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Geothermal Energy for a Sustainable Economic Recovery from the Covid-19 crisis in El Salvador

Abstract*

The project will support the development of San Vicente and Chinameca geothermal fields (aggregated capacity of up to 80MW) withthe purpose of advancing the diversification of the energy matrix in El Salvador, reduce energy costs for end consumers andincrease the security of supply. This project comprises the initial development stage of the relevant geothermal fields and willprovide financial resources to LaGeo (publicly owned geothermal developer)...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Development Objective is to increase geothermal power generation capacity and to promote direct uses of geothermal energy in El Salvador.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P170089

  • Dropped

  • Peter Johansen , Mariano Gonzalez Serrano, Fernando Jose De Sisternes

  • Government of the Republic of El Salvador,Ministry of Finance

  • El Salvador

  • April 19, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    N/A

  • N/A

  • US$ 225.00 million

  • N/A

  • High

  • September 1, 2028

  • TBD

  • CONCEPT REVIEW

  • December 19, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 225.00
Borrower/Recipient 25.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 225.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 225.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 243.70

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of June 30, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of June 30, 2025

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Ratings

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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