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Road Corridor VIII - Phase I Provision of a sovereign-guaranteed loan in favour of the Public Enterprise for  State Roads (the "Company" or "PESR"), a state-owned company incorporated in  the Republic of North Macedonia, at the amount of up to EUR 110 million. The  operation will enable PESR to finance: i) capex and supervision related to the  construction of a 10.7 kilometres-long section running from Bukojchani to  Kichevo, and ii) detailed design of a subsection (the "project"). The project  will be co-financed with a EUR 19.8 million investment grant provided by the  European Union (EU) through the Western Balkans Investment Framework ("WBIF").  The development of Corridor VIII is a strategic priority for North Macedonia  identified as an extension of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) to  the Core Network of the Western Balkans. The project will support North  Macedonia's economic development and contribute to the regional integration of  the country by improving connectivity within the western region as well as with  neighbouring countries and EU markets.
Risha Solar PV Project A senior secured  limited recourse loan of up to USD 27.6 million to finance  the development and construction of an up to 50 MWac solar photovoltaic plant  located in the Risha region, 300 km north east of Amman, Jordan. The project  will sustain the momentum of the Jordanian renewable energy sector,  demonstrating how private sector capital and expertise can be mobilized to  yield competitively low tariffs.  The project directly compliments Jordan's strategy of procuring cost-effective,  indigenous energy supplies to mitigate its energy crisis and lessen energy  security concerns. As part of the government's ambitious program to generate  10% of Jordan's electricity demand from renewables by 2020, the project will  play a key role in contributing to this target and to reducing the import  dependence and lowering the carbon intensity of the Jordanian power sector. In  addition, by providing power at a tariff of USD 5.9 cents (which is below the  tariff offered by any other projects in the context of Rounds I and II), the  project helps replace costly energy imports which historically have been linked  to oil and gas prices thereby bringing benefit to the Jordanian economy as well.
Potegowo Wind Project Provision of a senior long-term loan to finance the development, construction  and operation of the 219.5 MW ("Phase 1") and 59.4 MW ("Phase 2") of Potegowo  wind farm in north-western Poland (the "Project").  Phase 1 was successfully commissioned in 2020 and was co-financed by EBRD in  2019. EBRD is now also considering to provide additional financing for the  construction and operation of Phase 2, which is expected to be commissioned in  2023.  The entire Project has been developed by Mashav Management Sp. z o. o. (the  "Borrower"), established to develop, construct and operate the Project. The  Borrower is owned by the Israel Infrastructure Fund ("IIF"), CERAC SA and  Helios Energy Investments ("Helios") ("Sponsors"). Helios and IIF represent  Israeli institutional equity investors focusing on infrastructure investments.  The Project will contribute to climate mitigation by increasing the share of  renewable energy generation in Poland and add 278.9 MW (Phase 1 + Phase 2) wind  generation capacity to the national energy system. This is expected to generate  over 575 thousand tonnes of CO2 emission savings per annum. In addition the  Project will strengthen the private sector's role in the renewable energy  sector in Poland.
Erste Bank Serbia SME loan II Provision of a long-term senior unsecured loan to Erste Bank AD Novi  Sad (EBS) for on-lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia.  The project will contribute to the expansion of lending to private businesses  through working capital lines and investment loans to SMEs, including  enterprises operating in economically less-developed regions of the country.  Furthermore, the transaction supports EBS's growth strategy and diversification  of its funding sources.
