Summary sheet
The project consists of the conversion of coal-fired boilers to gas-fired boilers, renovation of gas-fired boilers and renovation of heating supply pipelines in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia.
The primary objectives of the project are to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, lower the high costs (e.g. coal, emissions and maintenance) associated with the old coal-fired boilers and to improve the efficiency of heating supply services.
The project will have a positive impact on the environment by (i) reducing the need for fossil fuels for heating due to efficiency increases and (ii) replacing coal by natural gas thus directly and indirectly reducing pollution (mainly airborne pollution including CO2) in an urban environment. Chinese regulation requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to be undertaken. The Bank will assess the environmental and social (E&S) aspects of the project during appraisal, including EIA process and documentation, to ensure adherence to its E&S standards.
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.