A. Aziz, Nur Izzah Hamna and Hanafiah, Marlia M. and Gheewala, Shabbir H. and Ismail, Haikal (2020) Bioenergy for a cleaner future: A case study of sustainable biogas supply chain in the Malaysian energy sector. Sustainability, 12. pp. 1-24. ISSN 2071-1050

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Abstract

A life cycle assessment (LCA)-based environmental sustainability evaluation conceptual framework of biogas production has been proposed to improve the sustainability of biogas supply chains. The conceptual framework developed in this study can be used as a guideline for the related stakeholders and decision makers to improve the quality and enhance the sustainability of biogas production in Malaysia as well as promoting biogas as a clean, reliable and secure energy. A case study on an LCA analysis of a zero waste discharge treatment process has been conducted. In the zero discharge treatment system, biogas can be produced with a maximum water recycle and reuse. It was indicated that the biogas production and zero discharge treatment of a palm oil mill effluent were environmentally sustainable as the system utilized organic waste to produce bioenergy and achieved zero discharge. However, there were other aspects that should be taken into consideration, particularly regarding the sources of electricity and upstream activity, to ensure the sustainability of the system holistically.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bioenergy for a cleaner future: A case study of sustainable biogas supply chain in the Malaysian Energy Sector
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2020 03:03
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2020 03:03
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/27244

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