How do we do it:

Flood modelling:

1. River topography and hydro meteorological data collection and processing;
2. Development of Rainfall runoff and hydrodynamic models;
3. Analysis of flood mitigation options; and
4. Development of a sediment transport model.

Warning system:

1. Telemetry network and Automatic Water level and Gain gauging Stations;
2. Flood Watch / DIMS real time database and processing software;
3. MIKE 11 RR and HD Flood Forecasting modules; and
4. Dissemination.

What is the result:

1. Collection, validation and processing of hydrological, meteorological and topographical data;
2. Rainfall-Runoff and Hydrodynamic models established and calibrated;
3. Flood mitigation proposals evaluated and improvements incorporated;
4. Telemetry network has been designed. Waiting for Steering Committee approval before implementation; and
5. Design and customisation of real-time database for Flood Forecasting.

Budget:

Amount of DANCEE support: EUR 718,514 (DKK 5,338,855)

Support from beneficiary org.: EUR 262,000 (DKK 1,965,000)

Total amount EUR 980,514 (DKK 7,303,855)

Partners:

Danish consultant firm: DHI Water & Environment.

Local beneficiary institutions: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine The State Committee for Water Management The Ukrainian Hydro meteorological Institute. All institutions participate with their central office in Kyiv and their regional office in Uzhgorod.

Local consultants: Ukrainian Centre of Environmental and Water Projects (UCEWP).

Project period:

2001 – 2004

Investigation and Re-Mediation of Military Sites in Ukraine

Polluted soil and groundwater, oil spill and heavily polluted dug water wells are only some of the leftovers from the Soviet era. This kind of pollution is often found around military sites. The re-mediation included not only simple cleaning but also implementation of re-mediation activities and on-the-job training as, for instance, preparation of guidelines for handling and storage of oil products.

During the Soviet era, limited attention was paid to environmental protection in Ukraine. This has resulted in the contamination of numerous and relatively large areas with oil products, chemicals, heavy metals and rocket propellants on and around military sites. Based on discussions between DEPA and Ukrainian environmental defence authorities, it was agreed to initiate a co-operation regarding investigation and re-mediation of Military sites. After initial site visits, Lutsk Military Airbase was selected to be the primary site for further project activities.

What do we want to do:

The immediate target group was agreed to be the Department of Ecology of the UMoD. The perspective was to improve the technical and administrative capabilities of the department and thereby create a basis for future re-mediation activities at military sites.

The project was proposed to include on-the-job-training of UMoD staff in:

What is the result:

The delineation of the contamination shows that the total area of polluted soil is about 0.44 km². It was estimated that the total amounts of oil could be as high as 17.000 tons. The contamination is arising from fuel storage. During the investigation, up to 5 m of free phase oil was found, and dug wells for water supply outside the military area were heavily polluted. The investigation also included field demonstration/on-the-job training of local staff. Recommendation and plans were made on how to re-mediate the area.

Budget:

DEPA and local stakeholders finance the project together. DEPA’s support: EUR 693,333 (DKK 5.2 million). Local financing is in the form of expenses to salaries, transport, operation of equipment, etc.

Partners:

Krüger International Consult (Project Manager)

1996 – 1998

Chapter 6
Solid Waste Projects

Environmental problems related to hazardous waste and municipal waste is prioritised in Ukraine and the provisions for developing waste management strategies and plans at regional and local levels are provided in existing environmental legislation.

There is a high level of generation of hazardous waste in Ukraine. Old and poorly maintained industrial plants and lack of effective monitoring and enforcement of existing regulations constitute the basic causes for the present high level of generation of hazardous waste in Ukraine. Relative cheap natural resources, low waste fees and weak enforcement of the environmental regulations –alongside a generally unfavourable investment climate – do not provide the enterprises with incentives to carry out investments in new and cleaner technologies that will reduce the volume of hazardous waste generated.

Look here!

Today, there is a lack of hazardous waste treatment and safe deposit facilities. Ukraine has an estimated 1900 landfills and dumpsites, including 700 for municipal waste, covering an area of 1600 km2. Most of them are so-called surface dumpsites (or waste heaps), where industrial waste has been dumped for years. Most industrial dumpsites are located next to the plants generating the waste in order to minimise transportation distance. Environmental considerations have played virtually no role, when deciding where to locate them.

It is foreseen that the forthcoming Waste Code to be adopted by the Parliament in 2003 will codify the legislation in the area of waste management. The draft Waste Code embraces the Laws of Ukraine "On Waste", "On Scrap Metal" and "On National Hazardous Waste Management Program", various resolutions, instructions and other regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers and also regulations prepared by various departments within ministries and state committees.

The following 4 projects describe the physical and environmental improvement related to respectively the modernisation of the Kyiv solid waste sector and inventory and risk management of contaminated sites in Ukraine.

Solid Waste Projects

Assistance to Ukraine on Modernisation of The Kyiv Solid Waste Sector

Ukraine has during the recent years enacted a set of environmental laws and action plans within the area of solid waste management (and including hazardous waste). The senior political level in Kyiv mirrors this commitment and it is expressed in a wish to modernise the sector in a manner that complies with the environmental standards. It is also expressed in the will to invest in measures that raise the degree of waste recycling to cope with the existing immense environmental problems.

What do we want to do:

The project’s development objective is to develop a system for managing wastes in the City of Kyiv, which meets the stipulated performance standards and requirements in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner, and which in particular minimises the overall adverse impact of the environment.

The project’s immediate goals are structured in the following three project components:

1. Prepare a waste management plan for the City of Kyiv and a management planning capacity within the City Adm.;
2. Reduce the immediate environmental risks related to leachate generation and to improve the deposit capacity at the existing landfill; and
3. Identify, test and demonstrate suitable systems for sorting and recycling waste in the City of Kyiv.

How do we do it:

Although the three project components are independent components, they are closely inter-linked. Project components 2 and 3 will provide crucial input in the preparation of the Waste Management Plan. The studies of possibilities to increase the deposit capacity and hence the life span of the landfill will indicate when a new landfill must be developed. The outcome of the recycling demonstration component will yield information on the future prospects of recycling, which in turn will impact future waste amounts to be collected and disposed off.

1. In the general approach to the study, following main factors were considered incl. the Client's defined level of ambition;
2. focusing on an integrated holistic implementation of the study rather than 3 separate components;
3. focusing on stakeholder ownership of the entire process and study outputs;
4. harness the benefits from extensive use of consultative workshops and seminars as a means of presenting and discussing concepts and ideas and ensure participation in the planning processes;
5. focusing on the consultant's role as "process consultant" rather than only "technical assistance consultant";
6. facilitating the envisaged donor co-ordination and consultations during the study implementation; and
7. transfer of knowledge and technology to the Kyiv City State Administration staff.

What is the result:

DANCEE budget: EUR 1,360,000 (DKK 10,200,000)

Contribution by Kyiv City Council: EUR 280,000 (DKK 2,100,000)

Other sources: EUR 293,334 (DKK 2,200,000).

Recipient: Kyiv City State Administration Consultant: COWI in association with Dan-waste Consult Local Ukrainian consultants.

Project period:

2001 – 2003

Inventory and Risk Management of Contaminated Sites in Ukraine

In order to be able to prevent / predict environmental disasters that create risks for human health and result in deterioration of the quality of natural resources, an early warning system is considered a necessity. A first step towards creating such a system in Ukraine might be the identification and comprehensive inventory of the contaminated sites within the country. Setting up monitoring systems and introducing strict environmental legislation etc. are further steps towards risk management related to contaminated sites.

What do we want to do:

The outcome of the project formulation part is a Final Draft Project Document agreed upon by the Ukrainian Authorities and DANCEE. DAN-CEE will nominate a person to carry the appraisal of the project and the outcome of the appraisal will be an Appraisal Note and the Final Project Document.

The tendering of the project among Danish Consulting Companies will result in the award of the contract to the company who overall has presented the economically most advantageous proposal.

Budget:

The total budget for the project preparation is EUR 121,333 (DKK 910,000). The determination of the budget for the total project will be a part of the work to be undertaken during the project formulation.

Partners:

The project preparation is carried out by Water & Power Planners A/S (WPP) as the lead firm in association with Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI) and the Danish Institute for Environmental Investigations (DMU).

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Identification Study: Modernisation of Solid Waste Management in The City of Kyiv, Ukraine – Forming A Planning Unit for Solid Waste Management

Increasing amounts of solid waste combined with limited waste deposit capacity, low degree of recycling and lack of waste management ends up posing a harmful impact on the environment. To combat this growing waste problem, the City of Kyiv intends to develop a solid waste management system, which will include sorting, recycling, analysis and co-operation between stakeholders, administration and politicians.

The City of Kyiv is facing immediate shortcomings with respect to solid waste deposit capacity, low degree of recycling, and harmful environmental impact from poor waste treatment as well as lack of a strategic management. There is an urgent need for investments in the basic infrastructure and for the creation of a sound business environment for the waste companies.

The Ukrainian solid waste law provides for an adequate legal framework for regulating the sector through permits and inspections, and allows an establishment of a coordinated sector planning. The key political, administrative and operational stakeholders do all support the development of a solid waste management planning system based on the principles of the EU solid waste directive.

As a continuation of the involvement in the modernisation of the utility services in the city of Kyiv, DANCEE has been requested to assess the framework conditions and if possible, to define a dedicated support to the improvement of the solid waste management sector in Kyiv.

What do we want to do:

The aim of the study was, first of all, to undertake an audit of the present waste management system by applying a holistic approach. Secondly, to undertake a dialogue with the leading decisions-makers from the City and the waste companies in order to define a suitable scope for DANCEE support to the strategic development of the solid waste management sector.

How do we do it:

The work programme entailed an audit phase, a dialogue phase with stakeholders and a phase of drafting the project document.

The dialogue phase was centred on two major events. This was first of all an open stake-holder seminar in Kyiv with more than 30 participants from all parts of the waste management sector. Secondly, a study tour to Danish waste management facilities in Denmark engaged senior levels from enterprises, the City Council and the City Administration. It was combined with a final debate on the proposed content of the DANCEE support. The third phase of formulating the project included a final seminar in Kyiv at which local comments and commitments were given.

What is the result:

Budget:

The DANCEE contribution was EUR 200,000 (DKK 1.5 million). Ukraine contributed by providing substantial technical inputs and by co-financing the Danish study tour.

Partners:

The study was undertaken by The Nordic Consulting Group, Denmark in association with two consulting firms, Ramboll, and COWI, and a public waste management utility, Copenhagen City Administration.

The study team also included professionals from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Ukraine and the Kyiv City State Administration. Vice-Mayor Ivan Fomenko led the study.

Project period:

2000 – 2001

Elimination of Risks Related to Stockpiled Obsolete Pesticides in Ukraine

Most probably 20-25.000 tons of the obsolete pesticides in Ukraine can no longer be used as intended. If no action is taken, most of the pesticides will end up as damaging waste in the environment. There is therefore a need to find facilities for storage and ways of final disposal of the pesticides.

Obsolete pesticides can no longer be used for their original purpose or any other purpose, nor can they be easily modified to become unstable, and therefore require disposal. This is a serious problem in Ukraine because inventories estimate that there are about 20-35,000 tons of these un-usable and dangerous substances around in the country. If no action is taken, many of the stockpiled obsolete pesticides sooner or later may all end up in the environment. The environmental impact of concentrated pesticides leaked from deteriorated or corroded containers – drums, boxes, bags, etc. will be significant. This is far worse that the impact of the commonly intended use of those products.

What do we want to do:

The project is split into two phases:

How do we do it:

In phase I, a National Plan for elimination of risks related to stockpiled obsolete pesticides in Ukraine was prepared.

The intention is that by the end of National Plan implementation period, all obsolete pesticides are safely stored in long-term storages.

Budget:

The project is 100% funded by DANCEE with a budget of EUR 409,096 (DKK 3,068,227) in Phase I and EUR 1,152,190 (DKK 8,641,429) in Phase II. Substantial Ukrainian co-financing was allocated for Phase II.

Partners:

The project is carried out by COWI Consulting Engineers and Planners.

The beneficiary is the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Ukrainian implementing agencies are the Interdepartmental Ecological Center (IEC), Kharkov, and the National Center for Hazardous Waste Management, Kyiv.

Additionally, a number of Ukrainian Central and local administrations are being involved in the project implementation. The Danish partners were The Danish Technological Institute, Chemcontrol and DANCEM.

Project period:

1997 – 2004

Chapter 7
Energy and Industry Projects

Environmental protection is not just a question of reducing pollution, although it is a very important objective. It is also a question of knowing how to improve the environmental condition and reduce pollution in the best and most efficient way. Therefore, environmental protection is also about training. And it is not only training of the professionals. It is also training, for instance, of school children, teachers, parents and people who work in the water supply system or in the system for waste treatment.

Look here!

The energy sector reform is high on the political agenda. It has not yet been completed, but important steps forward have been made or are underway. The Ukrainian Government and the regulatory authorities within the energy sector plan to maximize the efficiency of nuclear power plants and optimize dispatch policies in order to reduce average production costs. Slow restructuring of energy-intensive industries, old capital stock in the public, enterprise and household sectors and inadequate reforms of the heat and power sectors have contributed (and contribute) to the high energy intensity. The most important reasons for the high energy intensity are probably the level of tariffs within heat and power sectors and the prevailing cross-subsidisation.

The reform was initiated in 1994. Most important is that the privatisation of the industry or industry unbundling, which reduces the government's commercial role in the energy sector, has begun. In particular, many power generation and distribution companies have been privatised in recent years.

The following 14 projects focus on how and which kind of tools to be used to improve the environment, more than focusing on the volume of pollution. Pollution is of course the driving force and the overall reason why action needs to be taken, but by teaching school children and their teachers about environmental interactions and the advantage of an energy efficient behaviour, they learn to become aware and to take care of the environment and in that way reduce pollution.

