SYNOPSIS

The direct combustion of EFB biomass as boiler fuel to produce steam to drive the turbine is a typical method of utilization of EFB biomass in power generation. Other potential EFB biomass power generation technologies are reviewed. The BOOT scheme can play a big role in promoting the construction of EFB biomass power generation plants.  To encourage EFB biomass renewable energy projects, the government is reviewing and revising Feed-in-Tariffs for connection to the grid and offering better terms and conditions under REPPA (Renewable Energy Power Producer Agreement)


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Ooi Ho Seng graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Mechanical) in 1972 and a Master in Engineering Science degree in 1975.  Ir Ooi worked as a Research Officer in MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute) from 1974 to 2005 and taught as part time lecturer at UPM in 2003 and Monash Sunway University in 2006-2007.  Currently, he is a Director of SGT Konsult Sdn Bhd and O3 Solutions Sdn Bhd. Ir Ooi serves the Agricultural & Food Engineering Technical Division (AFETD) in various capacities from 2000 to present and IEM Membership drive and Promotion Sub-Committee from 2011 to present.