CBG Factory, CMU, wins outstanding award, Thailand Energy Award 2023
Chiang Mai University by Nakornping Energy Research and Development Institute Received an award from the Thailand Energy Award 2023 competition in the field of renewable energy. In the category of biofuel projects (Biofuel) under the work “Technology Transfer Center Project and Prototype Compressed Biomethane Gas Production System (CBG-Compressed Biomethane Gas) Prachuap Khiri Khan Province” This competition had a total of 208 people interested in submitting their work and received 68 prizes.
The Center for Technology Transfer and Prototyping of Compressed Biomethane Gas (CBG) production systems is a project at the Nakornping Energy Research and Development Institute. Chiang Mai University Collaborating with PTT Public Company Limited and CPP Company Limited in turning wastewater into compressed biomethane gas, which is suitable for use in areas far from natural gas pipelines, by CBG gas that Has qualifications equivalent to natural gas for vehicles (NGV) according to the announcement of the Department of Energy Business. Can be used as a clean fuel that is another option for consumers to help reduce oil use.
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Operating a technology transfer center and installing a compressed biomethane gas production system in Bang Saphan Noi District. Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Started operations from 2020 until the present. More than 3.3 million kilograms of CBG gas can be distributed, with a value of more than 51.5 million baht for farmers and communities, creating employment in the area. and can reduce greenhouse gases produced by more than 52,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. In addition, Chiang Mai University will act as the country’s center for transferring gas-related technology to expand the results to factories that have wastewater and want to convert it into energy. Also substituted.
The Thailand Energy Awards 2023 contest is organized by the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Ministry of Energy. To show appreciation and honor those who have contributed to promoting energy conservation and the development of alternative energy that have voluntarily implemented energy conservation. and expanded into alternative energy until successfully operating in the energy field which has outstanding work that is evident and is a good example for various organizations Until being used to exchange and learn from those who are interested, it also stimulates the participation of relevant personnel at all levels.
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The contest is divided into 5 areas: renewable energy; Energy conservation in creative energy, personnel, and those who promote energy conservation and renewable energy. The results of the consideration of outstanding works in energy will come from the contest judging committee. which includes Experts/Academics from educational institutions representatives from the organization or various professional associations and representatives from DEPA will jointly consider and select those with outstanding performance in energy.
Chiang Mai University with a vision A leading university that is socially responsible for sustainable development through innovation and supports research development. along with personnel and teaching In order to be a center for transferring knowledge in various fields to the community, aiming at social development. and the economy of Thailand without stopping
