Date de publication: 18 mars 2008
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Autoridad del Canal de Panama.Lieu
Description
The project consists of the expansion of the Panama Canal through the addition of a third set of locks.
Objectifs
To increase the Canal’s capacity and to improve its competitiveness.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
Up to USD 500 million.
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 3,900 million.
Aspects environnementaux
If the project had been within the EU, it would fall under Annex I of the EU Directive 97/11 and would require an EIA. The Panama Environmental Authority has classified the project in the “III” category, requiring the preparation of a full EIA.
The EIA has been carried out and the environmental authorization was issued in November 2007.
Passation des marchés
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in compliance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement. The Promoter’s procurement strategy and procedures will be reviewed during appraisal.
Statut
Signé - 5/01/2009