In many of the projects, it is obvious that taking care of the environment is good for business. Municipal economy consumes nearly one-fourth of the total volume of the fuel in Ukraine for district heating. By implementing energy efficiency measures in the district heating system, it is possible to reduce the consumption by 15 – 20 per cent. To do this, it has been necessary to train energy auditors from the municipal district heating sector.

The catastrophic disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear has also had an effect on the environmentally related energy projects. Ten years after the accident, a "sustainable energy tour" was made. Eleven towns were visited and nearly 20.000 people were reached directly with the message that Ukraine has large potentials for energy saving and renewable energy.

The variation in the described projects shows that the Ukrainians also have a large potential when it comes to finding the best way and the most visionary solution for the environment.

Energy and Industry Projects

Chernobyl Shelter Fund

The Chernobyl disaster in April 1986 shocked Ukraine and the rest of the world not only by the extensive nuclear outfall but also by the efforts made by the Soviet administration to cover the disaster in order not to disturb the celebration of the 1st of May, thereby preventing the people from protecting themselves against the consequences of the nuclear pollution. Denmark and Sweden were among the first countries to register an increase in the radioactivity in the environment. In 1997, Denmark joined the Chernobyl Shelter Fund set up by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the purpose to transform the burned-out reactor at Chernobyl into an environmentally safe object. In 2001, Denmark renewed its contribution to the fund.

In connection with the extinction of the fire in the Chernobyl reactor in 1986 and the following security measures provided on the scene of the disaster, the former Soviet established a sarcophagus over the burned-out fourth reactor at the Chernobyl NPP. The sarcophagus was erected under extreme circumstances and under heavy time pressure in the months after the explosion. It was only meant as a temporary solution to the environmental problem brought about by the disaster. In 1996, the condition of the construction deteriorated to an extent where a collapse was a realistic possibility and a possible renewed outfall as an inevitable consequence.

What do we want to do:

The G7 elaborated a plan for the renewal of the shelter and for other environmentally needed projects at a total estimated cost of USD 750 million. In December 1997, a pledging conference was held in New York where a large number of countries from all over the world participated and contributed with a total of USD 375 million. This was the background for the work of the Chernobyl Shelter Fund. Since 1995, there has been a close co-operation between the G7 and Ukraine where the overall objective has been to help Ukraine in solving the serious problems after the accident. This means:

1. Closure of the existing two RMBK reactors at Chernobyl;
2. Establishment of capacity as a substitute in the Ukrainian electricity sector; and
3. Stabilisation of the sarcophagus and a long term prevention of more pollution from the scene of the disaster.

The first two activities are under preparation. Concerning the third activity, the so-called Shelter Implementation Plan, SIP has been elaborated. The plan was approved by both Ukraine and the G7. On the G7 summit in Denver, the organisation offered to cover USD300 million of the total USD 750 million, which was seen as necessary if the Shelter Implementation Plan was to be implemented. Ukraine promised also to contribute with a substantial part of the expenses which was USD 750 million.

How do we do it:

Under the administration of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EBRD, a fund has been established which aim is to receive and administer contributions from the donors for the clean-up after the Chernobyl disaster.

Denmark has earlier contributed to this work via the Nuclear Safety Account. NSA is also under the administration of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Danish contribution totalled DKK 32 million. The Nuclear Safety Account accomplishes projects on the un-safe power plants in the Central and Eastern European countries.

During the past few years, it has been a Danish policy and an overall objective to secure the closing down of the Chernobyl power plant as soon as possible, at the latest in 2000 and that needed actions should be taken in connection with the unsafe sarcophagus designed only for temporary use.

The Chernobyl Shelter Implementation Plan (SIP) must be considered as an important part of the implementation of the Danish policy and objectives, also when it comes to the question of the date for the final closing down of the last two reactors at the Chernobyl power plant. In Ukraine, priority has been given for the implementation of all the three parts of the plan.

What is the result:

From a Danish point of view, it has been very important to convince the Ukrainian authorities that the last two reactors at Chernobyl should also be closed down, at the latest in 2000. The Danish intention in supporting the Shelter Fund was first of all to ensure the final closure of these two reactors and to support the environmental work, which was, in the first place, to secure the sarcophagus. With the final closure of the last reactor at Chernobyl on 15 December 2000, the Danish objectives have been reached.

Budget:

The Danish "Support the Chernobyl Shelter Fund" budget:

In 1998 – 2000 EUR 2.5 million (DKK 18.5 million)

In 2001 EUR 2.5 million (DKK 18.5 million)

Partners:

The economic contributions were given directly to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. They were responsible for the different projects; therefore no Danish companies can be listed as project holders.

Project Period:

1998 - 2001

Ukrainian Sustainable Energy Tour 1996

10 years after the accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, a bus exposition tour presenting sustainable energy options in Ukraine was made. Eleven towns were visited and nearly 20.000 people were reached directly with the message that Ukraine has large potentials for energy saving and renewable energy.

Ukraine is facing a crisis in the energy sector. Five dangerous nuclear plants are still on-line, including Chernobyl, old fossil plants are causing heavy pollution. This is the reality even though Ukraine has large potentials for energy saving and renewable energy.

At the moment 8.7 per cent of the electricity is produced by hydropower. Future options include large potentials for wind energy, biomass, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, and solar energy.

What do we want to do:

To put focus on sustainable energy solutions and make contacts for concrete projects, the Ukrainian Sustainable Energy Tour was planned. The tour formed part of the Chernobyl 10 Years Campaign and was a mobile exhibition on renewable energy and energy savings.

This was one of the first steps in creating a Ukrainian market for sustainable energy, and it needs to be followed up by further activities.

How do we do it:

To attract as many as possible, the exhibition was always placed on a central square where people were walking by or were having a rest.

Part of the exhibition was shown outside, including two windmills, photovoltaic panels, a solar collector, and a solar-driven electrical train. Among the other working systems were a 12 V off-grid system running lighting and computers and a full scale water heating system.

Posters, models and videos presented the renewable energy and energy saving possibilities, technologies as well as projects. This was supplemented by a library with technical literature, contact information, and other materials. The unfolded exhibition trailer provided 50 m² in-door space. It was divided into 5 exhibition sections and a small office. The 5 sections were: Energy in Ukraine including local campaign material; Energy Savings; Solar Energy; Biomass; and Water and Wind. Special activities included press meetings, seminars, workshops, and school visits.

What is the result:

11 Ukrainian towns and cities were visited with the mobile exhibition: Poltava, Kharkov, Arte-movsk, Dniepropetrovsk, Krivoj Rog, Nikopol, Zaporozhe, Simferopol, Nikolajev, Odessa, and Kyiv. During the 6-week tour, nearly 20.000 people visited the exhibition and were therefore reached directly, among these, many persons from NGOs, institutes, authorities and businesses involved in the field.

Furthermore, the exhibition resulted in many television coverage and newspaper articles, so probably hundreds of thousands of persons were reached. Special focus on the connection between the energy system and democracy showed that public involvement in the energy sector is both possible and necessary. The visit has strengthened the networking and the position of most of the local groups, and has given them better chances to influence the energy sector in the future.

Budget:

The project was financed with EUR 52,267 (DKK 392,000) from DANCEE;

EUR 7,733 (DKK 58,000) from Heinrich Böll Foundation in Germany, and Folkecenter co-financing with EUR 8,640 (DKK 64,800)

Totalling EUR 68,640 (DKK 514,800).

Partners:

Folkecenter was project leader providing Danish expertise.

News Agency Echo-Vostock as Ukrainian coordinator and providing translation and expertise, 3 members of the tour staff. INFORSE Europe, 1 member of the tour staff.

Project period:

1996

Enhancement of Energy Awareness in Public Education in Ukraine

By teaching schoolchildren and their teachers about environmental interactions and the advantages of an energy efficient behaviour, they should learn to be aware and to take care of the environment.

What do we want to do:

In an attempt to promote more environmental awareness among young people in Ukraine, the teachers in the primary and the secondary schools should be trained in developing methodological classroom-ready educational material in energy subjects for Ukrainian schoolchildren. The project builds on a teacher’s handbook prepared during previous EU Bistro-financed project "Energy efficiency in primary and secondary schools". The idea is to assist teachers in the preparation of educational material where the aim is to enhance energy awareness among school children, teachers, caretakers, principals and ministries.

How do we do it:

Based on previous prepared material aimed at the public schools, the project partners will conduct training seminars in Ukraine for teachers, school managers and representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science –MoE&S. Three seminars will be conducted during the course of the project. One seminar will be targeted at school management and two regional seminars will be targeted at school teachers – energizers.

The first seminar aims at training the representatives from the MoE&S in energy awareness campaigns and will thereby pave the way to energy efficiency education in primary and secondary schools. The two following seminars have the purpose of training teachers in methodological energy and environmental educational material based on Danish experience.

What is the result:

After initiating the project, school managers will be made aware of energy efficiency as a matter of concern to all people involved in public education. The managers act as stakeholders for the subject when training the teachers involved in energy-related subjects. The teachers will be trained in energy as a curriculum source when jointly preparing classroom-ready material. The first two seminars for teachers will be conducted during the project and the beneficiary will replicate the programme for introduction throughout Ukraine.

Budget:

Danish grants finance the input from Danish experts with EUR 66,667 (DKK 500,000).

Beneficiary finances local input and local arrangements – seminars.

Partners:

DANCEE and Democratization Fund of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science (A.G. Bogomolov)

The project team comprises the following Danish companies:

Project period:

2001

Methods, Tools and Training of Energy Auditors for The District Heating Sector

Municipal economy consumes nearly one-fourth of the total volume of the fuel in Ukraine for district heating. By implementing energy efficiency measures in the district heating system, it is possible to reduce the consumption by 15 - 20 per cent. To reach this goal, training of energy auditors from the municipal district heating sector is necessary.

District heating is the main source of heating in Ukraine. About one-fourth of the total volume of the fuel in Ukraine goes to district heating. Based on previous surveys in connection with international projects, the consumption of heat in this sector vastly exceeds a corresponding European level and can be reduced by 15-20 per cent under normal conditions. It is estimated that the energy saving potential for implementing energy efficiency measures in the Ukrainian municipal sector is approx. 90 – 120 PJ corresponding to 6 - 8 mill tons CO₂ per year.

What do we want to do:

The project contains the following phases:

Phase 1. Selection of organisation and future Ukrainian teachers.
Phase 2. Training of teachers.
Phase 3. Pilot energy audits.
Phase 4. Pilot training course in energy audit.
Phase 5. Workshop on training of energy auditing.

What is the result:

The training of teachers – Phase 2 – showed that the Ukrainian staff fully understands the system design and operation. The pilot energy audits – Phase 3 – results show saving potentials from production to consumer ranking from no cost to high cost saving measures. Some of the measures are:

Budget:

The project was 100% supported by DANCEE amounting to EUR 159,613 (DKK 1,197,100). Included in the budget was measuring equipment worth EUR 46,667 (DKK 350,000), to be used at the energy audits.

Partners:

Project holder: Danish Technological Institute, Energy Division

Ukrainian counterpart: State Committee for Construction, Architecture and Urban Development of Ukraine

Sub-contractor, Project co-ordinator Energo Centre Kyiv

Project period:

2000 – 2001

Reduction of Energy Losses in Ventilation Systems of Public and Industrial Buildings

Without generating large costs, it is possible to reduce energy consumption in ventilation systems in public and industrial buildings by 20 – 30 per cent. The saving comes for instance from better maintenance of the existing equipment, installation of automatic control equipment and development of knowledge on how to design ventilation plants in order to obtain low energy consumption and a good indoor climate.

The energy consumption in ventilation systems in Ukraine is generally very high compared to Danish conditions. This is due to the technology being used, the operation of the systems, unused over-capacity and very poor maintenance of equipment. A substantial part of the potential can be realised through operation and maintenance, minor improvements of existing equipment and use of heat recovery.

What do we want to do:

The general objective of the project is to establish a basis for a reduction of the energy consumption between 20 to 30 per cent. The immediate objective is to investigate how this can be achieved in practice by statistical surveys and simple audits. A handbook will be elaborated and the results will be presented on a seminar in Kyiv at the end of the project.

How do we do it:

The project contains the following phases:

What is the result:

The project is supported by DANCEE with EUR 159,967 (DKK 1,199,750)

Partners:

Project manager: Danish Technological Institute, Energy Division

Ukrainian counterpart International Centre of Energy Efficient Technologies

Sub-contractor, Project co-ordinator Energo Centre Kyiv

Project period:

2000 – 2001

Exploitation of Geothermal Energy in Ukraine

In Ukraine, there are several sites with a high potential of geothermal energy. By utilising this energy, it should be possible to benefit from the natural resources both in an environmentally friendly and in an economically favourable way.

The intention is to identify one or several sites with a high potential of geothermal energy resources and sufficient heat demand in order to produce hot water for district heating systems with geothermal fluid. Besides, the project shall demonstrate that a local energy resource can be both environmentally friendly and economically viable at the same time.

What do we want to do:

The present activity was preceded by an earlier project implemented by Houe & Olsen during 1996-1998. This earlier project provided the company with knowledge on geological conditions, district heating sector, economical conditions in Ukraine and co-operation between Ukraine and Denmark. In 1999, the consultant initiated its co-operation with the Institute of Thermophysics Engineering (Kyiv) also promoted by the Danish Energy Agency. These contacts resulted in the implementation of the present Project. Before the consultant visited Ukraine, new information and information from earlier projects in Ukraine were evaluated in order to identify sites, which could be included in a fact-finding mission. Preliminary identification of sites was performed by the Institute of Thermophysics Engineering in Kyiv and the consultant according to the agreement with the Danish Energy Agency and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Sites located in Crimea and Zakarpattya are being considered.

How do we do it:

The project is divided into two phases:

This project has investigated totally 10 sites in a co-operation between the Institute of Eng. Thermo physics Kyiv, Ukraine and Houe & Olsen A/S. At Crimea the investigated sites are; Evpatorija; Tarhannut; Jantarna; Dzankoj; and Krasnogvardijske. In the Transkarpatian area the sites are; Mostiska; Ushgorod; Beregovo; Mukachevo; and Kosino. Three sites were found suitable for further investigation; Jantarna, Krasnogvardijske and Beregovo. The remaining sites is not considered further, a few of them may have a possibility for implementation later on, e.g. Ushgorod, where the technical potential is good, but where the project cannot be implemented due to legislation prohibiting drilling through drinking water reservoir.