Lukoil Shah Deniz Stage II The project is an A/B loan to LUKOIL to provide financing for its share in  Stage 2 development of the Shah Deniz, an offshore gas exploration and  production project in Azerbaijan (the "Project"), which is one of the largest  gas fields in the world. LUKOIL has a 10% interest in the Shah Deniz field. The  Project is managed by BP plc. The EBRD and the ADB were appointed by LUKOIL as  the Mandated Lead Arrangers ("MLAs") for the proposed transaction.  The Pproject will include two additional bridge-linked offshore gas  platforms, 26 subsea wells, 500km of subsea pipelines, and the expansion of the  gas plant at Sangachal Terminal and the South Caucasus Gas Pipeline expansion.  Null Value
KazRef II - Zhanatas Wind Farm The provision of a senior loan of up to KZT 10,847 million (US$ 25.28 million  equivalent) to Zhanatas Wind-Power Station LLP for the construction and  operation of a 100 MW wind farm, including 8.6 km 110kV single circuit line  connecting to the existing Opornaya substation, in the Zhambyl region of south  Kazakhstan.  The Project will be one of the first transactions under the Bank's Kazakhstan  Renewables Framework Programme Phase II (Framework) which will continue to  focus on policy dialogue activities with the Government to improve the  regulatory and legislative environment for renewables generation and include  initiatives to promote access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities  for women in the sector.
Union Bank - Crimson Finance Fund Albania (CFFA) The proceeds of the loan will be utilised for the expansion of CFFA's lending  activities, which are expected to further support MSMEs in Albania.  The Project is consistent with the Strategy for Albania (BDS/AL/19-01 (Rev 1)),  in that "the Bank will enhance private sector competitiveness and inclusion  through wider access to finance and skills including indirect financing and  risk sharing through financial institutions".
Green City Framework: Chisinau buildings The project, which targets energy efficiency in buildings owned by the city of  Chisinau, aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of energy efficiency  projects to be carried out through energy performance contracts ("EnPCs").  The project is a sub-project under the Green City Framework (GrCF).  The project is to improve energy efficiency of buildings owned by the city.
Western Balkans GEFF II - KEP A senior unsecured loan of up to €3 million to be provided in three equal  tranches under the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility II (WB GEFF  II).  The facility will support investments in high-performance green technologies,  materials and solutions undertaken in privately-owned residential dwellings or  buildings. Sub-projects will be selected according to technical and financial  eligibility criteria set forth in the Policy Statement for WB GEFF II. 100 per  cent of the use of proceeds will be related to Green Economy Transition  investments.
Konya Hospital PPP The EBRD is financing a hospital infrastructure PPP project involving the  design, construction, equipping, financing, and maintenance of an integrated  health campus in Konya, Turkey, pursuant to a 28 years concession awarded by  Turkey's Ministry of Health. Under this PPP structure, the Concessionaire will  supply and maintain the hospital facilities, while the provision of medical  care and services will remain the responsibility of the Ministry of Health.  Total Project Costs are estimated at CA. EUR 318 million.  EBRD will assist in increasing private sector participation in the hospital  infrastructure sector in Turkey. In response to the need for large capacity  investments in healthcare systems, governments are seeking to tap private  sector resources and know-how to construct and manage infrastructure related  facilities more rapidly and more efficiently, while medical service provision  remains under the responsibility of the state.  YDA Group, the Sponsor, is a key investor, operator and contractor in the  infrastructure sector. The Group has undertaken building and operating Kayseri,  Konya, Manisa healthcare facilities on PPP basis and it is the preferred bidder  for Sanliurfa healthcare facility. In addition, YDA operates Dalaman Airport in  Turkey and Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan.
Mediterrania Capital IV LP Provision of an equity investment of up to EUR 30.2 million in favour of  Mediterrania Capital IV, L.P. (the "Fund").  The Fund will seek to make equity and equity-related investments in mid-cap  companies primarily in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia with the objective of  achieving long-term capital growth.
