CSIR‑IICT technology powers India’s compressed biogas scale-up
CSIR-IICT has developed technologies to convert agricultural waste and organic residues into compressed biogas (CBG), providing a sustainable energy source. This innovation addresses urban waste management and offers economic opportunities for farmers. The initiative aligns with India's goal to establish numerous CBG plants, promoting a circular economy and enhancing energy security.
- ▪CSIR-IICT's technology converts agricultural waste into compressed biogas, reducing environmental damage.
- ▪Three full-scale CBG plants are being developed in Telangana and Assam to produce significant amounts of CBG.
- ▪The initiative supports India's SATAT program, aiming to establish 5,000 CBG plants to enhance energy security.
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Each day, tonnes of unsold produce and discarded peels pile up in bustling urban vegetable markets. For years, this waste was simply hauled away—adding to overflowing landfills. In nearby rural areas, farmers faced a parallel challenge of crop residues such as paddy straw and husk with little economic value, often burnt in the open, worsening air pollution and depleting soil health.However, compressed biogas (CBG) offers a compelling alternative to this twin crisis by converting agricultural residues and organic waste into a clean, transport-ready fuel.
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