1. A Case Study on a Rice Husk Cogeneration Power Plant
Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism
26-27 March 2003 Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Mila J. Jude Cogen 3 Country Coordinator

2. A Case Study on a Rice Husk Cogeneration Power Plant
Presentation Outline
Cogen3 Programme
Cogeneration: How Does It Work?
Angkor Prosperous Rice Mill
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Conclusion

3. Cogen 3 Programme
is the third phase of the European Commission (EC)-ASEAN cooperation programme
promotes the implementation of Proven, Clean and Efficient Biomass, Coal and Gas cogeneration projects by facilitating business partnerships between EU suppliers and ASEAN industries
The Full-Scale Demonstration Project (FSDP) – a grant of 15% of the cost of the equipment will be given to a project that qualifies as FSDP. An FSDP is a showcase in ASEAN aiming to convince other potential end-users to select the appropriate technology in order to replicate successes.
Country Coordinators in: Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore
Cambodia Team

4. Cogeneration
Cogeneration (Combined Heat and Power or CHP) is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat, both of which are used.

6. Existing FSDP (Implemented between 1991-1998)
High Tech Paper Co. 600kW
Ban Heng Bee Rice Mill – 450 kW
Chia Meng RiceMill2.5MW
Homet Raya Sdn. Bhd MW (woodwaste)
Kilang Sawit Palm Oil 1.2MW
PT Plywood 3.2 MW
IB Timber 1.5MW

7. Angkor Rice Mill website: www.angkorrice.com

8. Location Map of Angkor Rice Mill

9. Angkor Rice Mill

10. The rich, fertile soil of Central Cambodia provides optimal environment for growing Neang Malis rice

11. Angkor Rice’s carefully selected planting area is in four provinces in Central Cambodia: Kandal, Kampong Speu, Takeo and Kampot

12. A farmer transplanting seedlings

13. The region’s (central Cambodia) naturally fertile and sandy soil enables farmers to grow Angkor Rice’s premium-quality Neang Malis rice in a traditional way without chemicals.

14. More than 25,000 families are Angkor Rice’s members and growing Neang Malis rice. There are no middlemen. Angkor Rice sets a high standard. The Agriculture Division distributes high quality seeds and instructs the farmers in planting rice.

15. Products of Angkor Rice: 100% Neang Malis

17. Proposed Rice Husk-Fired Cogeneration Power Plant Angkor Rice Mill
Steam turbine system with 1 MW electric capacity
Present capacity of the mill is 10 tons/hour. Proposed expansion of another 10 tons/hour
Rice husk will be used as fuel
Two scenarios:
steam has no value
steam has value equal to 50% of the cost for steam generation in a boiler using fuel oil
Excess Electricity exported to other customers
Utilization of heat for drying

18. Proposed Rice Husk-Fired Cogeneration Power Plant Angkor Rice Mill
Scenario: Steam has no value
Total Investment Cost including contingency: 1.5 million euro
Net Present Value: million euro
IRR: 49.7%
Discounted Payback Time: 2.3 years
Cogeneration Project Lifetime: 20 years

19. Proposed Rice Husk-Fired Cogeneration Power Plant Angkor Rice Mill
Scenario: Steam has value equal to 50% of fuel oil cost
Total Investment Cost including contingency: 1.5 million euro
Net Present Value: million euro
IRR: 64.4%
Discounted Payback Time: 1.6 years
Cogeneration Project Lifetime: 20 years

20. Cogen3 Pre-evaluation and Recommendations
Project seems feasible
Further investigations are recommended, concerning:
detailed design (electricity capacity of steam turbine, utilization of capacity)
necessary investment
real value of steam (benefits of drying using steam)
necessary investment in drying process
necessary investment in electricity distribution grid
all issues, (especially government regulations) related to selling of electricity to other parties
Requires a full feasibility study and investigation

21. Benefits of the Rice-Husk Cogeneration Power Plant
Environmental Benefits
Less pollution
Uses rice husk, which is considered an agricultural waste
Economic Benefits
Savings (electricity production)
Income generating (selling excess electricity, ash sales)
Generates job
Saves on fuel, no foreign currency needed

22. Opportunities in Cambodia
Biomass – opportunities in rice mill, rubber processing plants, palm oil refinery
Gas – gas supply in Cambodia is in the exploratory stage. If gas is available, there will be opportunities in Buildings (hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, offices, supermarkets,etc.) and Industries (cement, pharmaceuticals, garments)

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