PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

47244

Company Name

Operadora y Procesadora de Productos Marinos Omarsa S.A.

Date SPI Disclosed

Sep 26, 2023

Country

Ecuador

Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

Projected Board Date

Oct 26, 2023

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Apr 11, 2024

Department

Regional Industry MAS LAC & EUR

Industry

Agribusiness and Forestry

Previous Events

Approved : Dec 14, 2023
Signed : Dec 20, 2023
Invested : Apr 9, 2024

Sector

Animal Aquaculture

Project Description

Omarsa (the “Company”) is one of the leading integrated shrimp producers and processors in Ecuador. The proposed investment will support the development of 536 hectares of state-of-the-art farms in their Puna location (the “Project”). 

Associated Advisory Engagement

IFC may potentially provide resource efficiency advisory services to the Company focused on energy efficiency, renewal energy, and water/waste/reuse).

Sponsor / Cost / Location

Development Impact

E&S Category Rationale / Risks and Mitigation