#SobatBKI PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero) Environmental Social Responsibility (TJSL) Division together with the Institute for Social and Political Research and Development (LPPSP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia held a Biodigester System activity as a Source of Biogas and Organic Fertilizer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Nenu Village, Cibal District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.

The activity was attended by the Head of the BKI TJSL Unit, Arif Bijaksana Prawira Negara, the Regent of Manggarai Regency, Herybertus G. L. Nabit, Head of the RC01 Research Team, Prof. Robert Markus Zaka Lawang.

Conventional livestock farming in Manggarai Regency faces challenges related to livestock waste management that can cause negative environmental impacts. To overcome this problem, BKI together with LPPSP of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of University of Indonesia, and the local government initiated the application of biodigester technology. This biodigester system is expected to convert livestock waste into biogas that can be used for daily needs such as cooking and lighting.

The activity involves training selected local residents on how to operate and maintain the biodigester system. In addition, the newly built biogas processing facility will ensure efficiency in the renewable energy production process.

"This transformation is a step forward in livestock waste management and the provision of clean energy. In addition to reducing environmental impacts, biogas produced from the biodigester system can improve the quality of life of the community by providing an environmentally friendly energy source." - Head of the TJSL Unit of BKI