Release date: 8 July 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Groupe Chimique Tunisien (GCT)
Location
Description
Construction and operation in M’Dhilla of a sulphuric and phosphoric acid production complex and ancillary facilities to supply the existing triple superphosphate (TSP) fertiliser plant.
Objectives
The purpose of the project is to construct and operate a sulphuric acid and concentrated phosphoric acid production plant alongside the existing facilities in M’dhilla while using leading-edge technologies, especially in the environmental field.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 140 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 281 million
Environmental aspects
The project is intended to improve the environmental situation compared to the current production plants. Its compliance with European environmental standards will be established at the time of the project appraisal.
Procurement
Under the procurement rules governing EIB-financed projects, EU directives on calls for tender do not apply to this project.
Status
Signed - 29/12/2011
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).