Establishment of Charcoal Briquetting Facility Using Abandoned Biomass as Raw Materials

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The equipment acquired using SETUP assistance

(SPIN: 10-11217-01-1)

PROJECT BENEFICIARY:

Almeria Seafarers Multipurpose Cooperative (ASEMCO)

Ms. Anita S. Corto, Manager

Poblacion, Almeria, Biliran

Biliran (Lone District)

DATE APPROVED: March 2010

SETUP FUNDING: P 105,500.00

NATURE OF PROJECT: The project involves the acquisition of charcoal briquetting facility that utilizes bio-mass waste in charcoal production. The project utilizes a combination of DENR-ERB and DOST-FPRDI briquetting technology.

STATUS OF PROJECT: Newly established

Upgrading of Essential Oil Extraction Plant

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(SPIN: 06-450-08-03)

PROJECT BENEFICIARY:

Hydro steam extractor funded by SETUP

Biliran Essential Oil Manufacturing Philippines
Mr. Jesus F. Doyon, Sr.
Office: Cogon, Ormoc City
Plant Site: Brgy. Bato, Biliran, Biliran
Biliran (Lone District)

DATE APPROVED:
  Phase 1:  JANUARY 2005
  Phase 2:  March 2011

SETUP FUNDING 
  (Phase 1): P 365,000.00
  (Phase 2): P 865,000.00

NATURE OF PROJECT: The project involves the provision of technical assistance to improve production volume, efficiency, and product quality through acquisition of new hydro steam extractor equipment and other consultancy services. The firm produces citronella oil from citronella grass and sold as raw materials for pharmaceutical use.

STATUS OF PROJECT:
  Phase 1: COMPLETED (Completed refund)
  Phase 2, Commissioning of new equipment and trial production is on going