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MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES Annual Report July 2017-June 2018 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................................1 Foreword by Deputy Prime Minister,Minister of Energy and Public Utilities......................................2 Introduction............................................................................................................................................3 The report ...............................................................................................................................................3 PART 1 - THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.................................................................4 1.1 The Ministry............................................................................................................................4 1.2 Vision.......................................................................................................................................4 1.3 Mission....................................................................................................................................4 1.4 Functions.................................................................................................................................4 1.5 Strategy and Policy..................................................................................................................5 1.6 Units/Departments/ Statutory Bodies (as at June 2018)........................................................5 1.6.1 The Utility Regulatory Authority (URA)...........................................................................6 1.6.2 The Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO)........................................................6 1.6.3 TheMauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA) .....................................................7 1.6.4 The Central Electricity Board(CEB)..................................................................................7 1.6.5 The Water Resources Unit(WRU)....................................................................................8 1.6.6 The Central Water Authority (CWA) ...............................................................................8 1.6.7 The Wastewater Management Authority (WMA) ..........................................................9 1.6.8 The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA)......................................................................9 1.7 Main Legislation......................................................................................................................9 1.8 Our People- Organisation Structure of Ministry...................... 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Bookmark not defined. 1.8.1 Staffing Structure – as at June 2018..............................................................................11 1.8.2 Vacanciesfilled ..............................................................................................................11 1.8.3 Retirement ....................................................................................................................11 1.8.4 Training .........................................................................................................................11 1.8.5 Schemes of Service amended .......................................................................................11 1.8.6 Others............................................................................................................................11 1.8.7 Staffing – Parastatal bodies as at 30 June 2017............................................................12 PART II – ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGESJULY 2017-JUNE 2018...................................................13 Utility Regulatory Authority..................................................................................................................13 Energy Efficiency...................................................................................................................................13 WATER SECTOR.....................................................................................................................................17 WASTEWATER SECTOR .........................................................................................................................22 RADIATION PROTECTION......................................................................................................................23 INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL COOPERATION.................................................................................24 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF BUDGET MEASURESJuly 2017 – June 2018.................................26 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ACTIONS................................................................................27 Risk Management, Citizen Oriented Initiatives & Good Governance...................................................27 PART III - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................28 Part IV – WAY FORWARD.....................................................................................................................33 1 List of Abbreviations AFD AgenceFrancaise de Developpement BMF Build Mauritius Fund CEB Central Electricity Board CWA Central Water Authority EEMO Energy Efficiency Management Office IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IWRM Integrated Water Resources Management KW Kilowatt MARENA Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency MEPU Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities MW Megawatt RPA Radiation Protection Authority URA Utility Regulatory Authority WMA Wastewater Management Authority WRU Water Resources Unit 2 Foreword by Deputy Prime Minister,Minister of Energy and Public Utilities The annual report of my ministry for years 2017/18 highlights the transformation in the energy sector, the progress achieved in the rehabilitation of the water infrastructure and wastewater projects, as well as the extension of radiation services. Firstly, a new impulse was given to renewable energy with various incentives and simplification of procedures for approval of projects. At the end of the 2017/18 financial year, there were already four solar farms in operation and six others in progress. Small scale distributed generation projects were launched for cooperatives, SME's and households. The Home Solar project which we introduced in 2017 was selected out of 86 entries by IRENA/ Abu Dhabi Fund for Development for funding of 10 million USD. This project is innovative and socially oriented as it aims to support low income groups, specially female headed households. Under this project, the CEB will install solar panels on houses of 10,000 households in the social tariff category. Mauritius became one of the founding members of the International Solar Alliance, an international network launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France, to pool together solar rich countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The Africa Energy Forum was held in Mauritius in June 2018, bringing about 1700 delegates and 16 Ministers from Africa. Mauritius was chosen as a venue because of its highly competitive economy, universal electricity coverage and its links with African continent. In the water sector, the programme for the rehabilitation of the water infrastructure continued with government's financial support while the wastewater works were completed in some regions, which were exposed to environmental risks Radiation protection services were extended and regulations were introduced to comply with regulatory requirements of the IAEA. I am thankful to the staff of my ministry, the departments and parastatal bodies under its jurisdiction for their dedication to the modernisation of the energy and utilities sector. Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, GCSK, SC, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities 3 Introduction The Annual Report gives a summary of the projects of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities and parastatal bodies falling under its jurisdiction during period July 2017 to June 2018. The budget of the Ministry amounted to Rs 4.45 billion out of which Rs 4.13 billion was dedicated for capital expenditure. Government provided Rs 2.9 billion for rehabilitation and upgrading of the water infrastructure and Rs 1. 