CONCEPT NOTE
Catalytic Seed Funding Proposal (EUR
~500,000)
Project Proponent
PT Nurin Inti Global
Independent Engineering & Project Development
Yogyakarta – Indonesia
1.
Background & Rationale
Indonesia produces millions of tons
of agricultural residues annually, particularly rice straw and corn residues.
In regions such as Yogyakarta, a significant portion of this biomass is
either openly burned or left unmanaged, resulting in:
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Local air pollution and health risks
- Lost economic value for rural communities
At the same time, Indonesia faces
increasing demand for:
- Clean industrial gases (Nitrogen & Oxygen)
- Sustainable energy carriers (Bio-CNG / Green Gas)
- Decentralized, resilient energy infrastructure
This project proposes an integrated
circular economy solution that converts agricultural residues into:
- Biogas / Bio-CNG
(renewable energy)
- Industrial gases (N₂ & O₂) via Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
- By-products that support soil improvement and rural
income
The initiative is designed as a pilot
/ demonstrator project, aimed at de-risking technical, social, and
financial aspects before replication at scale across Indonesia.
2.
Project Objective
Overall
Objective
To establish a replicable pilot
model for converting agricultural waste into renewable gas and industrial
gases through an integrated Biogas + PSA system, supporting Indonesia’s
climate and rural development goals.
Specific
Objectives
- Demonstrate technical integration of biogas
upgrading and PSA-based gas separation
- Validate sustainable feedstock supply from local
farmers
- Reduce emissions from open biomass burning
- Create a bankable project structure ready for
blended finance and private investment
- Provide a scalable blueprint for replication in other
agricultural regions
3.
Project Description
Location
Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
Core
Components
- Biogas production unit using agricultural residues (rice straw, corn waste)
- Gas upgrading & purification
- PSA system
for Nitrogen & Oxygen production
- Bio-CNG preparation
for energy use
- Supporting infrastructure, monitoring, and community
interface
Project
Nature
- Pilot / Demonstration (Pre-Commercial)
- Not a full commercial rollout
- Designed to catalyze future private capital
4.
Expected Impact
Climate
& Environmental
- Reduction of GHG emissions from biomass burning
- Renewable gas substitution for fossil-based energy
- Improved waste management practices
Socio-Economic
- New income streams for farmers
- Local job creation
- Capacity building in green infrastructure
Market
& Financial
- De-risked project ready for:
- Commercial investors
- Development finance
institutions
- Green banks and climate funds
5.
Requested Support (Seed / Catalytic Funding)
Amount
Requested
EUR ±500,000
Purpose
of Funding
The requested support will be used
exclusively for early-stage catalytic activities, including:
- Pre-FEED & detailed technical validation
- Pilot-scale equipment integration & testing
- Environmental and social baseline studies
- Feedstock supply structuring with local communities
- Regulatory & permitting preparation
- Monitoring, reporting, and impact assessment
- Investment readiness & replication roadmap
⚠️ The funding is not intended to finance full
commercial CAPEX.
6.
Financing Strategy & Sustainability
This seed funding is positioned as catalytic
capital to:
- De-risk the project technically and institutionally
- Crowd-in private investors and lenders
- Enable blended finance structures in the next phase
Following successful pilot
implementation:
- Private capital will be mobilized for scale-up
- The model will be replicated in other provinces
- The project transitions to full commercial operation
7.
Governance & Implementation
- Project developed and managed by PT Nurin Inti
Global
- Dedicated SPV structure planned for scale-up phase
- Transparent governance and reporting mechanisms
- Alignment with Indonesian regulations and development
priorities
8.
Alignment with Development Partner Priorities
This project directly supports:
- Climate mitigation and circular economy
- Renewable energy transition
- Sustainable agriculture & rural development
- Innovation-driven, scalable infrastructure solutions
- Indonesia’s national climate and energy objectives
9.
Conclusion
The Yogyakarta Integrated Green
Gas & Bio-CNG Pilot Project represents a high-impact, low-regret
investment opportunity for development partners seeking to support climate
action while enabling private sector participation.
Seed support at this stage will
unlock a pathway toward scalable, bankable green infrastructure across
Indonesia.
Contact
Ahmad Fakar
Independent Engineering Consultant
PT Nurin Inti Global | Email: afakar@gmail.com | Yogyakarta – Indonesia
