PLINACRO Gas Pipelines II

The second phase (2007 – 2011) of investment programme for the modernisation and expansion of the natural gas transmission system. It includes approximately 930 km of new high pressure gas pipelines.

Objectives

The project forms part of the Croatian national energy plan for the expansion of the national gas transmission system in order to meet the expected growth in gas demand and reinforce the security of gas supply.

Comments

Transport via pipelines (gaslines).

Sector(s)

Energy

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 190 million.

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 450 million.

Environmental aspects

A number of Environmental impact studies are being carried out for the various sections of the new gas pipelines. It will be verified during appraisal that the overall EIA process is in line with the EU acquis on Environmental Impact and in particular with regard to public consultation.

Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Procurement

All main contracts will be procured through international competitive bidding, in line with the EIB requirements.

Status

Signed - 31/07/2007.

Disclaimer

Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. Therefore data provided on this page is indicative and cannot be considered to represent official EIB Policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

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