Group 1: Financial Support for Green Development - The National Development Bank (NDB) has issued over 400 billion yuan in loans to the Yangtze River Economic Belt from January to April this year, with a significant year-on-year increase, focusing on ecological governance, infrastructure connectivity, and green energy transition [1] - The NDB is actively exploring market-oriented financing models to support key projects in lake and river ecological restoration, particularly around Taihu Lake, enhancing environmental quality and promoting sustainable development [2][3] Group 2: Urban Environmental Improvement Initiatives - The NDB is promoting integrated sewage treatment projects in cities like Nanchang, with a loan of 220 million yuan allocated for the upgrade of sewage treatment plants and main sewage pipeline construction, aiming for a sewage treatment rate exceeding 95% by the end of the year [4] - The initiative aims to transform urban areas from polluted environments to eco-friendly spaces, contributing to the overall improvement of urban living conditions [4] Group 3: Infrastructure Development and Regional Coordination - The NDB is supporting the construction of green transportation infrastructure, including the renovation of the Longhuang Railway, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate a freight capacity of 7.8 million tons annually [5][6] - The project incorporates ecological measures such as animal migration corridors and carbon sink forest planting, promoting sustainable development in the region [6] Group 4: Energy Transition and Low-Carbon Initiatives - The NDB is backing the expansion of the Huaneng Taicang power plant, providing 330 million yuan in loans for the construction of two ultra-supercritical coal-fired units, which are expected to reduce coal consumption by approximately 10% compared to conventional units [7] - The project is anticipated to generate 9.78 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, leading to a carbon reduction of about 690,000 tons, thus supporting the green transition of the manufacturing sector in the Yangtze River Delta [7] Group 5: Future Financial Strategies - The NDB plans to continue enhancing its financial services in key areas such as ecological governance, green industries, infrastructure, and improving living standards, utilizing long-term loans and green bonds to contribute to high-quality development in the Yangtze River Economic Belt [7]
国开行：贷款超4000亿元 支持长江经济带绿色低碳高质量发展
Ren Min Wang·2025-05-30 02:12