Khulna Newsprints Mills (KNML)

Detailed Narrative Description of Project:
Preparation of a Techno-Economic Feasibility Study (TEFS) for setting up a new Integrated Paper Mill consisting of four (04) different stand-alone plants, mainly for production of Security Paper, Cartridge Paper, Bond Paper, Cards Paper, Stone Paper, and other related paper products. The project also includes development of a comprehensive water supply and drainage system network within an area of about 47 acres of land under Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC), to be converted into a completely new industrial unit. The total construction area of the proposed project is approximately 500,000 square feet.

Covering the following information :
(1) An Inception Report.
(2) Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report.
(3) Environmental, Climatic & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report.
(4) Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) Report.
(5) Flood Inundation Study of the Selected Site.
(6) A Detailed Master Plan within the land of about 47 acres with Topographic Survey, Landscaping, and Architectural Design for Each Component.
(7) Geotechnical Evaluation Report.
(8) Detailed Structural Design with Green Building Concepts for Each Component.
(9) Detailed Electromechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Sanitary Design Specifications.
(10) Detailed Design of Sewerage, Storm Water, and Solid Waste Disposal System.
(11) Detailed Design of Fire Safety and Protective Measures.
(12) Detailed Design of Security Access Management System.
(13) Cost Estimation and Bill of Quantities with Detailed Specifications.
(14) Landscape and Beautification.
(15) Detailed Work Plan for the Implementation of the Project.

• Engr. Anuj K. Saha, P.E., DEE (US Nationality) : Team Leader
  • 20 Foreign Experts and 40 Local Professionals of Various Disciplines
• Dr. Engr. Md. Shah Jahan : Civil Engineer (Lead)
• Engr. Md. Ruhul Alam : Civil Engineer (Support)
• Engr. Md. Foysal Meah : Civil Engineer (Support)
• Engr. Arshad Amin : Consultant – Integrated Paper & Basic Chemical (Lead)
• Engr. A.F.M. Muzammel Haque : Chemical Expert (Hydrogen Peroxide, Caustic Soda & Other Basic Chemicals)
• Engr. Manwar Ahamed : Rotary Machine Expert (Lead)
• Khandaker Mustafizur Rahman : Paper Process Machinery Expert (Support)
• Engr. Md. Zahidul Islam : Paper Process & Rotary Machine Expert (Support)
• Engr. Ata Sayeed Rahman : Electrical Engineer – Power Supply, Substation, MCC, Transformer (Lead)
• Engr. Athar Uddin Talukder : Electrical Engineer – Power Plant Expert (Support)
• Engr. Md. Iqbal Hossain : Electrical Engineer – Power Plant, Substation & Control System
• Engr. Monoranjan Kumar Roy : Electrical & Electronic Engineer (Lead)
• Engr. Manzarey Khorshed Alam : Instrument Engineer (Support)
• Dr. Md. Abu Syed : Environmental Consultant (Lead)
• A.K.M. Hasan Sayed : Environmental Consultant (Support)
• Engr. A.S. Abdul Baten Khan : Consultant – Integrated Paper & Basic Chemical
• Engr. S.M. Hafiz Uddin : HAZOP Analyst (Consultant)
• Dr. Mohammed Kamal Hossain : Consultant (Lead)
• Dr. Mohammed Jashim Uddin : Consultant (Support)
• Engr. Zia Uddin : Agriculture Engineer
• Prof. Dr. Md. Maksudur Rahman Sarker : Consultant (Lead)
• Dr. Ferdoush Saleheen : Tender & Procurement Specialist
• Dr. Md. Shakhawat Hossain Chowdhury : Financial Consultant
• Md. Marufur Rahman : Analyst (Support)
• Dr. Muhammad Shahadat Hossain Siddiquee : Lead Economist
• Dr. Khudiram Bhowmik : Lead Chemist
• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman : Chemist (Support)
• Dr. A.F.G. Masud Reza : Chemist
• Engr. Dennis Himes : Team Leader / Project Director / Chief Process Engineer
• Engr. Andrew Felker : Project Director / Chief Process Engineer
• Engr. Subrata Banerjee : Consultant – Paper & Chemical
• Engr. Calvin Clark : Chemical Engineer
• Engr. Siva Reddy Kolli : Chemical Process Expert
• Engr. Steve Levis : Consultant – Pulp & Paper and Basic Chemicals
• Engr. Chelsea Thomsen : Chemical Process Engineer
• Engr. Purush Othaman Avaroth : Consultant – Chemical Engineer
• Engr. Sunil Gajanan Waghule : Chemical Engineer (Project Coordinator)
• Engr. Craig David : Consultant – Mechanical Engineer
• Engr. Michael Smetana : Senior Engineer
• Engr. Todd Hanby : Electrical Consultant
• Engr. Jeremy Cousins : Consultant – Electrical Equipment
• Engr. Steve Blackwelder : Consultant – Electrical & Instrumentation
• Mr. Abhijit Chattopadhyay : Chemical Technologist
• Engr. Tom Asher : HAZOP Analyst – Chemical Plant
• Additional Supporting Professionals:
  Dr. Engr. Md. Shah Jahan, Arch. Sazzadur Rasheed, Engr. Md. Ruhul Alam, Engr. Md. Habibullah, Engr. Fattah Al Monjur, Engr. Md. Nizam Uddin Ahmed, Engr. Salay Akram, Engr. Babul Mieah, Engr. Md. Mukhlasur Rahman & Others.

