Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture
Vol 5, No 3 (December 2025)

From Waste to Energy: Sustainability Assessment of Rice Husk Biomass Power Generation

Trissa Silvian (Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sriwijaya, Ogan Ilir, 30662, Indonesia.)
Elisa Wildayana (Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sriwijaya, Ogan Ilir, 30662, Indonesia.)
Yunita (Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sriwijaya, Ogan Ilir, 30662, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the sustainability status of rice husk waste processing as fuel for Biomass Power Plant (PLTBm) at PT Buyung Putra Pangan. The research was conducted in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province, from January to May 2023. The approach used was an expert preference approach through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving various stakeholders. Data were analyzed using the Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) method integrated into the RAPFISH software, focusing on three sustainability dimensions: social, economic, and environmental. The results showed that the economic dimension was categorized as moderately sustainable (index 61.21), while the social (45.92) and environmental (38.56) dimensions were categorized as less sustainable. The average sustainability index of 48.56 indicates that the rice husk waste processing at PT Buyung Putra Pangan is generally in a less sustainable status. These findings highlight the need for improvements in sensitive attributes, particularly in managing environmental impacts and enhancing community outreach, to ensure that the rice husk processing aligns with sustainable development principles.

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Journal Info

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JGSA

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science

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The Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture is an international journal on research and or a report on the results of general agricultural research. This journal is managed and published by the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah Palembang University. Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture ...