At the end of October, eclareon organised a study tour for 15 Indonesian decision-makers from business and administration on behalf of GIZ. The Indonesian delegation wants to expand its activities in the field of biomethane application and improve the regulatory framework for this in Indonesia. The aim of the trip was to promote knowledge transfer in this area and to establish contacts with German experts who can support the growth of the Indonesian biomethane sector.
As Indonesia is currently seeking a path to a sustainable and economically viable biomethane market, knowledge of the possible regulatory framework, the necessary certifications and the infrastructure required for this is of fundamental importance. To transfer knowledge on these topics, the week-long programme jointly developed by GIZ and eclareon offered a deep insight into the German biomethane sector. Visits to state-of-the-art bioenergy plants with gas grid injection, accompanied by expert discussions with German government representatives and market experts, highlighted innovative and at the same time viable approaches for biomethane production in Indonesia.
The most relevant findings from an Indonesian perspective about the German and European biomethane market, as well as recommendations for adapting these findings to the Indonesian context, were then compiled in a 30-page report by eclareon and the Berlin-based institute ideas into energy and sent to GIZ and the delegates to help them plan their follow-up activities.