The three projects were analysed under consideration of technical, economical, institutional, and environmental criteria. An important assumption is the inclusion of revenues from savings of CO₂-emissions of 4 USD/ton until 2012 through the PCF (prototype carbon fund) under the World Bank.

The total avoided CO₂-emission from the three projects is 27.000 ton/year (distributed on 5.900 ton/year in Jantarna, 13.600 ton/year in Krasnogvardijskie, and 7.600 ton/year for Bere-govo). Further environmental benefits are reductions in emissions of NO_x of totally 21 ton/year (14,3; 4,3; and 2,4 for the three projects), SO₂ of totally 158 ton/year (157; 0,6; 0,3), and particles of totally 2,37 ton/year (Jan-tarna).

The project in Jantarna is characterised by having an existing geothermal plant and district heating network, fuelled by heavy fuel oil. Hence, the scope of the project is to renovate the existing geothermal plant and district heating network. Furthermore, the project comprises a chiller (drying unit).

The project in Krasnogvardijske comprises drilling of wells (1 doublet) and connection to the existing district heating network. The total heat demand is 98.000 MWh, of which geothermal energy is envisaged to cover 67 per cent. The current fuel is natural gas.

The project in Beregovo comprises reconstruction of existing wells and drilling of new wells (1 doublet). The district heating network requires renovation and extension. The current fuel is natural gas. The total heat demand is 73.300 MWh, of which geothermal energy is envisaged to cover 50 per cent.

Budget:

The project has been financed by a grant from the Danish Energy Agency/Danish Environmental Protection Agency with an amount of EUR 57,037 (DKK 423,399). The project was completed at a cost of EUR 44,383 (DKK 329,469).

Partners:

The project partners comprise the following companies: Houe & Olsen, Sub-consultants and Ukrainian Partners Mr Lars Toft Hansen, Project Manager, Engineer Danish Oil and Natural Gas, Sub-consultant: Mr Allan Mahler, Project Engineer, Reservoir Institute of Thermophysics Engineering: Mr Anatoly Shurchkov, Head of Department

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Energy Management Training at TCE

By planning, handling and monitoring the energy consumption in one of the buildings at the Technical University of Ukraine, the instructors of the training center had the opportunity to practise their skills in an actual and relevant project. The project resulted in a reduction of the energy consumption by 40 per cent.

As a result of the project at the Technical University of Ukraine, the heating system in Building 22 of the University is modernised, and through monitoring of the heat consumption, the key figures are identified. In addition, the energy managers received up-to-date practical training in planning the implementation of energy saving measures. All this meant that the energy consumption was reduced by 40 per cent.

What do we want to do:

This project is built upon the knowledge gained during the preceding Tacis-financed project: The Establishment of a Training Centre for Energy Management in Ukraine – TCEM. The main idea of the project is to give the instructors at the Centre the opportunity to practise their skills in an actual and relevant project. Furthermore, the modernised heating system in the building will demonstrate an energy efficient heating system in an administration building in Kyiv, supplied from the district-heating network.

How do we do it:

The Danish Energy Agency financed the input from Danish experts and the modernisation of the heating system with EUR 120,000 (DKK 900,000).

Partners:

Donor: The Danish Energy Agency

Beneficiary: National Technical University of Ukraine

Consultant: COWI A/S

Project period:

1998 – 2000

Introduction of Small-Scale Straw-Fired Heat Production, Ukraine, 2000/2001

By using straw as source of energy in the agricultural sector, it should be possible to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. Another intention of the ongoing project is to create conditions for the development of a market for straw surplus as an energy source to benefit the agricultural sector and to show feasible ways of using straw surplus as renewable source of energy.

The purpose of the present project was to introduce small-scale straw-fired heat production in the agriculture sector of Ukraine. The target of the pilot project was to build up an example of a functioning structure as regards collecting of straw, combustion of straw and optimal use of the produced heat. It included recommendations for the State Committee of Ukraine for Energy Conservation to support the use of straw as energy source, transfer of Danish know-how on the subject, implementation of a pilot project and preparation for further development of the achieved results.

What do we want to do:

The development objective was to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels in Ukrainian agricultural sector and to improve the infrastructure and institutional framework to create conditions for the development of a market for straw surplus as an energy source to benefit the economy and the employment in the agricultural sector.

Within the frames of the present assignment, activities of the project have mainly been exercised at the level of Kyiv Oblast, as one of the typical agricultural regions in the country.

What is the result:

A study course took place in the beginning of the project period in order to encourage project team building. And

1. As a separate annex to the inception report: a clear assessment of the potential role of straw as source of in Ukraine;
2. Installation of a fully operational demonstration straw-fired boiler;
3. Dissemination of knowledge and experience on straw firing, including the handling of straw, including the publication of a booklet on straw heating;
4. Recommendations on measures aimed at improvements in the institutional framework; and
5. Plan for future project development and financial sources.

Budget:

The Danish Energy Agency: EUR 337,798 (DKK 2,533,485)

Counterpart funding: EUR 18,843 (DKK 141,323,000)

Other funding: EUR 6,880 (DKK 51,600)

Total budget: EUR 363,521 (DKK 2,726,408)

Partners:

The Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre (DAAC)

Danish Technological Institute, Section of Bio-fuels

The State Committee of Ukraine for Energy Conservation

LTD Agrofirma "Dim"

Project period:

2000 – 2001

Hot Tap Water Conservation in Kyiv

The general consumption of hot tap water in Kyiv is almost four times as high as in Denmark. By making awareness campaigns and different demonstration projects, this should be changed, so that the consumption will be reduced, water and energy will be saved and the environment protected.

From other projects carried out in Kyiv, DANCEE became conscious that the per capita consumption of hot tap water in the Ukrainian capital is very high compared to present-day consumption in the West European countries. In Kyiv, the average consumption of hot tap water is 170 litres per person per day, while in Denmark the consumption is 45 litres per person per day. DANCEE has proposed to cooperate with Kyiv City Administration, Kyiven-ergo and Kyiv VodoKanal, in order to uncover the reasons for this and try to find attractive solutions to reduce the difference

What do we want to do:

The development objective is to achieve a general reduction of the consumption of hot tap water in Kyiv in order to protect the environment by saving water and energy.

The immediate objective is to set up a number of demonstration projects, focusing on the options for reducing hot tap water consumption. The projects will investigate the effects of technical solutions as well as the human factor based on a review of the tariff systems and the results from awareness campaigns.

How do we do it:

In their efforts to bring the project to a successful completion Carl Bro A/S will utilise experience gained from similar projects thus avoiding unnecessary detailing and accuracy in data collection and identification of systems.

The project will include the following main activities:

1. Collection of data on existing systems, building codes, consumption and social factors;
2. Analyses of data and listing of options for conservation of hot tap water;
3. Selection of options for demonstration and creation of demonstration projects;
4. Discussions with decision makers on tariffs and accounting of hot tap water consumption and proposals for revisions if appropriate;
5. Launching of awareness campaigns to make the residents focus on water as a valuable resource;
6. Implementation and monitoring of demonstration projects; and
7. Reporting on results. A master plan for the implementation of water savings in Kyiv based on agreements with the beneficiaries will be proposed in the final report.

The intention is to make the necessary arrangements with the Technical University of Kyiv to involve students in the project.

What is the result:

The environmental impact of the project will concentrate on the reduction of pollution of water and air, by reducing the consumption and losses of hot tap water. In itself, the effect of the investment will be limited, but we expect that the institutional strengthening and the results achieved by the project will lead to a high degree of replication of the initiative.

Budget:

DANCEE financed the project amounting to EUR 715,333 (DKK 5,365,000). Counterpart component of implementing the demonstration projects amounted to EUR 566,667 (DKK 4,250,000).

Partners:

Carl Bro A/S.

Ukrainian Counterparts: Kyiv City

Administration, Kyivenergo and KyivVodoKanal.

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Programme for Energy Saving and Utilisation of Biomass at The Sanatorium, "Forest Song"

During the winter 1999/2000 the sanatorium, "Forest Song" was closed. All patients – victims from the Chernobyl disaster – were sent home because they could not effort to pay the increasing heating costs. The aim of this project is therefore; to demonstrate how the use of biomass from the surrounding forests and a sustainable heat supply system can solve the serious economic and environmental problems.

The sanatorium "Forest Song" is located in the Volyn region in the Shatsk National Park. In the last 11 years, the sanatorium has treated people who have been exposed to radiation from the disaster in Chernobyl. The main factor of treatment at the sanatorium is a complex of physiotherapy with the application of ecologically clean local plants. During the winter of 1999/2000, the sanatorium was closed and all patients were sent home because of the lack of financing possibilities for the increasing heating costs. The sanatorium and the township of Galiwka were without heating during the whole winter because the patients could not pay the increasing fuel cost.

What do we want to do:

The immediate objective is to demonstrate how utilisation of biomass can solve huge environmental and economic problems in the Ukrainian district heating and public institution sector. The desired situation at the end of the project is an environmentally and economically sustainable heat supply system implemented at the sanatorium ensuring that the sanatorium can be open again for patients during the whole year. Utilisation of renewable biomass instead of diesel will protect the large resources of biodiversities (plants) in the area.

How do we do it:

Feasibility study and technical report on a heating system based on wood chips/wood waste will be prepared in close co-operation with the representatives of the sanatorium Forest Song. The activities will include present heat supply situation, heat demand, pre-design of heating station, district heating network, hot tap water system and sub-stations, investment budgets, financing budgets and long time operation budgets as well as energy consumption and environmental impact. The sanatorium will be given assistance in the preparation of grant and loan applications for potential financial institutions as MKO, Technical Assistance to the Commonwealth of Independent States (TACIS) and the Nordic Environmental Finance co-operation (NEFCO) or other.

During the implementation phase, KAMPSAX A/S will provide the necessary technical supervision to ensure the best quality of the construction work. Danish and local experts with the most updated energy technology knowledge will perform the supervision. The supervision will be concluded with assistance in the commissioning of the heating station and network.

A seminar for potential user of biomass in the Region such as district heating companies and public institutions will be held.

The technical assistance will include design of the biomass boiler station, district heating network and sub-stations. Assistance will be given to the sanatorium during tender procedure and contracting with possible suppliers/contractors.

Training covering operation and maintenance and general aspects in utilisation of biomass will be prepared for the local operational staff during a stay at a Danish woodchip-fired heating plant.

The total project budget is:

DANCEE EUR 570,000 (DKK 4,275,317)

Beneficiary EUR 487,000 (DKK 3,658,350)

Other sources EUR 226,100 (DKK 1,695,750)

Total EUR 1,283,922 (DKK 9,629,417)

Partners:

KAMPSAX is responsible for the project implementation. KAMPSAX has appointed an expert team with considerable amount of experience in planning and implementation of biomass heating systems. The project will be implemented in close co-operation with the local company Ukrainian Ecology Agency and representatives from Shatsk sanatorium Forest Song.

Project period:

2001 – 2003

Fuel Burning Efficiency Optimisation and Reduction of Harmful Pollution at Trypilla Power Plant, Kyiv, Ukraine

By using new advanced equipment, it has been possible to reduce the consumption of coal and at the same time decrease the gas emission. In the future, the equipment will be installed on all units of the power station.

What do we want to do:

The project comprises installation of advanced measuring equipment at the Trypilla Power Plant located near Kyiv, Ukraine. The equipment comprises fixed automatic equipment mounted on one boiler and manual equipment on two boilers. In the future, the equipment will be mounted on all units of the power station. The ash-measuring equipment ensures a reduced consumption of coal through better incineration and thus also ensures decrease in gas emission.

What is the result:

A reduced emission by about 1,200 tonnes of SO₂ per year, 4,100 tonnes of NO_x per year and 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year. Furthermore, the coal consumption will be reduced by 60,000 tonnes per year.

Budget:

The total budget of the project is EUR 684,000 (DKK 5,130,000) of which the grant is EUR 600,000 (DKK 4,500,000).

Partners:

Project recipient: Trypilla Power Plant, Ukraine.

Project manager: Mark and Weddel.

Project Period:

1998 – 2001

Kyiv District Heating Rehabilitation

By rehabilitating a number of sub-stations and installing new pre-insulated underground pipes for heat and hot tap water, the worlds third largest district heating system has reduced the environmental pollution in air and water. At the same time the preliminary results show for the rehabilitated stations saving of 35 per cent for heating energy and 60 per cent for electrical power.

The district heating system in Kyiv is the third largest system in the world serving a population of 2.7 million people. The main system is technically well designed with a share of heat from CHP plants of 50 per cent. However, due to lack of sufficient funds for fuel, maintenance and rehabilitation the present heat demand cannot be assured.

What do we want to do:

Therefore, the general objective with this project is to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution, first of all in air and water, by reducing the energy consumption –heat and power – and limit water leakages from the distribution systems. The immediate objective is to set up a number of demonstration projects focusing on the benefits of using Danish technology and equipment for improving the efficiency of the energy consumption by the consumers.

How do we do it:

In the first phase, the concepts for rehabilitation and modernisation of significant types of sub-stations were agreed and based on 33 sub-stations, which were selected for the demonstration projects. This led to development of three schematic principles for sub-stations and based on this, the Danish consultants carried out the procurement of materials and equipment while Ukrainian designers produced the detailed designs for the individual sub-stations. For two of the sub-stations, it was agreed to install new pre-insulated underground pipes for heat and hot tap water between the substation and the apartment blocks. Pipes for hot tap water were made from PEX in order to alleviate corrosion problems.

What is the result:

In the heating season 2000/2001, extensive registration of energy consumption has been carried out in two of the new stations and the readings will be analysed together with readings from comparable reference stations with old equipment. The preliminary results show savings of 35 per cent for heating energy and 60 per cent for electrical power.

