Tag Archives: REPowerEU

Intesa Sanpaolo partners with EIB to mobilise €1.9 billion for SMEs and mid-caps in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo and the European Investment Bank have completed two financing agreements worth €700 million to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in Italy. The package includes a €500 million covered bond purchased by the EIB to expand business … Read the full press release

New EIB Financing Boosts Ocean Winds’ 390 MW BC-Wind Development and Strengthens Poland’s Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €600 million to the 390 MW BC-Wind offshore wind farm developed by Ocean Winds, becoming the project’s largest lender and reinforcing its deep involvement in Poland’s renewable energy expansion. Scheduled to begin … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €300 Million Financing Programme to Advance Prysmian’s European R&D for Energy and Digital Networks

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €300 million financing package for Prysmian, with the first €200 million tranche now signed, to support the company’s European R&D activities from 2025 to 2028. The funding will accelerate development of … Read the full press release

EIF Strengthens European Cleantech Growth with €70 Million Investment in Alantra’s Klima2 Energy Transition Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €70 million to Alantra’s Klima Energy Fund II, a growth-stage investment vehicle focused on scaling cleantech companies essential to Europe’s energy transition. Building on the successful track record of Klima1, the new … Read the full press release

Orano Strengthens European Energy Sovereignty with Expansion of Georges Besse 2 Uranium Enrichment Facility

(IN BRIEF) Orano welcomed a European Investment Bank delegation to its Tricastin site in southern France to review progress on the €1.7 billion expansion of the Georges Besse 2 enrichment plant, backed by the EIB’s €400 million financing commitment from … Read the full press release

EIB grants €100 million loan to Holmen to expand wind power and strengthen Sweden’s clean-energy transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to Swedish forest-industry group Holmen to finance the expansion of its onshore wind projects in northern Sweden. The investment will increase renewable energy production to meet rising demand from energy-intensive … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Swedish Cleantech Firm Meva Energy in €40 Million Deal to Boost Renewable Industrial Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €40 million to Sweden’s Meva Energy AB to accelerate the rollout of its modular, biomass-based gasification plants across Europe. The company’s innovative system converts agricultural and industrial biomass residues into renewable, … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo agreements to create 2GW of clean capacity and thousands of jobs across Italy and Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have announced two financing operations worth €750 million to accelerate renewable energy development and strengthen Europe’s wind sector. A €500 million framework loan will support solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage … Read the full press release

EIB launches second phase of Climate Bank Roadmap to drive competitiveness, energy security and resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has adopted the second phase of its Climate Bank Roadmap, setting priorities through 2030 that focus on boosting competitiveness, ensuring energy security, and cutting costs for households and companies. The plan doubles … Read the full press release

Spanish grid resilience boosted as Endesa secures €650 million loans from EIB and Recovery Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Endesa have signed two loan agreements totalling €650 million to support the modernisation and digitalisation of Spain’s electricity distribution network. The financing package includes €500 million from the Regional Resilience Fund managed … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

Nexans secures major EIB and InvestEU support to boost electrification projects, recycling capacity and carbon neutrality goals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €250 million in financing for Nexans to accelerate its industrial investments and research initiatives between 2024 and 2029, with part of the loan backed by an InvestEU guarantee. The funding will support … Read the full press release

EDF and EIB complete €1 billion financing to modernize Enedis’ grid and integrate renewable energy in France

(IN BRIEF) EDF and the European Investment Bank have finalized the second €500 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package that will fund Enedis’ efforts to strengthen the French electricity grid and expand renewable energy connections. The investment will … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Crédit Agricole to Deliver €100 Million in Green Loans to Polish Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) EIB has provided a €50 million green loan to Crédit Agricole Bank Polska, allowing the Polish subsidiary to issue up to €100 million in low-cost loans to mid-caps—especially in lower-income regions—for renewable-energy, electric-vehicle, and energy-efficiency projects. At least … Read the full press release

EIB Advances €50 Million for Iberdrola’s il·lumina to Rebuild Flood‑Damaged Valencia Grid

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Iberdrola with two €25 million loans—half from its own funds and half via Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund—to back il·lumina, the utility’s project to reconstruct and future‑proof the Valencia distribution grid damaged in the 2024 floods. … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Snam with €264 Million Loan for Expanding Italy’s Biomethane Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release

EIB grants €120 million to AGSM AIM to modernise Veneto power grids and support REPowerEU goals

(IN BRIEF) EIB and AGSM AIM signed a €120 million loan to strengthen and modernise electricity grids in Vicenza, Verona and Grezzana. Implemented by V-RETI S.p.A., the investment will enhance efficiency, resilience and sustainability, supporting EU decarbonisation, digitalisation and REPowerEU … Read the full press release

Bay of Biscay Subsea Link to Double Power Exchange Between Spain and France with €1.6 Billion EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) The Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection will link Spain and France via a 400 km high-voltage DC submarine cable, boosting capacity from 2,800 to 5,000 MW and integrating the Iberian Peninsula into Europe’s power grid. Jointly implemented by … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to Drive Green Transition in Gironde

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €90 million loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to support its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on renewable energy projects and energy-efficient building renovations. This funding will aid in the development of solar … Read the full press release

EIB Finalizes €405 Million Loan to Power Poland’s Energy Transition with Major Grid Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a loan agreement of 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) with Orlen, which will finance major upgrades to Poland’s electricity network through its subsidiary, Energa Operator. This installment is the final tranche … Read the full press release