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(THE GIST OF PIB) Compressed Biogas

(NOVEMBER-2024)

India's first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was launched in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

It is the mixture of hydrocarbon gases and vapours consisting mainly of Methane in gaseous form.
It has been produced by the decomposition of animal and plant waste, purified and compressed for use as an automotive fuel and industrial application;
CBG has calorific value and other properties similar to CNG and hence can be utilized as green renewable automotive fuel.
Thus it can replace CNG in automotive, industrial and commercial areas, given the abundance of biomass availability within the country.
Conversion of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste (MSW) into CBG in a commercial scale is expected to have the following benefits
Import reduction of natural gas and crude.
Utilization of agricultural residue, cattle dung and MSW for the production of CBG and thus to achieve reduction in emissions and pollution.
A boost towards fulfillment of National commitments in achieving climate change goals.
Providing a buffer against energy security concerns and crude/gas price fluctuations.
Contribution towards Swachh Bharat Mission through responsible waste management
Lowering pollution and carbon emission.
Providing additional source of revenue to the farmers, rural employment and amelioration of the rural economy