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Malaysia Government is looking at the capability of adopting a policy on green energy management, specifically for the consumption of biomass waste for power generation in the country, Bernama reported. Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), has commissioned a study on the matter, with particular attention on maximizing the waste utilization up to a maximum efficiency.
"I expect the study to be completed in two months. This will enable us to adopt a clear policy and direction, as far as green energy is concerned," Dompok told reporters after launching the Palm Oil Industry Labour Issues, Performance and Sustainability Workshop.
"The Prime Minister himself is keen on the development of green energy. The potential is good for Malaysia, as the biomass can produce an estimated 1,065 megawatts of electricity and 270 megawatts of biogas".
"MPOB has thus commissioned the study to see how this potential can be harnessed. Hopefully, once the study is completed, we will have a clearer view of how it can be implemented," he said.
Dompok said there was a need for an appropriate plan of action to ensure regular supply of biomass for power generation, including by independent power producers.
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