KYIV, 10 Aug - RIA Novosti/Prime." Naftogaz of Ukraine " plans to direct $ 300 million loan from the European Bank for restoration and development (EBRD) for the procurement of gas from the European Union, said the Firm on the first day of the week.

first Chapter the Ministry of energy of Ukraine Volodymyr Demchyshyn said that Ukraine expects to receive in September EBRD loan of 300 million dollars for the purchase of gas. In addition, we are in active dialogue with the world Bank on bringing five hundred million dollars for the same purpose and with the IFC (international Finance Corporation, is part of the WB), to hire 200-250 million dollars.

"The submitted project has a total estimated Price of up to $ 300 million, provides for the acquisition of natural gas supplies to Ukraine via connecting pipelines with the European Union ", - said in the message of " Naftogaz ".

it is assumed that pre-qualify for contracts will begin in the 3rd quarter of 2015. The report also notes that the contracts that will be funded from this loan are governed by the policies and rules of the EBRD procurement, based on standard procedures and practices for procurement of natural gas in the European Union, and will be open to firms from any country.

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