2 billion for construction of wastewater networks. Taking into consideration the comments of the Director of Audit, a Project Implementation Unit was set up at the Ministry, staffed by experienced senior engineers to monitor closely the implementation of capital projects. An Internal audit unit was also set up to carry out regular audits. The Internal audit inspections helped the Ministry to address shortcomings in a timely manner. Nirmaladevi Nababsing Senior Chief Executive July 2018 The report This Annual Report summarises major actions of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities for period July 2017 to June 2018. Part I sets out the vision, mission of the Ministry, its roles and functions, its staffing and organisation structure as well as the staffing of parastatal bodies and departments/ units falling under its jurisdiction. Part II highlights the achievements of the Ministry and the implementation of budget measures and implementation of capital projects. Part III provides information on the financial performance of the Ministry. Part IV is about the strategic direction of the ministry. 4 PART 1 - THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 1.1 The Ministry The Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities has the mandate to formulate policies and strategies for the energy, water, wastewater sectors and radiation protection and is responsible for the management of water resources in the country. 1.2 Vision Ensure energy and water security, safe disposal of wastewater and peaceful use of nuclear technology and ionizing sources. 1.3 Mission To fulfil our commitment to the nation, by ensuring- 1.4 Functions 5 1.5 Strategy and Policy Long Term Energy Strategy 2009- 2025 Energy Efficiency/ Demand Side Management Master plan and Action Plan 2017 Mauritius Energy Sector – Assessment of Electricity Demand Forecast and Generation Expansion Plan with Focus on 2015-17 period- World Bank 2015 Master Plan for Water Resources – 2013 -2050 Mauritius Wastewater Master Plan- 2014 -2033 National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan – 2017 Making the Right Choice for a Sustainable Energy Future: The emergence of a "Green Economy"- National Energy Commission 2013 1.6 Units/Departments/ Statutory Bodies (as at June 2018) ENERGY SECTOR CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD WATER SECTOR WASTEWATER SECTOR WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CENTRAL WATER AUTHORITY MAURITIUS RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES WATER RESOURCES UNIT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE RADIATION PROTECTION RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY UTILITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY 6 UTILITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY 1.6.1 The Utility Regulatory Authority (URA)is an independent regulatory body to regulate utility services, namely electricity, water and wastewater, established under the URA Act 2004. Its objects are to: (i) ensure the sustainability and viability of utility services; (ii) protect the interest of both existing and future customers; (iii) promote efficiency in both operations and capital investments in respect of utility services; and (iv) promote competition to prevent unfair and anti-competitive practices in the utility services industry. Its functions are to - (i) implement the policy of Government relating to applicable utility services; (ii) grant, vary and revoke licences in respect of a utility service; (iii) enforce the conditions laid down in an undertaking authorisation; (iv) regulate tariffs and other charges levied by a licensee in accordance with any rules specified in the relevant Utility legislation; (v) mediate or arbitrate disputes between a customer and a licensee, or between 2 or more licensees; (vi) determine whether a licensee has an obligation to extend a utility service to customers or to an area not adequately supplied with such utility service; (vii) establish an appropriate procedure for receiving and enquiring into complaints by customers in relation to any utility services; (viii) establish and implement adequate systems for monitoring the compliance by licensees with standards and applicable regulations, and making such information publicly available; (ix) take measures for the better protection of customers in relation to any utility services (x) take measures to suppress any abusive, illegal or dishonourable practices in relation to any activity of a licensee (xi) examine and make recommendations to a licensee in respect of any Power Purchase Agreement which a licensee proposes to enter into; and (xii) examine and make recommendations to a licensee in respect of any management services contract, operation and maintenance contract or any other contract which a licensee proposes to enter into in relation to water services or waste water disposal services. ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE 1.6.2 The Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO) was established in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act 2011. Its objects are to promote the efficient use of energy and promote national awareness for the efficient use of energy as a means to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. Its functions are to - (a) develop and implement strategies, programmes and action plans, including pilot projects, for the efficient use of energy; (b) establish procedures to monitor energy efficiency and consumption; (c) issue guidelines for energy efficiency and conservation in all sectors of the economy; (d) establish energy consumption standards; (e) collect and maintain data on energy efficiency and consumption; 7 (f) compile and maintain a database for energy auditors; (g) formulate and recommend innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency projects; (h) devise and assist in the preparation of educational courses and school curricula on the efficient use of energy; (i) establish links with regional and international institutions and participate in programmes pertaining to the efficient use of energy; (j) encourage and assist project developers in applying for carbon credits for energy efficiency projects using the Clean Development Mechanism; (k) devise, in collaboration with the Mauritius Standards Bureau, the Customs Department, the Mauritius Accreditation Service and the Consumer Protection Unit, and any other relevant authorities, minimum energy performance standards regarding any equipment, machine or appliance which is imported, manufactured or sold in Mauritius; (l) devise labelling requirements and specifications regarding any equipment, machine or appliance which is imported, manufactured or sold in Mauritius; (m) develop criteria to classify energy consumers; (n) prepare and submit to the Minister an annual report on energy efficiency and consumption. MAURITIUS RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY (MARENA) 1.6.3 TheMauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA), established by the MARENA Act, 2015, has the responsibility to promote renewable energy and create an environment conducive to the development of renewable energy. Its objects are to- (i) promote the adoption and use of renewable energy with a view to achieving sustainable development goals; (ii) advise on possible uses of liquid natural gas; (iii) create an enabling environment for the development of renewable energy; (iv) increase the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix; (v) share information and experience on renewable energy research and technology; and (vi) foster collaboration and networking, at regional and international levels, with institutions promoting renewable energy. CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD 1.6.4 The Central Electricity Board(CEB),established by the Central Electricity Board Act 1963, is responsible for the control and development of electricity supplies in Mauritius. Its main function is to prepare and carry out development schemes with the general object of promoting, coordinating