Date de publication: 13 avril 2004
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company.Lieu
Description
Construction of two new 750MWe natural gas-fired combined-cycle power generation modules at Talkha power station in the Nile delta (Damietta branch) and at El-Kuriemat power station on the Nile 90 km south of Cairo.
Objectifs
To meet growing electricity demand at a competitive cost using modern energy efficient technology with a relatively low environmental impact. The project underscores the Bank’s support to the Egyptian Government’s policy of developing its energy production and expanding its basic energy infrastructure needed for the economic development of the country.
Commentaires
Electricity.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 150m.
Coût total (montant approximatif)
Estimated at some EUR 470m.
Aspects environnementaux
Environmental Impact Assessment procedures will be carried out in accordance with Egyptian law, which, given the technical characteristics of the project, requires a full EIA with formal public consultation, in line with the requirements for this type of project within the EU. The use of natural gas as a main fuel, combined with low-emission combustion technology, is expected to result in a relatively low level of atmospheric pollution.
Passation des marchés
The project will be tendered in individual lots. using international competitive bidding procedures, as is the case for the earlier projects being financed by the Bank.
Statut
Signé - 17/12/2004