that, without affecting the amount of the
dollar portion of the Energy Fee, on 25th September, 1989 and
half yearly thereafter, the amount of the pesos portion of the
Energy Fee shall be increased proportionately to any increase
in the National Economic and Development Authority's consumer
price index for all items in Metropolitan Manila (the "Index")
as from the date when the amount of the pesos portion was
previously fixed provided that if the Index ceases to exist or
to be published the increase shall be the increase in the
Index replacing or revising such Index or such other Index
nominated by HOPEWELL.
And provided further that, if, in any Month the Power
Station imports during shutdown (not including start-ups) in
excess of (N1/2 + N3/4) 300 KWH, where N1/2 is the number of
hours that number 1 and 2 units are both shut down and N3/4
are the number of hours that number 3 and 4 units are both
shut down then there shall be deducted from the Energy Fee
payable for such Month an amount equal to the Energy Fee,
calculated in accordance with the above, on the basis that ED
equals the amount of such excess.
5.3 START UP FEES. For each start-up of a gas turbine requested
by NAPOCOR, or for mutually agreed testing, NAPOCOR shall pay
a fee computed on the following basis:
S = (RE * AER)
where:
S = Start Up Fee.
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Re = The required energy to start up the gas
turbine as agreed by the parties at the time
such turbine first becomes available to
supply energy to NAPOCOR.
AER = The adjusted energy rate per KWH for the
period in which the start-up occurs based on
the formula provided in Section 5.2 of this
Schedule.
Provided no Start Up Fee shall be payable in respect of the
start up of a gas turbine in circumstances where another
turbine is already running and connected to the grid system.
5.4 For clarity in the interpretation and application of the above
formulas, sample computations for the Capacity and Energy Fees
as well as the penalty and bonus for delayed or early
completion are shown in the Fifteenth Schedule.
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NINTH SCHEDULE
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
1. Central Bank approval for:
1.1 convertability into foreign exchange and outward remittance of
any and all interest earned on cash balances of the Project;
1.2 any bridge or other loans to be made in foreign currency by
HOPEWELL to HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES and for the payment of
interest thereon and the payment of the principal thereof in
foreign currency;
1.3 incurring by HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES of foreign currency debt
from international financial institutions or agencies,
including International Finance Corporation and Asia
Development Bank, for the purpose of repaying any bridge loans
extended by HOPEWELL, and for meeting the balance of the
capital requirements of the Project;
1.4 repatriation of HOPEWELL's investment in HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES
and the profits of such investment on terms acceptable to
HOPEWELL; and
1.5 HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES to receive payment in dollars as provided
herein and to maintain an offshore dollar bank account or
accounts.
2. Philippine Government approval of the employment of foreign nationals
in supervisory, technical and advisory positions and for the positions
of president, treasurer and general manager or their equivalent
throughout the Co-operation Period.
3. Other national and local approvals as may be necessary to proceed with
the Project.
4. Evidence that under the current law of the Philippines, remittance of
dividends by HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES to HOPEWELL will not be subject to
Philippine Withholding Tax in excess of fifteen per cent of the amount
remitted.
5. The approval by the Central Bank, BOI and other relevant Philippine
government agencies for the immediate importation into the Philippines
of all equipment, including the gas turbine sets, for the Power
Station, and the payment thereof in foreign currency.
6. A Certificate of Registration issued by the BOI in relation to the
Project, confirming that HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES is a registered
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pioneer enterprise under the Omnibus Investment Code of 1987,
containing conditions acceptable to HOPEWELL and providing:-
6.1 Approval for up to 100% foreign ownership by HOPEWELL of
HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES.
6.2 Exemption from all national internal revenue taxes by the
National Government for a minimum period of six (6) years,
from the start of the Co-operation Period with the right to
apply for extensions allowable under law;
6.3 Full exemption from custom duties and national internal
revenue taxes on importation of capital equipment and spare
parts until and including August 12, 1992, with the right to
apply for extensions allowable under law;
6.4 Tax credit equivalent to 100% of custom duties and national
internal revenue taxes for locally supplied capital equipment;
6.5 Full exemption from value added tax and local contractor's tax
for HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES and for contractors associated with
the project;
6.6 Exemption from customs duties and national internal revenue
taxes for importation and unrestricted use of the consigned
equipment for the Project.
7. A Certificate of the Investment Coordination Committee approving the
Project.
