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Eib provides €150m facility for fugro usv expansion
Dutch marine surveyor Fugro has obtained a €150 million financing facility from the European Investment Bank to advance its uncrewed surface vessel operations.
Key points
- The European Investment Bank issued a €150 million unsecured financing facility to Fugro.
- The funds will back the deployment of uncrewed surface vessel technology through 2031.
- Fugro also extended its existing senior unsecured debt facilities by two years to December 2031.
What happened
Offshore Energy reported that Dutch firm Fugro secured a long-term financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The €150 million unsecured facility is designated for eligible expenditures incurred between January 1, 2025, and the end of December 2031. Drawings under this arrangement carry maturities of up to ten years and rank pari passu with existing senior debt.
In addition to the EIB backing, Fugro extended the maturity of its current senior unsecured debt facilities by two years to December 2031. These syndicated lines include a €400 million revolving credit facility and a €100 million term loan.
Why it matters
According to the company, the EIB arrangement bolsters financial adaptability while supporting the phased rollout of remote operations and uncrewed surface vessels. Chief Executive Officer Mark Heine stated in Offshore Energy that the backing validates the firm's approach to industry digitalisation, noting that remote systems help lower emissions and raise efficiency.
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