New home biogas kit project launched in Hiri-Koiari

A project of home biogas kit that will produce natural gas for cooking was officially launched yesterday at the Lutheran Church in Karakadahu village in Hiri-Koiari, Central province.

The home biogas kit project is expected to contribute to improved energy access, environmental sustainability, and agricultural productivity through the production of organic fertilizer for participating households and communities, in producing natural gas for cooking.

Head of Mashav, an agency for international development corporation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Ambassador Eynat Shlein, has recently launched the project, marking a new step towards sustainable energy solutions for communities in Karakadahu village.

Ambassador Shlein expressed that she was happy that the biogas technology has already been installed in Sogeri, adding that Israel views Papua New Guinea as a close friend and is committed to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

"This project is one of 30 projects that will be launched in other provinces throughout PNG," she said.

The launch was attended by Ambassador Shlein and members of the Israeli delegation, including CNSU E3 representative Danny Kei, along with community leaders and project stakeholders.

Shlein also highlighted Papua New Guinea's potential for development and said Israel intends to support further initiatives, particularly in the area of human capacity building.

In addition, Rex Nou, first secretary to the member for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu, said this project will help communities in their electorate, especially now with the El Niño issue.

“This new project will benefit us in the long run, especially with the El Niño currently that is affecting the country,” he said.