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Bozoi Gas Storage Facility The EBRD is providing a multicurrency loan in the amount of up to EUR 245 mln  equivalent (KZT 93 bln) to Intergas Central Asia JSC, the national operator  of gas transmission pipelines in Kazakhstan.  The debt finance will be used to  support the ongoing capital expenditures programme, including the expansion of  Bozoi underground gas storage facility, and to help ICA optimise its balance  sheet by replacing existing hard currency-denominated liabilities with local  currency funding.  The Bozoi underground gas storage expansion, which the EBRD will support, aims  to enhance the security of natural gas supplies to the southern region of  Kazakhstan to smooth out the peaks in gas consumption of local clients  experiencing power deficit during cold season and improve the load profile of  the gas transmission system operated by the Company. Through the Project the  Bank will also help the Company optimise its balance sheet to achieve a  sustainable currency balance between its income and  liabilities.
Ak Gap Conversion Provision of USD 2,500,000 to finance the upgrade of existing equipment for the  production of PET pre-forms and screw caps (the "project").  The main objective is to invest in equipment upgrade which will allow the  production of new type and lighter weight pre-forms and screw caps.
BiH TransCo Telecom Digitalization Provision of a corporate loan to "Elektroprenos - Elektroprijenos BiH" a.d.  Banja Luka ("TRANSCO" or "client") in the amount of up to EUR 20.1 million for  the modernisation and upgrade of the company's core telecommunications systems  (the "project"). The project will comprise (i) the acquisition and installation  of a new telecommunications system, and (ii) the installation of back-up power  supplies in sub-stations to ensure system reliability. The project will allow  the client to implement a piece of the necessary technological upgrades to  allow for the scale-up of renewable energy supply and therefore help support  the green, low-carbon transition of the country.  The project will help improve the cross-border trade and allocation of  electricity transmission capacity via the optimised management of the  transmission network. The proposed modernisation of the telecommunications  system will also significantly improve the country's power system's reliability  and stability and will be an important step towards the creation of a smart  grid in the country, ultimately reducing electricity losses, increasing the  grid's absorption capacity for new renewable energy and decreasing carbon  emissions.
CIL - SME Loan II This project was approved in the context of the Bank's response to the COVID-19  pandemic.  To avoid delays to the delivery of this project, the Bank's  President granted a deviation from the ordinary timelines for PSD disclosure,  as contemplated by Section V of the Directive on Access to Information. Details  of the Bank's response to COVID-19, and this deviation, can be found on our  website.  Provision of a EUR 5 million loan to Compagnie Internationale de leasing   ("CIL") for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in  Tunisia.  The proposed project targets MSMEs in Tunisia, which are the core of the  Tunisian economy, but remain underserved by the banking sector. In the context  of the current COVID-19 crisis, the proposed project will support CIL in  addressing the funding needs of the local MSMEs' for capex purposes.
Tajikistan Air Navigation A senior loan to the State Unitary Enterprise Tajikairnavigation (the "Company"  or "TAN") for the modernisation of its air navigation monitoring and control  systems (the "Project").  The investment will improve the Company's services quality and reliability via  higher flight safety and security standards, support continuity of the service  and minimisation of the airspace management disruption risks.
Naftogaz Gas Purchase Facility The EBRD is providing a trade finance loan to the National Joint Stock Company  'NAK' Naftogaz of Ukraine ('NAK' or 'Naftogaz') to bridge the gap between  purchase and sale of natural gas.  The project aims at supporting the policy of the Government of Ukraine to make  NAK operations financially sustainable by establishing commercial mechanisms  for trade finance, achieving cost recovery pricing and eliminating the need for  budget subsidies
Plastikpack Maroc The provision of a MAD 65.0 million senior unsecured loan to Plastikpack Maroc,  a Moroccan manufacturer of plastic packaging. The financing will support the  expansion of its current facilities, the acquisition of equipment for  production of pharmaceutical packaging, the set-up of a greenfield facility for  manufacturing of plastic pallets and crates made from recycled polypropylene,  the construction of a new building, in accordance with Building Research  Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) standards and a working  capital increase.  With the EBRD supported capital expenditure plan, the Borrower is looking to  tap into high-growth market opportunities in Morocco, expanding its product  portfolio into durable recyclable plastic packaging as well as packaging for  pharmaceuticals.
