Biogas Production for Bangladesh: Feasibility Study of Biomass to Biogas Production in Textile Industry

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Biogas Production for Bangladesh: Feasibility Study of Biomass to Biogas Production in Textile Industry

Client GIZ Bangladesh

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Sustainable sanitation-waste-energy nexus

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Key facts

Project Location

Bangladesh
Period

2024
Context

Urban Development

Sector

Renewable Energy
Services

Technical Assistance, Feasibility Study
Beneficiaries

Bangladesh textile industry

Project Background

Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest textile and garment producer, with a significant economic impact and employment opportunities. However, the sector faces challenges related to social and environmental compliance. Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector is responsible for 15.4% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, while the textile sector accounts for 12.4%, making them major contributors to carbon emissions and challenging GHG reduction goals set by the Paris Agreement. Reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources is a measure to reduce theses GHG emissions as well as a top priority for global fashion brands and their suppliers. Following Solar PV, the next viable option appears to be biogas generation from available biomass.

In relation to the sector’s challenges, the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned the “Skills for Self-Monitoring and Compliance with Clean and Fair Production in the Textile Industry (SCAIP)”. The goal of SCAIP is to strengthen the capacity of the Ready-Made-Garment Sustainability Council (RSC) in order to ensure compliance with safety, labor and environmental standards in the textile and garment industry in Bangladesh.

Under this initiative, the German cooperation (GIZ) commissioned by the BMZ to implement the SCAIP initiative, sought the UPM and INTEGRATION consulting team to conduct a feasibility study on the technical and economic potential of biomass to biogas production for the textile sector in Bangladesh.

UPM Services

UPM in partnership with INTEGRATION have been working with the team of GIZ Bangladesh to produce a feasibility study report which include the following:
1. Conducting a comprehensive technical investigation including the evaluation of biodegradable waste sources onsite and in the surrounding of RMG and textile factories.
2. Assessing operational and maintenance challenges in potential biomass to biogas value chains.
3. Analyzing existing biogas facilities in Bangladesh to apply lessons learned to potential biogas projects in the textile industry.
4. Mapping stakeholders and involve them in the elaboration of concepts and solutions.
5. Assessing the utilization of biogas in textile operations.
6. Evaluating industry readiness and private sector interest.
7. Suggesting business models and cost structures.
8. Proposing preliminary designs for biogas system set-ups.
9. Assessing skill needs and legislative/regulatory requirements.
10. Identifying suitable clusters and scenarios for establishing biogas plants.

The team also facilitated an industry-wide stakeholder conference and workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh that was supported by the RSC.

Key Partner
INTEGRATION Umwelt & Energy GmbH

Sustainable development goals MORE DETAILS

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, by promoting renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all, aiming to achieve higher levels of productivity and innovation.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation by investing in infrastructure, industrialization, and technological progress.

Responsible Production and Consumption

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns by promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes.

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by implementing policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resilience to climate-related hazards.