Biomass Power Plant EPC — 5 MW to 100 MW Turnkey
We build biomass power plants that run on the fuel you already have — palm oil residue, rice husk, sugarcane bagasse, wood chips or mixed agricultural waste.
Most biomass projects fail for one of two reasons: the fuel specification was never properly characterised, or the boiler was sized for a fuel the site cannot actually supply at that price for twenty years. We start every biomass project by measuring what is available, at what moisture content, at what delivered cost, and then design the plant around that number.
Our scope covers the complete plant: fuel handling and storage, boiler island, steam turbine and generator, water treatment, air pollution control, electrical and control systems, civil works, erection, commissioning and grid connection. For clients who already have an EPC contractor, we supply the boiler and turbine island as a matched package.
Where this plant type fits
- Palm oil mills — EFB, fibre and shell fired plants from 5 MW upward, usually with POME biogas co-firing for continuous output.
- Rice mills and rice-growing regions — Rice husk fired plants, 5–30 MW, including husk handling and ash management.
- Sugar mills and distilleries — Bagasse fired cogeneration with seasonal surplus export to the grid.
- Wood processing and plywood plants — Bark, sawdust and offcut fired plants with high-moisture fuel handling.
- Agro-industrial parks — Shared utilities plant supplying steam and power to multiple factories.
- Independent power producers — Grid-connected biomass IPPs under local feed-in-tariff or auction schemes.
Quick facts
Typical project duration and full scope detail are set out below. For a specific site, ask us for a preliminary configuration.
Request a quoteTypical technical range
Values below are the range we design within. The final specification follows the fuel analysis and site conditions.
| Parameter | Range / Description |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 5 – 100 MW (single or multiple units) |
| Boiler type | High-pressure travelling grate / circulating fluidised bed |
| Steam parameters | Up to 9.8 MPa, 540 °C |
| Turbine | Condensing or extraction-condensing steam turbine |
| Fuel types | EFB, PKS, fibre, rice husk, bagasse, wood chips, straw, mixed residue |
| Fuel moisture tolerance | Up to 55% with pre-drying, depending on boiler design |
| Plant load factor | Typically 80–88% with adequate fuel stock |
| Typical construction period | 14 – 26 months depending on capacity and site |
What is in and what is out
An explicit boundary is the difference between a quotation and a contract. This is the standard split for a biomass power plants project.
- Fuel survey, sampling and characterisation
- Feasibility study and basic design
- Boiler, turbine, generator and auxiliary supply
- Fuel handling, storage and feeding system
- Water treatment and cooling system
- Electrical, instrumentation and DCS
- Civil works, erection and mechanical completion
- Commissioning, performance test and grid connection support
- Operator training and handover documentation
- Land acquisition and statutory permits (we support the application)
- Long-term fuel supply contracts and logistics
- Grid transmission line beyond the plant interconnection point
- Local financing and tariff negotiation
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often on this subject. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
What is the typical investment for a biomass power plant?
As a working range, a 10 MW biomass plant in Southeast Asia is usually in the region of USD 1.3–2.0 million per installed megawatt for a complete turnkey scope, excluding land, permits and grid upgrades. The spread is driven mainly by fuel moisture, boiler pressure and emission requirements. We provide a firm figure after the fuel survey.
How much fuel does a 10 MW plant consume?
A 10 MW plant running 8,000 hours a year needs roughly 70,000–95,000 tonnes of biomass per year, depending on calorific value and moisture. We size the fuel yard for 30–45 days of storage at full load.
Can the plant run on more than one fuel?
Yes. Multi-fuel capability is standard for palm oil and agro applications. We design the boiler and feeding system for the primary fuel and confirm the secondary fuel envelope during the fuel survey.
Do you provide operation and maintenance after handover?
We offer three options: a three-month commissioning-support period included in the EPC contract, a two-year resident O&M contract, or a remote monitoring and spare-parts agreement. Most clients start with the resident model and transition to remote support once their own team is trained.
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View solution →Tell us what you need to build.
Send us the fuel type, target capacity and site country. We will reply with a preliminary configuration, an indicative budget range and the questions we still need answered.