Kyivenergo has been responsible for the successful installation of all the equipment in the sub-stations and because most of the installation work took place during the heating season, the new equipment was arranged in parallel with the old installations.

Budget:

To alleviate this, Kyivenergo has obtained a World Bank loan of EUR 227 million (DKK 1.700 million) mainly intended for improving the production capacity and the transmission network. Kyivenergo has contributed to the realisation of the project with around EUR 568,900 (DKK 4,250,000). DANCEE supports this initiative by providing a grant of EUR 1.47 million (DKK 11.05 million).

Partners:

Project holder: Carl Bro A/S

Ukrainian Counterparts: Kyivenergo

Project period:

1999 – 2001

Preparation of An Integrated Agro-Environment and Straw-Heating Dissemination Project in Ukraine

Ukrainian agriculture produces about 50 millions tones of straw and equally millions of tons of manure. Most of the straw decays or is burned in the fields. Big share of the manure is not used optionally or is even directly polluting local streams, pounds or shallow ground-water. Both can be utilised with a considerable economical and environmental benefit. Straw can produce a free of charge heat, for rural areas while property used manure may increase the agricultural output by up to 50 per cent … and in doing so, save the environment for pollution. In Denmark there are 7000 straw heating units and a number of power generating plants. Manure is considered a valuable fertiliser and is fully utilised.

The present activity shall prepare an "Integrated Straw-heating Dissemination and Agro-environment Project in Ukraine", which shall be implemented in the 10 oblasts with the highest grain (straw) production in Ukraine. It shall comprise activities on 30 farms as well as large training and information campaign together with support for the development of institutions and the necessary legislation. In order to justify the project and to document its sustainability, specific analyses concerning the current manure management practices and heat production on farms are being carried out. Also the interests for improved manure management practices and for straw heating and the farms’ possibilities for funding of agro-environment and straw-heating investments are being analysed.

What do we want to do:

The overall development objective of the project is to promote an environmentally safe and economically sound development of the Ukrainian agriculture.

The immediate goals to be realised by the project is to carry out preparatory analyses, investigations and feasibility studies concerning integrated straw-heating dissemination and agro-environmental activities in Ukraine. The purpose of the preparatory analyses, investigations and feasibility studies are especially to underpin the rationale and justification of a model for financing of straw heating investments and investigate a rational organisation of activities that will be proposed for the project "Integrated Straw-heating Dissemination and Agro-environmental Project in Ukraine".

How do we do it:

The present project is mainly a project preparation study, through investigations, surveys and discussions to find optimal solutions for the organisation of a larger integrated project to disseminate straw heating and to improve the manure management practices. It shall especially be analysed, whether farm investments in straw heating can be organised as leasing. The project will make the studies in the same 10 Oblasts as are foreseen for the dissemination activities, namely in Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Poltava, Kirovoh-rad, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky and Kherson.

What is the result:

Budget:

The total budget is EUR 72,253 (DKK 541,898).

DANCEE is contributing with EUR 65,346 (DKK 490,095) and the Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre EUR 6,907 (DKK 51,803).

Partners:

The project is being implemented by the Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre.

The recipients are Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine (the responsible Ukrainian authority), State Committee of Ukraine for Energy Conservation and Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine.

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Improvement of Nutrient Removal and Energy Efficiency at The Bortnicheskaya Waste Water Treatment Plant, Kyiv, Ukraine

A large part of the water and waste water facilities in Kyiv is in an advanced state of physical deterioration and the operation of the system is inefficient. DANCEE has agreed to support Kyiv Vodokanal (KVK) in their efforts to renew the water supply and waste water systems and to modernise the organisation and financial management systems of the company. The present project is a development of the initiatives elaborated under the implemented Feasibility Study of KVK financed by DEPA in field of waste water treatment.

What do we want to do:

The basic idea of the project is to demonstrate through a pilot project in Kyivvodokanal how rehabilitation and replacement of aeration equipment in four tanks of the line 3 at the Bortnicheskaya waste water treatment plant can result in a considerable energy saving and improve the quality of the treatment. The Bort-nicheskaya waste water Treatment Plant (BWWTP) is treating waste water from the whole City of Kyiv (capacity of 3,900,000 p.e.)

An improvement in waste water treatment efficiency towards the level of the EU-Waste water Directive and a reduction in energy consumption of 5 per cent of the total plant consumption (equal to a yearly saving of approx. UAH 1.3 mill). A reduction of CO₂ emission of 6 tonnes p.a. is a result of the project.

How do we do it.

The main Project activities are:

1. Overall design of rehabilitation;
2. Procurement of equipment (selection of turnkey contractor);
3. Rehabilitated waste water treatment line; and
4. Information campaign

Furthermore, considering a strong environmental, economic and technical demonstrational effect of the Project it is planned to include visits to the Project worksite as a side-event at the Ministerial Conference Environment for Europe 2003, which will take place in Kyiv in May 2003.

What is the result:

1. Overall design of rehabilitation;
2. Procured equipment by the turn-key contractor;
3. Rehabilitated waste water treatment line; and
4. Information campaign.

Budget:

The total budget for the project is EUR 2.24 million (DKK 16.8 million), of which DANCEE finances EUR 1.17 million (DKK 8.8 million), the rest comprises the local contribution from the KVK.

Partners:

Project Holder WTC – Water Training & Consulting ApS

Ukrainian Counterpart: Kyivvodokanal (KVK).

Project Period:

2002 – 2003

State Programme and Project Preparation for Phase-Out af Ozone Depleting Substances

Already by the year 2000, Ukraine had to achieve a full phase-out of the largest group of ozone depleting substances in the industry. This was done in close co-operation with a team of Danish, Ukrainian and Russian experts. The industry and the government stakeholders were also involved in the process. This traversing co-operation made a good basis for a new dialogue between the involved parties.

As a party to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer, Ukraine had to prepare for a phase-out of the production and use of these substances in the industry. This had to be achieved by the year 2000 with the largest group of substances namely CFCs – Chlorofluorocarbons – used as aerosol propellants, refrigeration agents, degreasing agents, etc.

What do we want to do:

The project aimed at assisting Ukraine in implementing the Montreal Protocol through the development of a country programme for the phase-out of ozone depleting substances including an action programme and identification of investment projects required to substitute the ozone depleting substances – ODS –in industry.

How do we do it:

What is the result:

The project produced together with the Ministry of Environment, a plan for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol in Ukraine. Close co-ordination with the World Bank as a Global Environment Facility (GEF) implementing agency allowed the project to lend itself as the basis for the preparation of a EUR 26,070,000 (DKK 195,500,000) investment package from the GEF to substitute ODS in Ukrainian manufacturing enterprises (aerosol, refrigeration, etc.). Investment projects for ODS can in the NIS countries receive support from the GEF.

The Ministry of Environment and the industry, through the project, got a new dialogue and contacts as well with cleaner technology manufacturers and international agencies involved in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Thus, the action plan for ODS phase-out developed and allowed Ukraine to start the implementation of the Protocol and to eliminate the Ukrainian emissions of ozone depleting substances.

Budget:

The project was financed through a DANCEE grant amounting to EUR 233,333 (DKK 1,750,000).

The World Bank, on behalf of GEF, funded further ODS project preparation work at enterprises, and a GEF grant of EUR 26 million (DKK 195,500.000) was approved for Ukraine.

Partners:

The project was carried out by COWI, Denmark in association with COWI, Moscow and a core group of Ukrainian experts. The Ukrainian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety took an active role in the project implementation and guided the consultants throughout the project.

Project period:

1995 – 1996

Country Programme for The Phase-Out of Lead in Gasoline

Vehicle lead-emissions are known to be one of the worst sources of lead concentrations. Furthermore, the emissions are a serious threat to the public health. Ukraine has therefore decided, via a country pro-gramme, to support the process of lead phase-out in gasoline. This should be done by tools to increase demand for unleaded gasoline and by reducing the lead content in the gasoline production.

By developing a country programme where the objective was to support the process of lead phase-out by means of reducing ambient air lead concentrations, the intention was to combat the vehicle lead emissions, which is known to be the single most important source of lead concentrations. The overall objective was to improve the health condition of the population of Ukraine. The specific objective of the country programme was to support the process of lead phase-out by means of providing policy makers with tools to increase the demand for unleaded gasoline. Further to reduce the lead content in gasoline production as much as possible.

What do we want to do:

Ukraine was an active member of the UN-ECE Task Force to prepare a Pan-European Strategy to Phase-out Lead in Petrol in Europe. The work of the Task Force commenced in 1996 and was concluded in 1998 where the proposal for a strategy was prepared. Ukraine attached a high priority to the work of the Task Force. As a reflection thereof, Ukraine thus requested the Danish government for assistance in the preparation of a country programme for the phase-out of lead in petrol.

How do we do it:

The major complexities of the study consisted of two major uncertainties:

1. Future fuel demand. Given the stage of Ukraine’s economical transition, it proved difficult to predict the level and structure of future fuel demand, and the related timing. Demand developments affect the product slate that refineries must be able to supply;
2. Restructuring of the refining industry. The refining industry of Ukraine was characterized by heavy surplus capacity. While any economic reasoning proved it inevitable that the sector was in need of substantial adjustments, it proved difficult to identify the more operational path of these adjustments and to obtain indications of the necessary political commitments. In acknowledgement of these major uncertainties, the study focused on providing detailed and thorough background analyses and on identifying and analysing possible future scenarios and consequent policy options. Workshops with both government stakeholders and industries were used in the process of developing the5country program. The workshops also served as forums for knowledge transfer and experience sharing, also between the Ukrainian stakeholders; and
3. The project produced with the Ukrainian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety a substantial background analyses and a set of recommendations for future actions.

Budget:

The project was financed through a DANCEE grant amounting to EUR 199,467 (DKK 1,496,000).

Partners:

The project was carried out by COWI, Denmark in association with Abt. Associates, USA and a core group of Ukrainian experts. The Ukrainian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety took an active role in the project implementation and guided the consultants throughout the project.

Project period:

1997 – 1998

Cleaner Technology in Ukraine

A reduction of the water consumption by 83 per cent, reduction of chemicals with up to 50 per cent and energy saving with up to 30 per cent. These were some of the results when five Ukrainian enterprises participated in the two projects. The objective was to implement cleaner technology in the production. The reductions were achieved through better maintenance and minor improvements of existing equipment. The two projects:

1. Cleaner technology in the machine industry in Ukraine; and
2. Demonstration of water saving possibilities in Zaporozhje.

The consumption of raw materials, energy and other resources in Ukraine is generally very high compared to Danish proportions. This is due to the technology being used, the operation of the systems, the un-utilised over-capacity and the poor maintenance of equipment. A substantial part of the potential can be realised through operation, better maintenance, and minor improvements of existing equipments. By introducing smaller no-and-low-cost-changes and new equipments, the production efficiency is improved and the typical win-win situation is achieved.

What do we want to do:

The primary objective of the project was to demonstrate cleaner technologies at selected enterprises in Ukraine. It was also the objective to build a capacity with local consultants and engineers in Ukraine to support the enterprises in the identification and implementation of cleaner technologies. These technologies are able to overcome the enterprises’ productivity and environmental problems.

The follow-up activities in Zaporozhje shall again demonstrate the opportunities for water saving in the local industry in and around Zaporozhje. In the second project, the main objective is to reduce the water consumption – and to reach a high level of co-funding in the demonstration projects. Also in this project, a number of local experts in Zaporozhje will be trained – partly by the trained experts from the previous project and partly by the Danish experts.

How do we do it:

The projects have six phases:

Installation of new painting equipment – including use of water-based paints and Health and Safety Equipment for the workers.

What is the result:

The following activities were carried out to meet the objectives:

The following results were reported: Water saving: 243.870 m³/year – reduction of 83 per cent.

Chemical reductions and other saving in raw material were the following:

It is not possible to make up a total figure of the chemical and energy saving of the five enterprises as each project produced saving in different chemicals and energy sources. Each demonstration project is reported separately with all exact figures. In the painting project, the following figures were reported:

The above total saving figures are based on the specific results of:

In the water saving project, the main objective is to reach a high degree of co-financing in demonstration projects with high water saving results. Five enterprises were identified In the first phase of the project with great potentials for water saving and a high interest in co-financing the demonstration projects of approximately 20 per cent.

Budget:

The project is 100% supported by DANCEE. The total support to both projects is approximately EUR 2,266,667 (DKK 17.000.000). Investment subsidies are in total approximately EUR 1,066,667 (DKK 8.000.000) Cost of local consultants and other local expenses is approximately EUR 266,667 (DKK 2.000.000).

Partners:

Project manager, Danish Technological Institute,

Project period:

Project 1: 1997 – 2000

Project 2: 2000 – 2003

Technology Transfer Within Non-Destructive Testing and Quality Assurance for Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants

The tragic accident at the Chernobyl power plant in the Eighties showed how important it is that inspection, monitoring and safety are fully integrated into the daily routines. By technology transfer, training and practical demonstrations, the aim of the project was to make the experience from western nuclear power plants available to Eastern Europe to avoid another environmental disaster.

The need for improvement of safety standards of Ukrainian nuclear power plants were tragically demonstrated by the accidents at Chernobyl – a disaster stressing the necessity of prompt and extensive precautions to be taken in a number of fields related to safety. Some of these fields are inspection and condition monitoring. Inspection and condition monitoring are integrated parts of the safety precautions in the western nuclear power plants. It is of utmost importance that this technology and experience be available to Eastern Europe including NIS in order to reduce the risk of environ-mental disasters and to secure the electricity supply at the same time.

What do we want to do:

The aims of the project were to contribute to an increased safety at Ukrainian nuclear power plants by means of technology transfer, training, and practical demonstration within the fields of non-destructive testing (NDT) and to ensure quality. More precisely, it was the aim to render the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute in Kyiv capable of performing highly qualified inspection at nuclear power plants through supply of the necessary equipment and training of the specialists of the institute.

