World Bank approves US$150 million to expand geothermal energy in El Salvador

The World Bank has approved a US$150 million investment to boost geothermal energy in El Salvador, funding the drilling of wells and the construction of a 25-MW geothermal power plant in Chinameca. Implemented by state-owned LAGEO, the project also includes social and environmental initiatives to support local communities, create green jobs, and promote the direct use of geothermal heat for agribusiness.

Source: ThinkGeoEnergy