Tag Archives: Kris Peeters

RESA and EIB Sign €190 Million Loan Agreement to Advance Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RESA, an energy distribution network operator, has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to secure a €190 million loan agreement to support the first phase of its industrial plan for 2023-2026. The energy transition necessitates substantial investments … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Secures €250 Million Financing from EIB to Boost Sustainable Investments for Dutch Businesses

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully secured €250 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be matched by the bank itself, resulting in a total of €500 million in new loans available to Dutch businesses. This … Read the full press release

Boels Rental Secures €100 Million EIB Financing to Electrify Rental Machinery and Promote Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Boels Rental has entered into a €100 million lending agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its decarbonization efforts in the rental machinery and equipment sector. This partnership is expected to serve as a model for … Read the full press release

European Commission, EIB, and ESA Collaborate to Boost European Space Sector

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move, the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a collaboration arrangement to strengthen the European space sector, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses … Read the full press release

Former Head of Dutch Representation in Brussels to Join EIB Management Committee

(IN BRIEF) Robert de Groot, the former head of the Dutch Permanent Representation in Brussels, has been appointed as the new Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). He will assume his role on February 1, 2024, succeeding outgoing Vice-President … Read the full press release

EU’s Defence Equity Facility to Mobilize €500 Million for Dual-Use Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are collaborating to launch a €175 million Defence Equity Facility, aimed at supporting innovation in the defence sector. The EIF will provide equity funding to venture capital and private … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €475 Million Loan for Brussels’ Metro Line Expansion to Improve Public Transportation and Air Quality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Brussels Capital Region have signed a €475 million loan agreement to enhance Brussels’ public transportation infrastructure by upgrading the existing underground tram connection between the Albert and Gare du Nord/Noordstation stops … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €500 Million Loan to Enexis for Dutch Electricity Grid Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis to fund its electricity network expansion efforts in the Netherlands. Enexis plans to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, encompassing medium-voltage … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €20 Million Venture Debt Financing to The Akkermansia Company for Microbiome Health Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health specialist, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. The Akkermansia Company, originating as a spin-off from … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €18 Million Financing to Novadip for Clinical Trials of Innovative Bone Repair Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Novadip, a Belgian biotech company, has secured €18 million in venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with support from the European Union’s InvestEU initiative. The funds will be utilized for clinical trials of NVD-003, an … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €70 Million to Enhance Elderly Care Facilities of Vivium Zorggroep

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million loan agreement with Stichting Vivium Zorggroep to support the organization’s investment plans until 2030. Vivium plans to modernize its building management approach, adapt its facilities for new care … Read the full press release

In Ovo Secures €40 Million Loan from European Investment Bank to Scale Up Ella® Technology for Ethical Poultry Egg Production

(IN BRIEF) Dutch AgriTech company In Ovo has entered into a €40 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its proprietary Ella® technology. The technology enables the early identification of the sex of eggs through high-throughput … Read the full press release

EIB’s Largest-Ever Loan Agreement in Czech Republic Fuels Rail Network Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a historic loan agreement worth CZK 24 billion (€992 million) with the Czech Ministry of Finance to support the transformation of the country’s rail network. This monumental financing deal, the largest … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Dutch Climate Tech Battolyser Systems with €40 Million Investment for Green Hydrogen Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has sealed a €40 million financing agreement with Dutch climate tech scale-up Battolyser Systems. Supported by the InvestEU Fund guarantee, this investment will enable Battolyser Systems to expand its production facility in Rotterdam … Read the full press release

EIB Engages in ASEAN Summit, Prioritizing Sustainable Investments and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) participated in the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum, focusing on sustainable initiatives, economic growth, and climate action in ASEAN countries. Vice-President Kris Peeters highlighted the EIB’s commitment to supporting green … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Increases Pledge to Financial Inclusion Fund, Expanding Support for Vulnerable Groups

(IN BRIEF) Luxembourg has pledged an additional €4.8 million to the EIB Global’s Financial Inclusion Fund, bringing the fund’s total size to €11.5 million. The fund supports financial service providers that focus on vulnerable groups in African, Caribbean, and Pacific … Read the full press release

Netherlands-Based Rocsys BV Receives €18 Million Funding Boost from European Investment Bank

(IN BRIEF) Rocsys BV, a Netherlands-based provider of autonomous charging solutions for electric transport, has secured an €18 million investment deal with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The agreement, made possible through the InvestEU programme, aims to accelerate the development … Read the full press release

EIB and BNG Bank Renew Partnership, Offering €600 Million in Favorable Financing for Dutch Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNG Bank have renewed their collaboration in the Netherlands with a new €300 million lending agreement. The loan aims to provide low-cost financing to Dutch public sector entities, particularly healthcare and educational … Read the full press release

EIB and Aquafin sign €200m deal to finance climate adaptation and mitigation in Flanders

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and wastewater treatment company Aquafin have signed a €200 million financing contract to support 150 climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in Flanders. The funding will support the separation of stormwater and wastewater, … Read the full press release

Le secteur de l’hydrogène en Wallonie et en Belgique est prêt à prospérer grâce au partenariat de la BEI

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La Région wallonne a signé un protocole d’accord avec la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) pour favoriser la collaboration dans le secteur de l’hydrogène. L’accord permettra aux projets wallons d’être éligibles au soutien de la BEI, y compris … Read the full press release

Hydrogen Sector in Wallonia, Belgium Set to Thrive with EIB Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Walloon Region has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to foster collaboration in the hydrogen sector. The agreement will enable Walloon projects to be eligible for EIB support, including financing, guidance, and … Read the full press release

Alzette river and tributary Pétrusse in Luxembourg to be restored with €9m loan from EIB

(IN BRIEF) Luxembourg has secured a €9m ($10.5m) loan from the European Investment Bank to finance the ecological restoration of the Alzette river and its tributary, the Pétrusse. The project, which will cover a section of the Alzette in Steinsel … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank commits EUR 500 million to Ørsted’s increased capex programme on renewable energy projects

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 29-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced it secured a EUR 500 million loan from the European … Read the full press release