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GAIL plans ₹123-crore waste-to-biogas facility in Bengaluru
State-owned Gas Authority of India Limited has proposed a major waste-to-biogas conversion plant at the Karnataka Compost Development Centre site in Bengaluru. The project aims to convert municipal waste into renewable biogas energy.
LSN India ·
GAIL has unveiled plans for a ₹123-crore waste-to-biogas plant at the KCDC facility in Bengaluru, marking a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure in Karnataka's capital. The project seeks to harness biogas potential from organic waste streams, aligning with the state's sustainability objectives and India's renewable energy targets.
The proposed facility at the Karnataka Compost Development Centre site would leverage existing infrastructure while establishing a modern waste-to-energy conversion operation. Such facilities typically process municipal and organic waste to generate biogas, which can be used for power generation or as compressed biogas for transportation applications.
The venture reflects GAIL's diversification strategy beyond conventional natural gas operations into cleaner energy solutions. As India accelerates its transition toward renewable energy sources and circular economy principles, waste-to-biogas projects have gained prominence in major urban centres.
Bengaluru, grappling with mounting waste management challenges, could benefit significantly from the facility's dual advantage of processing organic waste while generating renewable energy. The project requires necessary environmental clearances and regulatory approvals before commencement of construction.