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GOGC: Essential Infrastructure Support The Project is a senior unsecured loan of EUR 217 million to JSC Georgian Oil  and Gas Corporation ("GOGC" or the "Company"), a major Georgian electricity and  natural gas supplier, to refinance a USD 250 million corporate Eurobond  maturing in April 2021.  The Project is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic which caused significant  shocks on the financial markets and an economic downturn in Georgia.  A  comprehensive Technical Cooperation ("TC") package will encompass sector  reform, corporate level improvements i focused on climate corporate governance  and supporting the role of women in technical positions in the energy sector i  as well as a TC to identify and quantify the investment requirements in the  country to generate and transport green hydrogen as well as to upgrade the  Company's assets to transport the blended hydrogen to end users domestically or  regionally.
Polenergia Wind Portfolio The EBRD provided a senior long-term loan to finance the construction and  operation of a wind farm with the total capacity of 48MW, to be located in  Mycielin, Poland (the "Project").    The Project is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2015 and,  therefore, to benefit from the current renewable energy sources ("RES") support  system. The loan is to be made available to a special purpose company, Grupa  PEP - Farma Wiatrowa Mycielin Sp. z o.o. (the "Borrower") created to own,  construct and operate the wind farm.   The Borrower is fully owned by  Polenergia S.A. (previously Polish Energy Partners S.A.; the "Sponsor").  Null Value
ACWA Benban Solar PV I Long-term senior debt financing of up to USD 8.6 million (EUR 7.9 million  equivalent) to finance the construction of a 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant  located in the proposed 1.8 GW Benban solar complex in the Aswan province of  Egypt (the "Project"). The Project will be one of the first utility scale solar  plants in Egypt and will support the country in increasing its renewable energy  capacity. The Project is part of a larger portfolio of three plants for a total  capacity of 120 MW developed in Benban by the same group of lead sponsors.  The Project will be developed under the programme implemented by the Egyptian  government offering feed-in tariffs to projects of up to 50 MW capacity to  stimulate private investment in over 4 GW of wind and solar power. This scheme  aims to support Egypt to move to a more environmentally sustainable and diverse  electricity sector by exploiting the country's vast renewable energy potential.  It is expected to improve the environmental characteristics of Egypt's power  sector by reducing emissions of local pollutants and CO2, as well as water  consumption.
SLOV Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan  III Extension - UniCredit Bank CZ&amp;amp;SK A EUR 20 million credit line to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia,  a.s. (UniCredit CZ&amp;amp;SK) under the EUR 60 million extension of the Slovak  Sustainable Energy Finance Facility - SlovSEFF III.  This is the first credit line provided to UniCredit CZ&amp;amp;SK under SlovSEFF III.   UniCredit CZ&amp;amp;SK operates a single bank in the Czech and Slovak markets.  Business in the Slovak Republic is operated as a foreign branch of UniCredit  Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. The loan documentation will therefore  limit the use of proceeds to the Slovak Republic only.  This EBRD credit line will allow UniCredit CZ&amp;amp;SK to provide sub-loans to  companies and borrowers from the residential sector (housing associations) for  energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in the Slovak Republic. It  will also enable UniCredit CZ&amp;amp;SK to provide financing in the Slovak Republic  for sustainable energy projects with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas  emissions and on assisting in mitigating high energy and carbon intensity in  the region.
Project Cannes (Bail-in-able programme) The EBRD invested EUR 50 million in the EUR 700 million debut international  benchmark senior non-preferred green bond ('SNP GB') public issuance placed on  11 May 2023 by Banca Comerciala Romana SA ('BCR'), a commercial bank  incorporated in Romania. The bond is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and on  Bucharest Stock Exchange.  The project contributes to the resilience and compliance with regulatory  requirements of the second largest systemic bank in Romania, facilitates  capital market development and further promotes BCR's green agenda by  supporting the financing of green investments.
Western Balkans GEFF II - Partner Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 4m to be provided in two  equal tranches under the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility II  (WB GEFF II). The second tranche will be uncommitted and its commitment will be  in the EBRD's sole discretion.  This project will contribute to the objectives of WB GEFF II, supporting the  Green and Competitive transition qualities.
