Sistema.bio, Forward7 collaborate to bolster biogas in small farms of Nepal & Indonesia

Global biogas technology innovator Sistema.bio has joined forces with Saudi Arabia’s Forward7 Initiative to launch an initiative to provide ‘subsidized biodigesters’ to small farm holders in Nepal and Indonesia.

Sistema.bio held that the biogas project aims to install 800 biogas units across these countries in addition to facilitate an entry to Sistema.bio to provide future services in Indonesia and Nepal in collaboration with PT. Biru Karbon Nusantara (BKN) and the Nepal Biogas Promotion Association as the key implementation partners.

“Scheduled to conclude in January 2025, this initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing clean energy access for smallholder dairy farmers,” said the official statement from Sistema.bio.

Under this initiative, biogas plants ranging from 2 cubic meters to 40 cubic meters will be installed across key regions in Indonesia and Nepal. These biogas plants will enable farmers to efficiently convert organic waste into clean energy, significantly reducing their dependence on traditional cooking fuels. In addition to providing access to clean energy, the project promotes effective cattle waste management practices.

The biogas plants also produce biofertilizer as a by-product, which serves as an organic alternative to chemical fertilizers, helping farmers save costs and improve soil quality.

The Initiative

Forward7, supported by the Middle East Green Initiative, aims to transform the lives of rural communities by providing access to clean cooking solutions that improve health, empower women and uplift marginalized groups. It also looks to protect the environment by reducing CO2 emissions caused by using traditional cooking methods such as wood and coal.

Sistema.bio apprised that this biogas project will also drive economic growth, create jobs, and develop infrastructure in rural areas. Forward7, is committed to providing 750 million people with clean cooking solutions, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.

This partnership will establish a robust biogas project management strategy that includes proactively identifying potential risks such as import and clearance challenges, installation quality control, end-user adaptation, and product affordability. While addressing the high non-functionality rate of existing biogas systems, the project will also address the challenges associated with biogas technology through targeted marketing and awareness campaigns.

Sistema.bio has also secured $15 million in a funding round led by ElectriFI, managed by EDFI Management Company to bolster the biogas business world over.