• Establishment of site office, mobilization of staff, and office equipment; site survey and site investigation, including subsoil testing and proposed plant location (with aerial map).
• Study of raw materials, sources of power & energy availability, utility sources (surface, underground & sea water with water quality and treatment technology), transportation facilities, existing facilities, and related land development; submission of the inception report.
• Submission of report studies and suggestions for the process/type of machinery.
• Preparation of Technical Specification with layout plan, necessary drawings, and estimated cost.
• Preparation of special conditions of the Contract.
• Providing guidelines for Tender Documents (Preliminary) for EPC Contractor/DPP.
• Providing market study of the products for the proposed projects.
• Providing market study of raw materials for the proposed projects.
• Providing market study of the proposed project’s services.
• Preparation and submission of EIA, EMP, and RAP reports.
• Examination of the Conceptual Engineering Design (CED) collected from professional trade sources, ensuring necessary corrections/modifications/recommendations individually.
• Examination of the CED as a whole and submission of recommendations if required.
• Examination of all documents and submission of the report accordingly.
• Providing conceptual clarification for all critical work items regarding quality, compliance, and delivery schedule.
• Guidelines for post-shipment inspection of all equipment and machinery to ensure quality and detect any damage or shortfall.
• Submission of primary feasibility report (Planning Commission Format – Enclosure 4).
• Review of mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of individual machinery and the whole plant, with report submission (Planning Commission Format – Enclosure 4).
• Submission of draft feasibility report (Planning Commission Format).
• Master Plan for the four plants on 47 acres at a single premises.
• All sorts of Architectural Design.
• All sorts of Structural Design.
• ESIA / IEE study reports as per DoE Guidelines.
• MEP & Fire Design.
• BOQ & Cost Estimation as per PWD Revised Rate Schedule 2022.
• Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) Study.
• Financial Analysis (Planning Commission Format).
• Economic Analysis (Planning Commission Format).
• Preparation of PGTR.
• Submission of Final Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (Planning Commission Format).
• Detailed HVAC System Design.
• Detailed Plumbing & Sanitation Design as per BNBC Guidelines.
• Detailed design of sewerage, stormwater & solid waste management system.
• Security Access System / BMS Design.
• Flood Inundation Study in detail.
• Detailed Traffic Impact Design.
• Detailed Structural Design with Green Concept.
• Solid Waste Management System.
• Rainwater Harvesting System Design.
• STP Design.
• Hydraulic structures including Jetty, Pontoon, Gangway, Bank Protection & other relevant structures.
• Load / Unloading, Landing Zone.
• Warehouse Design.
• Total Water Supply Network Design.
• Surface Water Treatment Plant Design.
• Desalination Plant Design.
• GIS Model Design.
• Total Electronic System Design.