Monday July 25, 2016, a workshop was

organized by PBI-UAF in collaboration of

GIEC Chinese Academy of Sciences to

introduce biomass/crop residue utilization for

power generation at field /industrial level. A

100kW biomass gasification power plant was

inaugurated by VC UAF Dr. Iqrar Ahmad

Khan (SI).

PUNJAB BIO-ENERGY INSTITUTE (PBI)UAF

One Day International Workshop on

Biomass Energy

Biomass Gasification to

Power Generation

HP

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FAISALABAD

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Annexes Page Annex A-1 Workshop Programme 12

Annex A-2 List of Speakers/ distinguished guest 13

Annex A-3 List of Participants 13

Annex A-4 Workshop Recommendations 15

Annex A-5 Pictorial Installation Of Biomass Power Plant 16

Annex A-6 Pictorial Inauguration Of Biomass Power Plant 18

Annex A-7 Media Coverage 19

Contents Page 1. Executive Summary 2

2. Background 4

3. Objectives 6

4. Outcomes of the workshop 6

5. Participants/Speakers 7

6. Follow-up action plan 10

7. Media Coverage 11

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Punjab Bioenergy Institute (PBI) is a unique

institute in the country to address different

aspects of bioenergy in the county and various

labs have been established to conduct research

for the design, development and field

experiments on bio-fuels, biogas, biomass

gasification etc. The PBI was established by

Government of Punjab as a project entitled “Establishment of Punjab Bioenergy Institute (PBI)

UAF on October 16, 2014. The objectives of PBI encompass facilitating general/agriculture

sector in energy systems through capacity building and R&D advancements contributing towards

poverty alleviation. A one day workshop on Biomass gasification for power generation was

organized by PBI on July 25, 2016 to introduce biomass to energy technologies and inaugurate

100 kW biomass gasification plant which was installed under umbrella of PBI, UAF in

collaboration with Guanagzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of

Sciences. Workshop was attended by rural/urban community members, technology providers,

industrialists and academicians/scientists/experts from China and Pakistan in the respective field.

The elaborated view of biomass gasification by the speakers has evolved into an impact of

coordination among experts and industrialists for trending towards adoption and replication of

this technology in Pakistan. Inauguration ceremony of “100kW Biomass Gasification Plant by

worthy Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) was held at UAF-PARS Campus Jhang Road

Faisalabad, live demonstration of this plant converting wooden/crop residue into electricity was

highly appreciated by the participants making them interesting involved in the technology and its

operational procedures.

The key features of the workshop can be highlighted as below:

Comprehensive lectures on biomass gasification and its application to meet

energy/environment issues were delivered by speakers followed by discussion with the

participants as question/answer sessions at Senate Hall UAF.

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Concluding remarks by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) pushing PBI

engineers to focus on replication of this technology in Pakistan. He further advised to

work on hybridized biomass and renewable technologies.

Inauguration of 100kW biomass gasification plant at UAF PARS Campus Jhang Road

Faislabad.

Live demonstration of shredding and briquetting of biomass (maize straw) to fuel the

biomass gasification power plant.

Live demonstration of biomass gasification to produce combustible gases (producer gas)

and storage.

Live demonstration of 100kW generator running on producer gas producing electricity.

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2. BACKGROUND

Pakistan is facing severe energy crisis, and striving to find alternative energy solutions to meet

the energy shortages. PBI-UAF was established to take initiatives for the promotion of biomass

to energy technologies in Pakistan. The establishment of Punjab Bioenergy Institute at UAF is

one of the outcomes from visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to

China in July 2013 for dialogues on upgradation of energy situation and relevant technology

transfer in Pakistan. The motive of this visit was linked to a campaign by Chief Minister Punjab

to promote green energy technologies contributing towards energy/environmental crisis in

Pakistan. In this scenario, the experts from Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC),

Chinese Academy of Sciences were invited to visit Punjab province of Pakistan in August 2013.

Ministries of Energy and Agriculture were involved to discuss possible biomass to energy

projects keeping in loop committee of investment and trading, universities and private sector.

