What is the composition of the waste produced by palm oil mills?
The composition of the waste produced by palm oil mills is mostly palm oil mill effluent [1, 2]. Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is mostly generated from the stages of sterilization, clarification, and hydro-cyclone operation in palm oil mills .
Can palm oil mill waste be used for processing purposes?
Using palm oil mill waste for processing purposes in the plant is very beneficial for environmental sustainability and for saving expenses in plant operations.
How does a palm oil mill work?
Biogas flows to the flare or the digester during engine maintenance. Based on the process described above, it can be seen that this mill applies a conventional biogas production system, as do most other palm oil mills in Indonesia.
Can palm oil mill effluent be used to produce biogas?
Using palm oil mill effluent (POME) to produce biogas is an alternative and sustainable way to control POME GHG emissions while also providing economic benefits. The increasing area of oil palm plantations encourages an increase in palm oil production and the generation of POME in Indonesia.