Date de publication: 22 août 2012
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
WEST AFRICAN POWER POOLLieu
Description
The power interconnection between Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinée (CLSG) is a priority project of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) that will enable power exchanges between the four countries.
Objectifs
This project will enable power exchanges between Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinée, thereby improving the supply of electricity in these post-conflict countries. In the medium term, the project should enable the development of the hydropower potential of Guinée. In Sierra Leone, the availability of low cost and reliable electricity is a necessary prerequisite for the recovery of economic and human development activites.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 75 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 370 million
Aspects environnementaux
The project, if implemented inside the EU, would fall under Annex 1 of EIA directive, requiring an EIA. The promoter has conducted an ESIA with an international consultant. The process has included public consultation. The identified environmental risks are typical for high voltage transmission projects, including vegetation and forest cleaning, visual impact, avifauna collisions and resettlement of people from transmission corridor. The study includes appropriate mitigating measures like re-routing the line at the areas of environmental hotspots, visual impact minimisation and resettlement action plan.
Passation des marchés
The Bank will require that the procurement is carried out in accordance with the EIB's Guide to Procurement and will provide guidance to the promoter.
Statut
Signé - 10/12/2012
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
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