This project will phaseout direct annual consumption of at least 1054 metric tons of weighted ozone-depleting substance potential, or about 55% of Poland's 1994 weighted consumption, through phaseout of CFCs in three refrigeration subprojects, two subprojects in other industries requiring foam-blowing, and one subproject in the medical aerosol industry. In addition, it will partially fund a non-profit foundation, Prozon, that will collect and process used refrigerants, primarily CFC-12. Finally, it will support both training in alternatives to halons in fire protection systems, and a national ODS Phaseout project management unit.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
115
Country
Poland
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1996
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Economy
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
13,953,000
GEF Project Grant
6,214,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Apr 1996
Project Approved for Implementation
04 Nov 1996
Project Closed
29 May 2002