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Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia

Environment / Energy (Carbon Neutrality)

Republic of Indonesia

Finished

Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia

Convert Abundant Biomass Wastes in Indonesia to a Treasure-trove of Energy!

Principal Investigator

- Associate Prof.
  NODA Reiji
  Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University
- Dr.
  Sri Djankung Sumbogo Murti, M. Eng
  Program Director for SATREPS, Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology

ODA Recipient Country

Republic of Indonesia

Research Institutions in Japan

Gunma University

Research Institutions in Counterpart Country

Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) / Yayasan Dian Desa / Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)

Adoption fiscal year

FY 2013

Research Period

5 Years

Overview of the Research Project

Produce biofuel from wastes using technology appropriate to the local conditions
A lot of palm oil mills produce massive amounts of biomass wastes in Indonesia. However, because the country lacks energy conversion processes suitable to the local economic and technological conditions, only a small percentage of the wastes is utilized. This project aims to develop a biomass wastes gasification process based on fluid catalytic cracking that makes use of clay catalyst, as well as a process that synthesizes methanol from the product gas. By design, installation and operation of a demonstration plant for the process, researchers attempt to develop biomass conversion technology appropriate to Indonesia.

Biomass energy conversion technology enhances the sustainability of Asian societies
If this biomass conversion technology takes hold in Indonesia, it will lead to the creation of job opportunities domestically and in other Asian countries, as well as in developed nations. This research has a potential to bring enhancement in the use of biomass energy as a renewable and environmentally friendly energy resource that does not cause global warming.