and improving the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Mauritius and build generating stations. It also collects license fees on behalf of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. As at June 2017, the CEB was producing around 40% of the country's total power requirements from its four thermal power stations and ten hydroelectric power stations listed below- 8 Thermal power stations Hydropower stations IPP's 1. St Louis Power station 2. Fort Victoria Power Station 3. Fort George Power Station 4. Nicolay Power Station 1.Champagne Power station 2.Ferney Power station 3.Tamarind falls Power station 4.Magenta Power station 5.Le Val Power station 6.Cascade Cecile Power station 7.Amode Ibrahim Atchia Power station, Reduit 8.La Ferme Power Station 9. La Nicoliere feeder canal Power station 10. Midlands Power station 1.Consolidated Energy Limited 2.Alteo Energy Ltd 3.Terragen 4.Medine 5. OTEOSA (ex CTDS) 6. OTEOLB (ex CTSav) 7. Sarakosolarfarm, Henrietta 8. Eoles de Plaines des Roches 9. Synnove Solar One L'Esperance 10.Solar Field Ltd, Mont Choisy 11. Synnove Solar One, Petite Retraite 12. Eole, Plaine des Roches 13. Sotravic Landfill Gas to Energy , MareChicose WATER RESOURCES UNIT 1.6.5 The Water Resources Unit(WRU)was established in May 1993 within the Ministry. Its functions are to - study and formulate policy in relation to the control and use of water resources; keep a data base of water resources; prepare and follow up plans for the conservation, utilisation, control and development of water resources; co-ordinate and scrutinise the projects undertaken by any person relating to the conservation, utilisation and development of water resources and to assess the technical possibilities, benefits and socio-economic feasibility of the project; conduct and co-ordinate research and investigation on the economic use of water; promote, design and construct, in consultation with appropriate authorities, schemes and works for the purpose of conservation and development of water resources; ensure that water supply conforms with such standards as are laid by law; monitor the construction of major dam projects; ensure the regular maintenance of the dams; and implement integrated water resources management CENTRAL WATER AUTHORITY 1.6.6 The Central Water Authority (CWA), established by the Central Water Authority Act 1971, is responsible for the treatment and distribution of water for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes throughout Mauritius. As at June 2017, it was ensuring water supply to the population 9 through six water supply zones, 4276 kilometres of water pipes, 97 service reservoirs, 7 water treatment plants. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 1.6.7 The Wastewater Management Authority (WMA)was established in 2001, after the enactment of the Wastewater Management Authority Act 2000. The core services of the WMA are the collection and treatment of domestic, commercial and industrial wastewaters for disposal to an environmentally acceptable quality. As at July 2017, the WMA was operating 72 pumping stations and 10 treatment plants, including four main ones at St Martin, Grand-Baie, Baie-du-Tombeau, and Montagne Jacquot. RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY 1.6.8 The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA)is the national regulatory body, established under the Radiation Protection Act of 2003, to regulate and control all practices involving the use of ionising radiation.It has also the mission to protect people and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation through an effective regulatory system. 1.7 Main Legislation ENERGY SECTOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SECTORS RADIATION PROTECTION Central Electricity Board Act 1963 Central Water Authority Act 1971 Radiation Protection Act 2003 Electricity Act 1939 Ground Water Act 1969 Radiation Protection(Personal Radiation Monitoring Service) Regulations 2012 Electricity Act 2005 ( not yet proclaimed) Rivers and Canals Act 1863 Radiation Protection (Safe Transport of Radioactive Material) Regulations 2016 Electricity Regulations 1939 The Wastewater Management Authority Act 2000 Radiation Protection (Licensing and Registration) Regulations 2017 Energy Efficiency Act 2011 The Environment Protection (Drinking Standards) Regulations 1996 Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations 2016 Energy Efficiency (Registration of Auditors) Regulations 2016 Energy Efficiency(Energy Consumer and Energy Audit) Regulations 2017 Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency Act 2015 Utility Regulatory Authority Act 2004 10 1.8 Our people - Organisation Structure of Ministry 1.8 Organisation Structure of Ministry (2017-2018) DG (PU) Director General (Public Utilities) DPS Deputy permanent Secretary DTS (PU) Director Technical Services (Public Utilities) DDTS (PU) Deputy Director Technical Services (Public Utilities) APS Assistant Permanent Secretary MHR Manager Human Resources MFO Manager Financial Operations MPS Manager Procurement and Supply DD, WR Deputy Director, Water Resources LE (P/P) Lead Engineer (Project/Planning) E/SE (P/P) Engineer/Senior Engineer (Project/Planning) E/SE (E/E) Engineer/Senior Engineer, Energy Efficiency TO Technical Officer, Energy Efficiency SRPO Senior Radiation Protection Officer RPO Radiation Protection Officer PHO Principal Hydrology Section SHO Senior Hydrological Officer HO Hydrological Officer SHT Senior Hydrological Technician HT Hydrological Technician AMIC Assistant Manager, Internal Control LE (P/M) Lead Engineer, (Planning/Maintenance) E/SE (P/M) Engineer, Senior Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) LE (Civil) Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer (Civil) E/SE (Civil) Engineer, Senior Engineer (Civil) QS/SQS Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor RPA Radiation Protection Assistant Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities DTS (PU) Analyst Administration Senior Chief Executive DPS (Water sector) Was DPS (Energy Sector) HR Section Procurement and Supply Section Finance Section Registry DDTS (PU) LE (P/P) E/SE (P/P) Statistician Water Resources Unit Director Water Resources Administration Energy Efficiency Management Office Director Energy Efficiency DD, WR Radiation Protection Authority Chief Radiation Protection Officer SRPO Administration Technical Services DG (PU) Internal Control Unit APS APS MHR MPS AMIC MFO OMA Engineering Division Hydrology Section SHT HT LE (P/M) TO, EE PHO SHO HO E/SE, EE E/SE (P/M) Supporting Staff Supporting Staff Supporting Staff Supporting Staff ICO/SICO Supporting Staff MSO MSO RPO LE (Civil) E/SE (Civil) QS/SQS RPA 11 1.8.1 Staffing Structure – as at June 2018 Grade Number Administrative Cadre 6 Professional Cadre and Technical Grades 50 Pre-Registration Trainee Engineer 6 HR Cadre 3 Finance Cadre 6 Procurement and Supply Cadre 3 Internal Control Cadre 2 Officers from CISD 1 Safety and Health Officer –part time 1 Secretarial Class 15 General Services 30 Workmen's Class 36 Total 159 1.8.2 Vacanciesfilled Grades Public service commission Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms Under delegated authority Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Administrative 1 - Technical 10 - Finance Cadre 1 Secretarial Class - 2 General Service - 2 Workmen's class 1 4 Total 11 5 4 1 1.8.3 Retirement 2 employees of general services retired. 1.8.4 Training 11 officers of the Ministry, Water Resources Unit and Radiation protection Authority attended training overseas and 49 attended training locally. 1.8.5 Schemes of Service amended Nil 1.8.6 Others No. of staff who used passage benefits 36 No. of requests for leave without pay 4 12 1.8.7 Staffing – Parastatal bodies as at 30 June 2017 CWA WMA CEB MARENA URA No of employees 1278 458 1960 5 10 Trainees 109 19 181 1 Retired 29 4 25 13 PART II – ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGESJULY 2017-JUNE 2018 . Utility Regulatory Authority Mr. Alfred Byigero, a Rwandan citizen was appointed as Director of URA on 09 October 2017. URA became a member of the Regional Association of Energy Regulators of Eastern& Southern Africa (RAERESA)/ COMESA's Energy Regulatory arm and the "Reseau Francophone des Regulateurs de l'Energie"- RegulaE.Fr. It was given observer status in the Regional Electricity Regulators Association (RERA)/ SADC's Electricity Regulatory arm, pending approval of full membership. Energy Efficiency As at June 08, 2018, 48 Energy Auditors 12 Energy Audit Firms, including two from India and one from Reunion registered with EEMO.The EEMO outsourced energy audits of 23 Government buildings. The Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations 2017 came into force on 01 July 2017, providing for mandatory affixing of energy efficiency labels on electric ovens, refrigerating machines and dishwashers. As at June 2018, 195 models of electrical appliances were registered with the EEMO. The PNEE project, implemented under a joint Government/Business Mauritius/ AFD initiative, continued. 