Natural Gas Distribution for Low Income Families in the Caribbean Coast

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Country (and Region):

Colombia (Latin America and Caribbean)

Sector(s):

Energy

Activity Objectives:

The primary objective of this OBA scheme is to connect an estimated 35,000 families to the natural gas distribution network along the Colombian Caribbean Coast. In order to qualify for GPOBA assistance each of these families must belong to one of Colombia’s two poorest socio-economic income strata as determined by the Colombian government’s Estratificación Socio-Económica classification.
(For more information see: http://go.worldbank.org/IVBO0IFIQ0 [3] )

Project Update:

Grant Agreement Signed on May 19, 2006.

Development Impact:

This Project will subsidize in-home natural gas connections for 35,000 poor households.

GPOBA's role:

GPOBA will pilot a scheme to provide connection subsidies and foster a broader policy debate as to how to implement a shift towards connection subsidies.

Activity Type:

Subsidy Funding

Total Project Cost:

US$13100000

GPOBA Technical Assistance:

GPOBA Grant:

US$5100000.00

Subsidy Co-financing:

US$800000

Grant Recipient:

Fundacion Promigas, a charitable foundation established by Colombian gas giant Promigas, will receive GPOBA’s grant and will subsequently pay connection subsidies to four regional gas distribution companies including:

Environmental/Social Categorization:

"B" http://go.worldbank.org/IVBO0IFIQ0 [3]

Approval date:

Feb 2006

Task Manager:

Cledan Mandri-Perrott [4]

Status:

Closed