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Olive Energy to Commence with Biomass Conversion Plant Construction By 1H16
Olive Energy to Commence with Biomass Conversion Plant Construction By 1H16
20/08/2015 (Borneo Post)- Olive Energy Sdn Bhd (Olive Energy) hopes to commence constructing the 12.1 megawatt biomass electricity generation plant in Mukah by the first half of 2016, with a targeted completion date of July 1, 2018.
According to a statement yesterday, the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Plant Agreement (REPPA) signed between Sarawak Energy Bhd and Olive Energy back in March 4, 2014 was the first of its kind in the world, bringing world-class circulating fluidised bed (CFB) conversion technology that converts palm oil waste into clean renewable energy.
“Malaysia is the second largest palm oil producer in the world that produced approximately 20 million tonnes of CPO per annum, processed by 444 palm oil mills covering a huge 5.5 million hectares of palm oil estate,” Olive Energy said in a statement yesterday.
“About 100 million tonnes of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) are processed each year. For every one tonne production of FFB, 23 percent becomes empty fruit bunch (EFB) while 17 per cent becomes mesocarp fibre (MF).
“Technically speaking, 40 percent of 40 million tonnes are turned into biomass palm residue. These palm residues EFB and MF is left in the open field, will emit harmful
greenhouse gases which whill deplete the ozone layer, pollute the river system and if incinerated, will result in air pollution.”
This led the group to its aim of converting non-fossil fuel palm oil residues into clean-sustainable and green energy, it said.
The heart of the conversion technology used for this small biomass power plant will be the CFB utility boiler designed specially to handle difficult fuel such as EFB and MF.
“EFM is bulky, with high moisture content, high potassium and chlorine and soluble alkaline content. It has a low ash melting point, hence making EFB difficult as fuel for energy generation.
“CFB boilers can prevent clinkers formation, and can effectively burn EFB below 800 Celcius. This will allow the plant to operate continuously 24/7, only shutting down for annual maintenance.”
The plant in Mukah will be located next to Rinwood Palm Oil Mill. The electricity generated will be sold off to the offtaker SESCO.
According to a statement yesterday, the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Plant Agreement (REPPA) signed between Sarawak Energy Bhd and Olive Energy back in March 4, 2014 was the first of its kind in the world, bringing world-class circulating fluidised bed (CFB) conversion technology that converts palm oil waste into clean renewable energy.
“Malaysia is the second largest palm oil producer in the world that produced approximately 20 million tonnes of CPO per annum, processed by 444 palm oil mills covering a huge 5.5 million hectares of palm oil estate,” Olive Energy said in a statement yesterday.
“About 100 million tonnes of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) are processed each year. For every one tonne production of FFB, 23 percent becomes empty fruit bunch (EFB) while 17 per cent becomes mesocarp fibre (MF).
“Technically speaking, 40 percent of 40 million tonnes are turned into biomass palm residue. These palm residues EFB and MF is left in the open field, will emit harmful
greenhouse gases which whill deplete the ozone layer, pollute the river system and if incinerated, will result in air pollution.”
This led the group to its aim of converting non-fossil fuel palm oil residues into clean-sustainable and green energy, it said.
The heart of the conversion technology used for this small biomass power plant will be the CFB utility boiler designed specially to handle difficult fuel such as EFB and MF.
“EFM is bulky, with high moisture content, high potassium and chlorine and soluble alkaline content. It has a low ash melting point, hence making EFB difficult as fuel for energy generation.
“CFB boilers can prevent clinkers formation, and can effectively burn EFB below 800 Celcius. This will allow the plant to operate continuously 24/7, only shutting down for annual maintenance.”
The plant in Mukah will be located next to Rinwood Palm Oil Mill. The electricity generated will be sold off to the offtaker SESCO.