Release date: 29 August 2014
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTANLocation
Description
Construction of power-transmission infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The proposed schemes form part of a larger regional project led by the World Bank and involving four Asian countries (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan).
Objectives
The objective of the “Central Asia-South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project” (“CASA-1000”) is to create the conditions for sustainable trade of renewable electricity (hydro) between the Central Asian countries of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and the South Asian countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan, thus alleviating power supply shortages in the aforementioned South Asian countries and enhancing revenues in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Sector(s)
- Energy - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Under ELM Guarantee
This operation is covered by the ELM Guarantee.
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 149 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 334 million
Environmental aspects
High voltage transmission lines require an EIA to be carried out.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement.
Status
Signed - 23/12/2014
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).