Refinaria Alberto Pasqualini expansion and upgrading project

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

Refinaria Alberto Pasqualini (REFAP). REFAP is owned by Petroleos Brasileiro S.A. and Repsol YPF Brasil S.A.

Lieu

• Brésil

Description

Technical and environmental upgrading of a refinery located in the State of Rio Grande do Sul.

Objectifs

The objective is to increase the production, improve the quality of fuels and reduce the emissions to air from the refinery.

Commentaires

Oil and Gas.

Secteur(s)

• Industrie

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

USD 70 m (approx EUR 58 m).

Coût total (montant approximatif)

USD 150 m (approx EUR 125 m).

Aspects environnementaux

A formal environmental impact study was required by the Brazilian regulation. As outcome the environmental and construction permits were granted.

• Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Passation des marchés

The procurement programme is completed due to the advanced implementation status. The procurement procedures applied seem to have followed usual practices in the sector and appear acceptable to the Bank for a private sector operation. This will be verified during appraisal.

Statut

Signé - 5/04/2005