In October 2024, a consulting team comprising experts from UPM Umwelt-Projekt-Management GmbH and INTEGRATION Umwelt & Energie GmbH facilitated in cooperation with GIZ Bangladesh and the Ready-Made-Garment Sustainability Council a conference and two full-day workshops on “Biogas in the Textile Industry in Bangladesh – Feasibility and Opportunity” in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (https://www.upm-cdm.eu/biogas-in-the-textile-industry-in-bangladesh/)

Now, UPM is happy to announce that the Feasibility Study Report on the Biogas Production Potential in the Textile Industry in Bangladesh is officially published.

Here is the link for downloading Feasibility Study Report on the Biogas Production Potential in the Textile Industry in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest textile and garment producer, with a significant economic impact and employment opportunities. Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry is a cornerstone of the national economy, significantly contributing to earnings and employment. The production value chain encompasses fibre production and import, spinning, weaving and knitting, dyeing and finishing, garment manufacturing, and export. Each phase of the production process generates substantial organic waste, presenting opportunities for biogas production.

The feasibility study on Biogas Production in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry explores the potential of integrating biogas technology for waste and wastewater treatment and energy generation within the country’s pivotal textile industry. The study identifies significant opportunities for improving waste management, reducing energy costs, and promoting environmental sustainability by implementing biogas systems.

It identifies possible scenarios for biogas production that are both technically feasible and economically viable, offering considerable benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing waste management practices, aligning with national and global sustainability goals. The study also recommends leveraging available financing options, enhancing regulatory support, and fostering public-private partnerships to facilitate the widespread adoption of biogas systems in the textile sector.