88 energy audits were completed. The Ministry appointed consultants who carried out a survey on energy use and energy consumption in the hotel, industrial and SME sectors. The reports will be used to develop energy efficiency guidelines for these sectors. A mobile application for EEMO was launched to create awareness on energy efficiency. The importation of incandescent lamps of 75W and above was banned as from 11 August 2017,. EEMO carried out talks in schools and community centres and organisedtwo media campaigns on energy labeling. 14 Sodium high pressure lamps are commonly used on the 126,000 street lighting systems in Mauritius but they consume a lot of energy and result in high electricity bills to the local authorities. The Ministry appointed a consultant who prepared standard and design guidelines for street and public area lighting, which EEMO has shared with all local authorities. Sustainable Development Goal 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Electricity generation In 2017, around 79% of the electricity was generated from non-renewable sources, mainly coal and fuel oil while the remaining 21% were from renewable sources, mostly bagasse. The main energy source for electricity generation was coal (41.6%), followed by diesel and fuel (37.4%) and renewable sources (21.8%). In 2017, coal (52.7%) was the major fuel used to produce electricity followed by fuel oil (26.8%) and bagasse (20.2%). Independent Power Producers produced around 60% of the total electricity. The peak power demand was 462 MW in 2017. (Source: Statistics Mauritius). Redevelopment of St Louis Power station On 20 March 2018, Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities inaugurated Redevelopment of St Louis Power station comprising 4 units of 15 MW each.Theconsturction started in March 2016and was completed in September 2017 within the contractual time and without any cost overrun. The total investment was about Rs 4.2 billion. This project has allowed the retirement of old Pielstick engines. Heavy fuel oil storage tanks The construction of three heavy fuel oilstorage tanks of 6,500 m3 at Les Grandes Salines was initiated in 2016 and was completed in 2017. CEB's investment amounted to Rs 545 million. Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) On 8 February 2018, CEB invited bids for the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant at Fort George (Mauritius). Study on LNG In October 2017, the Ministry appointed Poten and Partners of UK to carry out a feasibility study on the adoption of LNG. The first phase consisted in the assessment of technical, economic and financial feasibility of shifting to LNG, including financial models for implementing the project and the whole 15 supply chain from import, storage, regasification,electricity generation, bunkering and CNG conversion for inland transportation under Public Private Partnership model. The Consultant's report was due in July 2018. Waste to Energy Project On 2 March 2018, the CEB launched a request for proposal (RFP) for procuring electricity from waste to energy plants on the basis of the supply of 1000 tons per day of Municipal Solid Waste. Home Solar project – Approval by IRENA/Abu Dhabi Fund for Development In January 2018, the IRENA/ Abu Dhabi Fund for Development approved the Home Solar project, which ranked first among 86 entries. The project will benefit from financial support of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to the tune of USD 10 million.Under this project, CEB (Green Energy) Ltd will install solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops of 10,000 households, who are in the Social Category tariff 110A over a period of five years. Photo with Director General of IRENA and CEO od Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Home Solar project – Inauguration Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, inaugurated the Home Solar Project on 17 May 2018 at the residence of Mrs Marie Valerie Priscile Manan at Allée Jacques, Cascavelle. The implementation of the project started with the installation of 10 Solar PV Kits at in Black River and Bramsthan. Launching of Home Solar project Small Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) Project Under the Small Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) Project, the total installed capacity reached 6.17 MW as at June 2018 Some 2.78 MW was connected to the CEB grid under the net metering principle. In July 2017, the CEB launched the second phase of the "CEB 2015 SSDG Net Metering Scheme" to integrate a total of 2 MW Small Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) scheme. 16 Medium Scale Distributed Generation Under the Medium Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG) Project, CEB was expected to complete the grid interconnection of nearly 50% of the allocated 10MW capacity, under the Phase 1 of the Project, by end of 2018. Green Energy Scheme for SMEs The implementation of the 4 MW Green Energy Scheme for SMEs started in 2018. Out of the targeted 2000 installations, 1863 applications were received within a period of 2 months. Solar power plants The implementation of three solar PV farms of a total of 42 MW at Queen Victoria, Solitude and Henrietta and three solar PV farms at Beau Champ, Petite Rivière and Petite Retraite were in progress. CEB Green Energy Co Ltd – 2 MW Solar Farm Henrietta On 08 June 2018, Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities laid the foundation stone for a 2 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farm at Henrietta,to be implemented by CEB (Green Energy) Co. Ltd. The total investment is about 75 million. Battery Energy Storage System The CEB awarded a contract for the installation of two 2 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the CEB Henrietta and Amaury Substations. The BESS will allow more renewable energy to be integrated in the national grid by stabilising frequency and voltage. Inception workshop - GCF grant of Rs 1 billion to Mauritius to accelerate shift to low-carbon economy In December 2016, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a grant of 28 million USD for a project "Accelerating the Transformation Change to a Low-Carbon Economy in the Republic of Mauritius. On 9 and 10 November 2017, Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities opened a two-day inception workshop organised by the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 17 WATER SECTOR Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The main source of water supply is ground water (54%) – abstracted through 112 boreholes. The balance (46%) is derived from surface sources – impounding reservoirs and river in takes. There are five main aquifers in Mauritius comprising 429 boreholes - 133 domestic (90%), 157 irrigation (5%), 139 industrial (5%). The main reservoirs are: Mare aux Vacoas, located in Plaines Wilhems, is the largest reservoir in Mauritius. It has a capacity of 25.89 million cubic metres and provides water to the Upper Plaines Wilhems and to Moka. La Nicolière Reservoir, constructed in the year 1929supplies water for domestic, industrial and irrigation purposes to the northern districts and part of Port Louis. The reservoir has a capacity of 5.26 Mm3 . Piton du Milieu This reservoir is in Moka district. It was constructed in 1952. It has a capacity of 2.99 Mm3. It provides water to the Eastern region. La Ferme Reservoir La Ferme Reservoir, located near Bambous village, was constructed in 1914. The capacity is 11.52 Mm3. It is used only for irrigation. Midlands dam 18 The dam became operational in December 2002. It has a capacity of 25.5 Mm3. It is used for potable