How do we do it:

The project was divided into the following main activities:

1. the P-scan ultrasonic inspection equipment developed by the Danish FORCE Institute and in operation all over the world for inspection of nuclear power plants was delivered to the Paton Institute in Kyiv;
2. a course for training the specialists of the Paton Institute in the application of P-scan equipment was held at the FORCE Institute in Denmark; and
3. the first half of the course "Supply of NDT Services" was held for the Paton Institute at the FORCE Institute in Denmark. The second half of the course was held at the nuclear power plant Khmelnitzkaya in Ukraine. The equipment delivered was applied by the Paton Institute under the guidance of the FORCE Institute.

What is the result:

As a result of the project, the specialists from the E.O. Paton Welding Institute in Kyiv are now capable of performing inspection and condition monitoring applying advanced ultrasonic inspection. Thus, the Paton Institute completed a number of inspections at Ukrainian nuclear power plants. Examples of tasks are inspection of steam generators, separators, base material and welds on pipes in the main primary circuits. The last mentioned type of inspection was carried out on Unit 3 of Cher-nobylskaiy NPP, Chernobyl. In addition, a number of inspection tasks have been carried out at e.g. oil refineries.

Budget:

DANCEE EUR 373,333 (DKK 2.8 million)

FORCE: EUR 373,333 (DKK 2.8 million).

Partners:

The FORCE Institute in Denmark was the Danish project holder.

E.O. Paton Welding Institute of the Ukrainian Academy of Technical Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine, was the Ukrainian counterpart.

Project period:

1993 – 1995

Desulphurization of Flue Gases from Sulphuric Acid Production at Coke Plant

In Ukraine, coke production is very important for the steel production and for the export but this production has, in more than one way, a dark side. One of its by-products is sulphuric acid the emissions of which are a threat to the public health and to the environment. The aim is therefore, a 10-fold decrease in sulphur emissions. This is going to succeed with the installation of modern equipment and computerized control systems.

Avdeevka Coke Chemicals Plant – ACCP is the largest coke plant in Ukraine and one of the largest in Europe; it is a major employer in the region. Based on coal, the plant produces coke for the Ukrainian steel industry and for export. By-products are coke oven gas – "town’s gas" – including 70,000 ton/year sulphuric acid which is produced from the sulphur contained in the coal.

Sulphuric acid is produced in two old plants, which do not comply with today’s requirements for emission of sulphur dioxide from the acid plant stacks.

What do we want to do:

The objective of the project is to:

How do we do it:

Haldor Topsøe A/S made the engineering documentation for the project as well as supplied proprietary and imported equipment and materials. Local companies and ACCP’s own engineers will carried out site preparation, civil works and erection as well as supply other equipment and steel structures. Erection, commissioning and training of personnel were supervised by Topsøe’s specialists.

What is the result:

When completed, the project will result in a 10-fold decrease in sulphur emissions and a healthier environment both on the plant site and in the region. The project is a demonstration case to the Ukrainian Industry of modern sulphuric acid technology.

Budget:

DANCEE supports the project with EUR 533,333 (DKK 4 million), which is approximately 10 per cent of the project. The balance is provided by ACCP.s own sources.

Partners:

The project is carried out by Avdeevka Coke Chemicals Plant and Haldor Topsøe A/S. The coke technology engineering company Giprokoks (Kharkov) acts as engineering consultant for ACCP.

Client: OAO Avdeevka Coke Chemicals Plant Avdeevka, Donetsk Region Supplier: Haldor Topsøe A/S, Denmark

Project period:

2000 - 2001

Industrial Symbiosis in Ukraine

When several industries in one town cooperate on such issues as waste management, energy use and other aspects of their functioning, one can say that they live in symbiosis. This can benefit their economy as well as the environment.

What do we want to do:

The main objective of the project is to increase the energy efficiency by reducing the amount of energy wasted in two areas in the Ukraine, more specifically defined as the towns of Kom-somolske and Cherkassy.

The secondary objective is to involve all types of waste materials in the symbiosis activity in the towns, and hereby to put focus on the fact that industrial symbiosis is also a means of minimising waste production in an industrial area. The final objective is to establish a permanent "task force" to promote the activities named above, and to involve local universities in developing Ukrainian technologies for reducing wasted energy and waste materials.

How do we do it:

The following activities should be implemented:

Visit to the Kalundborg Symbiosis Institute and some of the companies involved in the environmental network. Visit to Danish producers and distributors of heat and electricity. Visit to industrial companies with environmental management systems.

What is the result:

In the short-term the results will be foreseeable energy-savings and a reduction in the environmental strain through a change of approach, minor investments and obvious symbiosis possibilities.

The total budget is EUR 280,000 (DKK 2,100,000).

The DANCEE’s grant support amounts at EUR 215,000 (DKK 1,612,500).

Partners:

The project is carried out by William Hansen & Co. A/S in co-operation with the authorities in Komsomolske and Cherkassy, the industries represented in the "Task Force": Symbiosis Institute in Kalundborg; Technical University in Kharkov, Institute for Problems in Machinery (IPMach) and William Hansen & Co. A/S. See also under "How do we do it" above.

Project period:

2001 – 2003

Chapter 8
Institutional Strengthening and Public Awareness Projects

Improving environmental performance in a country, no matter which, is not only a matter of implementing well-designed engineering projects. It is of utmost importance that a well-functioning environmental management system is in place capable of identifying hot-spots and rooms of improvement, developing appropriate policies and implementing these in a cost-effective way.

Consequently, the Danish Ministry of Environment has, in close co-operation with the Ukrainian environmental authorities, launched various institutional strengthening and public awareness projects in Ukraine. The 12 projects described in the following are very different in their procedure and the way of being implemented. However, they all aim at improving the environmental management system in Ukraine. They are cross-cutting in the sense that they address, not only one, but several environmental sectors, foremost the water, waste and air sectors.

Look here!

An engineering project may lead to the rehabilitation of a waste water treatment plant so that it may conduct high standard mechanical and biological treatment of the waste water. This is, however, only a sustainable solution if the water utility is capable of covering future operation and maintenance costs and also investment costs of the waste water treatment plant. If not, the waste water treatment plant will turn out to be a so-called "white elephant". The project aimed at the development of a national environmental financing strategy within the water sector addressed this issue.

Domestic sources for environmental financing are scarce but not that scarce. The project aimed at strengthening the environmental fund system addressed this issue through the introduction of a set of guidelines regarding the regional environmental funds’ management and operation so that they may comply with the principles of sound public finance.

Much could be done in Ukraine to reduce water consumption, waste generation and energy intensity (energy consumption relative to Gross Domestic Product). Several projects aimed at addressing this issue through changes in existing legal and regulatory framework that affect the behaviour of enterprises and households.

The permitting system, including the system of emission limit values and environmental quality standards, the monitoring system and also the whole enforcement and compliance system need an overhaul. Various projects aimed at addressing these issues. Much attention has been devoted to the successful implementation of the Aarhus Convention in Ukraine.

Institutional Strengthening & Public Awareness Projects

Strengthening of Environmental Funds in Ukraine

Even though the Ukrainian authorities have experience from more than 1500 national, regional and local environmental funds, the funds have not developed into efficient nor transparent or accountable instruments. There is therefore an immediate need to develop regulations for the operation and management of the Ukrainian environmental funds.

Ukraine has, like many other CEE/NIS countries, created a system of comprehensive earmarked environmental funds aimed at enhancing environmental financing. The system, which dates back to 1991, is a three-tier system with one national, 25 regional and as many as 1,508 local environmental funds.

Generally speaking, the environmental funds in Ukraine have not succeeded in becoming effective tools of environmental policy or efficient, transparent and accountable instruments of public finance.

Therefore, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine has acknowledged the fact that there is an urgent need to improve their performance in the area of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, transparency, accountability and non-intrusiveness. Furthermore, current revenue sources are scarce and so is the overall level of the environmental funds’ disbursement. Regional disparities are, however, immense. A few regional environmental funds, such as the Donetsk Oblast’s Environmental Fund, have become fairly effective tools of environmental policy and do have higher revenues than the environmental funds in average.

What do we want to do:

The overall objective of the DANCEE involvement with the Ukrainian environmental funds has been to strengthen the capabilities of the funds to act as vehicles for environmental financing in accordance with international recognised standards for good environmental fund management. This objective has been pursued by two closely related projects:

1. Strengthening of Environmental Funds in Ukraine (1998-2000)
2. Strengthening of Environmental Funds in Ukraine at Regional Level (2000-2003)

The immediate objectives of the projects were:

How do we do it:

The project was carried out in such a way that it involved the representatives of the environmental fund system in Ukraine as much as possible in project implementation, thereby ensuring project success. The main activities were:

Description of the current situation. This component involved the preparation of three options papers based upon the collection, processing and analyses of existing information and data regarding the National Environmental Fund of Ukraine, the Donetsk Oblast’s Environmental Fund and the Lviv Oblast’s Environmental Fund. The papers addressed the possible mechanisms of environmental financing in Ukraine; the legal and regulatory framework for the environmental fund system in Ukraine; and the possible structure and content of a best practice guide for project cycle management within the environmental funds in Ukraine.

Capacity screening of Oblast Environmental funds. Based on a common methodology, all Oblast Environmental Funds were screened and their relative performance measured. This allowed the project to identify the most promising funds which subsequently were included into various training activities.

Workshops & training. A total of four major workshops have been organised in the course of the two projects aimed at dissemination of project results and training in project management. Intensive training activities have furthermore been organised. A Polish environmental fund practitioner in co-operation with the local project co-ordinator undertook two training missions to three promising funds (Donetsk, Zaporozhia, and the environmental fund of the autonomous republic of Crimea).

Project Cycle Guidelines. A comprehensive set of Project Cycle Guidelines (main text and 13 annexes) have been prepared for the Donetsk Oblast Environmental Fund and disseminated to other environmental funds at oblast level.

Various assistance. This includes assistance in attracting additional co-financing from the National Environmental Fund, Donetsk OEF and Kyiv City EF to two investment projects in Donetsk oblast’ and Kiev, assistance to the preparation of two Annual Reports of the National Environmental Fund of Ukraine; and assistance to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine in drafting a new act on environmental funds in Ukraine.

What is the result:

Budget:

Both projects were financed through a DANCEE grant. The first amounted to EUR 221,791 (DKK 1,663,430) while the second project was financed by a grant of EUR 258,885 (DKK 1,928,696).

Partners:

The project was carried out by COWI, Denmark in association with a core group of Ukrainian experts. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources took an active role in the project implementation and guided the consultants throughout the project. The steering committee comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Donetsk Oblast Environmental Fund, the EAP Task Force Secretariat at the OECD and COWI.

Project period:

Project 1: 1998 – 2000;

Project 2: 2000 – 2003

Assistance to The Fulfilment of The London Declaration

By using sociological, anthropological and economic methods, public awareness of the relation between consumer behaviour and the environment should be increased. The aim of the project is to reduce the pollution of the environment and the consequences of this pollution for public health in Ukraine.

Environment and health are key factors in the DANCEE environmental assistance to Ukraine. As an overall priority, DANCEE has decided to provide more attention to health impacts of environmental projects in the program for environmental assistance to Eastern Europe. By focusing on these two areas, the intention is to support Ukraine in its attempt to fulfil the London Declaration, which was adopted at the Third Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, London, 16-18 June 1999.

DANCEE therefore expressed the need to integrate more explicitly the issues of health in the strategy for Environmental Assistance to Ukraine and in future DANCEE project activities.

What do we want to do:

The general objective is to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution – water, air, waste – which may act as health hazards in Ukraine and to contribute to the strengthening of public awareness on risk related behaviour towards environmental hazards.

The immediate objective is, in accordance with the London Declaration, to strengthen the role of environmental health issues in the new DANCEE country program for Ukraine and to optimize the benefits in terms of health of future DANCEE environmental projects in Ukraine.

How do we do it:

To do that, the approach will be multidisciplinary, using sociological, anthropological, and economic methods.

The main activities will be the development of a baseline study to describe current primary environmental problems and their causal link to public health in Ukraine regarding the water sector, the ambient air sector, and the waste sector. Secondly, activities will comprise analysis of stakeholders in the public sector and civil society and hereby lead to identification of activities, capabilities and capacity regarding environmental health development in Ukraine. Thirdly, the project plans to develop a manual with methods on how to improve and measure benefits to health in future environmental projects in Ukraine. Three case studies of Yalta, Sevastopol and Kerch in Crimea will be conducted in order to assess the impact on health of DANCEE projects concerning the Vodoka-nal. The case studies will lead to a refinement of the developed methods to be described in the manual. As part of the manual, general policy recommendations will be produced on how to meet the requirements of the London Declaration and especially on how to comply with the Protocol on Water and Health, adopted and signed by Ukraine.

What is the result:

DANCEE financed the total sum of EUR 298,667 (DKK 2,240,000)

Partners:

2001 – 2002

Biodiversity Conservation in Azov – Black Sea Ecological Corridor

By introducing nature-friendly farming methods, designing network of protected areas and by giving priority to public education and awareness raising. The aim is to protect the biodiversity in the coastal zones of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

It needs just a view to the immense biodiversity values in the coastal zones of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to see that it is worth putting efforts in conserving the biodiversity and developing the sustainability in this Ukrainian coast and upland areas. To do this, the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment Protection and Nuclear Safety received a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to prepare the project: Biodiversity Conservation in the Azov-Black Sea Corridor. DANCEE undertook the co-financing of the proposed activities with specific attention to issues related to sustainable agriculture and other land management issues. The project relates to the regional Black Sea Strategic Action Plan, agreed upon by the Black Sea countries.

What do we want to do:

The general objective of the project was to conserve biodiversity and assist with sustainable development on the Ukrainian coast and upland areas of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Inspection of the Sivash Lagoon which is one of the most important natural areas in the Azov-Black Sea Ecological Corridor.

