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Biogas Pilot Programme, Lao PDR

An SNV-supported programme working with the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry built a market for small-farm biodigesters that convert manure into cooking and lighting gas plus fertiliser. Over its 2007-2011 run it reports 2,405 household biodigesters built, over 100 trained masons, and farmer investment exceeding €500,000.

Five provinces including Savannakhet, LaosHousehold biogas digestersnone stated
OperatorSNV, with the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry / Department of Livestock and Fisheries
EcosystemHousehold biogas digesters
Standardnone stated
StatusCompleted
LocationFive provinces including Savannakhet, Laos
Overview

Inside the project

Biodigesters convert manure into gas that is used for cooking and lighting, and provide fertiliser for crops.

The programme reports 2,405 household biodigesters constructed between 2007 and 2011, over 100 masons trained, and roughly 1.5 million hours of labour saved for women and children.

2,405 biodigesters
Constructed, 2007-2011
100+ masons
Trained
500,000 EUR+
Farmer investment

Objectives

  • Build a market for household biodigesters in five provinces
  • Train local masons in biodigester construction

Approach

  • SNV worked with the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to train masons and build a market for household biodigester construction.

Sources

Inspect 2 sources
  1. snv.org ↗https://www.snv.org/project/biogas-pilot-programme
  2. lrrd.cipav.org.co ↗https://www.lrrd.cipav.org.co/lrrd23/10/phan23212.htm

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