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Lessons from Bali for small-scale biogas development in Indonesia

This article examines how the use of biogas as a cooking fuel can contribute to a low-carbon transition pathway for Indonesia.

Richard Taylor, Stefan Bößner, Takeshi Takama / Published on 22 November 2019

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Silaen, M., Taylor, R., Bößner, S., Anger-Kraavi, A., Chewpreecha, U., Badinotti, A. and Takama, T. (2020). Lessons from Bali for small-scale biogas development in Indonesia, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 35, 445-459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2019.09.003.

The authors conducted transdisciplinary research using mixed methods and stakeholder engagement to advance knowledge on the role biogas can play in helping Indonesia to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

The research identified economic benefits of biogas, but also found that intermittent production due to unstable feedstock availability could lead to an increase in the use of liquefied petroleum gas. Other barriers identified include financing limitations and technologies that are ill-adapted to local conditions.

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SEI authors

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Richard Taylor

Senior Research Fellow

SEI Oxford

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Takeshi Takama

SEI Affiliated Researcher

SEI Asia

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Topics and subtopics
Economy : Bioeconomy
Related centres
SEI Oxford, SEI Asia
Regions
Indonesia