CleanEdge Resources Pte Limited, BBGI Public Company Limited and Keppel Ltd have joined forces to spearhead a BioLNG (liquefied biomethane) project in Thailand, aiming to strengthen Southeast Asia’s renewable energy landscape.
The trio has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly research and develop the project, which seeks to transform waste into energy through advanced biofuel technologies. Production capacity is projected to reach 130 tonnes per day, with commercial operations slated for 2027.
The initiative could represent a major step in Thailand’s energy transition, addressing greenhouse gas emissions through the production of low-carbon-intensity BioLNG. Over the next three to five years, the partners aim to expand production capacity in line with growing demand for cleaner energy solutions.
Raju Shukla, Founder and Chairman of CleanEdge Resources, highlighted the company’s mission to drive sustainable energy innovation: “CleanEdge is excited to play a pivotal role in developing the BioLNG market in Asia, furthering its mission to produce biofuels sustainably.”
“Our commitment to deploying advanced technologies and leveraging engineering expertise underpins our dedication to transforming waste into energy. CleanEdge is proud to partner with the Keppel Group and BBGI Group in achieving this impactful goal.”
BBGI’s CEO, Kittiphong Limsuwanroj, spoke on the project’s alignment with Thailand’s Net Zero ambitions. “We are delighted to announce BBGI’s commitment, in collaboration with our esteemed partners from Singapore, to study and develop a BioLNG production project that will become a new flagship of renewable energy initiative for Thailand and the region. This project aligns perfectly with BBGI’s vision of fostering sustainable green innovations,” he said.
Thailand is actively pursuing its Net Zero goals through various initiatives. The government has launched a six-point strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and Net Zero emissions by 2065, focusing on renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.
The country is also exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This includes collaborations with international partners, such as the Thailand-Germany Climate Programme, which aim to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
In the broader Southeast Asian context, countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam are exploring bioenergy opportunities. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reports that the region has the potential to produce at least 7.1 exajoules of bioenergy annually by 2050.