8. A Certificate of the National Economic and Development Authority for
the purposes of the Uniform Currency Act of the Philippines.
9. An opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission to the effect that
HOPEWELL is not required to obtain a licence to do business in the
Philippines.
10. An opinion of the National Electrification Administration and the
Energy Regulatory Board confirming that the operation by HOPEWELL of
the Power Station will not constitute a public utility so as to require
a franchise, certificate of public convenience or other similar
licence.
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TENTH SCHEDULE
INSURANCE
1. INSURANCES DURING CONSTRUCTION. From the Effective Date until the
commissioning of the Power Station, HOPEWELL shall, at its own expense,
obtain and maintain in force the following insurances:
a. a Marine insurance in respect of plant and equipment to be
imported into the Philippines;
b. All Risks "Builder's Risk Insurance" to cover the entire works
from any and all kinds of damages arising out of any cause
whatsoever;
c. "Third Party Liability Insurance" to cover injury to or death
of persons (including those of NAPOCOR) or damages to property
caused by the works or by HOPEWELL's vehicles, tools and/or
equipment or personnel including its subcontractors; and
d. "Workmen's Compensation Insurance" as required under the
Social Security Law.
2. INSURANCE DURING COOPERATION PERIOD. During the Cooperation Period,
HOPEWELL shall at its own expense keep the Power Station insured
against accidental damage from all normal risks and to a level normal
for prudent operators of facilities similar to the Power Station. In
addition, HOPEWELL shall secure adequate insurance cover for its
employees as may be required by law.
3. The insurances effected shall be no less favourable to the insured in
terms of risks covered than that normally effected by NAPOCOR in
respect of its own similar operations.
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ELEVENTH SCHEDULE
FORM OF PERFORMANCE UNDERTAKING
To: Hopewell Project Management Company Limited ("HOPEWELL") and Hopewell
Energy Philippines ("HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES" and, together with HOPEWELL,
the "BENEFICIARIES" which expression includes each Beneficiary)
Dear Sirs,
We refer to the arrangements for HOPEWELL to make an investment in a
power station to be built in the Philippines recorded in a project agreement
dated 16th November, 1988 and made between National Power Corporation
("NAPOCOR") (which is wholly-owned by us) and HOPEWELL and an accession
undertaking dated [ ] 1988, whereby HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES was joined as
a party to the project agreement (the project agreement, as supplemented by the
accession undertaking and as further supplemented and amended from time to time,
the "AGREEMENT"). We are fully aware of the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
In order to facilitate these investment arrangements we hereby confirm
that the obligations of NAPOCOR under the Agreement carry the full faith and
credit of the Republic of the Philippines, and that the Republic of the
Philippines will see to it that NAPOCOR will be able to discharge, at all times,
such obligations as they fall due. Such obligations are hereby affirmed and
guaranteed by the Republic of the Philippines.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this
undertaking, or the breach or termination thereof or the failure to pay or the
late payment of any sum due shall be settled by Arbitration in Sydney, Australia
in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules in force at the date of this
undertaking. The appointing authority shall be The Australian Commercial
Disputes Centre, Sydney, the number of arbitrators shall be three and the
language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The parties
exclude any right of application or appeal to any courts in connection with any
question of law arising in the course of arbitration or with respect to any
award made.
We waive for ourselves and our assets and revenues to the extent
permitted by applicable law any and all immunity from suit, execution or other
legal process; notwithstanding the foregoing, we do not waive
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any such immunity in respect of property which is (i) used by a diplomatic or
consular mission of the Philippines, (ii) property of a military character and
under the control of a military authority or defence agency and (iii) located in
the Philippines and dedicated to a public or governmental use.
Yours faithfully,
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
By:
-------------------------------
VICENTE JAYME
Secretary of Finance
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TWELFTH SCHEDULE
FORM OF ACCESSION UNDERTAKING
THIS ACCESSION UNDERTAKING is made the day of 1988
BY
HOPEWELL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED, a private corporation,
duly organized and existing under the laws of Hong Kong with its
principal address at 64th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road
East, Hong Kong represented by its Director, MR. STUART D. LUM, who is
duly authorized to represent it in this Agreement, hereinafter referred
to as HOPEWELL
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION a government owned and controlled
corporation existing under and by virtue of Republic Act No. 6395, as
amended, with its principal office at the corner of Agham Road and
Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, represented herein by
its President, MR. ERNESTO M. ABOITIZ, who is duly authorised to
represent it in this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as NAPOCOR
HOPEWELL ENERGY (PHILIPPINES) CORP., a corporation incorporated in the
Philippines and having its registered office at 105, Paseo de Roxas,
Makati, Metro Manila 3117, Philippines represented by its Director, MR.
