AMBER GRID GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINE

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

AB AMBER GRID

Location

• Lithuania

Description

sConstruction of a gas pipeline between Klaipeda and Kursenai

Objectives

The project consists of the construction of a 110 km long DN800 gas pipeline and a maximum operating pressure of 54 bar, from Klaipeda up to Kuršenai. The project will allow the capacity enhancement of Klaipeda-Kiemenai pipeline in Lithuania.

Sector(s)

• Energy - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 28 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 59 million

Environmental aspects

The project required an environmental impact assessment (EIA), which has already been approved by the competent authority.

Procurement

The investment is subject to the procurement provisions defined in Directive 2004/17/EC for entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors.

Status

Signed - 21/12/2015