Waste utilisation in Palembang in Indonesia
Project
In order to prevent methane from escaping at the waste disposal site in Palembang, a facility was built that on one hand uses methane to generate electricity for the entire landfill, and on the other hand flares the remaining gas to render it harmless. The project owner has furthermore established a Community Development Plan, which improves residents’ life quality, education and income generating options.
Project owner
PT Gikoko Kogyo Indonesia
Initial situation
Through fermentation, organic waste in the municipal landfill generated methane. Methane can cause fires and explosions, and it is 21 times more harmful than CO2.
Due to Klimarappen
This project stems from the Asia Pacific Carbon Fund (APCF), in which the Foundation holds a stake of 25 million US$.
Savings
Overall, the APCF has secured 121’300 CERs by contract for the period 2008 to 2012. The Foundation will receive 16% of these.
