This project would decrease greenhouse gas emissions while providing heat and competitively priced electricity to the residents of Szekesfehervar by substituting straw and natural gas for fuel oil in the local district heating plant. Secondary benefits to Hungary include increased rural employment and incomes through collection and utilization of agricultural waste straw, and reduced reliance on imported oil. The project will demonstrate the potential in central Europe for biomass- and natural gas-powered integrated district heating/combined cycle cogeneration technology applications.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
130
Country
Hungary
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1970
Status
Cancelled
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Industry and Trade; City of Szekesfehervar
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
54,200,000
GEF Project Grant
5,800,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Nov 1997
Project Cancelled
28 Feb 2001