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Zhlobin Wastewater Subproject The provision of a sovereign loan of up to € 5.4 million to the Republic of  Belarus for the benefit of Communal Housing Unitary Enterprise "Unikom" (the  "Company") to finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of wastewater  treatment infrastructure in Zhlobin (the "Project").  This is one out of seven subprojects under the Belarus Water Sector  Framework, 3rd phase. Other subprojects are in Kletsk, Lyuban, Fanipol,  Baranovichi, Bereza, 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.
Small Cities Sanitation Programme The EBRD is providing a loan to the Office National de l'Assainissement  ("ONAS") to cofinance an EUR 160 million programme to rehabilitate and upgrade  the sanitation network in up to 35 small cities (less than 10,000 inhabitants)  in Tunisia alongside the African Development Bank ("AfDB") and the Tunisian  Government. This loan of up to EUR 66.5 million will benefit from a guarantee  from the Republic of Tunisia.  The Project is part of the Country's Strategic Plan "Tunisia 2016-20". The 35  small cities were identified as priority locations given their poor sanitation  standards and the consequential health and hygiene risks to the communities and  the harmful impact on the environment.  EBRD's financing will be used to finance the construction of new wastewater  treatment plants as well as an upgrade and rehabilitation of sanitation network  systems. These investments will improve wastewater services to an estimated  157,000 inhabitants and will help alleviate soil contamination in the concerned  areas.  The success of the Project will be measured by the following benchmarks:  i Total population benefiting from improved access to wastewater services.  i Annual m3 of wastewater treated.  Null Value
Lietuvos Energija Green Bond 2 Investment in EUR-denominated green bond in an amount of EUR 30 million as part  of a total aggregate issuance of EUR 300 million by Lietuvos Energija UAB ("LE  UAB"), the Lithuanian's national energy company and one of the largest  state-owned energy groups in the Baltics.  The green bond is the second issuance by LE UAB following the first issuance  in July 2017 which the EBRD also invested.  The investment programme which the EBRD is supporting is critical to help LE  UAB to upgrade its distribution network and expand its renewable energy  capacity in order to strengthen the sustainability and security of Lithuania's  energy supply and reduce its reliance on imported energy.  The issue will also enhance LE UAB capital structure by centralising  indebtedness at the holding level.
Tokmok Water sub-project The EBRD is supporting the Tokmok Water Sub-Project. The EBRD would extend a  sovereign loan of up to €2 million to the Kyrgyz Republic, to be transferred to  Tokmok City for the benefit of the Tokmok Water Company for improvement of  water supply and selected wastewater services.  The EBRD will also seek an investment grant from an international donor of  €3.1 million to co-finance implementation of the sub-project which will address  urgently needed water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation needs.  This support will be extended under the existing EBRD sovereign framework of  up to €20 million, established by the Bank to co-finance with international  donors priority water and wastewater rehabilitation sub-projects across the  Kyrgyz Republic. The framework envisages sovereign loans that would be  transferred to the cities for the benefit of the water companies involved and  would address urgently needed water and wastewater infrastructure  rehabilitation needs.  The overall objectives of this sub-project are to: (a) rehabilitate the water  supply and selected wastewater improvements; and (b) improve financial and  operational management.  Null Value
Angren Insulation / Ecoclimat GET Provision of a USD 5,000,000 senior secured loan to JV Angren Insulation LLC  (the "Borrower" or the "Company") to finance the acquisition of technological  equipment for a greenfield manufacturing plant for the production of thermal  insulation products (the "Project")  with a manufacturing capacity of 20,000  tonnes per annum.  The Project aims to (i) strengthen the Co-Borrowers' competitive position by  improving quality standards in production that will be fully compliant with  international certification; (ii) contribute to reducing carbon footprint and  thus the green economy through its energy saving qualities; and (iii) improve  profitability of the Co-Borrowers.  The Project contributes to two out of three strategic priorities in  Uzbekistan: (i) enhancement of competitiveness of the private sector, as well  as; (ii) the transition to a greener economy addressing significant transition  gaps in the country.
