Date de publication: 15 octobre 2019
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
PALESTINIAN NATIONAL AUTHORITYLieu
Description
The operation is a fully grant funded project concerning the construction of a sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant with annual capacity of 55MCM in Gaza. It also includes the related renewable energy component, as well as a five-year subsidy of operating costs and technical assistance for project management and works supervision.
Objectifs
The project, responding to pressing humanitarian needs, is addressing the scarcity and safety of drinking water in Gaza, which affects 2 million people. It will help regenerate the coastal aquifer, improve living conditions, boost the economy by adding construction jobs and also provide water for industry.
Commentaires
The Gaza Central Desalination Plant and Associated Works Programme, developed by the Palestinian Water Authority, comprises two main components: 1. A desalination plant equipped with an independent power generation facility, to be implemented under EIB's supervision. 2. An associated works component that will add a south-north carrier system, which runs 160 kilometers, to be implemented under the World Bank's supervision.
Secteur(s)
- Eau, assainissement - Production et distribution d'eau; assainissement, gestion des déchets et dépollution
- Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 395 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 582 million
Aspects environnementaux
A full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the desalination plant have been prepared. The RAP has already been implemented. A separate ESIA for the construction of a photovoltaic power plant to supply energy to the desalination plant is under way.
Passation des marchés
Contracts relating to the desalination plant and power generation facility will be procured in compliance with the EIB Guide to Procurement.
Statut
Approuvé - 14/11/2019
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.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).