Technology Policy Assessment of Methane Capture Development in Palm Oil Biodiesel Chain Production

Abstract

Technology implementation contributed significantly in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction from biodiesel production chain. Methane capture is biggest contributor for GHG emission reduction among several identified technologies in palm oil biodiesel production. Aim of the paper was to assess technology policy for methane capture technology development in reduction GHG emission. Technology policy assessment was conducted by employing technology management approach. Initially, Technology strategy was formulated by analysis of technology status, technology capabilities and technology climate for methane capture implementation. Non Numeric Multi-Experts Multi Criteria Decision Model (ME-MCDM) was employed to assess technology status, capabilities, and climate, while technology strategy was determined by developing of If-Then Rule. Analysis result of technology policy for methane capture technology show level of technology status, technology capabilities and technology climate were medium, therefore strategic alliance in technology development was recommended as technology acquisition strategy.

Keywords: Technology Policy, GHG emission, Biodiesel Industry