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Cubico Alten Aguascalientes Solar PV Project The Cubico Alten Aguascalientes Solar PV Project (the Project) includes the construction and operation of two adjacent greenfield photovoltaic (PV) power plants, Solem 1 and Solem 2, with total installed capacity of 348MWp (290MW), three electrical substations (two step-up substations and one maneuver substation), and a 6.6 km power transmission line connecting the substations to the national grid.  The maneuver substation will later be handed over to the state-owned power utility, Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).  The project will be installed on 15 privately owned and leased lots within a total area of 963.7 hectares, located in the El Llano municipality of Aguascalientes, Mexico.  Both plants will use crystalline silicone panels, supplied by top-tier module manufacturers, mounted on single axis horizontal tracking systems.   The sponsors of the Project are Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico), a global renewable energy investor, and Alten RE Developments America, B.V. (Alten), the subsidiary of Alten Renewable Energy Developments B.V., a solar PV developer incorporated in the Netherlands. The Alten group of companies owns and operates 6 solar PV plants in Spain. 

    

 The Project will be constructed and operated by the Mexican subsidiary of Grupo Ortiz, a Spanish family-owned construction company.Alten is an existing IFC client, jointly developing a 120MW Solar PV project in Kogi State of Nigeria (see project #36761 InfraV-MBSO disclosure published December 14, 2015).  Grupo Ortiz will also manage operations and maintenance of the plants.  Both Solem 1 and Solem 2 were awarded long term power, clean energy certificates and capacity purchase agreements (PPAs) in Mexicos most recent energy auction, which took place in September 2016.  Following the construction period for both projects, Solem 1 is expected to be commissioned by September 2018 and Solem 2 by June 2019.  A subsidiary of CFE will act as off-taker of the Project and counterparty to three separate PPAs for each of Solem 1 and Solem 2: i) a 15-year term for energy sales (MWh); ii) a 20-year term for clean energy certificate (CELs) sales; and iii) a 15-year term for capacity (MW).  Once constructed, the Project will be one of the largest solar PV plants in Latin America. The Project will contribute an additional 290MW toward Mexico's stated target of 35% clean energy generation by 2024.

The Project will help Mexico unlock its resource rich solar power generation potential, which to date is less than 0.5% of the energy mix in the country.

As the first solar PV project to be constructed in Aguascalientes, an arid, flat, temperate and sun-rich state, the Project has the potential to serve as a benchmark for future solar PV developments.
Aura Solar Project The Aura Solar Project (the Project or Aura) comprises the construction and operation of a 38.6 MWdc (30MWac) greenfield photovoltaic power plant on an area of 100 ha to be located 10 km from La Paz, Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico. The Project includes the construction of a 2.8 km-long transmission line. Aura is being developed by Gauss Energía (Gauss), an independent Mexican energy consultancy/developer and will be 100% owned by Corporacion Aura Solar, (CAS). The Project will be constructed and operated under an EPC contract with an experienced engineering firm and PV panels will be supplied by a top-class PV manufacturer. Construction will last approximately 8 months and Aura is expected to be commissioned by August 2013.  Mexican sole power utility CFE will act as off-taker of the Project  under a 20-year  take-and-pay and will pay Aura Solar the applicable Short Term Marginal Cost or Costo Total de Corto Plazo at the La Paz node. Aura is the first private utility scale project to be developed under this framework and the largest PV solar plant to be built to date in Mexico.  The Project will contribute to increase the share of clean and renewable energy in Mexico, specifically in BCS, an area mainly powered by fossil fuel generation. The Project will contribute an additional 30 MW towards Mexico''s  stated  target of achieving at least 35% penetration of renewable energy and other "clean" power generation sources in its energy matrix by 2025.  Given its location in Baja California Sur (BCS) and the State''s current energy matrix, the Project will substitute the carbon-intensive HFO and diesel -fired power generation delivered to approx 160,0000 inhabitants with a clean, renewable energy source, and will displace approx. 60,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.    By reducing the reliance on imports of fossil fuels to BCS, the Project is also expected to significantly reduce environmental risks associated with transporting such fossil fuels through environmentally sensitive areas,  such as the Sea of Cortez . In addition, the Project is estimated to generate approx. 150-200 direct-employment positions during its construction period.
Compartamos Loan The proposed investment in Banco Compartamos, S.A. de C.V.s (Compartamos, or the Bank) fits well with IFCs industry strategy to support locally-based microfinance companies that have a developmental focus.  The proposed investment will be in the form of a 5-year Parallel Loan for up to MXN400 million ($32 million equivalent) to support the Banks loan portfolio growth. 