Subsequent to a number of fact-finding missions, the consultant prepared budgeted work plans for the following:

1. Designation of a network of protected areas, with preparation of a framework for management plan development;
2. Mechanisms for biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices;
3. Land use planning for areas outside the protected areas network;
4. Institutional arrangements and capacity building;
5. Monitoring of biodiversity and water quality;
6. International co-operation;
7. Public education and awareness;
8. NGO capacity development; and
9. Nature-based tourism.

Establishing a comprehensive network of protected areas within the Corridor remains one of the core components in the proposed projects. One important means for achieving this is to support Ukraine to adopt and fulfil international agreements and conventions on nature conservation. Secondly, by introducing nature-friendly farming methods including comprehensive capacity building and transfer of technology it contribute significantly to the improvement of water quality in the recipients, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov, and – not the least – the vulnerable saline Sivash lagoons.

What is the result:

The project has contributed to the establishment of a network of protected areas as well as promotion of sustainable agriculture development. It has further provided improved building capacity and awareness in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development including improvement of water quality and water monitoring. Furthermore, the project has provided contacts for support of international co-operation activities under applicable international conventions.

Budget:

DANCEE: EUR 140,000 (DKK 1,050,000) GEF: EUR 283,333 (DKK 2,125,000)

Partners:

Responsible consultant: COWI A/S.

Sub-consultant: Ornis Consult A/S

Counterpart: Ukraine Ministry of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety.

Project period:

1998 – 1999

Local Project Co-Ordinator For Co-Operative Activities Between The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine and The Environmental Protection Agency of Denmark

To ensure that the protection of the environmental and the nature is as efficient and useful as possible, a co-operation between Danish and Ukrainian environmental strengthened authorities has been established. The aim of the co-operation is to give the parties the possibility to be inspired, learn and benefit from each other’s experience and to coordinate ongoing and coming environmental activities.

In an attempt to strengthen and develop the bilateral co-operation between Denmark and Ukraine in the field of environmental and nature protection, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine – MENR and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency –DEPA have agreed that the Danish Agency shall hire the services of a local project coordinator – LPC – to manage co-operative activities between the two parties, thus contributing to an institutional strengthening of the international co-operation activities of the Ukrainian Ministry.

What do we want to do:

The activities of the local project coordinator are divided into four groups and shall include:

Take part in relevant activities of the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and other relevant government bodies related to Ukrainian-Danish environmental co-operation. Provide assistance to the ministerial management of the bilateral co-operation between Ukraine and Denmark in the fields of environmental and natural protection. Perform trouble shooting in all stages of project preparation and implementation.

Coordinate ongoing activities:

Be responsible for coordinating appropriate activities and ensuring the relevant flow of information between the Danish and the Ukrainian parties, regional and local environmental authorities, and other relevant governmental and non-governmental bodies and institutions, bilateral donors and local representatives for International Financing Institutions – IFIs.

Assist in the preparation of new projects:

Assist in developing a coherent project portfolio that recognises the objectives of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and agreed priority areas between them and the Ukrainian Ministry, ongoing and planned activities of other donors and the International Financing Institution, local involvement and commitment, and the general development in Ukraine in t he field of environmental and natural protection.

A special feature of the project preparation activities of the Local Project Coordinator will be to assist in the preparation of a revision of the draft country programme for the co-operation, the so-called "Co-operation Development, Programme Priority Areas, and Project Pipeline" to be approved by the parties to this agreement. A special section of this pro-gramme is to be dedicated to a project portfolio of projects in the greater Kyiv area, aiming at presenting implemented or substantially progressed environmental projects in connection with the ECE Environmental Ministers Conference to be held in Kyiv in 2003.

How do we do it:

An important task for the project preparation activities is to provide the Danish Environmental Protection Agency with updated information on the Ukrainian environmental action plans, i.e. the NEAP, ECE Environmental Performance Reports etc. and similar strategy and priority building papers.

Overview of Danish activities in Ukraine:

In co-operation with the Danish Agency, develop, share and maintain a database (updated reporting system), which can sustain a complete, updated overview on the state of ongoing activities in Ukraine funded by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. This information can also be used in the Local Project Coordinators obligation to provide this information to the MENR and other state and public institutions, after Danish acceptance.

Information activities:

Produce draft publications, articles, press-releases, hold lectures etc. on activities under the Ukrainian-Danish environmental co-operation.

What is the result:

The project has provided the strengthening of management capacity through relevant activities of the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and other relevant government bodies related to Ukrainian-Danish environmental co-operation. Furthermore, the project has assisted with coordinating appropriate activities and ensuring the relevant flow of information between the Danish and the Ukrainian parties, regional and local environmental authorities. Assistance was provided in developing a coherent project portfolio that recognises the objectives of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.

Budget:

The project is financed by DEPA with the amount of EUR 122,107 (DKK 915,800).

Partners:

Project holder: RAMBOLL.

Beneficiary: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine and State Committee for Construction, Architecture and Housing Policy.

Project period:

2000 – 2003

Facilitation and Institutional Strengthening of Danish-Ukrainian Environmental Co-Operation

The environmental co-operation between Denmark and Ukraine has, in many ways, been fruitful. A lot of projects have been a benefit to both the involved partners and to the environment. The exchange of competence and experience has, on one hand, developed the professionalism among the participants and, on the other hand, made the projects more complex and complicated. To benefit from this, there is a need to adjust the extensive development of the projects with the actual development of competence.

Over the past 10 years, the Ukrainian-Danish co-operation within the environmental and municipal services sector, developed extensively.

The largest number of currently ongoing and planned projects, its growing complexity and the strongly increasing Ukrainian professional partnership call for strengthening of all the major phases of the project cycle.

What do we want to do:

To support the development of capacity in the Ministry of Ukraine for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources in this respect and to strengthen the co-operation as mentioned, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency has decided to appoint an experienced Danish consultant to support the Ministry and the State Committee of Ukraine for Construction, Architecture and Housing Policy in developing their international co-operation capacity.

The overall objective of the project is to improve the environmental and public health in Ukraine obtained through strengthened international co-operation with Denmark.

Budget:

The project was financed by DEPA with the amount of EUR 623,733 (DKK 4,678,000).

Partners:

Project holder: Nordic Consulting Group.

Beneficiary: MENR and SCCAHP.

Project period:

2000 – 2003

Consultancy Services For The Organisation of A Sub-Regional PPC Meeting For Ukraine and Moldova

Via sub-regional meetings in the Project Preparation Committee, PPC, the intention is to attract donor support and strengthen the dialogue between the PPC members and the observers.

Originally, regional meetings were held in London with representatives from donor countries present, listening to presentations given by representatives from IFIs. Typically, no representatives from recipient countries were present. This led to complaints from recipient countries that they were not being actively involved in the activities of the PPC. Consequently a decision was taken to hold subregional PPC meetings in the recipient countries. So far, five sub-regional PPC meetings have taken place.

For further information on the meeting, see: PPC Secretariat: Report on the 4th Subregional PPC Meting: Moldova and Ukraine –Dniepropetrovsk, Ukraine – 26–27 October, 1998. London, 1999. The PPC Secretariat prepared this report for the 13th PPC Meeting on 11–12 February 1999.

What do we want to do:

The objective of the project was to assist the PPC Secretariat, the Ministry of Environment of Natural Resources of Ukraine and the Ministry of Environment of Moldova, in preparing and executing the 4th Sub-regional PPC Meeting for Moldova and Ukraine.

How do we do it:

The project was carried out in close co-operation with the PPC Secretariat, the two above mentioned ministries and the Dnepropetrovsk Oblast's Environmental Committee.

The project involved the preparation of background documents on, among others, levels of environmental expenditure in Moldova and Ukraine, assistance in preparing project proposals to be presented at the meeting and assistance in preparing the agenda. Furthermore, the project involved substantial assistance in practical arrangements.

What is the result:

On October 26-27, 1998, the 4th Sub-regional PPC meeting was held in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. The meeting was hosted by the Government of Ukraine. It enjoyed the financial support of the Danish Co-operation for Environment in Eastern Europe (DANCEE), concentrated on 11 environmental investment projects in Moldova and Ukraine. The number of participants totalled about 100; over 50 were Moldovan and Ukrainians. 10 donor countries attended the meeting, as well as representatives from the European Commission, EBRD, World Bank and other international organisa-tions.

Budget:

The project was financed by DANCEE amounting to EUR 58,831 (DKK 441,235).

Partners:

The project was carried out by COWI, Denmark.

Furthermore, the PPC Secretariat took an active role in the project implementation and guided the consultants throughout the project.

Project Period:

1998 – 1999

Project Mission to Ukraine to Identify A Project to Assist The Implementation of The Aarhus Convention

Ministers for the Environment from all part of the world agreed on the Aarhus Convention in June 1998 in Denmark. The Convention was the first of its kind, which aim is to support the environmental rights of citizens. It was also the first time the Central- and Eastern European Countries and the Newly Independent States – NIS was directly and actively involved in the preparation of the Convention. Thereby an important step towards a better environment was taken. And at the same time the fundament to a more democratic co-operation between the involved countries was grounded.

In 1998, at the fourth Environment for Europe Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, Ukraine joined 39 other countries in signing the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention). Ukraine ratified the Convention in November 1999. The Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy has agreed to support Ukraine in the implementation of the Convention.

What do we want to do:

The aim of the project is capacity building with respect to the first two pillars of the Aarhus Convention, which set forth specific obligations for the executive branch of governments. The overall objective for the project is to implement the Aarhus Convention, which will clarify and inform the citizens about their rights in environmental cases.

How do we do it:

The Danish assistance under the planned project would be provided directly to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and to selected oblast department. Investigations will be made on how to implement the third pillar of the Convention. The assistance will have a multiple effect because it also will provide concrete support for the Ministry’s task of organising the "Kyiv 2003" ministerial conference.

What is the result:

In particular, the project will strengthen communications capacity, and provide training for key officials on how to disseminate information, respond to public requests and work with the press.

Budget:

For project preparation mission: DANCEE contribution of EUR 50,000 (DKK 375,000).

Partners:

Project holder of project preparation: Milieu Ltd.

Project period:

2000 – 2001

Assistance to Ukraine on Implementation of The Aarhus Convention

In 1998, at the fourth Environment for Europe Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, Ukraine joined 39 other countries in signing the UN Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention). Ukraine ratified the Convention in November 1999.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, however, requested Danish assistance for implementation of the Convention among others to specify the legislation already provided for the two first pillars of the Convention and to provide for IT equipment to assist in improving the communication with the public.Implementation of the Aarhus Convention is a DANCEE policy target for assistance in Eastern Europe and Countries of the former Soviet Republic and it agreed to support Ukraine in the implementation of the Convention.

What do we want to do:

The development objective of the project is to contribute to the implementation of the Aarhus Convention obligations in Ukraine, including completion of the legal basis for implementation.

The approach will be based on multidisciplinary analyses concerning the available and future resources of IT equipment, facilities and skills to apply them in the ministry. Training will be provided as required and so will the supplementary hardware up to the limits of available budgets. A library and an information center will be established and a budget for operating the center and library will be worked out. A training group of civil servants in the ministry and oblasts and representatives of NGO’s will be invited to Denmark to be acquainted with Danish experience on applying the Aarhus Convention in practice. In continuation of the visit to Denmark meetings will be held in Ukraine to share information with the rest of the ministry, regional and local departments and NGO’s.

An analysis of existing legislation will be undertaken to identify gaps to complying with the requirements of the Convention. To ensure proper legal power, recommendations will be made concerning transposition of requirements into either Governmental orders or laws and legal text will be drafted after further discussions with the Ministry and NGO’s. The legal text to be drafted will mainly concern public participation, but legislation concerning access to information will be reviewed and recommendations for changes will be made. An inventory of authorities holding environmental information will be made as guidance to the public regarding whom to address to get information.

Finally a master plan including a financing strategy will be provided for implementation of further actions to enforce the Aarhus Convention properly in Ukraine in the long term.

What is the result:

DANCEE is funding 100% amounting to EUR 260,000 (DKK 1,950,000).

Partners:

Project holder: Carl Bro A/S, Denmark.

Project beneficiary: Ministry of Environment protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.

Project period:

2001 – 2003

Formulation of A Cites Capacity Development Project with The Management Authorities of Ukraine

At meetings between the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) and DANCEE in June 2000 an urgent need for assistance to the implement Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora CITES in Ukraine was expressed. Ukraine ratified CITES in 1999 and is still in the process of developing the many administrative procedures needed to have a more effective implementation of the convention.

The objective of the project preparation mission was to assist the Ukrainian agencies that implement the CITES prepare a draft Project Document that describes a project that will strengthening the implementation of the convention in Ukraine.

How do we do it:

A mission was fielded to Ukraine from 3-12 December 2001, consisting of two consultants from Ornis Consult A/S and a local consultant. During the stay in Ukraine meetings were held with representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and other potential key stakeholders.

What is the result:

The Formulation mission prepared a Draft Project Document. In the document nine outputs are listed grouped into four categories. These are:

1. preparation of a CITES Action Plan for Ukraine;
2. educational and logistical support to CITES administrative and controlling personnel;
3. enhanced public and administrative awareness of CITES regulations; and
4. proposals for improvements to existing legislation in relation to CITES including an identification of the adjustments needed to meet EU requirements.

Budget:

The budget for the project formulation mission was EUR 28,000 (DKK 210,000) and was fully covered by the DANCEE grant. The budget for the proposed CITES project amount to app. EUR 533,334 (4 million DKK).

Partners:

Project holder: ORNIS Consult. The CITES project was anchored in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

Other major stakeholders: State Department for Fishery of Ministry of Agricultural Policy, the National Academy of Science and the Custom Service of Ukraine.

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Development of A Country Programme For Natural Resources Management and Biodiversity Conservation

Since 1994 DANCEE has been active in supporting environmental initiatives in Ukraine in the areas of pollution abatement. One of the major areas of support was strengthening support to the NIS countries in their efforts to comply with international environmental agreements. It has been decided to extend the co-operation to the area of natural resources management in general.

