Energy use and environmental impact assessment of biomass resources, with a focus on South East Asia.

Research brief

  • Systems analysis of palm oil production processes in Indonesia and Malaysia, and life cycle assessment (LCA) of biomass energy use.
  • Microalgae fuel production and wastewater treatment using POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent)
  • Investigation of CO2 emissions from peat land use in palm plantations and implementation of LCA through measures such as groundwater level (GWL) control and land use exchange.

Rationale for the plan, status of preparation

  • Systems analysis of palm oil production processes in Indonesia and Malaysia and LCA of biomass energy use.
  • Microalgae fuel production and wastewater treatment using POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent)
  • Investigation of CO2 emissions from peat land use in palm plantations and implementation of LCA through measures such as Ground Water Level (GWL) control and land use exchange.