Release date: 16 May 2017
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
PUBLIC ENTITY(IES)Location
Description
The project consists of the conversion of coal-fired boilers to gas-fired boilers, renovation of gas-fired boilers and renovation of heating supply pipelines in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the project are to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, lower the high costs (e.g. coal, emissions and maintenance) associated with the old coal-fired boilers and to improve the efficiency of heating supply services.
Sector(s)
- Energy - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 162 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 216 million
Environmental aspects
The project will have a positive impact on the environment by (i) reducing the need for fossil fuels for heating due to efficiency increases and (ii) replacing coal by natural gas thus directly and indirectly reducing pollution (mainly airborne pollution including CO2) in an urban environment. Chinese regulation requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to be undertaken. The Bank will assess the environmental and social (E&S) aspects of the project during appraisal, including EIA process and documentation, to ensure adherence to its E&S standards.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.
Status
Approved - 23/06/2017
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).