OAO "URALKALI"

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Project Summary Document
Environmental and Social Documentation
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Project ID 28461

Status Complete

Location

Russia

Business Sector

Manufacturing and Services

Notice Type

Private

Project timeline

Exploratory
Passed Concept Review
Passed Structure Review
Passed Final Review
Board Approved
Signed
Implementing
Completed

Project ID 28461

Status Complete

Location

Russia

Business Sector

Manufacturing and Services

Notice Type

Private

Environmental Category

Approval Date

09 Dec 2003

Disclosure date

02 Sep 2003

As per section 1.4.2 (iii) of the Directive on Access to Information: "For Projects approved by Bank management where the Board of Directors has delegated the approval authority, the PSD shall be disclosed at the start of the relevant no-objection notification period to a member country of the Bank in accordance with Article 13 (iii) of the Agreement Establishing the EBRD."

Project Description

The proposed project consists of a corporate loan to OAO Uralkaly, a potassium salt producer located in the city of Berezniki, Perm Region, in the Urals. The loan would be disbursed against equipment modernisation, purchase of rolling stock and construction of own power plant.

Transition Impact

The transition impact potential of this project is primarily related to setting standards for corporate governance and good business conduct. Uralkaly may provide a good example of the practical implementation of the Corporate Governance Code. It has demonstrated transparent organisational structure, financial soundness, and dedication to further developing and maintaining corporate ethics. Transition impact will also come from improvements in energy efficiency and environmental compliance.

The Client

Open joint stock company Uralkaly is Russia's largest potassium salt (fertiliser) producer (4.03 million tons in 2002). It contributes to 11.3% of the world's potash production. Uralkaly's other products are magnesium sulphate (karnalite) and table salt. More than 85% of the Company's output is exported.

EBRD Finance

A 7-year senior corporate loan in an amount of up to $75 million. The Bank aims to syndicate up to $48 million to commercial banks.

Project Cost

$75 million (€ 67 million).

Environmental Impact

The project was screened B/1. It was preceded by an eco-efficiency audit, which revealed energy efficiency enhancement opportunities. Further environmental due diligence will determine the extent of environmental, health and safety risks and agree on a mitigation programme to bring the operation in line with good industry practice.

Technical Cooperation

Uralkaly has benefited from environmental and energy efficiency audit financed by the Dutch Government.

Company Contact

Website: www.uralkaly.ru

Transition impact

ETI Score:45

PSD last updated

01 Feb 2019

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Environmental and Social Documentation is not available for this project.

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No complaints about this project have been made so far.

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