The overall aim of this project is to accelerate the exploration and the development of geothermal power use in Yemen through the identification of high enthalpy reservoirs in order to increase access to energy services as well as to mitigate the country's dependence on fossil fuel sources and decrease CO2 emissions. The project will address these barriers through a combination of technical assistance, geological investigation and capacity building.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
3474
Country
Yemen
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Status
Cancelled
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Water and Environment in cooperation with the Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
1,100,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
100,000
Timeline
Received by GEF
16 Sep 2007
Concept Approved
23 Jun 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
22 Jun 2008
Project Closed
09 Apr 2018
Project Cancelled
23 Mar 2018