Green Cities  W2 - Iasi Green Buildings By 21-Oct-2021, the EBRD signed a provision of a loan of up to EUR 21  million to the City of Iasi to finance energy-efficiency enhancement  investments in public buildings that include: i) rehabilitation of 15 public  buildings owned by the city, and ii) reconstruction of a new bus and tram  depot, designed and equipped for 32 trams and 44 electric buses.  The project is proposed under Green City Framework 2 ("GrCF2") which will be  complemented by technical cooperation ("TC") facilitated by the Bank for the  development of a Green City Action Plan ("GCAP") to identify, prioritise, and  address environmental challenges through a multi-sector approach.  By December 2022, the EBRD is extending the original loan to cover some cost  overruns associated with the original project. The amount of the loan extension  is EUR 30m.  The proposed investments aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce pollution and  save resources in excess of 20 per cent by implementing key investments in a  pool of 15 public buildings and by modernising a bus and tram depot, preparing  it for the new electric bus fleet, ultimately improving the environment and  life standards in Iasi region.  At the same time, the Project will play an instrumental role in the  development and implementation of the Green Cities Framework which will support  a strategic and multi-project approach in order to identify, prioritise and  address environmental challenges at the city level.
RSF- Khan Bank - Uurteel II The provision of a senior secured loan in local currency (RSF Loan) of up to  MNT 5bn (1.43m) to Uurteel at 50/50 funded risk participation with Khan  Bank. The loan supports growth and competitiveness of the Company by funding  working capital to build up inventory to accommodate growing demand during the  construction season in 2023.  The project is in line with the EBRD's strategy to enhance Mongolia's  resilience by strengthening the competitiveness of the non-extractive sector  and easing access to finance.
Pula Bus Renewal project The Bank is providing a EUR 5.0 million senior long term loan to Pulapromet  d.o.o., the municipal public transport company providing transport and  affiliated services in the wider area of City of Pula.  The EBRD financing will be utilised for the modernisation of the bus fleet  through procurement of new low-floor compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The  Project will improve the current condition of the Companyis outdated bus fleet  that would result in a significant improvement of its operating and  environmental performance as well as improved safety standards.
Aidarken Water Project The proceeds of the sovereign loan to the Kyrgyz Republic will be on-lent to  the city of Aidarken for the benefit of the municipal water company. A  sovereign loan of up to € 2.0 million under the KR Water and Wastewater  Framework - Extension will support the modernisation of the Aidarken water  supply infrastructure. The loan will be co-financed by a € 2.0 million  investment grant from the EBRD Shareholder Special Fund.  The Project will finance critical drinking water supply improvements in  Aidarken, including the rehabilitation and extension of water network, supply  and installation of water meters and testing equipment, reconstruction and new  construction of reservoir, intake facilities and water disinfection unit,  replacement of pumping equipment, construction of new wastewater treatment  facilities and reconstruction and new construction of sewer collectors.
ELSEWEDY Benban PV Long-term senior debt financing of up to USD 27.0 million (EUR 24.8 million  equivalent) to finance the construction of 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant  located in the proposed 1.8 GW Benban solar complex in the Aswan province of  Egypt (the "Project"). The Project will be one of the first utility scale solar  plants in Egypt and will support the country in increasing its renewable energy  capacity. The Project is part of a larger portfolio of two 50 MW plants  developed in Benban by the same group of lead sponsors.  The Project will be developed under the programme implemented by the Egyptian  government offering feed-in tariffs to projects of up to 50 MW capacity to  stimulate private investment in over 4 GW of wind and solar power. This scheme  aims to support Egypt to move to a more environmentally sustainable and diverse  electricity sector by exploiting the country's vast renewable energy potential.  It is expected to improve the environmental characteristics of Egypt's power  sector by reducing emissions of local pollutants and CO2, as well as water  consumption.