Egypt Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan  - AlexBank The project consists of a loan to Bank of Alexandria ("AlexBank") for up to USD  30 million under the Sustainable Energy Financing Facility for Egypt  ("EgyptSEFF"), out of which up USD 15 million is expected to be co-financed by  the European Investment Bank ("EIB") under the same conditions.  The project has been developed under the EBRD Green Economy Transition  approach to scale up green financing.  EgyptSEFF is a comprehensive financing facility programme in the amount of up  to USD 140 million for sustainable energy investments. The funds will be made  available to Participating Financial Institutions in Egypt for on-lending to  eligible private sector sub-borrowers for sustainable energy investments. The  facility will promote penetration of energy efficient and renewable energy  technologies, appliances and equipment in Egypt by stimulating demand and  raising awareness of the benefits of investments in such technologies.  The operation will enable AlexBank to support on-lending to private  sub-borrowers for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects, which are of  particular relevance in the context of high energy intensity of the  Egyptian economy. It is expected to be the third project under EgyptSEFF and  follows a pilot project with the National Bank of Egypt.
MHP EUR 24 million agri loan under RLF MHP EUR 24 million agri loan under RLF - The Project comprises financing of MHP's working capital needs for crop farming.  The main objective of the Project is to enable sufficient financing for  successful crop farming season.
Temirservice Astana Phase 2 The provision of a KZT 1.4 billion (€ 2.8 million equivalent) loan to  Temirservice Astana LLP for the construction of railway tracks in Astana.  The Project will be supporting a private company investing in commercial  transport operations and expansion of rail freight services.
CA  Women in Business  Programme - KICB The provision of a senior loan of up to US$ 2 million to Kyrgyz Investment  Credit Bank (KICB), which will be will be the second transaction under the  Central Asia WiB Programme in Kyrgyz Republic. The loan proceeds will be used  for on-lending to women-led MSEs and help strengthen SME competitiveness. It  will also support the development of the country's financial sector in  particular via local currency lending.  As part of the CA WiB Programme, the WiB loan to KICB will contribute to  women's economic inclusion by supporting women-led MSMEs' access to finance and  provide business advisory and skills development services. Associated TC for  the project will help KICB test and roll-out WiB products, and provide capacity  building for specialised lending and monitoring. KICB will expand its lending  operations to women-led MSMEs with a focus on reaching out to new clients,  including in regions with relatively lower levels of financial intermediation.
TUPRAS Resource Efficiency Loan An eight-year unsecured loan of USD 150 million to TURKIYE PETROL RAFINERILERI  A.S. ("TUPRAS") to finance a number of investments in its Izmir and Kirikkale  refineries during the period 2016-2018.  The financing of resource efficiency investments in the Izmir and Kirikkale  refineries.
Glass Container Company The EBRD is providing a long-term loan of up to EUR 5.3 million to Glass  Container Company JSC (GCC), one of the largest glass bottle producers in  Moldova. The loan will be used to finance part of the modernisation of GCC's  existing factory, comprising an investment into a new melting furnace and two  new production lines.  The project's objective is to improve the quality of the factory's final  products, expand its product range that will facilitate export to western  markets, as well as to increase its production and energy efficiency.
Renewable Energy Loan:  - Nomad Solar Power Plant Financing for the construction of a 30 MW solar power plant in the Kyzylorda  region of Southern Kazakhstan (the "Project") in the form of an up to EUR 23  million senior loan.  Located in the electricity-constrained southern part of the country, the  Project will help reduce dependence on electricity import from other regions  (mostly coal fired plants in the North) and reduce associated transmission  losses.
EFELER Geothermal Power Plant A senior loan of up to USD 60 million to Gurmat Elektrik Uretim A.S. ("Gurmat  Elektrik" or the "Company") to finance the EFE-6, EFE-7 and EFE-8 geothermal  power plants (GPPs) located in Aydin province, Turkey (the 'Project' or 'Efeler  Extension Project') which will be a part of a financing package to be provided  together with other lenders.  Support the development and construction of renewable power generation in  Turkey.  The Project aims to contribute to the development of base load, indigenous  energy resources in Turkey which are essential to support macro-economic  stability in a sustainable manner to reduce Turkey's needs for energy imports.
