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Provision of a sovereign loan of up to EUR18.5 million to the Kyrgyz Republic ("KR") to finance the reconstruction and rehabilitation of small hydro power plant ("HPP") units owned by Chakan GES, a local power plant operation with a total installed capacity of 38.5 MW, fully-owned subsidiary of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The project is aimed to utilize the full potential of the HPP units that would increase the electricity output and support mitigating the hydrology risk.
The Transition Impact of the project will be derived from:
The Project will contribute to the efforts in solving the long-lasting operational issues in the aged and inefficient HPP infrastructure through the rehabilitation program. Modernization of renewable energy sources will result in a more resilient power sector in the country, ensuring a more reliable power supply.
The Project will help materializing policy dialogue activities with the government and power sector players, such as developing regulatory framework for the renewable energy sector.
The Bank's additionality mainly derives from: (i) long tenor structure suitable for the long-term nature of the project that is not available in the market from commercial sources, (ii) the Bank's expertise on the best international procurement standards and the Project will adhere to the EBRD's procurement policies and rules, and (iii) triggering a change in the policy and regulatory framework in the country.
The project has been Categorised B in line with EBRD's 2019 Environmental & Social Policy with medium low risk. As it is a rehabilitation project that it is not greenfield nor a major expansion, the proposed project does not meet the definition of a Category A project as per the ESP. This approach is consistent with EBRD's Guidance Note on Hydropower Projects.
The E&S due diligence (ESDD) carried out by an independent consultant, confirmed that there are no major and long term environmental or social impacts or risks associated with the Project, however it identified some areas that the Company needs to focus on and an ESAP has been developed and will be agreed with the Company before signing of the loan agreement with reporting performed annually via AESR.
The ESAP includes several actions that extend the scope of the reconstruction project to cover environmental or community/workers health & safety. EBRD's support will be needed to ensure that these activities are accepted by the Borrower and the Company.
Key actions include: establishing and run a corporate ESMS covering the operation of all HPPs operated by Chakan GES, including annual internal performance audits and continuous improvement action, measures for contractor management and monitoring, measures to align the client labour provisions to EBRD PR2 (Update of the Human resource Policy, worker grievance mechanism, promotion of non-discrimination and equal opportunity actions, improve workers accommodation) as well as enhancing workers and contractor Health and safety, public safety, waste management, air quality, traffic management and development of an internal and external grievance mechanism.
Following TC supports have been obtained:
- Technical Due Diligence including feasibility study and early stage engineering design, funded by Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (the "SIF");
- Environmental and Social Due Diligence including preparation of Environmental Social and Action Plan ("ESAP"), funded by the SIF.
It is also envisaged that another TC support for this project will be provided to assist the Client with the procurement and the implementation of the project to ensure timely and cost effective implementation and compliance with EBRD's Procurement Policies and Rules.
Furthermore, subject to availability, the EBRD intends to mobilize grant funding of up to EUR 6 million from international donors and the EBRD Shareholder Special Fund.
Emil Mukhambetov oprchakanges@gmail.com +996312901544 +996312901623 www.chakanges.kg Bishkek city, Suvorov street 113 Kyrgyz Republic
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