The proceeds from the credit line will be used by Compartamos to increase and diversify its funding base by obtaining medium-term funding for on lending to small and micro enterprises in Mexico. The project represents an opportunity for IFC to support a long-standing partner in expanding its operations and overcoming the current liquidity conditions in the sector. At the same time, IFC would be mobilizing funds from a Mexican commercial lender willing to participate under similar conditions. The proceeds from the credit line will be used by Compartamos to increase and diversify its funding base by obtaining medium-term funding for on lending to small and micro enterprises in Mexico.
NEMAK Project Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Mexico-Nemak              Region    Latin America and Caribbean      Sector   Project No004838   Projected Board DateJuly 30, 1995   Company NameNemak, S.A.   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Nemak is privately held and owned 60% by Grupo Industrial Alfa, a Monterrey-based conglomerate, and 20% each by Ford and Teksid, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	US$90.2 million.  Proposed IFC Investment: US$65 million. (US$24 A, US$35 B, US$6 C)    Location of project and Description of site    	Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  The site is located in an industrial park in the western part of the city.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	Nemak, S.A. is the leading Mexican producer of aluminum cylinder heads for automotive engines.  IFC has been asked to help finance the expansion and modernization of Nemaks manufacturing operations, including an upgrading of its environmental facilities.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  Environmental and occupational and health issues associated with this project include air emissions, liquid effluent treatment and discharge, solid waste recycling, spill prevention and control, fire protection and emergency response.  The Nemak expansion will use natural gas supplied via local pipeline network.   Natural gas is a clean energy supply and the air emissions will be in compliance with both local requirements and World Bank guidelines.  Cooling water is recycled in a closed system and liquid effluents will be treated to comply with local requirements and World Bank guidelines.  Treated wastewater will be used for irrigation within the site.  Solid and industrial waste in the form of aluminum chips and refuse will be collected and recycled as raw material.  A contingency plan, including an emergency evacuation plan, has been prepared to address potential spills and related emergencies.  The manufacturing process involves high temperatures and proper fire fighting equipment, fire alarms and training in fire fighting is foresee.  IFC will ensure ongoing compliance with World Bank guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by Nemak and by conducting periodic supervision.    The  is  June 19, 1995 from the Public Information Center.       Host country location of environmental documents    P.O. Box A-100, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, C.P. 66000 Mexico        Date SPI sent to PIC     June 19, 1995      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365  Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
Comemsa Project Construcciones Metalicas Mexicanas Comemsa SA de CV, a subsidiary of Abengoa SA and engaged in the design and manufacturing of galvanized steel structures, is implementing an expansion of its existing plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico to satisfy increased demand for solar panel structures and transmission towers in the region.  Production capacity is expected to increase from 30,000 tpa to 50,000 tpa as a result of the expansion project which will result in the addition of several production lines and an additional galvanization plant. Key development impacts of the project include: Supporting the construction of solar energy plants globally by providing a necessary component to the solar panel structure and encouraging the use of clean energy, thus reducing CO2 emissions through the implementation of clean energy plants. Improving the infrastructure supply chain through the increased manufacture and sale of transmission towers across Latin America and in the USA to meet growing demand.  As a result of increased focus on transmission capability in Mexico and Central American, energy access is expected to improve.  Supporting job creation in Mexico, a key objective for the Mexican government, both during the expansion and operation of the manufacturing facility.
