Overall objectives

To promote sustainable agri-food processing and contribute to enhancing waste management in Vietnam by facilitating the adoption of Volumetric Continuous Biomass Gasification Technology (VCBG) as renewable energy among agri-MSEs (micro and small enterprises).

Specific objectives

1) Through application of VCBG, agri-MSEs in four provinces (Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Son La and Yen Bai) achieve improved product quality and efficient energy consumption and contribute to managing rural waste.

2) Increased availability of mechanical and biomass supply services and access to finance for agri-MSEs to deploy VCBG consistently.

3) ‘Buy-in’ and support from relevant government agencies for further adoption and replication of VCBG in agri-food processing and other industries.

Brief summary/description

The programme falls within the Climate-responsive digital circular economy priority area of the EU - Viet Nam Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 (MIP). The action contributes to the MIP's specific objectives “Greener, smart, and more efficient energy consumption and production”.

Expected results

50% agri-food processing MSEs will adopt VCBG. 

1.4 million tonnes of biomass will be consumed by 300 small enterprises and 2,200 micro enterprises.

2 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent are reduced due to VCBG deployment. 

Total Budget (EUR)

3,041,814

EU Contribution (EUR)

2,433,451

Duration

2020 - 2024

Implementing organisation

Oxfam

Funding instrument

DCI Regional: Switch-Asia

Benefitting zone

Vietnam (Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang and Yen Bai)

References

https://www.switch-asia.eu/project/biomass-gasification-technology/

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