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One of Avinor´s most important goals is to reduce the

amount of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from

both its own and its stakeholders´ activities – along-

side leading the drive to reduce overall greenhouse gas

emissions from Norwegian aviation.

Not all emissions can actually be reduced or avoided,

though. A typical example is emissions resulting from fuel

consumption. However, since climate change is a global

issue, it is possible to offset all unavoidable emissions in-

stead. This is done by financially supporting international

climate protection projects that reduce carbon emissions.

To offset 2018 greenhouse gas emissions, Avinor has de-

cided to support a biomass power project in the state of

Haryana, India.

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50%

100%

2050

Energy demand in India is expected to double by 2025.

This rapid increase means an immense political, econo-

mic and environmental challenge for the world’s second

most populous country. India still doesn‘t generate

enough energy to meet the demand.

Almost a fifth of all electricity generated is lost during

transmission. This is attributed to poor connection lines

that create an unreliable and unstable supply. Coal re-

mains the predominant source of energy in India, and as

a result the population is exposed to air pollution. About

11 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India.

Background: India´s energy mix

Ambitious goalIndia could generate all of its power from renewables by 2050

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15,3% renewables

100% renewables

About the project

CDM Project 9973

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The project activity consists of the installation of a green-

field 9.9 MW biomass-based power plant in the village of

Khurawata, Mahendargarh District in the state of Harya-

na, India. The purpose of the project activity is to utilize

biomass fuel (Mustard crop residue (85%), Julia Flora

(13%) and paddy waste (2%), which is an agricultural

waste, to generate electricity. The generated electricity

(62,441 MWh/year) is delivered to the national grid dis-

placing fossil fuel-based electricity generation.

The electricity generated will be exported to the NEWNE

grid (north east, west and south), contributing to energy

security.

Biomass power project: Powering Mahendargarh with agricultural residues

Location: Mahendargarh Haryana, India

Project type: Biomass

Project standard: CDM

Project start date: July 2014

Total emission reductions:

52,450t CO2 e p.a.

Certification

Biomass refers to biological material derived from or-

ganic matter such as wood and organic wastes. Biomass

may be grown for the purpose of generating heat or po-

wer, but in the case of this project, the biomass is locally

available agricultural waste. During combustion, biomass

releases only the amount of carbon dioxide bound du-

ring the lifespan of the plant. As long as the extraction

of biomass is less than the annual growth of the plant it

derives from, biomass can be considered to be a climate

neutral fuel.

The primary technology for the project activity is direct

combustion of rice husk, and power generation using the

Rankine cycle technology. The combustion of rice husk

in the biomass boiler generates thermal energy which

is used to heat water and produce steam. The steam is

then fed to a steam turbine, where it flows over a series

of aerodynamic turbine blades causing the turbine to ro-

tate. The turbine is connected to an electric generator to

convert the rotational energy into electricity.

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While focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissi-

ons, the project also generates multiple co-benefits.

These are supportive of the United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals.

Co-benefits

Good health an well-being

The project will improve air quality as it

reduces the emissions from burning fossil

fuels. This reduces health complications

associated with exposure to outdoor and

indoor air pollution.

No poverty

The biomass project purchases agricultural

waste from local farmers, which genera-

tes a secondary income. This will alleviate

poverty among farmers and agricultural

workers.

Decent work and economic growth

The project employs skilled and unskilled

personnel to construct, operate and main-

tain the plant. In addition, the project ac-

tivities will provide income opportunity for

transporters and suppliers of raw material.

Climate action

The project reduces greenhouse gas emis-

sions resulting from burning fossil fuels

and decaying of agricultural waste. When

waste is dumped and left to rot, it releases

methane, which is 21 times more potent

than carbon dioxide.

Industry, innovation and infrastucture

Innovative biomass solutions generate cle-

an energy and reduce agricultural waste.

The project will encourage investments in

similar projects, increasing supply and im-

proving transmission and distribution.

Life on land

The project utilizes environmentally safe

technology to generate electricity. Further-

more, biomass is a less polluting fuel

than fossil-based fuels. Hence, the project

reduces pollutions as well as greenhouse

gas emissions.

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