water supply and irrigation and supplements water at Nicoliere reservoir. Bagatelle dam The Bagatelle Dam located in PlaineWilhems, has a storage capacity of 14 million cubic metresThe construction started in 2012 and was completed in June 2017. Mare Longue Reservoir Mare Longue Reservoir, constructed in the year 1948 in PlainesWilhems, has a storage capacity of 6.28 Mm3. Highlights Water Resources 2017(Source Statistics Mauritius) 2016 2017 % Mean amount of rainfall 1896 millimeters 2134 millimeters 12.6 Water treated by CWA 247 Mm3 261 Mm3 5.7 Volume of water sold 119 Mm3 130 Mm3 5.3 Revenue collectible from sales of water Rs 1,455 M 1,504 M 3.4 Per capita consumption per day ( domestic) 166 litres 174litres Mean percentage water level for all reservoirs (excluding Midlands Dam) - 49% to 95% Total volume of water sold in 2017 - 120 Mm3, (87.5% constituted of potable water and 12.5% of non-treated water). Volume of water sold under domestic tariff - 80 Mm3 of water (67% of the total volume of water sold). Bagatelle dam In June 2017, the construction of the Bagatelle Dam with storage capacity of 14.76 million meter cube was completed. The CWA awarded the contract for the construction of Bagatelle Water Treatment Plant in December 2017. Riviere des Anguilles dam In October 2017, the Ministry appointed Consultant Studio Ing. G. Pietrangelis.r.l in association with Sub-Consultant Somah Associates Ltd, Enviro-Consult Ltd &Pem to provide Consultancy Engineering Services for the Design Review and Construction Supervision of the Rivière des Anguilles Dam. The dam of is expected to be of capacity of about 14 Mm3 and to meet present and future water demand in the south. The water production would increase from 78,000 m3/day to 128,000 m3/day. The consultancy services comprise 2 phases: Phase 1, design review: 12 months. Phase 2, Supervision of works: 42 months. 19 Feasibility study of Increasing capacity of Nicoliere dam In May 2017, the Ministry awarded a contract to Consultancy firm, SMEC/Vyaass Consulting Engineer to carry out a feasibility study on increasing the capacity of Nicoliere dam. The contract took effect from August 2017. The contract sum is Rs 4,384,263 and USD 385,223. Dam break analysis On 31 May 2018, the Ministry awarded a contract to Studio PetrangeliSRL for an amount of Euro 391,290 and Rs 1,620,000 for a dam break analysis of Mare Aux Vacoas, Mare Longue, Midlands, La Ferme Dam to be in line with international standards . A dam break analysis is a simulation of possible failures in a dam due to natural and unnatural events. The study will be completed by December 2019. Drilling of boreholes Three boreholes were drilled and put into use at Beaux Songes, Beemanique and Bonne Mere. Gender Mainstreaming in Water and Wastewater Sectors Mrs VasudhaPangare, Expert on Gender Mainstreaming in Water Sector, appointed by UNOPS under the Integrated Water Resources Management Project visited Mauritius from 4 to 9 September 2017. Mrs Pangare conducted a half day working session on 7 September 2017 to explain the concept of gender to senior officers of the Ministry. Gender training at Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities During her second visit in early October, she held a consultative workshop with stakeholders, mainly grass root associations and NGOs as well as a workshop with relevant Officers so as to train them on the use of the gender mainstreaming guidelines and indicators. She submitted gender indicators for the water and wastewater sectors to the Ministry. Validation of Integrated Water Resources Management Framework A Workshop was held on 14 and 15 November 2017 to validate the Indicator Framework, which was developed with the support of the University of Mauritius and the collaboration of the Ministry of Environment, the Meteorological Services, Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, CWA, WRU, Wastewater Management Authority, Central Electricity Board and Irrigation Authority. It was submitted in May 2017. The Indicator Framework provides measurable targets to be achieved by 2030. Integrated Water Resources Management Plan On 30 July 2017, a workshop was held including all stakeholders to validate the NATIONALIWRM plan. 20 Integrated Water Resources Management – Gender Indicators Two consultations with stakeholders in the water and wastewater sectors and a national workshop were held on 05 October, 2017 on gender indicators. A final working session was held on 12 October to present the set of gender indicators for the water and wastewater sectors. Training for Water Resources Unit - Integrated Water Resources Management Training on the use of geophysical equipment for WRU staff from 16 – 20 October, 2017 by Dr O. Banton, Consultant funded by UNEP/GEF. Training on the use of the Hystra Software for database management system was held for WRU staff from 23 October to 10 November 2017 by an expert from Hystra Software supplier. Standards for discharge of Effluents A new set of standards for Discharge and Control of Effluents was prepared with the assistance of Dr Mariah Rosario Coelho, Water Quality Expert. Guidelines for desalination plants A guideline for the technical assessment of applications for desalination plants and the issue of desalination plant permits was prepared by Dr O. Banton, Consultant. World Water Day 2018 CWA organised a three-day exhibition to commemorate the World Water Day from 22 March 2017at La Marie Water Treatment Plant. The theme chosen by the United Nations for 2018 was "Nature for Water". UN poster for World Water day Water Sector Reform On 18 February 2016, a Reimbursable Advisory Services Agreement between the Government of Mauritius and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was signed. This Agreement provided for the World Bank to provide strategic advice and support to the Government for the design and implementation of a Private and Public Partnership for the Central Water Authority and for potable water sector reform. The Bank submitted its final report on 7 October 2016. In February 21 2017, Government approved the recommendations of the Bank subject to the World Bank mobilising financing of the services of the transaction adviser and the advisory services of the Bank. The World Bank confirmed that the Global Infrastructure Facility will provide funds amounting to US$ 475,000 for advisory services by the World Bank and US$ 400,000 for payment to International Finance Corporation(IFC). On 11 July 2017, following the signing of a Financial Advisory Services Agreement by IFC and my Ministry, IFC carried out technical, financial analysis and modelling, environmental and social due diligence. The IFC submitted a Transaction Structure Report on 27 March 2018 Water Tank Scheme As announced in the budget speech, as from 1 July 2018, the income ceiling for eligibility of the water tank grant was raised from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. The Ministry simplified the procedures for application for the grant. Applicants were no longer required to swear an affidavit. Old age pension is not included in the household income and applicants do not have to produce pension documents. 10,632 applications were received in 2017/18 and 10,899 were approved, including applications carried over since 2016/2017. An amount of Rs 41,908,326 M was disbursed. Pipe Replacement works In 2017/18, CWA :- (i) replaced some 90 kms of old and defective pipes across the country; (ii) awarded contracts for the construction of 2 new reservoirs which are under construction at Riviere du Rempart of capacity 3000 metres cube. The construction of a service reservoir of 2000 metres cube at Balisson was ongoing; (iii) installed 9containerised pressure filtration plants at: Mon Loisir Rouillard Reservoir – 2 units of capacity 2,000 m3/day each Trianon - 1 unit of capacity 2,000 m3/day each Tyack - 1 units of capacity 2,500 m3/day each Pont Lardier - 1 unit of capacity 2,500 m3/day each Riviere du Poste water treatment plant: 2 units of capacity 2,500 m3/day Mont Blanc water treatment plant: 1 unit of capacity 2,500 m3/day Belle Rose Clemencia - 1 unit of 2500m3/day (iv) In March 2018, CWA embarked on a project to replace 32 km of water pipes in Rose Hill to the tune of Rs 325 million. (v) On 4 August, 2017, the Riviere du Rempart water supply project was launched by Hon PravindJugnauth, Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, External Communications and National Development Unit and Minister of Finance and Economic Development, in the presence of Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Public Utilities,. The project consists of replacement of 15 kms of pipes and the construction of a service reservoir. 