Coral Serbia Project Provision of a senior unsecured 7-year loan (the "loan") of up to EUR  10m-equivalent in Serbian dinars (RSD) to Coral SRB d.o.o to finance the  expansion of Coral Group to the Serbian market through the development of the  Shell brand gas station network, offering high quality fuels and lubricants.  The loan will be guaranteed by Goral Group, a leading fuel retail company in  Greece and 100% shareholder of Coral SRB.  The project will support the expansion of the fuel stations network to 30 gas  stations by 2023 and the offering of premium quality fuels on the Serbian  market. The project represents a good opportunity for the EBRD to support the  cross-border expansion of a private operator to a new market, promoting higher  industry standards and enhancing competition.
Bajgora Wind Project Provision of a senior long-term loan to finance the construction of the 105MW  wind farm located in the Mitrovica Municipality in Northern Kosovo (the  "Project"). The project will be implemented by Sowi Kosovo LLC, a special  purpose vehicle established for the purpose of the project, owned by Enlight  Renewable Energy together with its Kosovan and German partners.  The project will contribute to climate mitigation by increasing the share of  renewable energy generation in Kosovo and add 105 MW of wind generation  capacity to the national energy system. The project will significantly increase  the share of electricity generated by wind power in Kosovo, which is otherwise  largely reliant on coal-fired power generation.
IDJ Beyti beverage Provision of a long-term loan of up to USD 44 million or equivalent in the  local currency of Egypt (the "Loan") to International Company for Agricultural  Industries Projects (Beyti) JSC (the "Company" or "Beyti"), a company organized  in Egypt and active in dairy and fruit juice processing. The Company is  ultimately owned 52% by Almarai Company, one of the largest integrated consumer  food producers in the MENA region, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, and 48% by  PepsiCo Inc., one of the largest beverage and snacks producers globally.  The Loan will support: (i) refinancing of existing short-term loans used for  capex with a longer tenor loan more adapted to the Company's investment  program, and (ii) capex investments to expand Beyti's dairy and juice  production capacities and distribution network to strengthen its presence in  the Egyptian dairy and juice sectors.
CA  Women in Business  Programme - Khan Bank The provision of a 3-year senior loan of up to US$ 10 million to Khan Bank LLC  (KB) under the Central Asian Women in Business Programme ("CA WiB").  The operation will promote the competitiveness of the local economy and  contribute to the financial inclusion of underserved female entrepreneurs.
CEZ Distribution Bulgaria The EBRD is providing a senior loan of EUR 116 million to CEZ Razpredelenie  Bulgaria AD, an electricity distribution company incorporated in Bulgaria and  operating in the western region of Bulgaria. CEZ Razpredelenie is 67 per  cent owned by the CEZ Group in Czech Republic and 33 per cent by other minority  shareholders' legal entities and individuals.  The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the company's capital  investment programme in the distribution network for the period 2016-2017  including the acquisition of energy infrastructure, equipment and  reconstruction and building of new infrastructure. The investment is expected  to reduce the company's grid losses and improve the quality of distribution  services.
Tur Women in Business  II - YKB The EBRD is providing USD 50 million financing to Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.  ("YKB") under YKB's existing Diversified Payment Rights ("DPR") programme. The  proceeds of the financing will be used for on-lending to women-led SMEs under  Turkey Women in Business II ("TurWiB II") programme.  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 YKB 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.
Borsa Istanbul Equity Investment The EBRD is to acquire a 10% equity stake in Borsa Istanbul ('BI'), the sole  exchange entity in Turkey, via the purchase of ordinary voting shares from BI.  The project is a continuation of EBRD's efforts in supporting the development  of Turkish capital markets. The Turkish Government has an initiative to  establish Istanbul as a regional financial centre and BI is positioning itself  as a financial hub for the broader region spanning through Central Asia, South  Eastern Europe to North Africa. The EBRD equity investment will support this  initiative and is part of Borsa Istanbul establishing strategic partnership as  contemplated in the Turkish Capital Markets Law.
Mersin Port bond The EBRD has participated in the Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi A.S  ("MIP" or "Mersin International Port") US$ 600 million Eurobond issue. This is  the Bank's second subscription to an MIP bond following its participation in  MIP's first issuance in 2013.  The proceeds of the issuance will be used for refinancing MIP's existing bond  of USD 450 million, which will mature in August 2020, and for general corporate  purposes.
Green Cities 2 W2 - Ust-Kamenogorsk Solid Waste Management The provision of a senior loan for the modernisation of the solid waste  management (SWM) system in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk (the City) to finance  (i) the construction of an EU standards compliant sanitary landfill and (ii)  the construction of a biological solid waste treatment facility at the new  landfill site. The Oblast Akimat will secure co-financing for (i) the  construction of a mechanical solid waste treatment facility and auxiliary  infrastructure for the new landfill, (ii) rehabilitation of the waste  collection points in the City and (iii) the closure and remediation of the  existing landfill.  The Project will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increase waste  recycling and recovery rates and improve environmental, health and safety  standards. The Project will also promote long-term O&amp;amp;M contractual arrangements  with private sector participants, sustainability and better quality of SWM  services and improve governance and contractual arrangements. Significant  climate mitigation benefits make the project an appropriate trigger investment  under the EBRD Green Cities Framework.
