Release date: 5 October 2004
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Arianespace SA.Location
Description
Construction of a new launch pad at the Guyane Space Centre and adaptation of the Soyuz launcher, within the framework of the Soyuz at the CSG programme of the European Space Agency.
Objectives
With the Soyuz launcher, Arianespace is expected to improve its launchers’ range, optimise Ariane 5 capacity and strengthen its position in the market. The project is relevant to a number of EU Policy areas, in particular EU Space Policy, the EU Growth Initiative and the Lisbon strategy as well as the Policy on social and economic cohesion.
Comments
Aerospace.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 121m.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 344m at 2002 economic conditions.
Environmental aspects
The environmental impact of the project will be analysed in the context of a full Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) but due to its nature, size and location the Project is not expected to have a significant negative impact on the environment.
Procurement
Procurement procedures are in line with applicable legislation and EU directives and therefore acceptable to the Bank.
Status
Signed - 21/03/2005