This operation is about the financing of a group of 5 new biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plants in France. The plants will be based on proven technologies and feature electric capacities of between 6 and 15 MW and primarily run on woodchips from regional forests, wood processing industries, and waste wood recycling centres.
Objectives
To support renewable energy generation in line with France's Climate Action objectives.
Comments
Sector(s)
Energy
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 100 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 239 million
Environmental aspects
All schemes proposed fall under Annex II of the EIA Directive 85/337/EC (as amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC). Therefore they can be subject to an EIA on a case by case basis decision or defined criteria set by the competent authority. The CHP plants do not fall under the EU Directive on industrial emissions (2010/75/EU)
Procurement
The Bank will review systems and procedures applied by the promoter, including compliance with relevant national and EU legislation and publication in the Official Journal of the EU where appropriate.The Bank will ensure that suitable procurement procedures, including an appropriate selection of works, goods and services offered at competitive prices will be applied by the promoter and/or the special purpose companies.
Status
Approved
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20/12/2012.
Related Documents
25-07-2012 - Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Angers FR
25-07-2012 - Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Lens FR
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