Ain Ghazal Waste Water Treatment Plant Provision of up to USD 12 million loan to finance (i) the upgrade and expansion  of the existing pre-treatment facility at Ain Ghazal Pre-Treatment Plant  ("AGTP") from a peak capacity of 330,000 ms/d to 726,712 ms/d in order to  accept and treat the expected incoming flows at AGTP until 2045, and (ii) the  decommissioning of the redundant septic tank reception facility, which will be  replaced by a new sceptic tank in Al Ghabawi.  Due to the rapid population increase in Jordan, primarily due to the influx of  Syrian refugees since 2011, excess wastewater under peak flow conditions  bypasses the facility and is sent directly to As Samra WWTP without  pre-treatment. The project will provide an additional capacity of 396,712m3/d  at AGTP to accommodate the expected growth in wastewater inflows to year 2045.  The project will also support the decommissioning of the redundant sceptic tank  at AGTP, and will include the installation of a modern odour control system at  AGTP to minimise nuisance to nearby residential areas.
RLF - Bank Lviv A/B loan 2022 EUR 10 million senior unsecured A/B loan for on-lending to private SMEs in  Ukraine, including to clients operating in food security sectors, requiring  immediate funding support, and those which relocated their businesses to the  western part of Ukraine due to the ongoing war. The facility is under the EBRD  Resilience and Livelihood Framework.  The Project will help BL to maintain sustainable funding base during the crisis  and provide continued access to finance for private SMEs affected by the war.
Green Cities 2 W2 - Tbilisi Bus extension Provision of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 80 million to Georgia for on-lending  to the city of Tbilisi (the "city") for the benefit of the Tbilisi Transport  Company Ltd (the "company"), a municipal company, which operates buses, the  metro system and cable cars in Tbilisi. The loan is divided in 2 tranches:  EUR 65 million and EUR 15 million, respectively.  The project will finance a new bus fleet of modern 12-meter low- floor  compressed natural gas ("CNG") buses, and rehabilitation/modernisation of bus  depots for the city.  The investment will improve the reliability, safety and efficiency of public  transport, while the CNG technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The  project will introduce low-floor buses, bringing significant social benefits by  facilitating easy access for passengers with prams and shopping bags,  especially women, and those with limited movement, including the elderly and  the disabled. Moreover, the new buses will improve the safety of bus operations.
Renewable Energy Loan:  II - Shokpar Wind The provision of a senior loan of up to US$ 50 million (in US$ and/or KZT  equivalent) to Shokpar Wind Power Station LLP for the development,  construction, and operation of a wind power plant with an installed capacity of  100MW located in Sarysu district of Zhambyl region.  The project will support Kazakhstan in its objective to increase the share of  renewable energy in the energy mix, contribute to reducing Kazakhstan's carbon  intensity, and address the country's increasing electricity demand.
TFK III Project The provision of a senior secured loan in the amount of PLN 60 million to  TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A., the largest cable and wire producer in Central and  Eastern Europe with headquarters in Poland. The loan will be used to co-finance  the construction of a facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland, for medium and high  voltage (MV&amp;amp;HV) cables, dedicated to renewable energy sources (mainly offshore  windfarms).  The Project will increase the production efficiency of TFK and will create an  additional production capacities in medium and high voltage (MV&amp;amp;HV) cables.  These improvements are essential to address the increasing market demand driven  by the transformation of the energy sources shifting towards renewables. The  new technology will also allow TFK to (i) offer more advanced products e.g.  higher voltage cables as well as (ii) continue further R&amp;amp;D activities.  The project supports the Client in increasing its focus on the renewable  energy market, while delivering innovation within the environmental dimension.
Peugeot SA Schuldschein A EUR 75 million subscription in a Schuldschein issuance by Peugeot S.A.  ("PSA"), for use by PSA's subsidiary in Morocco.  The project supports increasing the production capacity of PSA Morocco's  vehicle assembly plant in Kenitra from 100,000 to 200,000 vehicles per year and  supports the company's investments in R&amp;amp;D.