MSME Loan II - KEP A senior unsecured MSME loan of up to EUR 4m to KEP Trust ("KEP") under the  Financial Intermediaries Framework ("FIF") with proceeds to be used for  on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ("MSMEs") in Kosovo in  accordance with the FIF Policy Statement.  The project is envisaged to promote entrepreneurship and market competitiveness  by increasing availability of financing to the privately owned MSMEs in  Kosovo, with a focus on regional outreach, attraction of new MSME clients and  women-led MSMEs.
Georgia Capital Eurobond Subscription of up to US$ 60 million to the Georgia Capital's proposed  inaugural Eurobond to be listed and traded on the Irish Stock Exchange. This  will be the first private corporate (non-sovereign and non-financial  institution) Eurobond issuance from Georgia.  The operation will enable the Georgia Capital to access long term international  capital markets and diversify its funding sources, which will facilitate  further growth of its existing subsidiaries by financing their robust expansion  and modernisation plans as well as engage in further investments in existing or  new sectors.  The bond proceeds will be on-lent to Georgia Capital's investment business  subsidiaries to finance their capital expenditure needs and will also be used  to refinance existing debt at company level.
GS25 Digital Concept The provision of a senior secured long-term loan of up to US$ 18 million to  Digital Concept LLC. The proceeds of the loan will be used to support the  expansion of the South Korean GS25 format stores in Mongolia and the  construction of a food factory.  The loan will finance the company's investment programme aimed at the expansion  of convenience stores, and the construction and equipping of a new food factory.
Gemza Group II Project A senior secured loan of up to EUR 5.6 million to Gemza Group LLC for the  construction of three modern warehouses.  The Project will help the Company to expand operations in a new business  direction and diversify its revenues.
Green Cities 2 W2 - Dushanbe E-Mobility A senior secured loan of up to USD 3.0 million ("Loan") to Sayohon LLC  ("Company"), a private ride-hailing company incorporated in the city of  Dushanbe ("City"), Tajikistan.  Proceeds of the Loan and the shareholder's contribution will be used to  finance the acquisition of up to 100 electric vehicles ("EV"s) and 30 EV  charging infrastructure at the Company's depot as well as at selected locations  across the City (the "Project").  The Company will be further supported by an incentive grant of up to USD 0.5  million financed by the Global Environment Facility ("GEF") under the Finance  and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change ("FINTECC"). The grant is  payable after the purchase, installation, and commissioning of the eligible  technology, including EVs and charging infrastructure.  The Project is considered to be at the forefront of the City's transition  towards electric mobility and is aimed to have a wider impact on EV ecosystem  through the rollout of EV taxis and charging stations across selected locations  in the City.  The Project is part of the Bank's engagement with the City under the EBRD  Green Cities programme. As such, it is considered as a follow-on investment  under Green Cities Framework 2 Window II ("GrCF2 W2") from Dushanbe's Green  City Action Plan ("Dushanbe GCAP").
FI Green Bond Framework: Green Orange Investment in Polish zloty-denominated Green Covered Bonds in an amount of PLN  80 million (EUR 18.5 million) as part of a total aggregate issuance of PLN 400  million (EUR 92 million) issued by ING Bank Hipoteczny S.A. ("ING BH"), a  public company and a newly established mortgage bank incorporated in Poland,  100% subsidiary of ING Bank Slaski S.A. The project represents the first Green  Covered Bond issuance by ING BH and the second EBRD project signed under the FI  Green and Sustainability Bond Framework.  ING BH has committed to allocate proceeds to expand the activity to finance  energy efficient properties secured by first ranking mortgages by ING BSK  Group. The first issuance of Green Covered Bonds is aligned with the Green Bond  Principles and has met the criteria for certification by the Climate Bonds  Standard Board on behalf of the Climate Bonds Initiative ("CBI").
Hystead North Macedonia The provision of senior loans of up to EUR 59.67 million to Balfin MK Dooel,  Delta M CG and Preduzece Delta City 67 d.o.o. (the "Borrowers"), three limited  liability companies incorporated in FYR Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia  respectively. The Borrowers are fully owned by Hystead Limited, UK ("Hystead"  or "Company") and own three retail and entertainment centres in their  respective countries, namely Skopje City Mall, Delta City Podgorica and Delta  City Belgrade. The loan is a part of a larger financing package to the  Borrowers by EBRD and IFC.  Please refer to the links below for the PSDs of the related projects in  Serbia and Montenegro:  [Add link to PSD for Serbia]  [Add link to PSD for Montenegro]  Repayment of existing loans of the Borrowers which will result in an improved  and more sustainable capital structure and financing upgrades and/or expansion  of the retail assets.
