Biomass and Coal Co-combustions in the ASEAN Region (Phase 2)

Biomass utilisation is an important issue for ASEAN Member States, where agriculture and forest industry remain crucial. Most biomass residues are treated as waste and either incinerated or sent to landfills – practices which may cause environmental degradation if continued. This waste, which varies in type, grade, and characteristic, is sufficient in quantity for co-combustion with coal. Biomass is expected to be one of the most promising renewable fuels for CO₂ emission reduction and for rural electrification, which is crucial for rural development. This study aims to suggest policy measures for ASEAN Member States to achieve an appropriate biomass mixing rate with coal for co-combustion in power generation – a strategy that will help to abate emissions.

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Biomass and Coal Co-combustions in the ASEAN Region (Phase 2)

Contents

Title page
Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
List of Project Members
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Chapter 1 Background, Objectives, and Methodology of the Study
Chapter 2 Overview of the Phase 1 Study
Chapter 3 By-Country Reviews and Recommendations
Chapter 4 Recommendations for the ASEAN Region
References
Appendix