Bank CenterCredit MSME VI Loan The provision of a 3-year local currency senior loan in the amount of up to US$  40 million in KZT equivalent to Bank CenterCredit JSC (BCC). The financing will  be used for on-lending to eligible private micro, small and medium enterprises  (MSMEs) in Kazakhstan.  The Project continues to support local currency lending to the MSME sector in  Kazakhstan by providing long-term financing to BCC, one of the largest lenders  in the country. A special focus will be given to the distribution of funds in  regions outside the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty.
J55 Vilnius Warehouse Development Provision of a senior loan of up to EUR 8.0 million to UAB Liepvita (the  "Borrower", or the "Company"), to be provided alongside an equivalent loan from  a parallel lender for the construction and operation of a multi-phase warehouse  development project in Vilnius, Lithuania ("J55" or the "Project" ).   The Project is being developed and managed by UAB Sirin Development (the  "Sponsor" or "Sirin"), one of the largest regional real estate developers that  operates in Lithuania and Latvia.  The proceeds from the loan will be used to retroactively finance two completed,  operational warehouse assets with a total GLA of ca. 36k sqm in Vilnius,  Lithuania, thus supporting the development of A-class sustainable real estate  in the country.
VIPA Energy Efficiency Structured Loan A loan of up to EUR 50.0 million to "Investiciji ir verslo garantijos"  ("INVEGA or the "Borrower", formerly VIPA), an agency of the Ministry of  Finance of Lithuania, to finance demand side energy efficiency investments in  residential apartment buildings (the "Project").  The Project will help conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions, and encourage  the use of energy performance contracts to bring energy efficiency gains in  residential apartment buildings.
Aksa Process and Resource Efficiency The provision of a USD equivalent of EUR 25 million long-term loan to Aksa  Akrilik Kimya Sanayi A.S. ("Aksa"), the leading acrylic and technical fibre  manufacturer in the world, to finance the establishment of a new continuous  filament facility and the construction of a sludge recovery unit within the  Aksa's manufacturing base in Yalova, Turkey.  Contribution to process and resource efficiency through financing of an  innovative, high-value added and more efficient product line in terms of  resources and energy that will yield significant savings and will support  Aksa's environmental investments in line with BAT (Best Available  Techniques) standards.
Turkiye: Disaster Response Framework - Akbank The provision of a loan of up to USD 90 million to Akbank T.A.S. ("Akbank" or  "AB") under the Türkiye-Disaster Response Framework (DRF). The project will  enable Akbank to channel EBRD financing for supporting the businesses and  individuals directly affected by the 06/02/23 earthquakes in Türkiye, as per  the DRF Policy Statement.  The DRF constitutes the first and immediate phase of EBRD's emergency crisis  response to the devastating earthquakes in South-Eastern Türkiye. It  will channel EBRD funding via the Bank's existing partner banks in Türkiye to  provide relief, and support reconstruction efforts in the disaster provinces.  As such, the Framework reflects the goals of the EBRD's Equality of Opportunity  Strategy 2021-2025 ("EOS") which recognises that shocks and crises, including  natural disaster, have the potential to entrench and exacerbate existing  inequality of opportunity, therefore requiring the EBRD to mitigate the impacts  of such events on livelihoods and human capital.
Namangan Regional Water and Wastewater Project Provision of a sovereign loan of up to USD 70 million (EUR 63 million) to the  Republic of Uzbekistan for the benefit of Limited liability company Namangan  Suv Ta'minoti, formerly known as State Unitary Enterprise Namangan Suvokova  (the "Company") to finance the rehabilitation of water and wastewater  infrastructure in the Namangan Region (the "Project").  The Project is expected to improve water quality and increase the efficiency of  water and wastewater infrastructure.