UBCI SME loan II A loan of EUR 30 million to Union Bancaire pour le Commerce et l'Industrie S.A.  ("UBCI").  The loan will be used to on-lend to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises  ("MSMEs") in Tunisia.
Tur Women in Business - Turk Ekonomi Bankasi The EBRD is providing a senior unsecured loan of up to €50 million to Turk  Ekonomi Bankasi ("TEB"), a commercial bank incorporated in Turkey, to provide  financing for the women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs") to  promote women entrepreneurship in Turkey.    The facility is a sub-project under TurWiB, which is an integrated and  dedicated programme in Turkey targeting women-led SMEs. The ultimate goal of  the facility is to promote women entrepreneurship and access to finance, and  more broadly women's participation in business, through the development of a  strong women-led SME sector in Turkey by facilitating access to finance and  advice for women-led SMEs.  The facility is supported by (i) technical cooperation programme to help TEB  develop financial products that meet the specific needs of women-led  enterprises, (ii) a risk sharing mechanism to stimulate lending to this group  on a sustainable basis and will benefit from the synergies with (iii) the Women  in Business Small Business Support ("SBS") component; which constitute the  grant component of the TurWiB Programme as a whole.  Null Value
Uzbekistan Dzhankeldy WPP The provision of a senior secured loan of up to USD 150 million on a project  finance basis to finance the development, design, construction and operation of  the 500 MW Dzhankeldy WPP located in the Peshku district, Bukhara region of  Uzbekistan. The project also entails B loans for the account of the expected B  Lenders.  This is one of the pilot wind projects developed by ACWA Power and the  Government of Uzbekistan under the Government's efforts to attract private  investment to the generation sector. The project will be highly representative  in terms of energy supply diversification, increased use of renewables  potential and attracting private investment. It will assist the country in its  low-carbon transition, reducing its current high reliance on thermal power  generation.
Qair green bond An investment in the inaugural green bond (EuroPP) issued by Qair International  SAS ("Qair", the "Company"). The notes are senior unsecured and bear an annual  fixed coupon. Qair is a French renewable energy developer and independent power  producer.  The bond proceeds will be used, according to the Green Bond Framework, to  support Qair's corporate financing needs to accelerate the deployment of its  wind and solar pipeline projects. Furthermore, Qair has committed to invest in  the EBRD's CoOs the amounts equal to at least 200% of the Bank's participation  in Qair's green bond, within 36 months from the issuance.
Sparkasse bank Macedonia - 2nd mortgage Provision of a senior loan of up to EUR 3 million to Sparkasse Bank Macedonia  ('SBM') for on-lending to eligible private individuals for housing purposes.  The proceeds of the loan will be used by SBM to provide long-term financing for  residential mortgage lending in North Macedonia.
Barut Hotel Project Provision of a senior loan up to EUR 25 million (the "Loan") in favour of Bartu  Turizm Yatirimlari A.S (the "Borrower" or "Bartu Turizm") to refinance its  outstanding short-term loans.  EBRD's financing will be response to the COVID-19 pandemic which significantly  affected the Company's operations due to the social and travel restrictions.  The Project will provide relief to strain on the Company's cash flow with a  long amortization schedule and hence help it withstand the impact of the  ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Infinum d.o.o. Project Provision of a senior long-term loan to Infinum d.o.o. (the "Company"), a  Croatian IT company providing digital solutions to its clients, for expansion  through acquisitions.  The loan will support the Company's expansion efforts as well as further  efficiency and profitability improvements.
