Translated versio of this PSD: Ukrainian
Project Description
The EBRD is considering a long-term loan of up to USD 40 million to GNT Group of companies ("GNT") in order to finance the expansion of the throughput capacity of its existing grain terminal in the port of Odessa.
Project Objectives
The project will increase the grain throughput and storage capacity at GNT's port terminal. Moreover, by expanding the presence of modern terminal facilities such as this one, the project will also benefit Ukraine's agricultural exports sector.
Transition Impact
The Transition Impact potential of the proposed project is expected to stem from two main categories: (i) expansion of competitive market interactions in the port industry of Ukraine, as well as through backward linkages to grain suppliers and forward linkages to customers; and (ii) setting standards for corporate governance and business conduct.
Client Information
GN TERMINAL ENTERPRISES LTD
GNT is an integrated grain supply chain and export logistics group operating in the port of Odessa, Ukraine. Its operations consolidate trading business and grain terminal operations in Odessa.
EBRD Finance Summary
Up to USD 40 million senior secured loan.
Total Project Cost
USD 69.3 million
Environmental and Social Summary
The proposed project has been categorised B in accordance with the 2014 EBRD Environmental and Social (E&S) Policy, as the potential impacts are expected to be site specific and readily identifiable and addressed through mitigation measures.
The environmental and social due diligence for the project, which is ongoing, includes an environmental and social audit to assess the Client's management capacity and systems to manage environment, health, safety and labour issues in its operations and an analysis of the potential (future) E&S impacts and benefits. It will also assess the Client's ability to carry out the Project in compliance with the Bank's Performance Requirements.
An Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) will be prepared for the project, and a Stakeholder Engagement Plan will be developed that will include a grievance mechanism and information on environmental and social performance and a summary of the agreed Action Plan will be released to stakeholders.
This PSD will be updated when the results of due diligence are known.
Technical Cooperation
The project will have a Technical Cooperation component under the Energy Audits Programme, funded by the Central European Initiative. The audit will assess the benefits of the project in terms of reduced energy and resource use and reduced environmental impact along the grain supply chain, including suggesting feasible alternatives to reduce energy and resource consumption and minimize environmental impact on climate change.
Company Contact Information
Dusan Denic
denic@gnterminal.com
+971 (4) 551 6707
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