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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
HPCL to invest $231 million to build 24 compressed biogas plants in India
Indian state fuel retailer Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) aims to invest about Rs 20 billion ($231.04 million) in the next two to three years to set up 24 compressed biogas (CBG) plants, a company official said on Friday. India, among the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters, is exploring the use of organic waste to produce cleaner fuels as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve its 2070 net-zero target. HPCL Renewable and Green Energy Ltd, an HPCL subsidiary that is executing the project, has already set up two plants and would set up 24 more plants with a daily capacity to produce 10-15 tons each of CBG using agriculture residue, cattle dung and sewage water, among others, said Mohit Dhawan, chief executive of the subsidiary company. Since April, India has mandated mixing gas used to run automobiles and cooking gas with 1 per cent of CBG. This would be gradually raised to 5 per cent by 2028-2029, said Vikas Singh, a director in the federal oil ministry. He said about 28 million cubic meters a day (MMSCMD) of gas is daily used to run automobiles and in cooking. "We expect this to rise to 44 MMSCMD by 2028-29" Singh said, adding by that time India would have 480 CBG plants, including 195 by state oil and gas companies. India at present meets nearly half of its gas needs through imports of costly liquefied natural gas (LNG). India wants to raise use of gas in its energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030 from the current 6 per cent. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Mysuru's waste to power clean energy, fuel MCC vehicles
In a major step towards sustainable waste management and clean energy production, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to establish a 150 tonnes per day (TPD) Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at the Vidyaranyapuram Solid Waste Management facility. The MCC said this was Karnataka's first-ever CBG plant agreement under the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative, aimed at converting municipal wet waste into low-emission, renewable fuel. Delving on the capacity and investment, the MCC said the plant would process 150 TPD of organic wet waste with an investment of ₹60–₹66 crore. The initiative targets reduction in landfill usage — Mysuru generates more than 600 TPD of waste — curbing methane emissions, and supplying clean biogas fuel with low emission suitable for municipal vehicles and retail use. The project supports BPCL's SATAT objectives and promotes public sector collaboration for clean fuel transition. The authorities said this was a regional milestone and although similar initiatives were under way in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kozhikode, this is the first such MoU in Karnataka, positioning Mysuru as a pioneer in green energy adoption in the State. Construction of the plant is scheduled to commence next month, with completion and commissioning expected within 24 months. MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif said the CBG plant was a transformative solution for Mysuru's waste and energy needs — reducing landfill load while producing clean fuel and steering the city towards zero-waste sustainability. BPCL Executive Director (Biofuels) P. Anil Kumar said under the SATAT vision, the joint venture with MCC reflected BPCL's commitment to biofuel innovation, environmental stewardship, and supporting India's green transport transition. K.S. Mruthyunjaya, Assistant Executive Engineer, MCC, and P. Anil Kumar, Executive Director — Biofuels; R. Sasi Prakash, General Manager (CBG), and others represented BPCL at the signing of the MoU.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
EcoYou Powers 125 Bio-CBG Plants Worldwide, Reinforcing India's Green Tech Footprint
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Adani Group, EcoYou - Energy Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few. In a landmark stride toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou - Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125 ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou's installed projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of industrial effluents--including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste--setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery. India, an agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries. These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being. The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more critical. EcoYou's energy division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Ruckert Naturgas (Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems--based on Swiss technology--process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic development. EcoYou's Indian clients are now actively participating in the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use. "At EcoYou, we help our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting compliance--it's about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future," said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou. "Effluent treatment is no longer optional--it's essential for reducing dependence on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions." EcoYou's advanced biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in complex industrial environments. "In India, where industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems," added Praveen Gottumukkala, Technical Advisor at EcoYou. "Globally, our systems are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity. This is not just environmental stewardship--it's sustainable progress that benefits the planet, people, and profits." Beyond energy production, EcoYou's projects have far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India's sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat, and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring, and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement. India is fast catching up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing, especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening. Despite these gaps, the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India's environmental and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
EcoYou powers 125 bio-CBG plants worldwide, reinforcing India's green tech footprint
Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, AdGroup, EcoYou - Energy Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few. In a landmark stride toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou - Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125 ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou's installed projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of industrial effluents--including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste--setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery. India, an agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries. These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being. The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more critical. EcoYou's energy division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Ruckert Naturgas (Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems--based on Swiss technology--process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic development. EcoYou's Indian clients are now actively participating in the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use. "At EcoYou, we help our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting compliance--it's about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future," said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou. "Effluent treatment is no longer optional--it's essential for reducing dependence on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions." EcoYou's advanced biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in complex industrial environments. "In India, where industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems," added Praveen Gottumukkala , Technical Advisor at EcoYou. "Globally, our systems are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity. This is not just environmental stewardship--it's sustainable progress that benefits the planet, people, and profits." Beyond energy production, EcoYou's projects have far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India's sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat , and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring, and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement. India is fast catching up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing, especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening. Despite these gaps, the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India's environmental and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
100crore CBG plant to come up in Bilaspur to tackle urban solid waste
Raipur: In a significant step towards urban solid waste management in Chhattisgarh, a Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant will be established in Bilaspur, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) investing approximately Rs 100 crore in the project. A tripartite concession agreement was signed at the Bilaspur collectorate. The plant, to be set up on 10 acres in Kachhar, will process 150 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 5 to 10 metric tonnes of biogas. This initiative aims to promote organic farming, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create around 30,000 annual jobs, and generate Rs 1 crore in GST revenue annually. An Integrated Energy Unit for biogas refilling and electric vehicle charging is also planned for Koni. On Jan 17, 2025, a tripartite MoU for establishing CBG plants was executed between CBDA, GAIL, and BPCL for Bilaspur and five other municipal corporations in the state. This was done in the presence of CM Sai and deputy CM Arun Sao. The municipal corporation has provided the land to BPCL at a concessional rate. An RDF plant is already established there by the municipal corporation. Officials from BPCL/Gas Authority of India Limited and CBDA conducted a preliminary survey for establishing the plant on this land. The organic fertiliser produced as a by-product from the plant will promote organic farmingm they added. The plant's establishment is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The full-capacity production and sale from the CBG plant will generate Rs 1 crore annually in GST revenue, officials added. Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) is produced through the anaerobic digestion process using waste materials such as agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud, municipal solid waste, and sewage treatment plant waste. After purification, it is compressed and called Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), which has a high methane content. Given the consumption of biogas in the country, CBG has the potential to replace CNG in automobile, industrial, and commercial uses in the coming years. The agreement was between BPCL, Bilaspur Municipal Corporation, and Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority (CBDA), in the presence of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Manoj Pingua. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