Consequently a mission was fielded in September 2001 to formulate a DANCEE Country Pro-gramme for natural resources and biodiversity conservation. The Country Programme should define the framework for the co-operation between DANCEE and Ukraine on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation for the period 2002-2004, with a possible extension to 2006. The DANCEE Country Pro-gramme for natural resources and biodiversity conservation will be managed in DANCEE by the Forest and Nature Agency in the Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy.

What do we want to do:

The objective of the actual project is to assist Ukraine and DANCEE in the formulation of the Country Programme for the Natural Resource Management Sector for the period 2001 –2006.

How do we do it:

A mission was fielded in September 2001 with representatives from the Danish Forest and Nature Management Agency and two consultants from COWI consulting company. The aim of the mission was to understand the situation and clarify priorities regarding natural resources and biodiversity management in Ukraine.

For this purpose meetings were conducted with main stakeholders in Kyiv, including foremost representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Ukraine, but also representatives from NGO’s and international donors.

In addition, the mission conducted a fieldtrip to the Crimean to obtain an understanding of the situation on the ground regarding protected areas management in Ukraine. Documentary reviews were also carried out to support the analysis.

The formulation exercise was based on two elements: 1) A situation and strategic analysis of the situation regarding natural resource management in Ukraine. 2) Based on the strategic analysis, formulation of an overall framework consisting of objectives and outputs to represent the Country Programme. The outputs will guide the formulation of projects to implement the Country Programme.

What is the result:

The Country Programme will lead to a strategic framework for the co-operation between Ukraine and Denmark in the "green sector", which will serve to promote the focus, coherence and stability of DANCEE's support in this area.

Fourteen outputs were identified under the Country Programme, grouped in three categories targeting each of the priority areas identified by the MENR: Support to the National Ecological Network, implementation of international conventions, and management of protected areas. Certain themes transcend the three output groups, such as implementation support, public awareness, public participation, situation analysis, and active efforts to learn from and replicate experiences.

The projects to be implemented under the Country Programme will lead to tangible results in relation to National Ecological Networks, protected areas management, and implementation of international conventions. The specification of these results will be clarified in connection with the project formulation missions to be carried out annually as relevant.

Three project opportunities have been priori-tised for the initial year of the Country Pro-gramme: (I) support to implementation of CITES, (II) Protected Areas Management in the Podillya nature region, and (III) Support to the implementation of the Ramsar Convention in the Azov-Black Sea Corridor.

Budget:

The budget for the programme formulation mission was EUR 48,800 (DKK 366,000) fully covered by a DANCEE grant.

Partners:

The Country Programme formulation exercise was carried out by COWI.

The national counterpart is the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

Project period:

2001 – 2002

DANCEE-Country Programme For Ukraine 2002-2004

DANCEE has elaborated a new strategy for the period beyond 2001. Within this strategy it is foreseen to gradually move from a project based support to a programme approach with a view to optimise the impact of the money spent.

The overall objective of the programming process is to support the DANCEE strategy in achieving the goals set up for the co-operation with Ukraine, namely to reduce health impacts of pollution, improve the environment locally as well as globally and to secure adherence to international conventions.

The immediate objective of the programming is to develop a Country Programme for Ukraine that will enable the country with Danish or other donor assistance to achieve targeted environmental improvements in selected areas; namely three to five of the following areas: Air pollution management, water resources and drinking water quality, waste management, chemical pollution, energy management, protection nature resources.

What do we want to do:

The project is aiming at producing:

How do we do it:

What is the result:

The project was financed through a DANCEE grant of EUR 274,558 (DKK 2,031,735).

Partners:

The project is carried out by PEM-consult A/S in co-operation with The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine.

Project period:

2001 – 2002

Support to The 5-Th "Environment For Europe Ministerial Conference" – Kyiv, 2003

The "Environment for Europe" Conference is an important event in dealings with environmental issues at both national, European as well as global level. It is therefore of great importance that it is prepared and carried out in the most productive and efficient way.

What do we want to do:

Acknowledging the importance of the Kyiv – 2003 event the Danish Ministry of Environment intends to support the creation of optimal working conditions for the hundreds of participants, observers and mass-media representatives.

How do we do it:

Danish funds have been allocated to fund:

Separate funds were provided for a study tour by the Ukrainian Conference organizers to Denmark to share with the Danish experience from the 4-th "Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference" held in Denmark (Aarhus) 1998.

Additional Danish funding have been also secured for the provision of a number of Side Events to the Conference, mainly excursions to the environmental projects carried out with Danish financial support and in co-operation with the appropriate Ukrainian authorities. The following projects were organized: (i) Water Information Center (see description at other place in this book), (ii) Upgraded Kyiv Central Heating Substations, (iii) Kyiv Municipal waste incineration plant, (iv) "No-digging" renovation of sewerage system, (v) Improved nutrient removal at the Kyiv Waste Water Treatment Plant, (vi) Straw-fired rural central heating system (100 km south of Kyiv), (vii) Upgrading of Kyiv Landfill (largest in Europe), (viii) Pilot municipal waste sorting projects.

What is the result:

Provide facilitation for the preparation of the activities for the 5th environmental European ministerial conference.

Budget:

Danish grant support – EUR 106,000 (DKK 795,000).

Partner:

Recipient: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine.

Ukrainian implementing authority/organization: Office of the 5-th "Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference"

Danish implementing agency: DANCEE – Danish Environment co-operation with Eastern Europe.

Project period:

2002 – 2003

Chapter 9
Danish Companies Involved

Carl Bro A/S

The Carl Bro Group is a multi-disciplinary con-sultancy that employs approximately 3,100 people in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. The Carl Bro Group has accumulated extensive experience through more than 30 years of work in the international market and has been registered with all major international development agencies. Assignments have been carried out on a large number of projects in more than 100 countries. Clients include international organisations, government agencies, and private enterprises.

The Carl Bro Group consists of the parent company Carl Bro A/S, as well as several subsidiaries and associated companies operating in the framework of three regions: Carl Bro Denmark, Carl Bro Sweden and Carl Bro UK. Together the regions cover the following expertise areas: Management, Building, Transportation, Energy, Water & Environment, Industry & Marine and IT & Telecommunication.

The activities of the Carl Bro Group include research, planning, development and implementation of projects within the above-mentioned expertise areas. The consultancy services are based on customer orientation, a wealth of experience, and social awareness. In the Carl Bro Group there is consensus that we must take all possible precautions to ensure environmental sustainability. Therefore, a fundamental goal in all our work is to place people at the heart of a sustainable development.

Carl Bro A/S in Ukraine:

COWI

COWI operates within all principal fields of engineering and related sciences. The firm which was founded in 1930, had its first assignment outside Denmark in 1935. Today, the firm operates worldwide. Since the foundation, COWI has been involved in more than 25.000 projects in 106 countries. It has special-ised divisions within the sectors of environment, economics and management, development planning, roads and airports, railways and tunnels, bridges and marine structures and building, industry and energy. Today, COWI employs 2,087 of whom 1,500 are graduate engineers, planners, sociologists, biologists, doctors, agronomists, economists and other university graduates.

Cowi in Ukraine:

The Danish Technological Institute

The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) was established in 1906 to assist Danish industrial enterprises in incorporating modern technologies to help improve their competitiveness.

Today, DTI is one of the largest supplier of technological services and industrial management in Denmark. DTI’s services include contract and collaborative research, consultancy and education. The Institute is accredited by several public bodies to provide authorised testing, certification and programme administration under various governmental technology-promotion schemes.

DTI is organised as a private, independent, autonomous non-profit institution. Its main source of income comes from the private industry, mainly small and medium size enterprises. In addition, DTI receives specific grants from public agencies to implement a number of technological and business promotion pro-grammes. An increasing share of the revenue comes from DTI’s international activities.

The Institute employs approximately 1,000 people and has five divisions:

DTI Environment
DTI Energy
DTI Industry
DTI Industrial and Business Development
DTI Building Technology.

The Danish Technological Institute in the Central and Eastern Europe

The Energy Division has carried out projects in almost all countries in the Central and Eastern Europe, among others: Belarus, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, The Slovak Republic and Ukraine. Many of these projects are focused on energy and environment.

You can get more information:

The Danish Technological Institute, Energy Division
Gregersensvej, P.O. Box 141
DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark
http://www.danishtechnology.dk/
Tel: + 45 72 20 24 00;
Fax: +45 72 20 25 00
E-mail: Mikael.Grimmig@teknologisk,dk

DHI Water & Environment

DHI Water & Environment is an independent, international consulting and research organisa-tion affiliated to the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences. The consulting services are based on the development and application of know-how and advanced technologies within ecology and environmental chemistry, water resources, hydraulic structures and hydrodynamics, and other areas related to the water environment.

The Institute, which employs about 430 people, has a number of subsidiaries and branch offices including DHI Hydroinform in the Czech Republic which specialises in urban water and water resources management.

DHI Water & Environment in the Central- and Eastern Europe:

DHI working experience from Central and Eastern Europe dates more than ten years back and includes various activities such as environmental management, cleaner technology, environmental monitoring, oil spill contingency planning, environmental laboratories, water quality modelling, flood forecasting and reme-diation of groundwater.

DHI Water & Environment in Ukraine: In Ukraine DHI has been or is involved in studies related to flood management, management of obsolete pesticides, monitoring and laboratory analyses for the Black Sea Programme and various environmental activities for improvement of the Black Sea.

You can get more information:

DHI Water & Environment,
Agern Allé 11,
DK-2970 Hørsholm,
Denmark
Phone: + 45 4516 9200,
Fax: + 45 4516 9292,
Mail: dhi@dhi.dk
www.dhi.dk

The Folkecenter For Renewable Energy

The Folkecenter for Renewable Energy was established in 1983 as an independent, nonprofit, research and training institute. Its intention is to achieve measurable in-creases in the utilisation of renewable resource technologies and thereby measurable reductions in environmental pollution associated with energy use in Denmark and elsewhere. It receives support from the Danish state, the local authorities, the national and international agencies, and the industry. The Folkecenter is organised with technical divisions for wind energy, solar energy, biogas/co-generation, measurements and green technologies. The major fields of research, training, and development are wind energy, farm biogas, biomass, solar energy, integral systems, and third world technology adaptation.

The international division organises training programmes, conferences, and international co-operation projects and has developed a large number of contacts between enterprises in Denmark and Eastern Europe as well as overseas within the field of renewable energy.

The Folkecenter has conducted demonstration projects for large-scale wind power in Poland, Brazil, and Siberia. Small-scale renewable energy technology from the centre can be found in several countries in Africa, India, Mexico, Greenland, etc.

The Folkecenter in Eastern Europe:

You can get more information:

Folkecenter for Renewable Energy
Kammersgaardsvej 16
P.O. Box 208
DK-7760 Hurup Thy
Denmark
Phone: + 45 97 95 66 00
Fax: + 45 97 95 65 65
E-mail: energy@folkecenter.dk
Homepage: www.folkecenter.dk

GEUS

The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, GEUS, is a research and advisory institute belonging to the Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy. The staff numbers a total of about 350 full time specialists, technicians and administrative staff. A significant number of Ph.D. and M.Sc. students are trained at GEUS by senior research scientists and a few research professors.

GEUS in Central- and Eastern Europe:

The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, GEUS
Østervoldgade 10
1350 Kbh. K
Denmark
Phone: + 45 38 14 20 00
Fax: + 45 38 14 20 50
E-mail: geus@geus.dk
Homepage: www.geus.dk

Haldor Topsøe A/S Lyngby, Denmark

Haldor Topsøe A/S was founded in 1940 as a research-based organization for development of catalysts and chemical processes. The main activities relate to the chemical industry, specifically the production of fertilizers, other heavy chemicals and petrochemicals, and to energy industries - oil refining, gas conversion and power. Sixty years of commitment to catalysis has resulted in a series of technologies and catalysts for environmental protection and conservation of resources. The company has a staff of about 1500 and has branch offices in the United States, Russia, The People’s Republic of China, India, and Japan.

Head office HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
P.O. Box 213
Nymøllvej 55
DK-2800 Lyngby
Phone: +45 45 27 20 00
Fax: + 45 45 27 29 99
http://www.haldortopsoe.dk

Houe & Olsen

Houe & Olsen is a partnership, who performs extensive consultancy work. The company has chosen to concentrate the export activities to solely comprise energy plants with focus on district heating systems based on geothermal energy. The company, which was founded in 1934, employs at present 16 staff members in Denmark, 4 staff members in Poland and a number of freelance consultants.

Houe & Olsen’s great experience in consultancy services has been established by participating in numerous projects as an individual company and during network co-operation. It has joined forces with several companies in connection with an extensive range of projects in Central and East European countries.

A project co-operation thus structured creates a platform for an extensive and varied portfolio of assignments stretching from small projects to large and complex projects. During the last ten years, Houe & Olsen has performed extensive consultancy work in Central and Eastern Europe in co-operation with several national and international public entities, private companies, ministries in different countries and relevant local authorities.

You can get more information:

Houe & Olsen
Vegendalvej 18
7700 Thisted
Phone 97 92 01 55
Fax 97 91 01 55
Homepage: www.houe-olsen.dk

KAMPSAX

KAMPSAX is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with activities worldwide. The company operates in about 40 countries all over the world. COWI has acquired Kampsax and the merger took place mid 2002.

It is the vision of KAMPSAX to be among the world’s leading suppliers of know-how in the fields of project management and infrastructure development. The company strives to create solutions that can contribute to increased growth and new opportunities for their clients.

These aims are achieved by providing an extensive range of consulting services and human resources focused on the needs of each individual client. The services include environmental and civil engineering as well as geographical information.

Kampsax in the Central and Eastern Europe:

You can get more information:

Parallelvej 2
DK - 2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark
Phone: + 45 45 97 22 11
Fax: + 45 45 97 22 12
E-mail: kampsax@kampsax.dk
Homepage: www.kampsax.dk

MARK & Wedell

The MARK & Wedell Group, M&W Group is an internationally working engineering company specialised in design, manufacturing and supply of a variety of machinery and products for industrial applications like power plants, processing lines, pharmaceutical producers, governmental and environmental organisa-tions, offshore industry etc. The companies in the M&W Group are all ISO-9001 certified.

