Punta del Tigre Combined Cycle Power Generation Project

The objective of this operation is to support the strengthening of the electricity sector to secure the long term supply of energy. The specific objective is to support the development of a combined cycle power generation plant. The plant will be modern and efficient and will help to reduce the vulnerability of the electricity generation to dry years, when hydro power is limited.

Project Detail

Country

Uruguay

Project Number

UR-L1070

Approval Date

December 17, 2012

Project Status

Closed

Project Type

Loan Operation

Sector

ENERGY

Subsector

NEW THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Lending Instrument

Investment Loan

Lending Instrument Code

INV

Modality

ESP (Specific Investment Operation)

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Category A: Likely to cause significant negative impacts, or have profound implications affecting natural resources

Total Cost

USD 200,000,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 0.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 200,000,000.00