STUART D. LUM, who is duly authorised to represent it in this
Agreement, hereinafter referred to as HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES.
WHEREAS
(A) This Undertaking is supplemental to a project agreement (the
"PROJECT AGREEMENT") dated 16th November, 1988 and made between (1) NAPOCOR and
(2) HOPEWELL whereby HOPEWELL has agreed to design, build and operate a gas
turbine power station in the Philippines and transfer the same to NAPOCOR on the
Transfer Date (as defined therein).
(B) HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES is a Philippine corporation and a
subsidiary of HOPEWELL.
(C) It is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the
Project Agreement that the parties hereto enter into this Accession Undertaking.
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NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:-
1. Interpretation
(A) Terms defined in the Project Agreement shall bear the same
meaning herein.
(B) This Undertaking shall take effect on the Effective Date.
(C) Clause headings are for ease of reference only.
(D) In this Undertaking, the singular includes the plural and vice
versa.
2. ACCESSION OF HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES
(A) HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES shall become a party to the Project
Agreement and shall perform and comply with all obligations on the part of
HOPEWELL under the Project Agreement which necessarily have to be performed in
the Philippines in respect of the development, construction and operation of the
Project, including the importation into the Philippines of all equipment for the
Project and the operation of the Power Station and all references to "HOPEWELL"
in the Project Agreement (including without limitation in Clauses 2, 3, 6, 8,
10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 17 thereof) shall be construed to be references to
HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES to the full extent necessary to give effect to the
foregoing.
(B) NAPOCOR shall perform all obligations on its part under the
Project Agreement as if HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES were named in the Project Agreement
as a party thereto and HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES shall be entitled to all the rights,
benefits and interests under the Project Agreement as if it were named as a
party thereto including (without limitation) the benefits of all warranties and
undertakings on the part of NAPOCOR in the Project Agreement.
(C) HOPEWELL shall be jointly and severally liable with HOPEWELL
PHILIPPINES for the performance of the obligations undertaken by HOPEWELL
PHILIPPINES under Clause 2(A) above, and undertakes to NAPOCOR that it shall,
promptly upon its receipt of written demand from NAPOCOR, perform such
obligations in accordance with the provisions of the Project Agreement.
(D) Subject only to the above provisions, the Project Agreement
and the respective rights and obligations of the parties thereto under it shall
continue in full force and effect.
3. REFERENCES IN THE PROJECT AGREEMENT
As from the Effective Date, any reference in the Project Agreement to
"this Agreement" and any reference, whether express or implied, to a clause or
provision of the Project Agreement shall be
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deemed to be a reference to the Project Agreement and to a clause or provision
thereof as hereby supplemented and amended.
4. ASSIGNMENT
HOPEWELL PHILIPPINES and HOPEWELL may for the purposes of arranging
or rearranging finance for the Project, assign or transfer all or any part of
its rights and benefits under the Project Agreement as hereby supplemented and
NAPOCOR shall duly acknowledge any such assignment or transfer of which it is
given notice.
5. LAW AND JURISDICTION
The provisions of Clauses 22, 23 and 24 of the Project Agreement
shall apply to this Undertaking as if the same were herein repeated in full
mutatis mutandis.
HOPEWELL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
By
Telex: 72485 HOWEL HX
Fax: 5-8612068
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION
By:
Telex: 40120 NAPOCOR PM
Fax: 2 9224 339
HOPEWELL ENERGY (PHILIPPINES) CORP.
By:
Telex:
Fax:
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THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE
FORM OF LEGAL OPINION OF NAPOCOR'S GENERAL COUNSEL
From: General Counsel to NAPOCOR
To: Hopewell Project Management Company Limited and
Hopewell Energy (Philippines) Corp.