Burnoye Solar Power Plant The EBRD is financing a ground-mounted solar PV power plant, which is being  built in the Zhambyl region, Southern Kazakhstan.   As one of the first large-scale solar power plant in Kazakhstan, the project  has the potential of becoming an example of successful implementation of a  project-financed renewable energy project in the country.  Null Value
MFO Arnur Credit MSME 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 theDirective on Access to Information.  Details of  the Bank's response to COVID-19, and this deviation, can be found on our  website.  The  provision of a senior loan of up to USD 2m (€1.8m) in KZT equivalent to  Arnur Credit will allow the EBRD to provide much needed funding and liquidity  to a strong private microfinance organisation ("MFO") for on-lending to real  sector in the difficult times thus improving the resilience of the financial  system.
BNP Paribas Poland - Green Residential SNP Provision of a Green Bilateral Senior Non-Preferred ("SNP") Loan of PLN 450  million (EUR 100 million equivalent) to BNP Paribas Polska ("BNPP PL") for  on-lending to individual homeowners to finance residential energy efficiency  projects.  The project will promote investments in energy efficiency measures in  residential buildings through one of the leading banks in Poland, contributing  to energy savings and CO2 emission reductions. This will also contribute to  addressing the vital issue of air pollution in the country, whereby Poland  exhibits one of the highest air pollutions in Europe due to the reliance on  coal.
NPL Resolution Framework - Dunya Varlik Senior Loan III A 5 year senior secured loan facility of up to TRY 100m (circa EUR 8.1m),  amortizing after the 2 year grace period (WAL of 3.5 years), to be provided to  Dunya Varlik Yonetim AS ("Dunya" or "Company").  The loan will support the client's acquisition of the new non-performing loan  (NPL) portfolios in Turkey, after the market was halted due to Covid-19 crisis.  With a WAL of 3.5 years, the loan will provide a stable source of long term  funding for Dunya and will allow for stronger participation in local sale of  the portfolios.
Loan to Humo MSME &amp;amp; Skills Pilot under FIF The provision of a senior local currency loan under the Financial  Intermediaries Framework (FIF) in the total amount of up to US$ 2m. As part of  the transaction, Humo will also expand access to programming skills to women,  through the provision of certified training in partnership with a licensed  vocational school in Tajikistan.  The proceeds of the loan will be on-lent to local private MSMEs in accordance  with the requirements of the FIF Policy Statement.
Turkey - TSKB Project Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi A.S.  ("TSKB"), a joint stock company incorporated in Turkey, in the amount of up to  EUR 53.5 million. The loan to TSKB was co-financed by the Clean Technology  Fund ("CTF"). The proceeds will be used for financing corporate and residential  sectors under the new Green Economy Financing Facility ("GEFF") Turkey  framework.  The project aims to support green economy investments including among others  energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate resilience measures. Funds may  also be on-lent to vendors and producers of eligible material and equipment  covered by the Green Technology Selector for Turkey. Cooperation will also be  sought with TSKB and sub-borrowers on the mainstreaming of corporate climate  governance ("CCG") and gender-responsive on-lending and better integration of  climate change and gender equality considerations into TSKB's lending  strategies and practices. The loans will be supported by Technical Cooperation  ("TC") and by incentive payments, as envisaged by the Green Economy Financing  Facility ("GEFF") Framework. Concessional financing will also be available to  support TSKB to integrate climate change into their corporate governance  approach.
Saribekir Loan Project The Bank is considering a senior loan of up to EUR 25m to Saribekir (the  "Company"), a leading tin packaging producer in Turkey, to finance the  Company's working capital needs and capital investments in Turkey and in  international markets.  The main objective of the Project is to support the Company's green investment  programme and support Saribekir's balance sheet strength.
