BEH IGB INTERCONNECTOR

The project consists of the financing of the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB Interconnector) to provide another direct link between the national natural gas systems of Greece and Bulgaria.

The project will contribute to the enhancement of the security and the diversification of gas supplies for both Bulgaria and Greece and Southeastern Europe (SEE region) and represent a key part of the strategy for greater integration of gas markets within the European Union.

It is a requirement that all sub-projects must be implemented in compliance with EU environmental legislation and the promoter has identified those sub-projects for which it considers an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required. Should any sub-project have a negative impact on an area forming part of the Natura 2000 network (falling under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC or Birds Directive 2009/147/EC), the Bank would require the promoter to act according to the provisions of the aforementioned directives as transposed into national law. These matters will be clarified during the appraisal.

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directives 2014/25/EU and related Directive 92/13/EU) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the EU, as and where required.