Different avenues and biomass energy production projects were discussed in 4 days seminar with

ministries, stakeholders and experts. As an initiative to series of recommendations, Punjab Bio

Energy Institute (PBI) was established at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to bring

the industrial sector and rural community in close coordination with the academic experts to

utilize biomass/crop residue/wastes for power generation at field/industrial level. A 100kW

biomass gasification power plant was donated by GIEC as technology transfer module and

training of UAF engineers at GIEC China was arranged to install and operate the plant in

Pakistan. A one day workshop was organized to inaugurate the biomass power plant and

introduce this technology to the stake holders as a successful project. The subject international

workshop was designed to contribute actively for the management of the burning issues of

energy and irreversible environmental damages. The key note speeches by the Experts on

bioenergy, demonstration of power generation using biomass gasification system (100kW) and

follow up discussion contributed positively towards adoption and promotion of environment

friendly energy production at industrial / field level in Pakistan.

Pakistan is an agricultural country, and producing a huge quantity of biomass/crop residue every

year. The utilization of crop residue for power generation was successfully demonstrated by

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running a 100 kW biomass gasification

power generation system. Pakistan is

facing severe energy crisis, and striving

to find alternative energy solutions to

meet the energy shortages. Biomass or

crop residue available at the field level

can be used to run tubewells / rural

electrification and farm value addition

using biomass gasification system. This

workshop has provided a clear

understanding of the biomass or crop

residue conversion into electric power to meet the energy shortages at industrial level and

agricultural fields.

Keeping in view the prevailing energy shortage scenario in the country, the visionary leadership

of Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I), Vice Chancellor, UAF, has also initiated a new degree

program of B.Sc. Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) to cover all aspects of Conventional and

Renewable Energy Systems and for producing the trained manpower to cater the demand of the

competent professionals in the energy sector. Moreover, to disseminate the renewable energy

technologies to the farmers / end users, the UAF has established an open Lab on biogas

production technologies by installing different types of fermenters i.e. locally made as well as

imported from China for research purposes. The UAF is thankful for the generous support of the

Govt. of Punjab to establish PBI at UAF having well equipped 12 laboratories for conducting

research on conversion of biomass to energy especially using farm/city waste to produce

electricity.

A collaborative work with Guanagzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese

Academy of Sciences has been established for “biomass conversion into electricity” that was

finalized in the form of Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed date: 17-04-2014.

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3. OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP

A comprehensive session on biomass gasification technologies as an alternative solution

to the fossil fuel

Introduction of biomass based power production technology in Pakistan

Bringing scientists, technology providers, industrialists and rural community in close

coordination to adopt and replicate the biomass based power generation in Pakistan.

Inauguration and live demonstration of 100kW biomass gasification power plant using

crop residue as indigenous energy source for electricity.

To strengthen the R&D collaboration with international research organization

4. OUTCOMES OF THE WORKSHOP

Objectives of technology transfer and knowledge sharing on biomass to energy

technologies were successfully achieved. Stake holders from related sectors were brought

together to develop networking which may lead towards adoption and replication of

biomass gasification technology in Pakistan. Students from natural/social sciences and

engineering fields were allowed to get well aware advantages of the technology transfer

and biomass to energy conversion aspects using local wastes.

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Extended collaboration with Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese

Academy of Sciences, China in other focused avenues of bioenergy will pave the way for

collaborations with other scientifically advanced countries.

5. SPEAKERS/DISTINGUISH GUESTS

I- Dr. Saima Mirza (Assistant Professor, PBI) did host the event.

Vice Chancellor UAF

Dean Eng Prof. Haibin

Li

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Dr Ijaz Bhatti Project Director Dr. Ehsan Ali

Dr. Anjum

Munir

Dr Wang Dr. Saima Mirza

II- Prof. Dr. Allah Baksh: (Dean Agriculture Engineering and technology)

Dean Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Prof. Dr Allah Buksh spoke about energy

reserves and role of biomass gasification in energy crises of the country. He said fossil fuel

reserves could end after half a century, therefore, there was an urgent need to find alternative

ways to generate energy. “The university has launched a programme of energy system

engineering that will help to fight such challenges with the help of trained manpower.”

III- Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ali:

Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ali has vast knowledge about different avenues of bioenergy. He had

worked in different national and international institutes on different aspects of bioenergy. He also

spoke about energy situation and said Pakistan spends 14 billion US $ yearly on import of oils.

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He said that electricity shortfall was greater than 5000MW resulting daily load shedding. He said

available energy resources are unable to meet the required energy demand of the country.

IV- Prof. Dr. Haibin Li

Chinese expert Dr Hai Bin Li, Director of Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, spoke

about “Situation of Biomass Energy in China”. Dr. Li has deep insight on biomass derived

energy not only in China but in Pakistan as well, Waste Treatment and Utilization, Biomass

Energy. Guanagzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of Sciences is

working on different avenues of renewable energy including solar, biomass, solid wastes,

industrial energy conservation, geothermal energy & heat pump and heat chilling.

He said China was producing 650 million tons of agricultural waste, of which 50% was being

used for the production of energy. He said“over 40 million rural household biogas digesters are

built in China, producing 15.4 billion m3 rural biogas annually.” Hai further said out of the 270

million tons of forest waste produced in China, 30% was used for energy purposes and this way

they were meeting 10% of the country’s power demand from bioenergy.

V- Dr. Xiaobo Wang:

Dr. Wang is Associate professor in GIEC, China. He delivered a very comprehensive

lecture on the process of biogasification and stressed the need to utilize bioenergy as substitute of

fossil fuels. He said that provision of clean energy would not only improve living quality but also

improve the local environment and further to global environment. He described about biomass

gasification system configuration and its principles in detail.

VI- Dr. Anjum Munir

Dr. Anjum Munir, Chairman ESE give his deep insight on: Renewable Energy: Innovative

Solutions. He told the guests about the research work in UAF in the field of renewable energy.

He said that besides the biomass and biogas, the UAF is also actively working on solar energy. It

has developed solar grain dryer, solar cooker, solar roaster, solar assisted milk pasteurizer, and

solar tunnel dryer.

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5a- Participants:

There was huge gathering from industry, research institutes and academia on occasion.

Representatives from different industries like textile industry, sugar and paper mills were

participated and moved to site for live demonstration of 100kW biomass gasification electricity

production unit. They showed their keen interest for replication of unit at their respective

industries to resolve energy shortage issue.

VII- Concluding Remarks:

In the concluding remarks, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that the UAF had

installed the 100-kilowatt (KW) biomass gasification power plant meant for the promotion of

alternative energy to overcome power shortfall touching 5,000 megawatts. He said that the

country is producing a huge quantity of biomass and crop residue every year that must be

converted into electricity as an alternative way to help lessen the energy shortfall in the country.

He termed the project a “solution to meet the need of the electricity”, especially at the village

level. He said that it is an initiative of Punjab Chief Minister who had invited China to set up

biomass plant to promote the technology for which UAF was selected for the purpose. He said

the plant converts the agricultural waste into the power through the gasification process. He was

of the view that though 100KW plant, we can provide the power to 50 houses. He stressed upon

the need to adopt the model at the every village level. He added that the combination of biogas,

biomass, and solar energy would help to become self-sufficient in the energy sector. He said in

Pakistan, post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables are 25-40 percent and 15-18 percent in food

grains. He said the plant will be used for the research and development activities as step towards

to reach it out to every corner of the province. He said that plant is installed by the China

whereas the UAF staff is trained to handle it in this regards.

6- Follow-up Action Plan:

1- Extended R & D collaborative activities with GIEC for promotion of technology transfer

and technology replication in Pakistan.

2- Operational maintenance of biomass power plant using local/UAF field waste.

3- Value addition of syngas using innovative approach for tar removal.

4- Strategy development for improved briquetting quality by employing different feedstock.

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5- Amend biomass gasifier to make it flexible for consumption of variety of feedstock other

than wood chips.

6- Strategy development for utilization of generated electricity at different sites including

turbines at institution buildings.

7- Knowledge sharing and demonstration to the students, industrialists and community

members from time to time.

