Project description
The project entails a loan to finance construction of (i) a c. 125 km 500 kV transmission line in Uzbekistan between the settlements of Sarimay (Khoresm region) and Djankeldy (Bukhara region), and (ii) a c. 10 km 500kV transmission line connecting a new 500kV open switchgear with the 500kV Navoi transmission line. Implementation of the project shall significantly improve reliability, efficiency and stability of the transmission network as well as quality and security of electricity supply. The Project will be implemented by JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (“NEGU”), a state power company in charge of the country’s transmission network.
ESIA disclosure package
Attached are the following documents available in English and Russian:
- ESIA
- Non-technical summary
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan
- Environmental and Social Action Plan
- Environmental and Social Management Plan
- Land Acquisition and Livelihood Restoration Framework
Full ESIA availability
https://www.uzbekistonmet.uz/oz/lists/view/2100
https://www.uzbekistonmet.uz/ru/lists/view/2100
https://www.uzbekistonmet.uz/en/lists/view/2100
Azizbek Batirov
Project Implementation Unit
JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan
42 Osiye street, Tashkent, 100084
Uzbekistan
tel. +998 71 71 2366838
e-mail: sarimay.jankeldi@gmail.com
And
Gulyayeva Irina
EBRD Tashkent Resident Office
13th floor, Banking Association of Uzbekistan
1,Qoratosh Street, Tashkent, 100027
Uzbekistan
Tel.: +998 78-140-44-00
Enquiries
Environmental and social enquiries
Azizbek Batirov
Environmental and social safeguards specialist
Email: azabotirov@gmail.com
This document was prepared at an early stage of project development, before consideration by the EBRD Board of Directors. Details of a project may change following disclosure.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and ESIA summaries are produced by project sponsors, and the EBRD makes them available without any comment or implied endorsement. Any views expressed or statements made in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or the ESIA Summary do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the EBRD.
Last updated 25 June 2014
