Journal of Cell and Animal Biology Vol. 1(3), pp. 034-047, October 2007          
ISSN 1996-0867 © 2007 Academic Journals

Review

Organic waste treatment for power production and energy supply

Abdeen Mustafa Omer

17 Juniper Court, Forest Road West, Nottingham NG7 4EU, United Kingdom.
 

*Corresponding author. E-mail: abdeenomer2@yahoo.co.uk.

Accepted 22 August, 2007

Sudan is endowed with abundant solar, wind, hydro, and biomass resources. Like many tropical countries, sudan has ample biomass resources that can be efficiently exploited in a manner that is both profitable and sustainable. Fuel-wood farming offers cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions for Sudan, with the added benefit of providing sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. Biogas from biomass appears to have potential as an alternative energy in Sudan, which is potentially rich in biomass resources. This is an overview of some salient points and perspectives of biomass technology in Sudan. This current literature is reviewed regarding the ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts of biomass technology. This article provides an overview of biomass energy activities and highlights future plans concerning optimum technical and economical utilisation of biomass energy available in Sudan.

Key words: Sudan, biomass energy, biofuels, biogas, bioheat, utilisation and development.