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Awwad Mohammed Bin Al-Wazir, the Governor of Shabwah and Chairman of the Local Council, praised the scientific achievements made by the team of the national biogas project, BioTreasure. During a meeting with Engineer Omar Badokhon, the founder and CEO of the emerging company BioTreasure, Governor Bin Al-Wazir expressed his appreciation for Badokhon’s scientific achievements, which have left a mark in international forums. He pointed out that the team’s scientific accomplishments in developing household biogas units serve as an honorable model for our youth, of whom we are proud. Their perseverance and effort have led to achievements on international levels. Governor Bin Al-Wazir emphasized that the local authority is committed to nurturing these models of creativity from the early stages of education and to developing their talents and skills. This is part of the local authority’s strategy to enhance the quality of education, contributing to the building of a generation equipped with scientific creativity across various fields. In response, Engineer Badokhon expressed his deep appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality he received from Governor Bin Al-Wazir. He also acknowledged the governor’s commitment to supporting the people of the governorate and overcoming any challenges they face in utilizing their capabilities. Badokhon affirmed his readiness for joint cooperation and coordination to support the local authority’s efforts in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Aden / Oil Media Under the patronage of His Excellency, Minister of Oil and Minerals, Dr. Saeed Suleiman Al-Shamasi, and as part of the advisory office’s program at the ministry for the year 2024, a lecture was held this Wednesday morning at the Ministry of Oil and Minerals’ headquarters to present the biogas production project, also known as “BioTreasure.” Engineer Omar Badokhon, the founder of BioTreasure, a Yemeni social enterprise that has developed and tested a variable-scale waste-to-energy conversion system, was invited to present the project. This system has proven to be efficient and easy to install. Engineer Omar Badokhon, the pioneer behind this project, showcased the development stages of the project, the steps taken, and its transition into an institutional work after nearly four years of research and development. This led to the establishment of BioTreasure as a social enterprise dedicated to developing and testing an innovative waste-to-energy conversion system. He also highlighted the improvements made to existing global models, leading to international recognition and the launch of an enhanced version of production devices to convert organic waste into clean and sustainable cooking gas, along with high-quality organic fertilizers. The enterprise has succeeded in producing small-scale systems characterized by efficiency and ease of use, available in various sizes ranging from 2 to 7 cubic meters, aimed at rural residents and small farmers. Additionally, medium-sized systems are designed for rural associations, medium-sized farms, institutions, and restaurants. The enterprise also conducts technical studies and provides design, construction, and operation services for large-scale organic waste conversion plants to produce biogas and organic fertilizers. These can be utilized to convert waste from cities, factories, and large farms into fuel for electricity generation or compressed into cylinders for distribution. Engineer Anwar Salem, Deputy Head of the Advisory Office, emphasized that such projects are of significant social and environmental impact and are of great interest to the Ministry of Oil and Minerals as sustainable means of using clean energy. He confirmed the ministry’s support for these projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals, diversifying clean energy sources, eradicating energy poverty, improving the environment, combating climate change, reducing fuel import bills, and preserving vegetation cover. The lecture was presented by Engineer Anwar Salem Hassan, Deputy Head of the Advisory Office, and was attended by Engineer Ma’rouf Oqba, a member of the advisory office, as well as directors of various departments within the ministry and officials from the Yemeni Gas Company in Aden.

We are thrilled to announce that BioTreasure has been accepted into the Circular Valley Accelerator program provided by German foundation Circular Valley. This program is a great opportunity for BioTreasure to accelerate it’s growth and bring  sustainable solutions to market more quickly. During the Circular Valley Accelerator program, Biotreasure will focus on developing its strategy further and building partnerships with potential customers. The company also plans to raise additional funding to support its growth. The acceptance of Biotreasure into the Circular Valley Accelerator program is a validation of the company’s innovative approach to developing sustainable solutions for the bioeconomy. Biotreasure is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable products and services, and the company’s success will help to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

As part of its commitment to the climate action BioTreasure is participated at COP28 held from 30 November to 13 December at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  BioTreasure’s team participated as overflow party of republic of Yemen, the Conference of Parties, known as COP, is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It brings together the 197 nations and territories – called Parties – that have signed on to the Framework Convention. The COP has met annually since 1995. The 21st Session of the COP (COP21), held in Paris, France, in December 2015, was historic in its outcome – the first international climate agreement. The Paris Agreement mobilizes the Parties to the Convention in taking action to decrease greenhouse gas emissions with an agreed-upon goal of staying below a global average temperature increase of 2° Celsius (3.6° Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels. This is a challenging goal; the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), published in 2013/2014, stated that the global average temperature had already risen .85°C between 1880 and 2012, and that the past three decades had been successively warmer than any others since 1850. The Paris Agreement requires each Party to publish an action plan of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions reflecting the Party’s ambitions to comply with the UNFCCC’s objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Their progress will be reviewed and evaluated every five years.