Pome Composting Project
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Ikhsan KamilPome Composting Project
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Ikhsan KamilClosing the Loop:
Turning Palm Waste
into Climate Impact
Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) and Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Composting Project by PT
Gawi Bahandep Sawit Mekar | Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
November 2025
Project Presentation for Seller Meet Buyer Session in Pavilion Indonesia COP30, Belem
Across Indonesia,
millions of tons of empty fruit bunches (EFB) and palm oil mill effluent
(POME) are left to decay in open lagoons, quietly releasing methane,
a gas 28x more potent than CO₂
For years, these emissions went unseen and untreated.
Through an innovative Circular Loop Composting Project
composting facility, PT
GBSM now diverts their Waste
EFB1 and POME2 into an
aerobic composting
system, a natural PALM OIL EFB1
MILLS
process that prevents
Production capacity
methane formation 75 tons/h of FFB3
Waste Diverted Annually
38,000 tons Collected EFBs1 are arranged in heaps, sprayed with
POME2 waste, and mixed using a windrow turner.
of EFB1
Waste
180,000 m³
POME2
of POME2 RUN OFFs COMPOST
Project Status
Done Validation
COOLING PONDS
Methodology
MSLI-009 V.2 Land application
Note: [Link] Fruit Bunch, 2. Palm Oil Mill effluent, 3. Fresh fruit bunch
Using a windrow turner and controlled aeration,
organic waste is transformed into nutrient-rich compost
Project’s impact:
~30,210 tons ~500 tons
potential replacement of
compost produced annually
chemical fertilizer
~3,355 tCO2e ~24,000 tCO2e
Emissions reduced each year emissions reduced over project
lifetime of 7 years
This project goes
beyond numbers.
It nourishes the soil,
By diverting waste from open dumping and lagoons, the project
protects eliminates odor and reduces risks of groundwater pollution.
ecosystems, and
empowers local
communities,
proving that climate
action can grow
from the ground up.
Every ton of compost used means less chemical input,
less methane, and healthier soils for generations to come.
Driven by local talent and inclusivity, proving that sustainability
works best when everyone’s included.
Led by local hearts, this project shows that true
sustainability uplifts both the earth and its people
8 out of 9
compost facility staff are
local workers, trained in
technical operations,
quality control, and
safety.
Fitri Vania
operator of the 3.3 meter
Bakchus Turner machine
Integrity is at the heart of every ton we claim
Digital-First Monitoring
Automated sensors and digitally stored data continuously track POME and EFB inputs, POME level,
pH, composting temperature, and COD — minimizing human error and ensuring tamper-proof
records.
Full Traceability from Field to Registry
Each data point is timestamped and stored with a verifiable chain of custody, ensuring transparency
and accountability from field sampling to credit issuance
Dedicated Teams & Continuous Data Integrity
A specialized composting team on-site and a dedicated carbon team oversee daily monitoring, data
validation, and reporting. All monitoring logs and lab analyses are regularly cross-checked, validated,
and shared with verification partners, ensuring continuous data integrity and trust throughout the
project lifecycle.
Each compost heap tells a
story of waste turned to
worth, women leading
change, and communities
reclaiming dignity through
sustainability.
With the right partners, this
model can scale across
hundreds of mills, uniting
climate integrity with impact.
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