PayPoint Services SRL Up to EUR 25 million senior secured loan provided by the EBRD and a local  parallel lender to finance the acquisition of Paypoint Romania by Innova  Capital, and thereafter support the company's initiatives to digitalise  its consumer payments services.  Paypoint Romania is a vital and trusted actor in Romania, allowing Romanians to  pay their utilities and telecom bills, top-up their mobiles and receive  remittances from abroad at the company's collection and sales points. With an  extensive network of 19,000 sites across the country, 81% of Romanians live  less than 500 metres away from one of the company sites. As Romania is  progressively evolving from a cash-based economy to an enhanced use of  electronic payment infrastructure (card payments, mobile wallet, etc.),  Paypoint Romania accompanies this transition with the launch of new electronic  services such as mobile consumer application, automatic vending machines (AVMs)  and card-enabled point- of-sale terminals, which provide additional value to  consumers and merchants.
Kvemo Kartli Solid Waste Project The provision of a sovereign loan increase of up to EUR 6 million to finance  the funding gap for the construction of an EU-compliant regional sanitary  landfill in Kvemo Kartli region and the purchase of specialised equipment for  related landfill operations (the "Project").  The loan was originally signed in 2015 in the amount of EUR 7 million (in two  tranches) to finance the construction of the Kvemo Kartli landfill and  specialised equipment, which continues to be financed by EBRD, and relevant  infrastructure in Marneuli municipality, which will now be financed by the  Government of Georgia.  Based on updated scope, the EBRD financing is provided in two tranches: EUR  4.3 million from the original loan provided in 2015 and EUR 6 million from the  loan increase provided in 2024.  The Project aims to introduce a modern solid waste management system covering  the collection and EU-compliant disposal of municipal solid waste and is  expected to provide major environmental and social benefits for approximately  300,000 people in the Kvemo Kartli region. The Project is part of the National  Waste Management Strategy Action Plan and is a part of a broader programme  aiming to assist the country to meet its obligations under the European Union  Association Agreement, signed between Georgia and the EU in 2014, which  includes obligations to improve solid waste management in the country.
Sofia Airport Concession The EBRD is exploring providing a long-term financing to support concession of  Sofia International Airport.  The Bank's financing would support expansion of the private sector  participation in the infrastructure sector in Bulgaria. The project will  include modernisation and upgrade of a strategic airport infrastructure in the  country.
Serbia Voz: TPS Zemun Project Provision of a sovereign guaranteed loan in the amount of up to EUR 30 million  of a programme of two loans to Srbija Voz JSC (the "Company" or "Serbia  Voz")for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Technical Passenger Station Zemun  (TPS Zemun) and acquisition and installation of various information technology  systems (the "Project"). The second loan under the programme in the amount of  up to EUR 22 million (Serbia Voz: TPS Zemun Loan II, OpID 50043) is expected to  be signed in the second half of 2018.  The Project envisages refurbishment and upgrade of TPS Zemun, located on the  outskirts of Belgrade, to enable maintenance of the new Bank-funded Electric  Multiple Units (the "EMU"s) and classic locomotive-hauled coaching sets. The  expansion and upgrade of TPS Zemun is essential for the uninterrupted  maintenance process of the Company's rolling stock, following the closure of a  maintenance facility in downtown Belgrade.  The Project aims to provide additional maintenance capacity to support the  Company's rolling stock growth and to respond to the closure of the facilities  in downtown Belgrade, provide an adequate maintenance facility for the  Company's new generation Swiss-made EMUs, as existing facilities do not meet  the minimum requirements, and to reduce the empty coaching stock moves due to  its location on the international Corridor X and proximity to Belgrade.  Acquisition of information technology systems will allow the Company to improve  its planning, controlling and resource management activities.
