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        "id": 1763805,
        "msgid": "brin-develops-simple-technology-to-convert-landfill-methane-into-fuel-and-electricity-1780151365",
        "date": "2026-05-25 16:52:00",
        "title": "BRIN Develops Simple Technology to Convert Landfill Methane into Fuel and Electricity",
        "author": "Putri Rosmalia",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed a straightforward system to harvest methane from landfills, converting waste into cooking fuel and electricity for local communities. The technology, implemented in regions like Malang, uses basic components and addresses both waste management and renewable energy needs, though ensuring stable supply remains a challenge.",
        "content": "<p>Landfills hold untapped energy potential that has long been wasted.\nThe National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed a\ntechnology to harvest methane gas from landfills for use as cooking fuel\nand electricity generation for local communities.<\/p>\n<p>Principal Researcher Sri Wahyono explained that the technology is\ndesigned to be simple and easy to implement across various regions,\nusing readily available components such as pipes, suction blowers, and\ngas purification units.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis technology utilises simple equipment like pipes, suction\nblowers, and gas purification units. The collected methane gas can be\nused as cooking fuel or as an energy source for modified generators to\nproduce electricity from landfill methane,\u201d Sri said on Monday (25\nMay).<\/p>\n<p>The development is based on field experience and collaboration with\nlandfill operators in several regions, including Malang.<\/p>\n<p>The process begins with field studies to identify waste pile\ncharacteristics and methane content, followed by software analysis to\npredict gas potential and determine optimal well placement.<\/p>\n<p>Gas wells are installed horizontally or vertically, spaced according\nto the waste pile conditions. Methane is drawn through pipelines using\nsuction blowers due to its low pressure. Before use, the gas is purified\nto reduce water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide content for safer\nconsumption.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, harvested methane is used for local community cooking\nneeds and internal landfill operations. It can also power small-scale\nelectricity generation, though supply stability remains a challenge to\naddress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis technology is simple but has proven effective in several\nlandfills, benefiting nearby communities,\u201d Sri added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-develops-simple-technology-to-convert-landfill-methane-into-fuel-and-electricity-1780151365",
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