Tag Archives: Jean-Christophe Laloux

EIB Backs Gran Canaria’s Energy Security with €300 Million Loan for Salto de Chira Hydroelectric Project

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to help Red Eléctrica construct the Salto de Chira pumped-storage hydroelectric plant on Gran Canaria. This innovative project integrates a 200 MW power plant with a desalination … Read the full press release

CaixaResearch Institute Secures €80M Loan from EIB to Establish Spain’s First Immunology Research Center

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona. This interdisciplinary research center, spearheaded by “la Caixa” Foundation, will focus on immunology and … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Spain Launch €3.4 Billion Regional Resilience Fund for Strategic Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) and Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise have launched the Regional Resilience Fund, aimed at channeling Next Generation EU loans into key projects within the Spanish Autonomous Communities. This initiative … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance: EIB and Banco Sabadell Drive Economic Cohesion in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Sabadell have joined forces in a significant deal, signing a guarantee agreement worth up to €200 million, which is the first phase of a broader operation of €300 million. Over the … Read the full press release

Estonia Accelerates Green and Digital Initiatives with €400 Million EIB Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €400 million loan tranche to Estonia, marking the second installment of a larger €700 million loan aimed at bolstering the Estonian economy. This financing, focused on green and digital investments, … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Iberdrola’s Green Grid Expansion with €700 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €700 million green loan to facilitate the expansion of Iberdrola’s electricity distribution grid in Spain, aiming to enhance the integration of renewable energy sources and enable new uses such as … Read the full press release

EIB and Kutxabank Partner to Boost Green Investment in Spain with €300 Million Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Kutxabank have inked a landmark covered bond purchase agreement totaling €300 million, facilitating Kutxabank to unlock up to €600 million for financing green projects in Spain, particularly focusing on energy-efficient construction. This … Read the full press release