In 1998, the first steps were taken to form a co-operation between the Danish Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Ecology of Ukraine, MWA of Denmark, International Centre of Energy Efficient Technologies (ICEET) of Ukraine and the Trypilia TPP. The aim of the project was to reduce the coal consumption and to reduce the harmful emission gases from the power stations. Finally, in May 2000 the installation of a total of 8 complete sets of Residual Carbon Analysers (RCA-2000) and one PFS were commissioned at the Trypilia TPP. The results were indeed encouraging:

A reduction of the carbon in fly ash of almost 6% was reached. With the characteristics of the coals burned during the test period, the reduction of these parameters would give the Trypilia TPP a potential saving of coals to the burners of about 10% – 15%. At the Trypilia TPP, both gas and coal are used as combustible, but even with as little as 20% of the total power generated originating from coal, a considerable saving can be reached.

In addition to the coal saving, there is an equivalent significant reduction of fly ash produced, and of a better quality, although the direct use of the ash in the cement and concrete industries still need a further decrease in the carbon content in the ash. As a consequence of the coal saving and improved efficiency of the boiler regimen, equivalent reductions in emission (CO₂, NOx and SO₂) levels were also reached.

Another spectacular consequence of the installation of the 8 RC-2000 analysers occurred later in 2000 where a new regimen for the Try-pilia TPP had to be established for a new coal type. According to the boiler specialists working in this field, such an operation could take as long as 4 weeks. Furthermore, commissioning of new boiler regimens can be reduced from 2 hours to 20-30 minutes. Thanks to the RCA-2000 equipment, this task was completed in only one week.

MARK & Wedell in the East European countries:

Similar to the installations and experience at the Trypilia TPP in Ukraine, MWA has installed RCA equipment at the following coal-fired thermal power stations in the region:

Conclusion: Over 200 analysers of carbon in ash have been installed worldwide in more than 20 countries, all of them providing valuable information to the operators of coal fired power stations, saving natural resources and money and protecting the environment.

MARK & Wedell A/S
Oldenvej 5
3490 Kvistgaard
Denmark
Phone: +45 49 13 98 22
Fax: +45 49 13 91 62
E-mail: m-w@m-w.dk
Contact person: Christian Bach, International Sales Manager

Nordic Consulting Group

The Nordic Consulting Group (NCG) is a partner-owned company with subsidiaries in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They possess expertise in institutional, economic, financial, and social analysis. NCG has applied this expertise to overall regional, urban and rural development initiatives and a wide range of activities, including: Human resources development and training, water and sanitation, environmental analysis, energy supply, public and private sector reforms, financial sector analysis, good governance and judicial reforms. The company, which was established in 1985, has about 40 partners and about 60 associated experts and are structured as a flexible company with the in-house capacity to react quickly to the needs of the clients. The strength of the company is the ability to ana-lyse a complex problem and field multidisciplinary teams which combine experts from the professional disciplines required to address the issues. The core clients are the international financial institutions and development agencies: DANCEE, European Union, the World Bank, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – EBRD, etc.

NCG is dedicated to quality and deliver it through their professional expertise, their independence from commercial and political interests and their dedication to genuine improvements in the countries the company works in.

The Nordic Consulting Group in the international arena: Geographically, NCG works in the Central and Eastern Europe as well as in Asia and Africa. Their work experience within the Nordic countries provides a solid background for many of our projects. NCG’s activities range from project identification to reviews and evaluations.

You can get more information:

Nordic Consulting Group
Kirkevej 8
DK-2630 Taastrup
Denmark
Phone: +45 43 71 62 00,
-mail: ncg@ncg.dk,
Homepage: www.ncg.dk

Per Aarsleff A/S

The Per Aarsleff Group was founded in 1947 and is a company of civil engineering contractors with about 2,000 employees.

In Denmark and the neighbouring countries, Per Aarsleff contracts to build infrastructure projects, such as harbours, railways, roads, tunnels, bridges, energy supply, water supply and communication lines. In addition, the company specialises in pile foundation and renovation of underground pipelines where they have obtained a particularly strong position.

You can get more information:

Per Aarsleff A/S
Lokesvej 15
DK-8320 Aabyhoej
Denmark
Phone: + 45 87 44 22 22
Fax: + 45 87 44 24 26
E-mail: export@aarsleff.com

RAMBOLL

RAMBOLL was founded in 1945. Today, RAMBOLL is one of the leading European independent consulting companies based in Denmark. For more than 50 years, RAMBOLL has influenced the development of modern society and human prosperity. The RAMBOLL staff totals 2,200 of whom more than 1,400 hold graduate and post graduate academic degrees. The focus on environmental issues is ever increasing within the domestic sphere, in industry and utilities and with growing public awareness and international co-operation. RAMBOLL Environment operates in this growth area in Denmark, throughout Europe and worldwide. This is why we are constantly evolving, through our employees as well as through the solution of a wide range of projects, at home and abroad.

Within the last few decades, RAMBOLL’s environmental projects have put the company in a leading position within the fields of waste planning, soil and groundwater contamination and environmental management. Also, RAMBOLL plays a leading role within the areas of water supply and sanitation, which is one of RAMBOLL’s main areas of expertise.

RAMBOLL in the international arena:

The company is involved in projects in Denmark and worldwide for both public and private clients. At present, the number of experts working specifically within this field is approx. 60. When working overseas, RAMBOLL often associates with the local expertise, taking advantage of local know-how and manpower.

There is a worldwide demand for highly knowledge-based solutions. 20 percent of RAMBOLL´s turnover derives from international assignments in more than 100 countries. RAMBOLL has representations in several countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia and has permanent foreign offices in Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Russia, India, Qatar and Ghana. Additionally, RAMBOLL operates a number of temporary project offices around the world.

The multi-disciplinary activities of RAMBOLL comprise all aspects of modern water supply and wastewater engineering and planning, including relevant supporting services within hydro-geology, civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and environmental engineering.

Institutional and human resources development, economics and financing together with implementation of information technology in public and private organisations are additional in-house disciplines frequently brought to good use in our water supply and wastewater projects.

RAMBOLL
Kærvej 8
2970 Hørsholm
Phone: + 45 45 86 19 00
Fax: + 45 45 76 76 40
Homepage: www.ramboll.dk

The Danish Agricultural Advisory Center

The Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre (DAAC) is organised and owned by The Danish Farmers’ Union and The Danish Family Farmers’ Association.

During the last ten years, the international department at DAAC has achieved significant experience and expertise in identifying, designing and implementing agricultural projects aimed at transformation and privatisation, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.

The international department has a permanent staff of approximately 16 highly skilled consultants and more than 70 short-terms specialists, all having extensive working experience from abroad.

The main client has been The Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. Consultancy assistance has also been provided to Denmark’s official development assistance, Danida, The Agency for Environment and Energy under the Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy and international development organisations like The European Union and the World Bank.

Today, the Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre is capable of undertaking various agricultural projects from well-defined specialised projects to large integrated development programmes.

DAAC in the international arena:

The Danish Agricultural Advisory Centre Information Department
Udkaersvej 15, Skejby
DK-8200 Aarhus N
Denmark
Phone: + 45 87 40 50 00
Fax: + 45 87 40 50 10
E-mail: klh@lr.dk
Homepage: www.lr.dk

The FORCE Institute

The FORCE Institute is a private institution approved by the Danish Ministry of Business and Industry as a technological service institute affiliated with the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences.

Thus, the FORCE Institute has a responsibility to Danish industry in general – and to small and medium-sized enterprises in particular – to disseminate knowledge about technology and its uses.

The foundation of the FORCE Institute is a high and internationally recognized level of knowledge combined with a strong focus on innovative, use-orientated and creative solutions for the clients.

The products and services are very much targeted towards the fields of product development, manufacturing and production, together with maintenance of industrial plant and equipment.

The starting point for the 700 employees is always what the clients need, and the goal of their efforts is to create a real increase in value and improved competitive ability for the clients. The innovative use of technology is the common denominator in the solutions, whether the objective is to create better products, boost productivity or reduce unnecessary costs for the clients.

The FORCE Institute in the international arena: For about 60 years now, the FORCE Institute has served as a technological sparring partner in development, consultancy and service for industry in Denmark and abroad.

Their customers include major foreign concerns as well as small Danish firms in the trades. Each year, more than 6500 enterprises purchase the services of the institute. About 40% of the FORCE Institute turnover is generated abroad, with Scandinavia and the rest of Europe as the largest markets.

In recent years, the institute has completed projects in about 60 countries all over the world.

You can get more information:

FORCE Institute Park Allé 345
DK-2605 Brøndby
Denmark
Phone: + 45 43 26 70 00
Fax: + 45 43 26 70 11
E-mail: force@force.dk
Homepage: www.force.dk
FORCE Institute INFOcenter
Phone - direct: + 45 43 26 72 05 / + 45 43 26 74 00
E-mail: info@force.dk

Milieu - Environmental Law Consultancy

Milieu Ltd. is a consultancy firm specialising in European Union and international environmental law and policy. It was established in 1994 to provide specialised legal and policy advice primarily to public sector institutions, including government entities, international organisa-tions, and NGOs. In 1998 it opened a branch office in Brussels.

Milieu’s experience ranges from assistance in strengthening and implementing regulatory frameworks for better environmental protection, including design of technical assistance projects, to hands on drafting of environmental legislation and support for institutional strengthening.

Its extensive links to environmental lawyers and policy experts throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the NIS, and other regions of the world enables it to draw on specialised expertise and language skills when needed.

An additional focus of Milieu’s work is to provide technical assistance on environmental policy and institution building to governments of countries in economic transition, e.g., on integration of environmental concerns into privatisation and economic reconstruction. Other areas of legal expertise include integrated pollution control, water quality legislation, dangerous substances controls, waste management laws, marine pollution, and environmental auditing.

Milieu’s clients include the European Commission’s DG Environment, the Phare and Tacis Programmes, the World Bank, the OECD, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, the Harvard Institute of International Development, the Helsinki Commission, and the UK Know-How Fund. Milieu’s Phare/Tacis CCR registration number is: UNK-20211.

Since its establishment in 1994, Milieu has carried out projects in twelve EU Candidate Countries, including Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Cyprus and Malta. Milieu has also carried out projects in Croatia, Moldova, Ukraine, Egypt, Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Milieu in Ukraine

Among the Ukrainian projects Milieu has been involved in a presentation on EU approximation methodologies for NIS ministries of environment. They have also been involved in a project, which aim was to assist Ukraine and other countries in the efforts of implementing the Aarhus Convention. And finally Milieu has supported Ukraine on reaching compliance with the EU environmental acquis.

You can get more information:

Milieu – Environmental Law Consultancy
29 Rue des Pierres
Brussels 1000, Belgium
Phone: + 32 2 514 3601
Fax: + 32 2 514 3603
Email: milieu@skynet.be

PEMconsult A/S

PEMconsult is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in relation to People, Environment and Management and focus on natural resources, water and sanitation, agriculture, forestry, energy, social development, public-sector performance improvement, institutional development, human resources development, financial management, policy planning and private sector development.

PEMconsult´s activities range from project and programme identification and feasibility studies to appraisals, implementation, reviews and evaluations.

The company was established in 1995 and has 10 partners. This base is constantly being strengthened by additional partners and by our close network of core consultants and associated experts. As a multidisciplinary consulting company, PEMconsult´s resources include institutional, management and human resources specialists, economists and financial specialists, sociologists, anthropologists, geographers, engineers, foresters and agronomists.

PEMconsult also co-operates with a range of consultancies, public sector enterprises and NGOs. We especially value co-operation with local consultants and have close networks and alliances with compatible organisations in countries of special interest for our field of work.

Key issue in all of the work are the importance of understanding the viewpoints and needs of people, empowering people both as groups and as individuals and understanding people as part of the environment. The importance of ‘listening’ and facilitating processes among stakeholders are critical in the work method of assignments carried out by PEMconsult. As such this work method creates sustainable solutions to development efforts.

PEMconsult provides management services in many forms and approaches management from a number of complementary angles. At the level of the organization, we support the development of overall institutional capacity for management, through an emphasis on teamwork. We always approach management challenges as perceived and experienced by the person or institution requesting our services.

The company has over the past seven years carried out more than 250 assignments in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe. The core clients include the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and Danida.

You can get more information:

Wilders Plads 9A, 2nd Floor
DK-1403 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Phone: +45 32 95 26 26
E-mail: pemconsult@pem.dk
Homepage: www.pemconsult.com

WTC – Water Training & Consulting Aps

WTC – Water Training & Consulting – provider of partnership, know-how and competence WTC is a Danish consultancy company with an international profile, operating within the Water and Environmental Sector focusing on the role as provider of partnership, know-how and competence.

WTC undertakes projects for private companies, public institutions, authorities, and bilateral and multilateral donor organisations in Denmark, Eastern Europe and Asia. At present WTC is active in Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, Be-larus, Latvia, Poland, Thailand and Vietnam.

WTC is providing technical, analytical, organi-sational and managerial expertise to the water and environment projects. The services provided include fact-finding, project identification and project development, preparation of tender documentation, project monitoring, evaluation and general project management.

WTC Training

Our approach is to combine on the job training, training of trainers, class teaching and study tours to relevant countries. WTC puts together highly qualified trainer-teams – all with a mixture of practical operational experience and up-to-date technical competence within their areas of expertise.

WTC offers Training Needs Analysis, Planning, programming and coordination, Preparation of training documentation and manuals, Capacity building, hereunder "training-of-trainers" and Evaluation and reporting..

WTC – Operational Services

WTC is a serious and competent sparring partner in connection with practical operational services and process consulting, including environmental management, green accounts, energy optimisation, training, organisational changes etc.

WTC – Water Training & Consulting ApS
Torvegade 4, 1
DK-8450 Hammel
Denmark
Tel +45 8762 0400
Fax +45 8762 0404
E-mail: wtc@wtc.dk
Website: www.wtc.dk