Rice Husk Utilisation Consultant

• The consultant will assess whether rice husk generated from the partner’s planned rice mill can be converted into profitable products, such as biochar or husk pellets.
• The assessment will identify which option offers the strongest opportunity, what investment and operational requirements are needed, and what risks need to be addressed.
• This feasibility assessment will help identify the promising opportunities and inform decisions on whether further investment and detailed analysis should proceed.
• Carry out activities across the following areas: Understanding the Opportunity: Review available information on the rice mill, its operations, expected rice husk volumes, and any relevant studies or plans.
• Meet with the partner and other relevant stakeholders to understand the , its objectives, and how rice husk is currently managed.
• Visit the rice mill to understand how rice husk is generated, handled and stored.
• Exploring Rice Husk Opportunities: Identify practical options for using rice husk, including biochar, rice husk pellets, biofertiliser ingredients or other suitable products.
• Assess what equipment, facilities and operational arrangements would be required for each option.
• Assess potential demand, customers and market opportunities for the products.
• Assess the potential for generating carbon credits or other environmental attributes from selected rice husk utilisation options, including indicative eligibility, revenue potential, certification requirements, and key implementation considerations.
• Compare the different options and identify those with the greatest potential for the partner.
• Findings and Recommendations: Prepare indicative estimates of costs, potential revenues and key risks for the options assessed.
• Identify any major assumptions, constraints and information gaps.
• Recommend the most promising option(s) for further consideration.
• Provide advice on whether further assessment or investment should be undertaken.

The consultant is not expected to prepare detailed engineering designs, detailed financial models, permit assessments or investment-ready plans. English

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