Tur Women in Business  II - Akbank The EBRD is providing a senior unsecured loan of up to USD 50 million to Akbank  T.A.S. ("Akbank") under the Turkey Women in Business II ("TurWiB II"), a  blended programme established under the Financial Intermediaries Framework  ("FIF") to support financing for women led small and medium-sized enterprises  (SMEs) to promote women entrepreneurship in Turkey.  TurWiB II is an integrated and dedicated programme supporting women  entrepreneurship and women-led SMEs. EBRD financing will be accompanied by (i)  a technical cooperation programme to help Akbank to build their internal  capacity to better serve this segment, and (ii) a risk sharing mechanism  supported by the Turkish Credit Guarantee Fund ("CGF") to stimulate lending on  a sustainable basis. In addition, women entrepreneurs will be provided with  advisory, mentorship and networking opportunities, facilitating their access to  know-how and non-financial development services, as well as access to markets.
Diorama Hellenic Growth Fund EBRD is providing an equity commitment to Diorama Hellenic Growth Fund (the  Fund), a private equity fund operating in Greece and focused on investment  primarily in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.  The Fund will make equity and equity-related investments in fast-growing  companies with experienced management teams with the objective of achieving  long-term capital growth.
Western Balkans SME Platform: ENEF II Western Balkans An equity investment of up to EUR 20.0 million and a co-investment line in  favour of the Enterprise Expansion Fund II Western Balkans ("ENEF II" or the  "fund"), a compartment of the Enterprise Expansion and Impact Platform SA SICAV  RAIF (the "platform"), a reserved alternative investment fund ("RAIF") to be  registered in Luxembourg and supported by the Western Balkans Enterprise  Development and Innovation Facility ("WB EDIF" or "EDIF"). ENEF II will provide  equity, quasi-equity and different types of debt financing to growing local  SMEs and mid-caps in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North  Macedonia and Serbia. The EBRD will serve as investment advisor to the fund.  ENEF II will continue the activities of the Enterprise Expansion Fund that  was launched under the WB EDIF in 2014 and managed to invest in 16 companies by  the end of its investment period in July 2020.  To fill the market gap for equity, quasi-equity and different types of debt  financing to local SMEs and mid-caps in the Western Balkans and provide  extensive pre- and post-investment support to the fund's investee companies,  including on identifying and addressing Environmental, Social and Governance  ("ESG") risk and opportunities.
OTE RRF (project Syndesis) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD" or the "Bank") is  supporting Greece's digital transition with a €150 million investment in  Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation S.A. ("OTE" or the "Company") to  support the implementation of an up to EUR 187.5 million investment programme  for the deployment of fibre broadband infrastructure by 2027. The project is  the first under the EBRD's Greek Recovery and Resilience Facility ("RRF")  Co-Financing Framework implemented as part of the "Greece 2.0" National  Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union's NextGenerationEU  programme. The €150 million loan consists of a €56.25 million tranche provided  from the Bank's own resources and a €93.75 million tranche financed by the EU's  RRF and channelled via the Greek Ministry of Finance, while the remaining €37.5  million of the investment are covered by OTE's own resources.  The funds will enable OTE to finance part of its rollout of "fibre to the home"  (FTTH) broadband infrastructure to approximately 371,000 households and  businesses in 12 regions outside of Greece's major cities, improving access to  connectivity and high-speed broadband, and promoting regional inclusion. The  project aligns fully with the RRF digital transformation pillar, while FTTH  technology is nearly 40 per cent more energy efficient than traditional copper  network cabling technology (ADSL) per unit of data transmitted. The transaction  will therefore lead to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and  contribute to the green transition of Greece's economy.
Green Cities 2 W2 E2 - Project Kasbah The provision of an investment of up to MAD 400 million (€ 37m equivalent) in  favour of the City of Agadir (the City or Agadir), one of the major cities of  Morocco and the capital city of Souss Massa Region. The investment will entail  the subscription to a local currency senior unsecured bond for up to MAD 1  billion (€ 93 million equivalent) through a private placement.  The Bond proceeds will be used to finance the city's contribution to fund  infrastructure projects under its 2020-2024 strategic investment plan also  known as Urban Development Program (the PDU) and to refinance existing loans.  The investment will contribute to the creation of Morocco's domestic municipal  bond market with the issuance of the first municipal bond by a local authority  in Morocco.