The general objective of the project is to promote the adoption of Methane Gas (CH4) recovery technologies in
hydroelectric power reservoirs and facilities for electricity generation and to promote Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation and recovery.
This objective will be attained through the: (i) assessment of CH4 concentration levels dissolved in water on the selected hydropower
plant3; (ii) testing of different technologies and devices for CH4 mitigation and CH4 recovery from CH4-rich reservoir waters and identify
the most adequate one to be used in the selected hydropower; (iii) development of a pilot project for CH4 mitigation and recovery; and (iv)
conduct a technical and economical feasibility study for electricity generation using recovered CH44.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4144
Country
Brazil
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Approval FY
1970
Status
Cancelled
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Furnas Centrais Electricas
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,796,741
GEF Project Grant
2,651,940
GEF Agency Fees
265,194

Timeline

Received by GEF
30 Sep 2009
Concept Approved
17 Mar 2010
Project Cancelled
06 Jul 2012