China - Liaoning Third Medium Cities Infrastructure Project

Page 1 PROJECT INFORMATION DOCUMENT (PID) CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AB2267 Project Name Liaoning Third Medium Cities Infrastructure Project Region EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC Sector District heating and energy efficiency services (95%);Oil and gas (5%) Project ID P099224 Borrower(s) GOVT OF CHINA; LIAONING PROVINCE Implementing Agency LDRC FCUPMO No. 13 Shsiweilu Rd. Heping District Liaoning Province China Tel: (86-24) 23264831 Fax: (86-24) 23264831 Kecengsun@hotmail.com China; Liaoning Province China Environment Category [ ] A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] FI [x] TBD (to be determined) Date PID Prepared March 21, 2006 Estimated Date of Appraisal Authorization Estimated Date of Board Approval July 26, 2007 1. Key development issues and rationale for Bank involvement Revitalizing the Northeastern Region of China: The central government, led by the State Council in conjunction with provincial governments, has launched an ambitious program to