Arcelor Mittal Kryvyi Rih Long-term senior loan of up to EUR 350 million to ArcelorMittal Group, the  world's leading integrated steel and mining company, to finance capital  investments at its Ukrainian plant ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, or AMKR.  The proposed facility will support part of a USD 1.1 billion investment  programme by ArcelorMittal at its Ukrainian subsidiary AMKR. The proceeds from  the EBRD loan will be allocated towards capex focusing on improvement of  competitiveness, energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Taraz Su Water Distribution The EBRD is providing a loan up to KZT 1.05 billion (EUR 3.5 million  equivalent) to the State Communal Enterprise "Taraz Su", a sole water  distribution and wastewater management company in the city of Taraz in  Kazakhstan, to support the rehabilitation and upgrade of the water system in  the City.  The Loan will be used to finance priority capital investments, including  modernisation of pumping stations, rehabilitation of depreciated sections of  water supply networks, introduction of SCADA system and expansion of zonal and  building-level water metering (the "Project"). This will result in enhanced  energy efficiency, reduced consumption of water and losses in the system, and  improved environmental standards.
CA  Women in Business  Programme - Vision Fund NBFI The provision of a senior loan of up to US4 460,000 in MNT equivalent to Vision  Fund NBFI LLC Mongolia (VFMN) under the EBRD's Local Currency Programme. The  loan will be provided in two tranches within the Central Asian Women in  Business Programme (CA WiB) for on-lending to women-led micro, small and  medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).  The project objective is to promote and support women entrepreneurship  in Mongolia and, more broadly, women's participation in business by assisting  women-led MSMEs to access finance, know-how and advice, including in the  country's regions. The financing gap is a major obstacle in enabling the  transition of women-led MSMEs.
Grupa Azoty Loan The EBRD is providing a PLN 150 million (ca. EUR 37 million) senior unsecured  loan to the Polish leading chemical company Grupa Azoty as part of a PLN 2.2  billion (ca. EUR 537 million) financing package.  The investment will enable the Company to conduct its planned core investments  into efficiency improvements and capacity expansion, in particular focusing on  improved energy, resource and operating efficiency. The investments will also  support the Company's expansion with new products to be introduced as a result  of the Group's R&amp;amp;D activities.
AkBank II - Mid Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan EBRD is providing new financing of USD 110 million to Akbank T.A.S. (Akbank)  through the Turkey Mid-size Sustainable Energy Financing Facility III (MidSEFF  III), a framework operation of €500 million to be provided by EBRD to eligible  participating financial institutions (PFIs) for on-lending to private sector  borrowers for renewable energy (RE) and resource efficiency (ResE) investments.  Akbank will be the first PFI to be included under MidSEFF III.  Null Value
Agromir Project The Project will finance the construction of a modern warehouse facility in  Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as well as working capital of Agromir Juice JV LLP (the  "Company"). The Project will help introduce a unified warehouse management  system, which will enhance control over inventory.  The Project will provide the necessary operational efficiency for the Company,  as it (i) needs to ensure sufficient stock during peak sales period, and (ii)  sufficient working capital to support its growing operations and facilitate  better access to both local and imported raw materials.
Sainshand Wind Project The provision of a senior loan of up to USD 30 million to Sainshand Salkhin  Park LLC (the "Company") to support the development, construction and operation  of the Sainshand Wind Farm (the "Project"), a 55MW wind power plant to be  located approximately 460km to the south east of Ulaanbaatar (UB) in the Gobi  desert.  The Sainshand Wind Farm will be the third wind energy project developed in  Mongolia, following the Salkhit Wind Farm and the Tsetsii Wind Farm projects,  which EBRD financed in 2012 and 2016  . The operation will contribute to  reducing Mongolia's carbon intensity as well as meeting its increasing power  demand. In addition, the project will also strengthen the private sector  presence in the energy sector in the country and contribute to reaching the  national renewable energy targets.
Avis Greece securitisation Investment of EUR 37 million in senior notes under securitisation structure in  Greece issued by Cronus Finance Designated Activity Company (the "Issuer"). The  structure is backed by a portfolio of performing auto leases, originated and  sold by Olympic Commercial and Tourist Enterprises S.A. (the "Company" or  "Olympic") to the Issuer for the purpose of securitisation.  The proceeds of the securitisation will be used by Olympic to diversify its  funding base, reduce its diesel footprint by replacing existing fleet with  electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as to extend new leases to existing and  new corporate and SME clients.
