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Bio Gas in Nepal
International workshop on domestic bio gas was successfully held in Nepal. It took place at the Hotel Hyatt in Kathmandu from 10-12 Nov 2009. There were 150 participants from 25 countries from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and USA. It was sponsored by SNV/Nepal (Netherlands Development Service-Nepal) and ADB (Asian Development Bank). The objective of the International Workshop was to exchange knowledge and experiences between practitioners, experts and policy makers on the dissemination of domestic biogas plants.
The dissemination of domestic biogas plants around the world is sharply rising, both in terms of numbers as well as geographic coverage. More than 35 million units had been installed by the end of 2008, most of them in China and India, providing about 175 million people access to the multiple benefits of biogas use. Equally important is the fact that more and more countries around the world have embarked on market based national programs on domestic biogas. To efficiently and effectively utilize both public and private resources and to prevent unnecessary failures, it is paramount to broker knowledge and experiences between the various parties involved.
The first session of the three-day workshop was concentrated on experience sharing through discussion on various thematic groups; i) Private Sector Development ii) Realization of multiple benefits, program success; concretizing impact iii) Energy for all partnership. Second day included a field visit to Bela VDC in Kavre district, interaction with beneficiaries (farmers) regarding slurry utility and production of the gas. During lunch in Dhulikhel, participants enjoyed the panoramic Himalayan view in a pleasant sunny weather. Afternoon session back in the Hotel was focused on exhibition called Market Place where 18 Chinese biogas manufacturing companies had participated on their won cost, which was very attractive and useful for all visitors. Nepal Biogas Promotion Association (NBPA) and representative from Chinese companies signed a MOU (memo of understanding) regarding technology transfer and business dealing between two countries with interested private companies.
Last day of the workshop was concluded with commitment and evaluation, which involved the celebration of the 200,000th biogas installation in Nepal. The closing ceremony was inaugurated by President of Nepal Dr. Ram Baran Yadav with prize distribution to the masons, farmers and companies. It was the mega event of the workshop where all key delegates gave their congratulation messages to the biogas sector of Nepal.
Nepal is considered one of the leaders in bio gas installment and usage in the world. It has been possible due to the availability of resources and initiatives from the organizations/people working for this cause. And events like these will definitely expand the strength and reach of this alternative source of energy in the country.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Thanks to Get In Nepal, which covered perfectly and precisley about the biogas conference.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 am
I feel proud that Nepal is considered one of the leaders in bio gas installment and usage in the world!!
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