7- Media Coverage:

Nawa-i-Waqat, Karachi

Kharain, Lahore

Duniya News

Express Tribune

A-Bayan Pakistan

Daily Express, Faisalabad

The NEWS

Daily Jang, Lahore

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Annex A-1: Workshop Program:

The workshop was organized in New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

on 25th July, 2016. The registration of participants from different industries, academic

institutions and UAF was done from 09:00 am to 10:00 am. The Honorable Vice Chancellor,

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I.) was the Chief Guest of

the event. The event started at 10:00 am. Miss Zeenat Zahra recited few verses from Holy Quran

and Naat-e-Rasool was recited by Komal Anwar. In the welcome address, Prof. Dr. Allah

Bakhsh, Dean, faculty of Agriculture Engineering, University of Agriculture Faisalabad talked

about the importance of research and development on renewable energy field for our country. He

said that due to rapid ongoing depletion of nonrenewable conventional fuels, there is dire need of

exploring renewable and economical energy resources especially bioenergy.

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Annex A-2: List of Speakers/Distinguished Guests

Honorable Vice Chancellor UAF, Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan

Prof. Dr. Allah Baksh (Dean Agriculture Engineering and technology, UAF)

Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ali (PBI, UAF)

Prof. Dr. Haibin Li (Director, GIEC, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)

Dr. Xiaobo Wang (GIEC, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)

Dr. Anjum Munir (Chairman, Energy System Engineering, UAF)

Annex A-3: List of Participants

Sr. # Name Designation Organization

1. M. Yousaf Baig CEO IFC Lahore

2. Dr. Naeem ul Zaeem Engineer IFC

3. Sultan Tiwana CEO PSD

4. Ajaz Ahmad MD PSD

5. Salman Shahid Kunwar Engineer PSD

6. Haibin Li Professor GIEC. CAS China

7. Xiaobo Wang PHD GIEC. CAS, China

8. Syed Aftab Wajid Associate UAF

9. Anam Qadir Researcher NUST

10. Arjmand Qayyum Amjad Sr. Engineer PITCO

11. Rao Abdul Ghaffar Plant manager Mahmood Textile Mill’s

Multan

12. Hafiz Muhammad Hamid DGM Noon Sugar Mills Bhalwal

13. Waheed Mohyaddin GM(m) Noon Sugar Mills Bhalwal

14. Mukhtar A. Shaikh Director Agronomy AARI, FSCD

15. Dr. Sairah Syed Assistant Professor AARI Fsd

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16. Kashif Nadeem Research Analyst P&D Urban unit

17. Dr. Muhammad Yasir Javed Assistant Professor Physics, UAF

18. Azhar Ali P&D

19. Rija Chughtai Internee Urban Unit

20. Rija chughtai PSO COMSATS

21. Dr. Ijaz Amani Assistant Professor CIIT Lahore

22. Dr. Tariq Assistant Professor CIIT Lahore

23. Aid Farooq RD CIIT Lahore

24. M. Shahzad Assistant professor COMSATS

25. Farooq Latif DCS NIBGE

26. Maqsood Ahmad DCE NIBGE

27. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Associate professor NCP, QAU

28. Dr. Romana tabasam Head TSD, DCS NIBGE

29. Tawaf Ali PhD NIBGE

30. Abdul Hamid Research Associate CIMMYT

31. Syed M. Umar Pixum IL-Axis

32. Bashir Ahmad Ejaz Chief reporter

33. Farooq Latif DCS NIBGE

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Annex A-4: Recommendations

Industrialist, academia and researchers showed great interest in technology after intimating about

technology and live demonstration. Following recommendations are extracted on the basis of

views of participants from different sector.

1- This simple technology could be replicated in different rural areas, which are still staying

off grid, where the technology can promisingly contribute in life standard upgradation of

rural community.

2- Transformation of atleast one energy lacking sector on this technology will remove

burden on wildly depleting conventional energy sources and ultimately the country’s

economy.

3- On the other hand the technology will provide solution of agriculture waste disposal by

efficiently utilizing it for beneficial purpose.

4- Training and involvement of young researchers will open up the avenues for emergence

of improvement and innovation in the existing technology.

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Annex A-5: PICTORIAL Installation of Biomass Gasification power

plant

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Annex A-6: Pictorial Inauguration of Biomass Power Plant

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Annex A-7: Media Coverage

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