SEI PAGAR PKS CO-FIRING BIOGAS OPERATION AS A STRATEGY PT. PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA V TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTION

Abstract

1. Perkebunan Nusantara V as one of the largest palm oil plantation companies in Riau Province has the potential to implement liquid waste management into biogas. Currently the Palm Oil Factory (PKS) is owned by PT. There are 12 Nusantara V Plantations spread across several districts (Rokan Hulu, Rokan Hilir, Siak and Kampar). PT. Perkebunan Nusantara V also has three Biogas Installation units, namely at the Tandun, Terantam and Sei Pagar Palm Oil Mills. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, PT. Perkebunan Nusantara V makes every effort to utilize liquid waste produced from its production process into other energy sources. One of the uses of liquid waste that has been carried out is converting it into biogas to be used as gas engine fuel for electricity generation or used for additional combustion in boilers (co-firing).