Scatec Benban I (Aswan Solar Project) Long-term senior debt financing of up to USD 40.5 million (EUR 37.9 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 totalling six 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.
Mav Elektrik Arikcayiri BPP EUR 25 million equivalent in USD loan with 6-year tenor (the "Loan") in favour  of Mav Elektrik Uretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (the "Company" or "Mav  Elektrik"), a corporation incorporated in Turkiye.  The proceeds of the Loan will be used to replace EUR 10 million short-term  bridge loans, and EUR 15 million shareholder loans injected to fund  construction and equipments costs of the 30MWe Arikcayiri Biomass Power Plant  (the "Project" or "Arikcayiri BPP"), fuelled by poultry litter. The Loan will  provide long term funding matching with long-term assets of the company.
Pavlodar Tram Project EBRD is assisting the city of Pavlodar in Kazakhstan (the "City") in the  rehabilitation of tram public transport through modernisation of the City's  tram fleet and selected tram infrastructure.  An EBRD senior loan will be extended to the state owned Joint-Stock Company  Pavlodar Tram Management Company (the "Company"), of up to EUR 10.0 million  (KZT 2.46 billion)under the Project Support Agreement with the Akimat of  Pavlodar Oblast and the Joint-Stock Company National Company  Social-Entrepreneurial Corporation Pavlodar ("SPK"), owner of the Company.  The operation will enable the Company to improve the quality of the tram  services and establish an improved regulatory framework through implementation  of a Public Service Contract between the City and the Company. The Priority  Investment Programme (the "PIP") financed under the Project will include the  following: (i) procurement of up to 25 new units of modern energy efficient  trams, (ii) rehabilitation of the selected tram infrastructure, and (iii)  procurement of a computer-aided dispatching system. In addition, the Project  aims at setting higher standards for service quality in public transport sector.  Null Value
QNB Tunisia - SME loan Provision of a loan of EUR 50 million to Qatar National Bank - Tunisia ("QNB  Tunisia") in order to on-lend to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises  ("MSMEs") in Tunisia.  The EBRD is considering providing a loan of EUR 50 million to Qatar National  Bank - Tunisia ("QNB Tunisia") in order to on-lend to micro, small and  medium-sized enterprises ("MSMEs") in Tunisia.
Local Roads Reconstruction Loan Increase A loan increase to finalise the construction works and upgrade of the 16.2 km  Lubnice - Jezerine road, which is a priority transport infrastructure project  in Montenegro. The proposed loan increase will be utilised to finance the  difference between initially estimated costs and actual construction costs  based on the detailed design, the lowest tender received and additional  construction costs related to the tunnel construction.  The aim of the Project is to facilitate economic development of the Bjelasica  mountain region and the north-eastern part of Montenegro, whilst shortening the  travel time and road distanced between the capital of Podgorica and northeast  of the country by 39 km.
Kletsk Wastewater Subproject The provision of a sovereign loan of up to € 4.58 million to the Republic of  Belarus for the benefit of Soligorskvodokanal (the "Company") to finance the  rehabilitation and reconstruction of wastewater treatment infrastructure in  Kletsk (the "Project").  This is one out of seven subprojects under the Belarus Water Sector  Framework, 3rd phase. Other subprojects are in Lyuban, Fanipol, Baranovichi,  Bereza, Zhlobin, Shklov.  The Project aims to enhance wastewater treatment quality to ensure compliance  with the national and EU/HELCOM standards/recommendations for effluent quality  treatment and reduction of air, soil, water pollution.  The Project will facilitate the advancement of water and wastewater sector  reform and improvement of the Company's operational and financial performance  and capacity.
Tersan Capex Project Provision of a senior loan of up to EUR 12.5 million to Tersan Tersanecilik  Tasimacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (the "Borrower"). The Bank's investment will  be used for financing the capital expenditures of the Borrower including the  extension of the repair berth and the installation of solar panels (the "Project ").  The Project's overall objective is to strengthen the Borrower's competitive  position in the maritime vessel maintenance industry in Turkiye, through (i)  the growth in the number of vessels being equipped with Ballast Water  Management Systems (BWMS) installations and growth in the number of other  eco-friendly and efficiency repairs, (ii) cost efficiency improvements and  (iii) energy savings achieved via the use of renewable energy sources.
Erste Bank Serbia SME loan 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.