Design and construction of a privately-managed power station fueled by methane gas that would otherwise be released to the atmosphere, collected from an urban landfill. This project will transfer a technology developed and proven in wealthy countries to a developing country and test the feasibility of its application in that setting.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
82
Country
Pakistan
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1970
Status
Cancelled
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Municipal Corporation Lahore
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
10,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Apr 1992
Project Cancelled
28 Feb 1999