Power Sector & Sustainable Energy Advisory
Strategic assessment for optimal project viability and investment potential
With over two decades of experience in the power sector, we have in-depth knowledge of the industry and have been actively assisting Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in establishing power projects across thermal, hydel, solar and wind sectors. Our comprehensive services include:
Contract Evaluation – Assessing the commercial and financial aspects of agreements with EPC contractors, O&M contractors, power purchasers (WAPDA & NTDC), fuel suppliers, financiers (both local & foreign), and strategic investors.
Regulatory Liaison – Engaging with NEPRA, the Private Power Infrastructure Board, and AEDB to ensure compliance and approvals.
Tariff Petition Support – Assisting in the development of tariff petitions for regulatory submissions.
Alternative Feasibility Routes:
Presenting diverse pathways aligned with accounting, tax, legal, and shareholder considerations to achieve objectives effectively
Detailed Analysis:
Thorough examination to confirm the preferred solution, ensuring informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
Ongoing Support:
Dedicated assistance throughout the implementation stage, ensuring seamless execution and adaptation to changing circumstances.
Expert Feasibility Studies:
Leveraging our capability and expertise to conduct in-depth feasibility studies, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Investment Proposal Appraisals:
Rigorous assessments of investment proposals, evaluating asset quality and future cash flow viability for optimized returns.
Business Financing Strategies:
Tailored capital structures and financing strategies designed to maximize returns while minimizing risks, ensuring long-term viability and profitability.
Transactions History
Helios Power Private Limited – 50 MW Solar PV Project
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations Date (COD) for a 50 MW solar PV project in Sukkur, Sindh, developed by Scatec ASA (Norway). The assignment included preparing the COD-stage tariff petition and representing the project before NEPRA to secure final tariff determination.
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations Date (COD)
HNDS Energy Private Limited – 50 MW Solar PV Project
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations Date (COD) for a 50 MW solar PV project in Sukkur, Sindh, developed by Scatec ASA (Norway). The assignment included preparing the COD-stage tariff petition and representing the project before NEPRA to secure final tariff determination.
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations
Meridian Energy Private Limited – 50 MW Solar PV Project
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations Date (COD) for a 50 MW solar PV project in Sukkur, Sindh, developed by Scatec ASA (Norway). The assignment included preparing the COD-stage tariff petition and representing the project before NEPRA to secure final tariff determination.
Engaged to provide tariff true-up services at Commercial Operations
Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL)
Acted as sell-side financial advisor to Dawood Lawrencepur Limited for the divestment of its 75% equity stake in Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL), a 50 MW operational wind power project. Responsibilities included conducting a comprehensive valuation, preparing marketing materials, managing investor outreach, and overseeing the competitive bidding process through to final negotiations.
Acted as sell-side financial advisor to Dawood Lawrencepur
Our Team
Mr. Ashruff Hasan Rana
Co-founding Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Power Sector, Project Development, Contract Negotiation and Fund Raising (Debt & Equity).
As a Director, Ashruff has been instrumental in establishing Bridge Factor as a top tear advisory firm, with impeccable track record and unmatched service delivery. He leads the Power Sector practice of the firm and has spearheaded the effective thrust towards Renewable Energy in Pakistan. To his credit are almost 70% (50MW x 16 = 800 MW) of the Wind Energy Projects to have achieved Financial Closing. By qualification Ashruff is a Chartered Accountant, and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. His experience of Corporate & Project Finance, Transaction Advisory & Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial and Management Advisory spans over 2 (two) decades. He has also presented, as a Power Sector specialist, at a number of local and international Conferences / Seminars.
a.rana@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Yasar Najib
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Energy sector advisory, capital raising and restructuring, contract negotiation
Yasar holds with him more than 20 years of experience in project development and management, debt arrangement and structuring, fund management and financial advisory. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Foundation Power Company Daharki Limited before joining Bridge Factor, where he specialized in contract negotiation, finalization of project agreements and arrangement of financing. He brings with him intensive experience from the corporate sector having worked with Fauji Foundation, Private Power and Infrastructure Board and Petroleum Exploration (Pvt.) Limited. Yasar is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
yasar@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Sohail Ali Zaidi
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Corporate finance, M&A and transaction structuring advisory and contract negotiation
Sohail is a Director at Bridge Factor (Private) Limited, and holds with him more than 19 years of experience in strategy formulation, long term planning, business development, financial analysis, capital raising, and mergers & acquisition. Before joining Bridge Factor he has served with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International (DTTI-Pakistan Practice) and and Moores Rowland International (Pakistan Practice). Sohail has been led transactions from inception up till success in the power sector, telecom sector, infrastructure sector and banking.
sohail@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Khwaja Huzaifa
Director
Karachi, Pakistan
Corporate & Project finance, M&A advisory, Capital Raising, Restructuring and Privatizations
Mr. Huzaifa has more than 15 years of experience in Banking and Transaction Advisory services. Before joining Bridge Factor, Mr. Huzaifa worked as a Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, where he has led advisory transactions for a number of projects in the Power, Infrastructure Sector, Banking and the Telecom Sector. He holds an MBA from IBA Karachi and a BSc Honors degree from LUMS. He is presently managing the Karachi Office.
huzaifa@bridgefactor.com
