Renewable energy – use of biomass residue to displace coal for steam production in a jute manufacturing mill.
Description of Project
This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by using jute caddies to displace coal for steam production at a jute mill. Jute products are a rapidly growing export for India, as retailers seek alternatives to plastic shopping bags. However, most of India’s jute mills use coal and other fossil fuels to produce process steam. This project was the first in India to use residues (caddies) from the jute plant as a replacement for coal, reducing local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Project Type
Renewable Energy
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Project location
District of Howrah, West Bengal State, India.
Direct provider of carbon finance
Howrah Mills Co. Ltd
Project proponent
Howrah Mills Co. Ltd
Credit type
Pre-CDM VER validated and issued in accordance with the Voluntary Carbon Standard. Project PDD and verification reports can be made available.
Total emission reductions
27,000 tCO2e between 2004 – 2007
Additionality Test
Established using the CDM additionality tool. The project achieves both financial and prevailing practice additionality. Financially analysis demonstrates that installing biomass fired boilers was commercially unattractive for the mill operators. In addition, Indian jute mills have traditionally used coal to produce steam; this project was the first of its kind in the country, and therefore not standard practice.
Social and environmental considerations
No EIA required by the Government of India for projects of this size. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, the project reduces local air pollution from burning coal and the solid waste disposal problems associated with disposing of fly ash.
Current status of project
Completed
Commencement of project operation
February 2000
Vintages
2000-2007
