Nakhon Biogas

Nakhon Biogas

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Nakhon Biogas

As low as €6.00 /tCO₂e
Generating sustainable electricity from wastewater biogas
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Project Overview

Producing cassava starch is important to the Thai economy, particularly in rural areas; however it can have adverse effects on the environment. For example, the production generates large amounts of wastewater, which is typically stored in large open lagoons. These lagoons emit large quantities of methane into the atmosphere. Methane is a greenhouse gas 21-36 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Solution Description

Prior to this project, wastewater was treated through cascading open lagoons. This process resulted in the steady release of methane into the atmosphere. This project installed a closed lagoon anaerobic system that captures methane gas emissions, and uses them to generate clean energy. This not only avoids the emission of potent greenhouse gases, but displaces energy sourced from the burning of fossil fuels.

Sustainable Development Goals

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

850,000 m3 of water

treated each year on average, providing a clean recycled water resource to farmers

7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

1,600 MWh

generated each year on average, providing an alternative to the burning of fossil fuels

8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

11 permanent jobs

created, boosting local economies with new income streams

13 - Climate Action

97,000 tonnes of CO2e

avoided each year on average by capturing emissions and displacing fossil fuels

Impact

The project has significantly improved local air and water quality. At the same time, the fossil fuel use of the starch plant has been significantly reduced. The project and the carbon revenue it generates provides jobs for locals and supports social and educational activities. The clean wastewater is used to irrigate nearby fields and allows fish farming, enabling local communities to increase their income.

Project Information

Project Name
CYY Biopower Wastewater treatment plant including biogas reuse for thermal oil replacement and electricity generation Project, Thailand
City
Khamtalesor District
Country
Thailand
Solution Type
Biogas recovery/Wastewater treatment/Sludge treatment
Methodologies
ACM0014
Project Partner
Chokyuenyong Industry Co., Ltd.
Scale
Large scale
Grouping
Single Project
Sectoral Scope
Waste handling and disposal
Standard
CER - CERTIFIED EMISSION REDUCTION
Registries

Vintage

In carbon credits, a "vintage" indicates the year a specific amount of CO2 (measured in tonnes) was successfully reduced or removed from the atmosphere.
2019

335.9 tCO2e