The general objective of this project is to promote GHG emissions reduction by generation and efficient use of biogas from livestock manure, agro-industrial residual biomass and mitigation of soil and water pollution. Several biogas uses will be explored such as electric power generation, combined heat applications and substitute for fuel for transportation. The specific objective is to promote i) power generation and sell power to connection to public electricity grid; (ii) CHP applications and other non electric uses of energy, and (iii) production of purified and compressed biogas as a substitute for natural gas for vehicles. All this applications will contribute to achieve a low-carbon agro-industrial sector and contribute to reduce GHG emissions from the agro processing sector in Argentina.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4213
Country
Argentina
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Approval FY
1970
Status
Cancelled
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Secretary of Agriculture (INTA) Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Science and Technology
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
21,200,000
GEF Project Grant
2,909,091
GEF Agency Fees
290,909

Timeline

Received by GEF
05 Jan 2010
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2010
Project Cancelled
22 Nov 2013