Dear Sirs,
I have acted on behalf of National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) in
connection with an agreement ("the Project Agreement") dated 16th November, 1988
and made between NAPOCOR (1) and Hopewell Project Management Company Limited
(HOPEWELL) (2) and an agreement ("the Accession Undertaking" and together with
the Project Agreement "the Agreements") dated [ ], 1988 and made between
HOPEWELL (1), NAPOCOR (2) and Hopewell Energy (Philippines) Corp. (3), 1 have
examined an executed copy of the Agreements and such other documents as I have
considered necessary or desirable to examine in order that I may give this
opinion. Terms defined in the Agreements shall have the same meaning herein.
I am of the opinion that:
(i) NAPOCOR is a public corporation and validly existing under the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines pursuant to Republic
Act No. 6395 (as amended);
(ii) NAPOCOR has the corporate or other power to enter into the
Agreements and to exercise its rights and perform its
obligations thereunder, and execution of the Agreements on
behalf of NAPOCOR by the person(s) who executed the Agreements
was duly authorised by NAPOCOR;
(iii) all acts, conditions and things required by the laws and
constitution of the Republic of the Philippines to be done,
fulfilled and performed in order (a) to enable NAPOCOR
lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform
the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the
Agreements, (b) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be
assumed by it in the Agreements are valid and enforceable by
appropriate proceedings and (c) to make the Agreements
admissible in evidence in the Republic of the Philippines have
been done, fulfilled and performed in compliance with the laws
and constitution of the Republic of the Philippines;
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(iv) the obligations expressed to be assumed by NAPOCOR in the
Agreements are legal and valid obligations binding on NAPOCOR
enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof;
(v) NAPOCOR is not entitled to claim any immunity from suit,
execution, attachment or other legal process in the Republic
of the Philippines; and
(vi) under the Constitution of the Philippines, it is recognized
that no law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be
passed and consequently the validity of the Agreements and the
binding nature of the obligations of the parties thereunder
are constitutionally safeguarded.
This opinion is confined to matters of Philippine law and no opinion is
expressed as to the laws of any other jurisdiction.
Yours faithfully,
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FOURTEENTH SCHEDULE
TESTING PROCEDURES
I. GUARANTEE TESTS
(1) PURPOSE OF THE GUARANTEE TESTS
To demonstrate to NAPOCOR that the Power Station generator
output and the Plant Net Heat Rate are in accordance with the
Specifications (the "Guarantee Tests").
(2) TESTS CONDITIONS
(a) All gas turbine generating units of the Power Station
will be tested by HOPEWELL and the weighted average
results compared to the Guaranteed Plant Net Heat
Rate and generating capacity described in the
Specifications.
(b) The measuring points will be the fuel supply meters,
and the electricity billing meters.
(c) The Power Station is to be tested when the units are
in clean condition and the tests will be conducted
within 100 hrs of loaded operation of the unit, or of
cleaning, or as agreed between HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR.
(d) Throughout the Guarantee Tests, measurements will be
taken while the Power Station is operated at maximum
continuous rating ("MCR").
(e) If HOPEWELL notifies NAPOCOR that the Power Station
is to be tested for partial completion (for example,
(100MW) then the test conditions above and the test
procedures below shall apply to such testing provided
that (i) in respect of generating capacity, HOPEWELL
shall only be required to achieve the minimum
capacity which is the object of the test and (ii) in
respect of the Tested Plant Net Heat Rate, a value in
excess of the Guaranteed Plant Net Heat Rate shall
not mean a failure of the Guarantee Tests for partial
completion if, upon the weighted averaging of the
Tested Plant Net Heat Rate with the results from the
Guarantee Tests for plant completion, such average
Tested Plant Net Heat Rate remains within the
Guaranteed Plant Net Heat Rate.
(f) If HOPEWELL has successfully completed a partial
completion test, then the final Guarantee Test for
plant completion shall only be in respect of those
units untested.
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(3) TEST PROCEDURES
(a) During testing, both NAPOCOR and HOPEWELL will make
every effort to maintain the frequency, load, power
factor and stator voltage steady and as near possible
to specified values.
(b) Electrical power output will be measured by a three
phase integrating watt hour meter (the Billing
meter), calibrated at a laboratory approved by
HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR immediately prior to the tests.
(c) Fuel flow will be measured by the volumetric flow
meter located on the fuel supply pipelines. The meter
will be calibrated by an approved establishment for
the load range and calibration curves will be
produced for inspection.
(d) All test points are to be taken under steady state
conditions. Steady-state conditions are assumed to
exist when the variation in gas turbine exhaust
temperatures and wheelspace temperatures reach a
minimum.
