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GAS SECTOR EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT AND CARBON ABATEMENT PROJECT

Abstract*

The project is designed to support the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the gas sector by helping to increase efficiency of the retail gas networks of two gas companies and reduce gas leakages and emissions

* 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

To improve efficiency of gas distribution and end-use, and support carbon abatement in the gas sector

Key Details

Project Details

  • P179009

  • Active

  • M Towhid Mowla

  • Peoples Republic of Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh

  • July 12, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    July 27, 2023

  • February 15, 2024

  • US$ 300.00 million

  • Petrobangla,Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC),Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited,Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources,Pashchimanchal Gas Company Limited (PGCL)

  • South Asia

  • 2024

  • US$ 300.00 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • December 31, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • December 14, 2023

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 247.60
Borrower/Recipient 137.89
IDA Shorter Maturity Loan (SML) 52.40

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 300.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 300.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 300.00

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

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-73880 Fee Charges 150,000.00
Jul 27, 2023 IDA-73880 Loan Commitment 60,000,000.00
Jul 27, 2023 IDA-73870 Loan Commitment 52,400,000.00
Jul 27, 2023 IDA-73860 Loan Commitment 187,600,000.00
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-73880 Loan Disb 150,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-12-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Endorsement of Action Plan for carbon abatement of sector operationsValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Total greenhouse gas emissions avoided as a result of the ProjectValue0.000.003250.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Endorsement of Roadmap for the development and implementation of a sector carbon abatement frameworkValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Projected gas savings: average amount of gas saved per meter (cubic meters)Value0.000.0026.01
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Annual CO2 emission reduction supported by the investments under the ProjectValue0.000.00650.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Person days of training on carbon abatement in Oil and Gas operationsValue0.000.0060.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of prepaid meters installed for residential consumersValue0.000.001228000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Person-days of training on legal and regulatory frameworks for carbon abatement in Oil and Gas operationsValue0.000.0020.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of smart meters installed for industrial customersValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of distribution companies provided with SCADA/GIS systemsValue0.000.001.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Person-Days of Training Provided to TGTDCL and PGCL staffValue0.000.002000.00
    DateJune 22, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Person-Days of Training Provided to TGTDCL and PGCL female staffValue0.000.00800.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Share of female university and polytechnic graduates recruited by TGTDCL and PGCL for 6-month paid internshipsValue0.000.0040.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Percentage of grievances related to the facility satisfactorily addressed within two months of receiptValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 31, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment