Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) has been defined by the Kyoto Protocol as a mechanism that successfully promotes sustainable development and emission reduction. The CDM commits to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) that dangerously contribute to global climate change. CDM emission reductions are possible through the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and switching to biofuel.

The CDM is the first global, environmental mechanism providing certified emission reduction (CER) credits and was designed to implement emission reduction in developing countries. Each CER credit is equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide, which can be counted towards meeting Kyoto reduction targets.

AsiaBIOGAS’ Korat Waste To Energy (KWTE) project has created CER rewarding reduction credits. The KWTE project is the largest anaerobic digester biogas plant in Asia, with a maximum 125,000 cubic meters of biogas generated per day fueling five large boilers and a 3.3 MW power plant.

The large amounts of carbon dioxide and GHG in the atmosphere are the primary cause for the earth’s climate change. CDM makes positive changes for our world and the ever-increasing dangers of global warming.