(e) When the following fluctuations are exceeded the test
results shall be considered by both NAPOCOR and
HOPEWELL to determine whether they are acceptable or
not. The term "fluctuation" is intended to mean the
difference between the maximum or minimum value of a
variable for a single test point and average of the
values recorded for that variable at the test point.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Maximum Fluctuation
-------------------
<S> <C>
Compressor inlet air temperature + 1.5 degree C
_
Fuel rate + 2%
_
Speed of load turbine + 1%
_
Measured load + 2%
_
</TABLE>
(f) The tests will be conducted using normal operating
fuel with specifications in accordance with the
Fourth Schedule. Fuel heating value and specific
gravity will be determined by a properly qualified
laboratory.
(g) Test readings for the Guarantee Tests will be
recorded at ten minutes intervals during a one hour
period after the units have achieved a steady state
condition.
(h) Instrumentation
Instruments used to measure performance are all panel
instruments unless otherwise mentioned.
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Only those measurement items marked with an asterisk
(see Table I) are required for the Guarantee Tests.
Instruments used to measure the quantities required for the
Guarantee Tests will be calibrated over their expected
operating ranges.
In addition other instruments will be monitored to ensure the
units are operated under steady state conditions.
(4) TOLERANCE
Only output and heat rate at MCR are guaranteed with
tolerance.
The measuring tolerance values at MCR are as follows:
Tolerance of output : 1.75%
Tolerance of heat rate : 3.0%
(5) HEAT RATE CALCULATION
Station Heat Rate, Btu Total Heat of Fuel Input
--- = ---------------------------
KWh Net Electrical Power Output
Total Heat Input of Fuel, Btu = Weight of Fuel Input,
---
hr
lb x Heating Value, Btu
-- ---
hr lb
Net Electrical output is measured by the KWhr meter on the
high voltage side of the generator transformer.
Note: The Tested Plant Net Guaranteed Net Heat Rate is the
weighted average of the Tested Plant Net Heat Rates
of the Guarantee Tests.
II. Information Tests
(1) PURPOSE OF INFORMATION TESTS
To provide information only on the operating characteristics
of the Power Station and its performance at various
conditions.
(2) GENERATOR TESTS
The following tests will be conducted at the time of the
Guarantee Tests or as agreed between HOPEWELL and NAPOCOR.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No. Test Items Symbol Remarks
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 Insulation resistance test 0 By a 1.000V megger for
alternator armature windings.
By 500 V megger for field.
2 Temperature rise test 0 Temperature rise test will
be made with the machine
operating at rated loading
condition.
3 Vibration test 0 Vibration will be measured
at no-load and load.
4 Insulation of bearing 0 Bearing insulation will be
checked at installation.
</TABLE>
(3) INSTRUMENTATION
The measurement items which are not asterisked in Table I are
to be tested as part of the Information Tests.
In addition to the measurement items listed in Table I, the
following information will also be taken:
(i) Lube oil header pressure and temperature
(ii) Bearing drain temperature
(iii) Wheel space temperature
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TABLE I
Instrumentation for Heat Rate Testing
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measurement Primary Secondary Location of
Item Qty. Device Device Primary Dev.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
* Atmospheric 1 Barometer -- In plant at
pressure turbine level
* Compressor 2 Thermometer -- Inlet to air
inlet temp. filter
Compressor 2 Thermocouple Unit Compressor dis-
discharge temp. charge passage
temp. ind.
Compressor 1 Pressure Unit Compressor dis-
discharge gauge pressure charge passage
pressure gauge
Turbine speed Generator -- At generator
frequency panel
meter
Turbine 12 Thermocouple Unit Exhaust duct
exhaust temp. temp.
ind.
*Fuel flow 1 Fuel flow -- Fuel supply
meter line
*Fuel temp. 1 Thermometer -- At fuel meter
*Fuel specific 1 -- Lab. --
gravity tests
*Fuel heating 1 -- Lab. --
value tests
Generator 1 Unit Kilowatt At generator
output instrument hour panel
transformer meter
*Net power 1 Precision -- HV side of
output kilowatt transformer
hour meter
</TABLE>
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FIFTEENTH SCHEDULE
SAMPLE COMPUTATIONS OF MONTHLY BILLINGS,
START-UP CHARGES, PENALTIES AND BONUSES
I. BONUS FOR EARLY COMPLETION
Data and Assumptions:
- 100 MW completion on June 1, 1989 and able to operate through
June 25, 1989 without Forced Outage.
