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    Signature(s)

    Amount
    € 790,000,000
    Countries
    Sector(s)
    Czech Republic : € 790,000,000
    Energy : € 790,000,000
    Signature date(s)
    12/12/2022 : € 790,000,000
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    Summary sheet

    Release date
    30 September 2022
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 12/12/2022
    20220496
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    CEZ DISTRIBUTION NETWORK UPGRADE III
    CEZ DISTRIBUCE AS
    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    EUR 790 million
    EUR 1057 million
    Location
    Sector(s)
    • Energy - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
    Description
    Objectives

    An investment programme for CEZ Distribuce's electricity distribution network in the Czech Republic over the period 2023-2024. The programme includes investments in the reinforcement and refurbishment of medium- and low-voltage networks.

    The project will allow the Promoter to maintain the reliability and quality of electricity supply and to integrate renewable energy sources.

    Additionality and Impact

    The programme comprises investments in the electricity distribution network in the Czech Republic over the period 2023-2024.

    It addresses the needs for the renewal of existing assets and planned development, including automation and tele-control.

    The programme contributes to maintaining or increasing security of supply by reducing the risk of black outs, and it contributes to the integration of low-carbon generation and thus reduces carbon and air pollution externalities.

    The investments contribute to achieving EU and national targets, as set out in the 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan of Czechia. 

    100% of the programme will benefit Cohesion regions in the Czech Republic.

    Long tenor and flexible financing conditions (drawdown and repayment flexibility) provided by the Bank will help the Promoter achieve the investment objectives. The project has excellent economic rate of return and social benefit and generates additional employment in construction. The capacity of the promoter is considered appropriate for the proposed project. The financing will have also an important signalling effect in times when energy company face significant financing needs.

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    The programme schemes are expected to have limited environmental consequences. Environmental impact studies will be carried out as applicable and mitigating and/or compensation measures will be applied as necessary.

    The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been and will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directive 2014/25/EU where applicable), as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the EU, as and where required.

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    Disclaimer

    Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
    They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

    Documents

    Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - CEZ DISTRIBUTION NETWORK UPGRADE III
    Publication Date
    26 Nov 2022
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    159164087
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220496
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
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