Appraisal Project Information Document (PID) (English)

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Table of Contents

• The World Bank 1
• The World Bank 2
• BASIC INFORMATION 2
• A. Basic Project Data 2
• Components 2
• PROJECT FINANCING DATA US Millions 2
• Maximizing Finance for Development 2
• Is this an MFD-Enabling Project MFD-EP 2
• Is this project Private Capital Enabling PCE 2
• SUMMARY 2
• Total Operation Cost 250.00 2
• Total Financing 250.00 2
• Financing Gap 0.00 2
• The World Bank 3
• DETAILS 3
• World Bank Group Financing 3
• B. Introduction and Context 3
• In the context of Lebanons ongoing economic financial and energy sector crises the proposed project supports 3
• Lebanons economy has been facing multiple crises for years beginning with an economic and financial meltdown 3
• The World Bank 4
• Five years into the crisis little progress has been made towards a comprehensive resolution plan. 4
• The collapse of the currency coupled with the systemic failure of the banking system has resulted in a pervasive 4
• Severe shortage of electricity services from the grid is a major barrier to economic recovery. 4
• The installed grid-connected electricity generation capacity in Lebanon is about 2300 Megawatt MW primarily 4
• The World Bank 5
• EDL the vertically integrated national utility is responsible for electricity generation transmission and 5
• The electricity sector has been facing several challenges. 5
• With no fiscal space left the Government has been compelled to start reforming a decades-long status quo 5
• A set of initial reform measures implemented by the Government has established the foundation for improved services and financial viability and is the basis for the proposed Bank financing operation. 5
• C. Proposed Development Objectives 5
• The World Bank 6
• D. Project Description 6
• The Project would be the first of a proposed Series of Projects SOP 6
• Component 1 Strengthening of EDL Operational and Commercial Systems 6
• Sub-component 1.1 Strengthening of EDL Operational Systems 6
• Sub-component 1.2 Strengthening of EDL Commercial Systems 6
• Component 2 Increase of Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Supply and Network Reinforcement 6
• The World Bank 7
• Sub-component 2.1 Development of Grid-connected Solar PV Plant 7
• Sub-component 2.2 Rehabilitation of LRA HPPs and Strengthening of Dam Safety 7
• Joun HPP 7
• Awali HPP 7
• Markabi HPP 7
• Dam safety improvement 7
• Sub-component 2.3 Rehabilitation and Reinforcement of EDL Transmission Network 7
• Rehabilitation of Ashrafia 220 kV substation 7
• Rehabilitation of 220 kV Deir Nbouh Baalbek overhead transmission line OHL 7
• Upgrade of Baalbek substation 7
• Connection of solar PV plant to the grid 7
• The World Bank 8
• Component 3 Technical Assistance 8
• Component 4 Contingent Emergency Response Component CERC. 8
• Triggered 8
• The Environmental Risk Classification is Substantial. 8
• The World Bank 9
• The social risk is substantial as potential risks are temporary predictable reversible medium in magnitude and 9
• The implementing agencies EDL and LRA in close coordination with MoEW and with the support of a competent 9
• ES consultancy firm have prepared the following studies and documents 9
• The following instruments will be prepared before commencement of the relevant activities 9
• The World Bank 10
• E. Implementation 10
• EDL and LRA will be the implementing entities for their corresponding investments supported by their respective OEs and reporting to a Project Steering Committee PSC chaired by MOEW. 10
• The core of the PMTs will comprise the following positions 10
• CONTACT POINT 10
• World Bank 10
• BorrowerClientRecipient 10
• Lebanese Republic 10
• Implementing Agencies 10
• Litani River Authority LRA 10
• Electricité du Liban EDL 10
• The World Bank 11
• FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 11
• APPROVAL 11
• Approved By 11