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Release date
26 April 2010
Status
Reference
Signed | 24/10/2010
20100121
Project name
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Giza North Power Plant
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company and subsidiaries.
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 300 million.
EUR 1 000 million.
Description
Objectives
The project concerns the construction of a 1 500 MW gas-fired combined-cycle plant.
The project is expected to contribute to meeting growing electricity demand with a lower environmental impact than other fossil fuel based alternatives.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
Due to its size and technical characteristics the project requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under EIB Guidelines. The EIA process is ongoing and it is expected to be finalised in spring 2010.
The project is required to be procured in compliance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement. The procurement process is commencing.
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