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    Amount
    € 60,000,000
    Countries
    Sector(s)
    Denmark : € 60,000,000
    Transport : € 60,000,000
    Signature date(s)
    20/06/2024 : € 60,000,000
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    Summary sheet

    Release date
    8 August 2023
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 20/06/2024
    20220762
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION
    DEN KOMMUNALE SELVSTYREHAVN ESBJERG HAVN
    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    EUR 115 million
    EUR 236 million
    Location
    Sector(s)
    Description
    Objectives

    The project will expand the capacity of the Port of Esbjerg, by deepening of the navigation channel to enhance the port's capacity and interconnectivity for both civil and military use. It will also create a new 57ha terminal to cater to the needs of the offshore wind energy industry of the North Sea. Additionally, it will include coastal protection measures to prevent flooding as part of the Climate and Risk Control Plan of the City of Esbjerg.

    The project will enhance intermodal transport, thus improving the sustainability of the transport chains, in line with the EU objectives related to TEN-T network development. Furthermore, it will contribute to the EU Action Plan for Military Mobility. Part of the project will also improve flood protection. As the facilities will also be used to install offshore wind farms, the project will also reduce the costs for the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure in Europe and hence contributes to the renewable energy objectives set by the EU energy policy.

    Additionality and Impact

    The project facilitates to reduce costs for maritime transport and sustainable multimodal transport. It supports the development of offshore renewable energy. The EIB loan provides PORT ESBJERG with flexible terms and long tenors. Furthermore, the loan complements the diversified debt portfolio of PORT ESBJERG as well as the grants provided by the European Commission and the Danish Government.

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    During the appraisal phase, the EIB will assess the project's compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU (as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU). Compliance with the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (as amended), the Floods Directive 2007/60/EC, the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive 2009/147/EC will also be further verified at appraisal.

    The promoter has to ensure that contracts for implementation of the project will be tendered in accordance with the applicable EU procurement legislation, Directive 2014/25/EU as well as Directive 92/13/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.

    Milestone
    Under appraisal
    Approved
    Signed
    18 June 2024
    20 June 2024
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    Disclaimer

    Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
    They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

    Documents

    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - VURDERING AF VIRKNINGER VED MILJØET I FORBINDELSE MED UDDYBNINGEN AF GRÅDYB
    Publication Date
    14 Nov 2023
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    182227247
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - VVM-redegørelse for Esbjerg Ny Sydhavn
    Publication Date
    14 Nov 2023
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    182222407
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - Miljøkonsekvensrapport - Etape 5
    Publication Date
    14 Nov 2023
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    182223133
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - VVM-redegørelse
    Publication Date
    30 May 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    214694449
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - Miljøkonsekvensrapport - Delrapport 2
    Publication Date
    30 May 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    214693349
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - VURDERING AF VIRKNINGER VED MILJØET I FORBINDELSE MED UDDYBNINGEN AF GRÅDYB
    Publication Date
    30 May 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    214694139
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - Miljøkonsekvensrapport - Delrapport 3
    Publication Date
    30 May 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    214695279
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION - Miljøkonsekvensrapport - Delrapport 1
    Publication Date
    30 May 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    214694874
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
    Publicly available
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    Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - ESBJERG PORT EXPANSION
    Publication Date
    21 Jun 2024
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    204202261
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220762
    Sector(s)
    Regions
    Countries
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