22 WASTEWATER SECTOR About 27% of the population is connected to the public sewer network. The WMA operates the following treatment plants – St Martin WastewaterTreatment Plant, constructed in 2004, has ahydraulic design capacity of 69,000 m3/day and treats wastewater up to tertiary level. Mt. Jacquot Wastewater Treatment Plant, constructed in 2007, has ahydraulic design capacity of 48,000 m3/day, and provides an advanced primary treatment process Grand Baie Wastewater Treatment Plant , built in 2003, has a hydraulic design capacity of 5,500m3/day Baie du Tombeau Wastewater Treatment Plant, built in 2000, has a hydraulic design capacity of 48,000 m3/day and provides preliminary treatment. vements During financial year 2017/18, about 3240 house connections were completed and an amount of Rs 1.2 billion was spent by WMA. At the end of March 2018, 87,556 customers were registered with the WMA, representing 27% of the total households. About 19% of domestic consumers, who use up to 6m3 of water, are exempted from payment of wastewater charges. Projects completed as at June 2018 PaillesGuibies Phase 1 consists in the construction of a pumping station and 4 kms of trunk sewer. The works were completed in June 2018. Verger Bissambar - Construction of about 2.8 kms of street sewer and 180 house connections and replacement of about 0.75 km of CWA pipes was completed . 23 Cité Palmerstone, Phoenix – 400m of sewer, 80 house connections, and replacement of 300 m of CWA pipes. Works started in April 2017 and were completed in April 2018. Project at Cipaye Brule –3.1 kms of sewer, 155 houses, 1.2 kms of CWA pipes. Works started in October 2016 and were completed in May 2018. Cite la Cure– 540 m of sewer, 84 house connections, replacement of 506 m of CWA pipes. Works started in April 2017 and were completed in May 2018. Projects ongoing Cité Paul & Virginie, Port Louis – 1054 m of sewer, 134 house connections.. Highlands Sewerage Project – Phase 1 - Construction of 2.4km of trunk sewer along Tout- Court Road, Belle Terre Road and Railway Road and some 200 house connections.Works started in October 2017. Riviere du Rempart Sewerage Project - Upgrading the existing treatment plant at Schoenfeld Riviere du Rempart and the connection of some 75 houses in the vicinity, WMA appointedScene-Ries Consult Ltd in August 2017 to assess the feasibility of the project. Tranquebar/ Bangla Desh/ Ste Marie Sewerage Project - 2.2 km of sewer, 20 houses, 745 m of CWA pipes.Contract awarded in July 2017. RADIATION PROTECTION In 2017/18, there were 245 facilities and 931 radiation sources regulated by the RPA. The RPA extended its dosimetry service to monitor 112 additional radiation workers, resulting in an increase in the number of workers being monitored, from 922 in July 2017 to 1034 in June 2018. In 2017, the RPA embarked on the Single Window Project being implemented by the Government for business facilitation, namely online applications for Import Permits for the importation radiation sources. Government received financial assistance of around Rs. 10 M from the US Department of Energy (DoE), for the construction of a Centralised Radiological Source Storage Facility to cater for the safe and secure storage of disused radioactive sources. In May 2018, the Ministry awarded a contract to Modern Jurassic Building and Construction Ltd for the construction of RPA's new headquarters at Helvetia. This project will cost around Rs. 25 M. A five-day African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) meeting was heldfrom 19 to 23 March 2018 in Mauritius. About 40 participants attended the meeting. 24 INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL COOPERATION Signing of MOU – Italy and Mauritius On 12 February, 2018, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea. The MoU provides for cooperation between Mauritius and Italy in the field of renewable energy and water. Signing ceremony with Mr Francesco La Camera, Director General , Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea of Italy Signing of MOU between MEPU and Institute for Environmental Analytics, UK– May 2018 In May 2018, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Environmental Analytics (IEA), a non-governmental organisation based at the University of Reading, U.K. The IEA will implement a RE-SAT project funded by the UK Space Agency's International Partnership Programme. The project uses Earth observations and other sources of data to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in their transition from fossil fuel electricity generation to renewables by implementing and operationalising the RE-SAT energy planning software platform. International Solar Alliance The Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance was held in New Delhi, India on 11 March 2018 under the joint chairmanship of H.E Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and H.E Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France. Mauritius was represented by Hon Ivan Collendavelloo, GCSK, SC, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities,.Delegations from 46 countries including Heads of State and Government from 21 countries were present. The International Solar Alliance is open to countries which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The primary objective of the alliance is to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to use solar energy to bring electricity to remote regions. As at June 2018, 61 countries had signed its Framework 25 Agreement, out of which 32 had deposited the Instrument of Ratification. Mauritius is one of the Founding members and deposited the instrument of ratification on 27 May 2017, during the State Visit of the Prime Minister to India. 20th Africa Energy Forum The 20th African Energy Forum was held at Le Morne, Mauritius from 19 to 22 June 2018. This event, which is organised every year by Energy Net, UK, brings together policy makers, investors, power companies, banking institutions and international and regional agencies. It is coupled with a large scale exhibition to showcase new technologies and services in the energy sector. The three last meetings were held in Copenhagen in 2017, in London in 2016 and in Dubai in 2015. About 1700 delegates, including 16 Ministers from Africa attended the meeting in Mauritius Energy Net Ltd decided to hold the Forum in Mauritius on grounds that Mauritius is a highly competitive economy, has universal electricity coverage and is a gateway to the African continent. In his opening speech the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, welcomed the delegates to the forum and reminded them of the historic symbolic links of Le Morne Cultural Heritage site to Africa. He stated that in the New Deal for Energy in Africa, the African Development Bank mentions that "over 645 million Africans have no access to electricity. " He also participated in a country session dedicated to Mauritius. He mentioned that Mauritius has been consistently working towards diversifying its energy mix and has set the ambitious target of achieving 35% renewables in its electricity mix by 2025, and maintaining that percentage by 2030. He stated that since 2015, Mauritius has completely reviewed its renewable energy policies, with special focus on the use of solar photovoltaic electricity. He stated that by 2025 and 2030, Solar PV development is planned to respectively achieve a target of about 10%, and 12% contribution. 