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Release date
17 August 2006
Status
Reference
Signed | 21/12/2006
20060137
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
Upper Egypt Gas Pipeline
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO), Cairo
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 35 million.
EUR 91million.
Description
Objectives
The project comprises the design, construction, commissioning and commercial operation of a 120km long high-pressure gas pipeline section between Abu Qurqas, next to the city of Al Minya, and Asyut.
The objective is to strengthen the national gas transmission system in view of increasing gas demand in the country.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
The Bank will request that the Promoter carries out an EIA with appropriate public consultation, which will be reviewed by the Bank.
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in compliance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement.
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