- Metered energy delivered on June 25, 1989 = 5,500,00 KWH
- Tested Plant Net Heat Rate = 12,300 BTU/KWH
1. Capacity Fee = (BCR*CC) (1-TFOD/Nd) - (Y*1.05)(BCR) (NC-CC)
where: BCR = $3.225/KW/month
NC = CC = 100,000 KW
TFOD = 6 days (May 26 to May 31 i.e. including
days before completion)
Nd = Total number of days = 31 days (May 26
to June 25)
Y = variable = 0
Capacity fee = ($3.225*100,000) * (1-6/31 - 0
= $322,500 * 25/31
$260,080.64
2. Energy Fee = (BER*ED) + 0 (Vg-Vt)
where: BER = $0.003/KWH plus Ps0.023/KWH
ED = 5,500,000 KWH
Energy Fee = 5,500,00 * ($0.003 + Ps0.023)
$16,500.00 plus Ps126,500.00
3. Total Bonus = $260,080.64 + $16,500.00 + Ps126,500.00
= $276,580.64 plus Ps126,500.00
II. PENALTY FOR DELAYED COMPLETION
Data and assumptions:
- lst 100 MW completion on June 1, 1989 with 5,500,000 KWH
monthly energy
- 2nd 100 MW completion on November 1, 1989 with 5,500,000 KWH
monthly energy
- Tested Plant Net Heat Rate = guaranteed 12,300 BTU/KWH
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
1. Billing period August 26 through
September 25, 1989, still Bonus:
CF = $3.225 x 100,000 = $322,500.00
EF = 5,500,000 x ($0.003 + Ps0.023) = $ 16,500.00
+ Ps126,500.00
------------
Total Bonus = $339,000.00
+ Ps126,500.00
2. Billing period September 26 through
October 25, 1989:
CF = $3.225 x 100,000 = $322,500.00
EF = 5,500,000 x ($0.003 + Ps0.023) = $ 16,500.00
+ Ps126,500.00
------------
Gross Fee = $339,000.00
+ Ps126,500.00
Penalty for period October 16 through
October 25, 1989:
Capacity penalty = $3.225 x 100,000 x 10/30 x 1.05 = $112,875.00
Total Net Billing = $226,125.00
+ Ps126,500.00
3. Billing period October 26 through
November 25, 1989:
- For lst 100 MW power & energy delivery = $339,000.00
- For 2nd 100 MW power & energy delivery
CF = $3.225 * 100,000 x 25/31 = $260,080.65
EF = 5,500,000 * (25/31) * (0.003 + Ps0.023) $ 13,306.45
+ Ps102,016.12
- Penalty for period October 16 through
October 31, 1989: = $ 67,725.00
------------
- Penalty = (6/30) * $3.225 * 100,000 x 1.05
Total Net Billing = $544,662.10
+ Ps102,016.12
</TABLE>
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III. PENALTY AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
If no capacity of the Power Station is completed 300 days after Target
Completion Date of October 15, 1989:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
1) Capacity Penalty = $3.225 * 200,000 * 12 * 300/365 = $ 6,679,725.80
2) Liquidated Damages * 1.05 = $ 4,200,000.00
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Total = $10,879,725.80
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</TABLE>
IV. NORMAL CONDITION MONTHLY BILLING
Data and Assumptions:
Nominal Capacity = Contracted Capacity = 200,000 KW
Monthly Energy Delivery = 14,600,000 KWH
1. If no Forced Outage or scheduled Downtime
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CF = BCR * CC = $ 645,000.00
= $3.225 * 200,000
EF = ED * BER = $ 43,800.00
= 14,000,600 x $0.003 + Ps0.023 + Ps 335,800.00
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Sub-Total = $ 668,800.00
+ Ps 335,800.00
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Start-up Fee:
Assume: 21 start-ups/month at 30 minutes
Energy = 3,500 KW x 0.5 x 21 = 36,750 KWH
Start-up fee = 36,750 * ($0.003 + Ps0.023) = $ 110.25
+ Ps 845.25
Total Bill = $ 688,910.25
+ Ps 336,645.25
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2. If during the Month, any of the units were on Forced Outage
for a total of five (5) days or that the Power Station failed
to provide 200 MW as called upon by NPC load dispatcher for a
total of five (5) times:
CF = $3.225 * 200,000 * (1-5/30) = $ 537,500.00
EF = 14,600,000 * ($0.003 + Ps0.023) = $ 43,800.00
+ Ps 335,800.00
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Total Bill = $ 581,300.00
+ Ps 335,800.00
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</TABLE>