CAMESA PCG Project Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor S.A. de C.V., S.F.P. (CAMESA or the Company), an existing IFC Client, is planning its first long-term debt issuance of MXN200 million (US$15.4 million equivalent) in the domestic debt capital markets. The Company seeks to place the issuance with institutional investors. CAMESAs current rating is BBB+ by Fitch; hence, a credit enhancement for the issue will facilitate its placement at an attractive cost and to access the target investor base. Depending on the market conditions, the Company may decide to issue 2-3 smaller bonds under a bond program. 1.	Financial institution development: The Project will contribute to the development of a leading MFI and will support CAMESA in building its name in the capital markets and diversify its funding base with private sector investors. 2.	Access to finance for micro entrepreneurs: The Project will support the availability and growth of finance to micro entrepreneurs in Mexico, particularly in high density sub-urban areas. 3.	Funding mobilization: The PCG will mobilize local currency funding for a leading MFI that contributes to the economic development and job creation in Mexico. 4.	Development of the corporate debt capital markets: IFC's PCGs support the development of the local corporate debt capital markets. In Mexico, the local capital markets still remain illiquid and difficult to access by corporate bond issuers except the largest ones such as PEMEX. This transaction would contribute to the breath of bond issuers able to tap into the bond markets.
BBVA Leasing Mexico S.A IFCs proposed investment involves a long-term senior loan of up to US$116.5 million to BBVA Leasing  México, S.A. de C.V. (BBVA Leasing or the Company) to provide leasing and green finance for SMEs in  Mexico. The Project is comprised of: (i) an up to US$58.0 million senior A loan for IFCs own account; (ii) an up to US$15.0 million senior loan provided by IFC as the implementing entity for the Canada-IFC Blended Climate Finance Program (BCFP); and (iii) a trust loan of up to US$43.5 million from IFC acting in its capacity as the implementing entity for the Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP).      As indicated above, IFC as implementing entity of the BCFP is expected to provide US$15 million in the IFC anticipates that the Project will increase access to finance for SMEs in Mexico by helping BBVA Leasing grow its outstanding lease portfolio as well as its outstanding portfolio of green leases. Beyond the Project level outcomes, IFC anticipates that the investment has the potential to promote greater market competitiveness and sustainability through the demonstration and replication channels. IFC expects that the launch of leasing products for SMEs by a credible brand such as BBVA Leasing will have strong demonstration effects that will encourage other players to develop similar products as well as promote the first widely publicized climate-smart leasing products in Mexico, helping to foster market transparency through the adoption of a reporting tool for climate-smart leasing.
Neolpharma Project Founded more than 31 years ago, Grupo Neolpharma (the Company) is a Mexico-based, family-owned, pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of branded and unbranded generic medicines.  Through its related companies, Neolpharma has presence in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru and Ecuador.  It exports from Mexico to Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.  Neolpharma owns an active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) production plant, four pharmaceutical finished formulations production plants; one USFDA/EMA approved plant in Puerto Rico; two distribution companies; and a pharmacy chain in Mexico with 47 branches.  It is one of the leading domestic pharmaceutical companies in Mexico, primarily focused on prescription generics, with a portfolio of over 250 products in therapeutic areas such as central nervous system, cardiovascular, oncology and diabetes.  As of today, it employs approximately 2,485 full-time employees of which 49% are women.  The proposed IFCs financing aims to support Grupo Neolpharmas expansion plan in Mexico, which includes ramping up production capabilities and climate related projects (the Project). Increased access to high-quality and low-cost generics: The Project has the potential to increase competitiveness in the pharmaceutical market through the entry and expansion of a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer that will introduce a greater variety of medicine and sell medicine at relatively lower prices than the originator brands. The entry of additional generics companies into markets leads to further price reductions as competitive pressures intensify.

