RTE - TRANSMISSION NETWORK UPGRADE

Multi-component investment programme covering the period 2012-2016 aimed at reinforcing the French electricity transmission system.
Overall the sub-projects include the erection of approx. 450 km of overhead lines, the installation of approx. 200 km of underground power cables and the related substation facilities.

Comments

Sector(s)

Energy

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 500 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 1219 million

Environmental aspects

By their technical characteristics some projects of the programme fall under Annex I or Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive. The impacts that can be typically expected for these projects relate to visual impact, vegetation clearance, electromagnetic fields noise nuisance, and birds’ collision and mortality. Environmental impact studies have been carried out as applicable and mitigating and/or compensation measures will be applied as necessary.

Procurement

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the programme have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Dir. 2004/18/EEC/ or 2004/17/EEC and Dir. 2007/66/EC), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.

Status

Signed - 20/03/2013.

Related Documents

22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Biançon - Bocca FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Briançon - Fréjus FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Boutre - Trans FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Lonny - Vesle FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Merlatière - Recouvrance FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Poste du Plessis et Mauges-Plessis FR
22-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Cotentin - Maine FR

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Projects

Reinforcement of electricity transmission system

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