26 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF BUDGET MEASURESJuly 2017 – June 2018 BUDGET MEASURE TITLE OF PROJECT STATUS AS AT JUNE 2018 161 Eighth, CEB will implement a new scheme for solar PV for small commercial businesses. Under this scheme, the initial investment cost for the installation of a 2 kw solar PV will be financed by CEB. Fifty per cent of the investment will be paid back by the small enterprises over a period of 24 months through a net metering scheme. Thus, the enterprise will have the benefits of consuming electricity free of charge and exporting any surplus electricity generated to the CEB grid. ongoing 182 As we modernise our country, we must also invest in the production of clean and renewable energy. SSDG scheme, Green energy schemes for cooperatives and SME's,Home solar project launched. Six new solar farms under construction 183 First, a 2 MW solar PV farm will be set up by CEB (Green) Co Ltd at Henrietta by March 2018, followed by an investment in an additional 13 MW capacity by the end of 2018. Contract awarded by CEB Green Energy Ltd for 2 MW solarplant at Herietta 184. Second, CEB will, over the next two years, invest in battery storage of 8 MW. Contract awarded by CEB for 4MW battery storage at Amaury and Henrietta 185. Third, some Rs 700 million will be invested in the 'Solar Home Project' comprising the installation of 10,000 roof top solar panels over the next 5 years for low income households in the social tariff category. Solar home project launched in 2017.As at June 2018, about 500 solar panels installed 187. Fifth, the CEB will extend the Small Scale Distributed Generation scheme to a further 1,000 households SSDG scheme launched 190. Eighth, to improve efficiency in energy consumption the importation of incandescent lamps of 75 watts and above will be prohibited. importation of incandescent lamps of 75 watts and above banned from August 2017 191 This budget also provides for the staffing and operationalization of the Utility Regulatory Authority. URA appointed a Director and support staff 198. First, CWA will invest some Rs 210 million in the installation of steel tanks of 2,000 cubic meters in 21 water distressed regions. Bids exercise cancelled as price quoted was too high. 199 Second, Rs 135 million will be invested in 15 mobile plants to treat water affected by mud during heavy rainfalls. 9 mobile filtration plants installed 200 Third, duplicate boreholes will be drilled on 13 sites around the country to avoid interruptions in the water supply caused by breakdown in the use of boreholes. Completed 201. Fourth, solar powered borehole pumps will also be installed on 12 sites to improve efficiency. Bids launched for 12 PV panels to power pumps 202. Fifth, I am extending the water tank scheme for another year and raising the income eligibility ceiling for the grant under this scheme from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. Implemented 204. In the medium term, our plan is to expand the capacity of existing reservoirs, build new ones and complete the replacement of old pipes. contract for two reservoirs at Riviere du Rempart and Balisson awarded 205 Our seventh measure for the water sector is to provide Rs 598 million for the installation of a water treatment plant to make the Bagatelle Dam fully operational. Contract awarded and works started in February 2017 206. Eighth, the capacity of La Nicolière Water Treatment plant is being upgraded to increase the supply of potable water to the northern region. Feasibility study completed 207. Ninth, I am providing for consultancy services for a feasibility study on the construction of the Rivière des Anguilles dam. Our objective is to add another 50 million cubic meters to our water supply capacity in the regions of south and south west by 2022. Consultant appointed to carry out design review. 208. Tenth, this Budget provides Rs 2.3 billion for the replacement of 264 kilometers of pipes. About 100 kms of pipes replaced 209. And eleventh, Rs 400 million will be invested to improve the efficiency of 150 stations that pump water into service reservoirs. Procurement initiated 214/215 We will also be investing some Rs 3.8 billion in wastewater management over the next three years. For the next financial year, we are providing for projects at Grand Baie, Pailles, Highlands and for rehabilitation of wastewater networks at Cité Atlee, Cité Paul et Virginie, CitéVallée des Prêtres, Cité Palmerstone, Cité La Cure, CitéMalherbes, Tranquebar and Pointe aux Sables Projectscompleted at Cité La Cure, Cité Paul et Virginie. Projects ongoing at Pailles, Highlands,Cité Palmerstone, Tranquebar. Bids to be launched for CitéMalherbes, Cité Atlee. Bids laucnehd for Grand Baie. 27 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ACTIONS Key Action Key Performance Indicator Target 2017/18 Achievement as at 30 June 2018 Upgrading of Water supply infrasructure Length of water pipes laid (km) 100 km 90 Generation of additional electricity from wind and solar sources Additional electricity generated from wind and solar sources (MW) 80 MW 80MW Energy audit of government- owned buildings Number of buildings audited 20 7 and 16 ongoing Mobilisation of ground water Number of boreholes drilled 4 3 Connection of additional premises to the sewerage network Number of additional premises connected to the sewerage network 645 645 Monitoring of radiation workers Number of radiation workers monitored 1000 1000 Risk Management, Citizen Oriented Initiatives & Good Governance Internal Control The Internal Control Unit's annual plan 2017/18 consisted of 19 planned audits out of which 15 were completed. Analysis of 7 internal control reports revealed that out of 50 recommendations, 38 have been implemented (76%). Audit Committee The Audit Committee of the Ministry had 8 meetings and followed up on issues raised in the Director of Audit's report, PAC report and Internal Control Reports. Quarterly reports were submitted regularly to the OPSG and a final report at the end of the calendar year. Reform Performance Management System The Performance Management Cycle consists of three phases - the Performance Agreement Phase, the mid-term appraisal and the final appraisal. Officers were requested to fill in their Performance Appraisal Forms at the start of the cycle in July 2017. On 30 June 2018, out of 83 officers, 81 had completed their appraisal. 1 Confidential Secretary had retired from the service in November 2017 and one Office Attendant and Senior Office Attendant did not fill the Performance Appraisal Form on ground that he had already reached top salary. Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) A Data Capture Exercise for officers of the Ministry was carried out at the beginning of the project following which same was input in the system. Data pertaining to officers of the Ministry is updated on a continuous basis in terms of their assignment of higher duties, promotion, appointment to other posts and transfer to and from other Ministries. Updating of data on the HRMIS is a continuous process. Implementation Plan of the Public Sector Business Transformation Strategy A Transformation Implementation Committee was set up to implement the Public Sector Business Transformation Strategy. It identified four key measures to be implemented, namely the EEMO mobile app which has already been launched. 28 Occupation Safety & Health 20 Safety Audits were conducted at the different Units of the Ministry and one risk assessment was carried and relevant recommendations have been implemented. PART III - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Financial Highlights Overall Expenditure (BY VOTE) The Budget 2017-2018 provided an amount of Rs 4,450.00 (M) to the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities out of which Rs 2,543.09 (M) was spent. A breakdown of expenditure by economic categories is shown below:- Vote 3-1 Energy and Public Utilities EXPENDITURE CLASSIFIED BY ECONOMIC CATEGORIES (RsM) (i) Compensation of employees consists of basic salary and compensation, allowances extra assistance, cash in lieu of leave, travelling and transport overtime, staff welfare and social contributions. (ii) Goods and Services include of cost of utilities, fuel and oil, rental, maintenance of equipment, publications and stationery, studies and surveys and other goods and services. (iii) Subsidies are government grants provided to the Wastewater Management Authority and Central Water Authority. (iv) Grants are funds provided to finance the operations of the Utility Regulatory, Mauritius Renewable Energy Agencyand contribution to the International Organisations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency. (v) Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets represents Capital Expenditure. (vi) Acquisition of Financial Assets represents loans granted to Central Water Authority and Wastewater Management Authority. 