DFI FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & EE (JESSICA II)

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

Lieu

• Grèce

Description

EIB lending facility for the financing of projects in the areas of urban development, energy efficiency and renewable energy. The facility will be used to blend with European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) allocations, through the setting-up of a financial instrument for financing infrastructure projects in the above areas.

Objectifs

The proposed operation responds to public policy objectives by financing sustainable infrastructure projects that contribute to the socio-economic development of urban areas. It will also contribute to climate action objectives, as energy efficiency, waste management and renewable energy projects shall be eligible investments.

Secteur(s)

• Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné
• Aménagement urbain - Construction
• Industrie - Construction

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 200 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 650 million

Aspects environnementaux

The subprojects to be financed should be compliant with EU EIA Directive 2014/52/EU (amending Directive 2011/92/EU), EU SEA Directive 2001/42/EC, EU Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and EU Birds Directive 2009/147/EC. Compliance with the relevant EU Directives will be verified during appraisal/allocation stage. The status of any environmental studies and public consultations related to the urban renewal, upgrading and construction investments will be reviewed during project appraisal. Energy efficiency requirements in line with the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings 2010/31/EU will also be further assessed.

Passation des marchés

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation, Directive 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, 2004/18/EC, 2014/25/EU or 2004/17/EC, where applicable, as well as Directive 92/13/EEC or Directive 89/665/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the European Union, as and where required.

Statut

Signé - 9/04/2018