Armenia : ENA Investment Program Phase 2
Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) is undertaking a second phase of the 2016-2027 investment program. Under the second phase, the project will cover 2021-2022 investment needs and is aimed at (i) substation modernization and reinforcement; (ii) network expansion and improvement; (iii) automatic metering systems installation; and (iv) other investments.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Mokroussov, Sergey
Private Sector Operations Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Armenia -
Sector
- Energy
- Project Name
- ENA Investment Program Phase 2
- Project Number
- 50146-003
- Borrower / Company
- Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC
- Country / Economy
- Armenia
- Location
- Nation-wide
- Type or Modality of Assistance
Approval Number Facility Fund Source Amount Status 4091 Loan Ordinary capital resources USD 20.00 million Committed 8402 Loan Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) USD 15.00 million Committed - Operational Priorities
- OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
- OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
- OP4: Making cities more livable
- Sector / Subsector
Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution
- Gender
- Effective gender mainstreaming
- Project Sponsor(s)
- Liormand Holdings Limited
- Tashir Capital JSC
- Description
- Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) is undertaking a second phase of the 2016-2027 investment program. Under the second phase, the project will cover 2021-2022 investment needs and is aimed at (i) substation modernization and reinforcement; (ii) network expansion and improvement; (iii) automatic metering systems installation; and (iv) other investments.
- Objectives and Scope
- The project contributes to the government's goals in the energy sector which focuses on improvements in energy efficiency and reliability by reconstruction and modernization of existing power substations, power lines and other network equipment.
- Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
- The project is consistent with Strategy 2030 operational priorities of making cities more livable, tackling climate change and accelerating progress in gender equality. It also supports Strategy 2030's objectives to expand the role of private sector operations in the Developing Member Countries. The project is consistent with ADB's country partnership strategy, 2019-2023 for Armenia as it supports diversified growth and wider inclusiveness with nonsovereign financing for a priority infrastructure investment in energy.
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- B
- Involuntary Resettlement
- C
- Indigenous Peoples
- C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- The potential environmental impacts of the Phase 2 investment plan are generally site-specific and mostly associated with small-scale rehabilitation and upgrading works in the provinces of Armenia. Anticipated key impacts include occupational and community health and safety, hazardous wastes management, oil leakages from storage tanks and transformers. ENA developed an International Organization for Standardization certified Environmental Management System which includes a wide range of environmental, health and safety subplans and procedures, identified as requirements of the Phase 1 corrective actions, and collectively represents ENA's ESMS that aligns with ADB Safeguards Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS) requirements. The corporate audit confirms that the ESMS is still relevant, but requires continuous improvement of the ESMS implementation.
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Similar to the Phase 1 loan, no involuntary resettlement (IR) impact is expected for Phase 2 as project activities will be carried out within the existing footprints or located on government lands, after obtaining necessary clearances and permits. ENA's existing Involuntary Resettlement Management Procedure will be enhanced to ensure compliance with ADB requirements in addressing potential IR impacts.
- Indigenous Peoples
- The project is not expected to impact on any distinct and vulnerable group of indigenous people as defined under ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement.
- Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- ENA's stakeholder engagement plan was updated for the Phase 2 loan. This defines the methods, procedures, policies, and activities that will be implemented by ENA to inform stakeholders about the nature and potential impacts of the subproject activities. ENA developed a community awareness campaign to increase knowledge on the safety hazards from electric facilities and electric works.
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Mokroussov, Sergey
- Responsible ADB Division
- Portfolio Management Division, PSOD
- Responsible ADB Department
- Private Sector Operations Department
Timetable for assistance design, processing, and implementation
- Concept Clearance
- 30 Mar 2021
- Credit Committee Meeting
- 06 Jul 2021
- Approval
- 29 Jul 2021
- Last PDS Update
- 24 Jun 2024
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: FAST Report | Faster Approach to Small Nonsovereign Transactions | Jul 2021 |
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jun 2021 |
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: Gender Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Jun 2021 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Jul 2021 |
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: Environment and Social Compliance Audit Report | Environment and Social Compliance Audit Reports | Jun 2021 |
| ENA Investment Program Phase 2: Environmental Management Plan | Environmental Management Plans | Jun 2021 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
None currently available.
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