29 Expenditure by Sub Head The Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities had the following Sub Heads under the main vote: (i) Sub Head 03-101-General (ii) Sub Head 03-102- Energy Services (iii) Sub Head 03-103- Water Services (iv) Sub Head 03-104- Wastewater Services (v) Sub Head 03-105- Radiation Protection Services Details of the expenditure by Sub Head and by economic categories are shown below: 03-101 General Rs M 03-102 Energy Services Rs M 03-103 – Water Services Rs M 30 03-104 Wastewater services 03-105 Radiation Protection Services Revenue The Radiation Protection Authority collected an amount of Rs2.72 M for personal radiation monitoring services and licensing fees. An amount of Rs 0.31 M was obtained by the Ministry for sale of boulders and soil at Bagatelle dam site and an amount of Rs 0.33 M from the Wastewater Management Authority in respect of debts prior to 2001. Analysis of Major Changes The major variations in the overall expenditure of Vote 3-1-Energy and Public Utilities concerns the Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets. The decrease in 2017-2018 was due mainly to completion of major projects such as Bagatelle dam. 31 SUB HEAD WATER SERVICES 5-103 Project Project Value Rs(M) 2016-2017 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 2017-2018 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) (i)Bagatelle Dam 7,126.48 312.00 363.17 (BMF) 158.62 (ii)Riviere Des Anguilles 3,262.40 - 4.00 (iii)Arnaud(Diversion Dam) 221.95 20.40 Drilling of boreholes 2.13 3.69 Upgrading of Dam(La Ferme) 369.59 - Maintenance of Feeder Canals - 1.26 8.52 Acquisition of other Machinery & Equipment 1.13 1.24 700.03 176.07 The second change concerns expenditure in relation to the Pipe Replacement Programme as shown below. Expenditure amounting to Rs 127.71M was funded from the Build Mauritius Fund in 2016/2017 compared to an amount of Rs339.08M, incurred in the financial year 2017/2018 under the Ministry's vote: Description 2016/2017 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 2017-2018 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) CWA-Pipe Replacement Programme 127.71(BMF) 339.08 Total 127.71 339.08 Thirdly Grants to Statutory Bodies and International Organisations increased as shown below: Sub-Head Description 2016-2017 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 2017-2018 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 3-101-General Utility Regulatory Authority 5.00 16.80 3-102 (Energy Services) (i)Contribution to International organization (ii)Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency 0.10 4.00 0.10 7.00 3-105-Radiation Protection Services Contribution to International organization 1.98 2.38 Total 11.08 26.28 An increase of 81% is noted in respect of Acquisition of Financial Assets as detailed below- Sub-Head Description 2016-2017 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 2017-2018 Actual Expenditure Rs(M) 3-103 (Water Services) (i)Loans to CWA (ii)Equity Participation (CWA) 408.42 - 447.70 900.00 3-104 (Wastewater Services) Loans to Wastewater Management Authority Shares & Equity Participation 536.57 - 255.00 108.90 Total 944.99 1,711.60 32 Statement of Revenue Description 2016-2017 Actual Rs (M) 2017-2018 Estimates Rs (M) 2017-2018 Actual Rs (M) Radiation protection services (a)Personal Radiation Monitoring Services(PRMS) 0.13 0.5 0.28 (b)Licensing 0.59 1.5 1.35 Sub Total 0.72 2.00 1.63 Remittances by other Ministries/Departments in respect of PRMS 0.83 1.0 1.09 Wastewater Management Authority (Debt collection) - 1.0 0.33 Sale of Boulders/soil Bagatelle dam 4.13 - 0.31 Others-Mediation fees 0.5 - Gross Total 6.18 4.0 3.36 Statements of Expenditure for overall Vote 3-1 03-101 General 2016-2017 Actual ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Estima tes ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Actual ( RsM) 03-102- Energy Services 2016- 2017 Actual ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Estima tes ( RsM 2017-2018 Actual ( RsM) Compensation of Employees 34.100 44.309 38.248 Compensation of Employees 5.573 7.406 3.836 Goods and Services 13.037 20.891 20.875 Goods and Services 10.278 73.279 17.400 Subsidies - - Subsidies - - - Grants 5.000 16.800 16.80 Grants 4.096 12.415 7.094 Acquisition of Non Financial Assets Acquisition of Non Financial Assets 30.000 - - Acquisition of Financial Assets Acquisition of Financial Assets - - - Economic Categories 2016/2017 Actual 2017/2018 Estimates Rs (M) 2017/2018 Actual Rs (M) Ministry's vote Rs (M) Build Mauritius Fund Rs (M) TOTAL Rs (M) Compensation of Employees 81.324 - 81.324 102.225 82.940 Goods and Services 43.678 - 43.678 188.960 75.580 Subsidies 16.600 - 16.600 - Grants 11.080 - 11.080 31.815 26.280 Other Expense - 152.574 152.574 1,423.000 470.42 Acquisition of Non- Financial Assets 366.929 363.167 730.096 554.000 176.26 Acquisition of Financial Assets 944.988 - 944.988 2,150.00 1,711.61 1,464,599 515,741 1,980,340 4,450.000 2,543.09 33 TOTAL 52.137 82.000 75.923 TOTAL 49.947 93.100 28.330 03-103- Water Services 2016- 2017 Actual ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Estimates ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Actual ( RsM) 03-104-Wastewater Services 2016- 2017 Actual ( RsM) 2017-2018 Estimates ( RsM) 2017- 2018 Actual ( RsM) Compensation of Employees 33.731 40.715 33.606 Compensation of Employees 1.776 2.000 1.093 Goods and Services 18.314 89.185 35.020 Goods and Services - 3.000 - Subsidies 16.600 - - Subsidies - - Other Expense - 1,423.000 470.420 Grants - - Acquisition of Non Financial Assets 336.895 531.000 176.070 Acquisition of Non Financial Assets - - Acquisition of Financial Assets 408.416 950.000 1,347.700 Acquisition of Financial Assets 536.572 1,200.000 363.910 TOTAL 813.956 3,033.900 2062.816 TOTAL 538.348 1,205.000 365.003 03-105 Radiation Protection Services 2016-2017 Actual ( RsM) 2017-2018 Estimates ( RsM) 2017-2018 Actual ( RsM) Compensation of Employees 6.144 7.795 6.156 Goods and Services 2.049 2.605 2.290 Subsidies - - Grants 1.984 2.600 2.384 Acquisition of Non Financial Assets 0.034 23.000 0.190 Acquisition of Financial Assets - - TOTAL 10.211 36.000 11.020 Part IV – WAY FORWARD Trends and Challenges Major challenges Ensuring long term energy security by diversifying sources of electricity generation Shifting towards cleaner energy Increasing investment in renewable energy Impact of climate change, namely rising temperature, decrease in rainfall of around 8% annually and prolonged dry periods on water sector Addressing water stress Preventing adverse impact of economic and agricultural activity on aquifers and rivers Reducing water losses in distribution system Increasing water resources and improving the supply and distribution infrastructure to ensure regular water supply to the population 34 Extending wastewater to environmentally vulnerable regions Meet obligations under the international legal instruments in the field of radiation safety, nuclear security and safeguards. Strategic Direction Increasing electricity generation capacity to meet medium and long term demand Increase the contribution of renewable energy technologies and encouraging the participation of small and medium producers in generation of electricity through use of renewable technologies Develop standards for renewable energy. Encourage battery storage energy systems and strengthen grid capacity to integrate a higher share of renewable energy. Implement energy efficiency measures in all sectors and extend mandatory to other electrical appliances Establish a licensing system to license power producers Develop a legal framework for management, conservation and control of water resources. Continue implementing a water supply infrastructure development programme with replacement of old pipes, construction and rehabilitation of dams, replacement of consumer meters, construction of new service reservoirs, and upgrading of treatment plants. Implement an integrated water resources management system Monitor the quality of water with effective databases and indicators and monitoring of effluent discharge. Extend sewerage network to densely populated areas and upgrade major wastewater treatment plants. Ensure the safety and security of radiation sources for the protection of the public and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

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