NOTE: Penalty = $107,500.00
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3. If during the Month, one of the units (50,000 kW capacity)
accumulated an EOH of 4000 hours but exceeded its allowable
Downtime per the maintenance schedule:
Total no. of Downtime days = 5 days
Allowable Downtime:
Per Item 1, Schedule Six = 1/2 day
Per Item 4, Schedule Six = 3 days
Total Allowable Downtime = 3-1/2 days
Forced Outage 5 - 3/12 = 1-1/2 days
CF = ($3.225 x 200,000) (1 - 1.5/30)
= $645,000 x (1 - 0.05)
= $645,000 x 0.95
= $612,750
Penalty = $32,250
V. Penalty/Bonus due to deviation from Guaranteed Plant Net Heat Rate
Penalty Bonus = 0 (Vg-Vt)
Vt = ED * HR(g) * lLHV * 1/d
where: O = Price of fuel = $0.1524 or P3.20/litre
HR(g) = 12,300 BTU/KWH Guaranteed Plant Net Heat Rate
d = 1.85 lb/litre density of fuel
ED = 14,600,000 KWH delivered energy per month
1. If HR(t) = 12,546 BTU/KWH as tested at Commissioning Date
then:
Vg = 14,600,000 x 12,300 x 1/18,400 x 1/1.85
= 5,275,558.167 litres/month
Vt = 14,600,000 * 12,546 * 1/18,400 * 1/1.85
= 5,381,069.33 litres/month
Thus, for the lst 6,000 EOH (more or less one year operation)
(Penalty/month = 0 (Vg-Vt)
= $0.1524 (5,275,558.167 - 5,381,069.33)
= $16,079.89/month
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2. If HR(t) = 12,054 BTU/KWH as tested at Commissioning Date
then:
Vt = 14,600,000 x 12,054 x 1/18,400 x 1/1.85
= 5,170,047.004 litres/month
Thus, for the lst 6,000 EOH (more or less one year operation)
Bonus/month = $0.1524 (5,275,558.167 - 5,170,047.004)
= $16,079.89/month
3. If HR(t) = 12,669 BTU/KWH as tested after 6,000 EOH
(more or less 2nd year)
then:
HR(g) = 12,300 * 1.006 = 12,373 BTU/KWH
V(g) = 14,600,000 * 12,373 * 1/18,400 * 1/1.85
= 5,306,868.2 litres/month
Thus, for the 2nd 6,000 EOH (2nd year operation)
Penalty/month = $0.1524 (5,306,868.2 - 5,433,824.8)
= $19,348.18/month
4. If HR(t) = 12,263 BTU/KWH as tested after 6,000 EOH (more or
less 2nd year)
then:
V(t) = 14,600,000 * 12,263 * 1/18,400 * 1/1.85
= 5,259,688.5 litres/month
Bonus/month = $0.1524 (5,306,868.2 - 5,259,688.5)
= $ 7,190.18/month
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NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION
By:
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ERNESTO M. ABOITIZ
Telex: 40120 NAPOCOR PM
Fax: 2 9224 339
HOPEWELL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
By:
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GORDON WU
Telex: 72485 HOWEL HX
Fax: 5-8612068
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[CHART]
NOTE:
1. COORDINATES (X,Y) SHOWN IN THIS DRAWING ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE
ASSUMED. FINAL COORDINATES SHALL BE VERIFIED AND ESTABLISHED IN
THE FIELD BY THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION PLAN
FIGURE 1
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[CHART]
DETAIL: TEMPORARY FENCE and GATE
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FIGURE 2
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[CHART]
PROPOSED 200 MW GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT
SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION
DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY
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[CHART]
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
FIGURE 4
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[CHART]
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
FIGURE 4A
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PROPOSED SCHEME OF DILIMAN -- NAVOTAS / MALABON LINK
[CHART]
COMMUNICATION
FIGURE 5
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[CHART]
FUEL OIL HANDLING SYSTEM
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
FIGURE 6
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[CHART]
METERING
FIGURE 7