Cross Regional Power Trade The Bank is providing financing for facilitation of the electricity  cross-border trade of existing summertime hydropower surplus in Tajikistan and  Kyrgyzstan (the "Project"). The Bank's financing will go towards the  reinforcement and construction of the high voltage transmission infrastructure  in Tajikistan as part of the Project.  The Project is supported by an  Inter-Governmental Agreement by the participating countries and is envisaged to  be co-financed by a number of IFIs/bilateral donors, including the World Bank  Group and the European Investment Bank.  The Bank's involvement in the Project shall support the expansion  of opportunities for cross-regional energy trade and help finance the  modernization of Tajikistan's domestic transmission infrastructure. The Bank  also intends to support a potential carbon credits arrangement.  Null Value
Turkey - QNB Finans Leasing A senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 25 million, with a 2-year tenor and bullet  principal repayment, available for QNB Finans Finansal Kiralama A.S. ("QNB  Finans Leasing" or "the Company") under the Green Economy Financing Facility  Turkey ("GEFF Turkey") Framework.  The proceeds of the Bank`s investment will be used to finance eligible  sub-projects, selected according to the technical, financial and environmental  eligibility criteria as per the GEFF Turkey Policy Statement. The project aims  to support green economy investments including among others energy efficiency,  renewable energy and climate resilience measures. Funds may also be on-lent to  vendors and producers of eligible material and equipment covered by the Green  Technology Selector for Turkey.  The proposed facility builds on the Company's successful utilization of the  previous line signed in 2018 under TurSEFF III framework, the predecessor to  GEFF. Green investments are one of the focus areas of the Company. The proposed  facility will help the Company to continue to expand its on-lending to private  sector SMEs, both women and men-led, for energy efficiency and small-scale  renewable energy investments, promoting female entrepreneurs' access to green  technologies. The facility will also aim to help set higher standards and build  capacity in the market by better instilling climate risk factors into the  Company's leasing practices as the 3rd largest player in the market.
Vojvodina Public Buildings The provision of a senior loan of up to EUR 12 million to the Autonomous  Province of Vojvodina (the "Province") for financing the energy efficiency  measures in up to 80 public buildings across the Province. The Project will be  co-financed by an investment grant of EUR 2 million provided by the European  Union under the Regional Energy Efficiency Programme ("REEP") for the Western  Balkans. In addition, technical cooperation ("TC") support of EUR 1.9 million  expected to be provided by the REEP, the Swedish International Development  Cooperation Agency ("Sida"), and the Central European Initiative ("CEI").  The Project is expected to result in energy cost savings and reduction of CO2  emissions, as well as improvement in the comfort of indoor conditions. In  total, up to 80 public buildings will benefit from energy efficiency measures  including (i) installing thermal insulation to building walls and roofs, (ii)  upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, including  replacement of inefficient and/or coal fired boilers, (iii) installing  high-efficiency lighting systems, and (iv) replacing inefficient windows with  insulated windows.
RLF - Electrica Distribution Liquidity Facility A senior loan of RON 240 million (equivalent to EUR 49 million) in favour of  Distributie Energie Electrica Romania SA ("DEER", or the "Company"). The loan  will be guaranteed by Societatea Energetica Electrica SA ("Electrica"), who  owns 100% of the shares of the Company.  The transaction is presented under the EBRD's Resilience and Livelihoods  Framework, one of the focus areas of which is energy security in Ukraine and  neighboring countries.  This project was approved in the context of the Bank's response to the  Russian-led invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022. 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 this deviation, and the Bank's  response to this situation, can be found on our website  The loan will finance the Company's liquidity needs to cover the increased cost  of electricity purchases required for network losses. This will enable the  Company to continue the distribution of electricity to Romanian consumers  without interruptions and allow the Company to continue investments in the  electricity grid in order to cope with integration of additional renewables  generation.
Bank of Georgia, SME Credit Line A financing package up to USD 100 million in two equal tranches (second  tranches uncommitted) denominated in LCY for the Bank of Georgia consisting of  three transactions: Up to USD 50 million(Tranched) equivalent in Georgian Lari  credit line to assist local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) comply with  DCFTA requirements; Up to USD 40 million(Tranched) equivalent in Georgian Lari  credit line for on-lending to local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); Up to  USD 10 million (Tranched) equivalent in Georgian Lari Women in Business (WiB)  financing programme to support SMEs run or managed by women.  The envelope of projects will enable Bank of Georgia to develop its lending  programmes countrywide in the respective business segments, providing essential  support for longer-term financing in local currency of micro, small and medium  sized enterprises.