- South-South knowledge transfer: As Neolpharma expands its regional footprint, it will bring new products, more stringent operational and quality practices, as well as knowledge and technology transfer to other countries.

- Employment generation and development of SMEs: with the new injectables plant, Neolpharma expects to generate 500 direct new jobs in Mexico during and after construction phase. The Project will also bring 2,000 indirect employment through the Company's purchases of goods and services. In addition, the new plant in Toluca will generate 250 direct new jobs.

- Increased exports: the Pharmaceutical sector was officially declared as a strategic export sector for the Government of Mexico ("GoM"). Neolpharma's growth strategy to expand outside of Mexico is in line with the GoM priorities as it aims at increasing exports and strengthening Mexico's regional competitiveness.

- High demonstration effect on the importance, technical feasibility and financial sustainability of the API industry: One of Neolpharma's strategic projects is increasing its API plant's capacity, which will create a positive demonstration effect on the feasibility and financial sustainability of an API plant.
Rio Bravo III The Rio Bravo III project is the construction and operation of  a natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant of 495 MW (two Westinghouse 501 F combustion turbines of 180 MW and two heat recovery steam generators and one steam turbine generator of 187 MW nominal) to be located next to the Rio Bravo II plant. Rio Bravo III has entered into a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell electricity exclusively to Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico''s state-owned electricity utility.  Rio Bravo III will contract with third parties for the supply and transport of gas to the plant. The 15-year gas supply contract will be with a US gas company, El Paso Merchant Energy, which will be providing gas from the USA. Two new open-access gas pipelines (one of 16 km in Texas, USA owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline and the other of 52 km in Mexico owned by Gasoducto del Rio, a separate/independent company owned by EDFI) will be built to deliver US gas to the plant. Expected commercial operation date for Rio Bravo III is April 2004.    Rio Bravo III will help provide reliable and environmentally sound additional power generation capacity to Mexico at a very competitive price. The project will help CFE meet energy demand growth which historically has been increasing at more than 2% p.a. above the annual GDP growth.    IFC''s involvement will be very critical in view of: (i) the recent slowdown in the implementation of the Mexican Independent Power Producer (IPP) program; (ii) the large amount of long-term financing that needs to be mobilized for the project in a short period of time; and (iii) the sector''s regulatory uncertainty. IFC will also ensure that the project will be developed in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Vector Mezzanine Mexico Uno The proposed project would involve supporting Vector Partners S.C. (the Facility Manager or VP) in raising and structuring a Mezzanine Debt Facility (the Facility or Project) in the form of a co-lending agreement among Mexican and international institutional investors to provide much needed and scarce long term financing to Mexican mid-size companies.   As part of IFCs Capital Market Development Strategy, the Project has the potential to enhance the development of the local debt capital market in Mexico by channeling capital flows from local and international institutional investors into a nascent credit asset class, such as mezzanine debt, for the benefit of mid-size companies. The Facility will provide long term mezzanine financing to mid-size Mexican companies. The project is expected to increase the access to long term finance to mid-size companies while developing a new investable asset class in the local capital market. This project is expected to have the following developmental impact: 1.  Access to finance: Increase access to finance for underserved local middle size companies in Mexico. 2.  Capital market development: The project will support the development of the Mexican local capital markets by aiding in the mobilization of investment from institutional investors for the benefit of middle size companies.
FRV Potrero Solar, S. de R.L. de C.V. The Project involves the development, construction, operation and maintenance of a 270MWac/297MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the state of Jalisco in central Mexico, approximately 350km northwest of Mexico City, that will connect to the national grid through a 400kV high voltage transmission line which passes directly through the site (the Project). The Project is expected to be commissioned in 2020 and will sell energy, capacity and clean energy certificates to Mexicos Wholesale Electricity Market on a merchant basis.  The Project is being carried out by a special purpose company incorporated in Mexico wholly owned by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures B.V. a global renewable energy developer incorporated in the Netherlands, which owns and operates PV plants worldwide (FRV, the Sponsor). 1.	Increasing clean energy production. The Project will contribute an additional 270MWac toward Mexico's stated target of 35% clean energy generation by 2024. 
2.	Diversifying the energy matrix. The Project will help Mexico unlock its resource rich solar power generation potential, which was less than 1% of the energy mix in the country (2017 statistics). 
3.	Demonstration Effect. As one of the first large fully merchant solar PV projects to be constructed in the Occidental region, the Project has the potential to serve as a benchmark for future solar PV developments and successful interface with the Wholesale Electricity Market.
Rio Bravo IV The Rio Bravo IV project is the construction and operation of a natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant of 500 MW (two Westinghouse 501 F combustion turbines of 180 MW and two heat recovery steam generators and one steam turbine generator of 187 MW nominal) to be located next to the Rio Bravo III plant. Rio Bravo IV has entered into a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell electricity exclusively to Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico''s state-owned electricity utility.  Rio Bravo IV will contract with third parties for the supply and transport of gas to the plant.  The long-term (until 2021) gas supply contract will be with a US gas company, Cinergy Marketing and Trading, LP, which will be providing gas from the USA.  Two new open-access gas pipelines (one of 16 km in Texas, USA owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline and the other of 52 km in Mexico owned by Gasoducto del Rio, a separate/independent company owned by EDFI) will be built to deliver US gas to the plant. Expected Commercial Operation Date for Rio Bravo IV is April 2005.    Rio Bravo IV, together with Rio Bravo III, will help provide reliable and environmentally sound additional power generation capacity to Mexico at a very competitive price. These projects will help CFE meet energy demand growth which historically has been growing at more than 2% p.a. above the annual GDP growth.    IFC''s involvement will be very critical in view of: (i) the recent slowdown in the implementation of the Mexican Independent Power Producer (IPP) program; (ii) the large amount of long-term financing that needs to be mobilized for the project in a short period of time; and (iii) the sector''s regulatory uncertainty. IFC will also ensure that the project will be developed in an environmentally sustainable manner.