Templeton Turkey Fund (f. Abraaj Turkey Fund I) An equity investment in the Abraaj Turkey Fund I (the "Fund"), a private equity  investment fund established as a limited partnership in the Cayman Islands.  The Fund will make growth equity and equity-related investments in mid-market  companies operating in Turkey.  Null Value
Khorog Solid Waste Project The EBRD is supporting the Khorog Soild Waste Sub-Project. The EBRD would  provide a loan of up to USD 2 million to a Special Purpose Vehicle (the  Company) to be created for this project and wholly owned by the City. The  Republic of Tajikistan would provide a sovereign guarantee.  The EBRD will also seek an investment grant from Swiss SECO of USD 2 million  to facilitate implementation of the sub-project which will address urgently  needed solid waste infrastructure rehabilitation needs.  The overall objectives of this sub-project are to: (a) rehabilitate the solid  waste improvements; and (b) improve financial and operational management.  Null Value
PRIZREN PUBLIC BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY Provision of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 5 million to the Government of  Kosovo to be on-lent or on-granted to the municipality of Prizren (the  "Municipality" or "Prizren") to co-finance energy efficiency ("EE"), structural  and comfort measures in municipally owned buildings, including kindergartens,  schools and primary healthcare centres (the "Project").  The Project will be co-financed with an investment grant from the Regional  Energy Efficiency Programme for the Western Balkans ("REEP") funded by the  European Union.  * Improvement of the environmental sustainability of municipally-owned  buildings in Prizren by implementing EE measures that will lead to energy  savings and reduction in CO2 emissions.   * Improvement of the energy performance of the renovated buildings by at  least two Energy Performance Certificate ("EPC") classes.   * Improvement of comfort levels and quality in the renovated buildings, which  is very important for buildings of this nature (children and healthcare).
Priorbank LCY loan Provision of a senior unsecured loan in the amount of up to US$15 million  equivalent in local currency to Priorbank, a joint-stock company incorporated  in Belarus, for on-lending to local private micro, small and medium  enterprises, to be comprised of two tranches with the second tranche (US$10  million) uncommitted and available at the sole discretion of the EBRD.  The Project will represent an additional local currency source for Priorbank  and enable them to expand and facilitate local currency lending to private  micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ("MSMEs") in Belarus, while helping  MSMEs avoid taking on currency exchange risks. The Project will increase local  currency intermediation in Belarus thus supporting the development of the  domestic money and capital markets in the country and fostering a more stable  financial environment.
PPC share capital increase Equity investment of EUR 75.15 million in Public Power Corporation S.A. (the  "Company" or "PPC"), the Greek state-owned energy utility. The investment  constitutes part of a EUR 1,350 million share capital increase of PPC. This is  envisaged to reduce the state's shareholding from 51% to a minority position of  around 34%.  The operation will enable the Company to i) accelerate its expansion into  renewable energy, digitalisation and e-mobility and ii) support the  privatisation of PPC. Both elements further support one of the most ambitious  green energy transition and corporate transformations in Europe, that includes  an ambitious decarbonisation pathway aiming to transform PPC from a heavily  coal dependent to a modern green, digitalised utility.
Khatlon Energy Loss Reduction Project The provision of a sovereign guaranteed loan of up to € 20 million for the  modernisation of power distribution networks in southern Tajikistan. The Bank's  financing will target the modernisation of a low-voltage distribution network  in the cities of Kulob and Bokhtar, the construction of a new and an upgrade of  the existing 110/35/10 kV substation in Kulob, and the installation of  automatic billing and metering systems in both cities.  OJSC "Shabakahoi Taksimoti Bark" (the "Company"), established as part of the  on-going unbundling of the Open Stock Holding Company "Barki Tojik" (OSHC Barki  Tojik), the national power utility, will be the Borrower and Project  implementing entity. The loan will be guaranteed by the Republic of  Tajikistan.  The Project will target one of the key constraints to economic development in  the country - limited access to the reliable energy supply. The Project's  principal objectives are to: (i) address the most urgent needs for the  replacement of aged infrastructure, (ii) contribute towards the reduction of  distribution network losses resulting in financial and CO2 emissions savings,  and (iii) introduce modern billing and metering infrastructure, improving  payment discipline and cash collection, upholding operational and financial  efficiency and sustainability of OSHC Barki Tojik at present.