Workshop on Compressed Biogas Market in India

Recognising the vast potential of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in India, KfW, in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), conducted a joint workshop on "CBG Market in India" on 29 April 2024 in New Delhi. The event brought together over 200 participants—both in-person and virtual—from diverse sectors to shape the future of sustainable CBG development in India.  

The workshop covered key aspects of the CBG market, including existing policies and incentives, offtakes under the SATAT scheme, CBG-CGD synchronisation, technology innovations, and financing options. Discussions also addressed challenges and opportunities in utilising municipal solid waste (MSW), agricultural residues, and cow dung as feedstock.  

Esteemed panelists included Dr. Gaurav Mishra (Scientist-F, MNRE), Mr. Ashish Gupta (Chief General Manager, GAIL), Mr. Manikandan CKN (Chief Manager, IOCL), and Mr. Jai Kumar Gaurav (Senior Advisor, GIZ), alongside experts from SIDBI, Praj Industries, Indian Potash Limited, and Srinivas Waste Management Services. Their insights provided valuable direction for accelerating CBG adoption in India.  

The organising team, comprising Mr. Subodh Kumar (Former Executive Director, IOCL), Dr. Thomas Gietzen and Mr. Bernhard Schenk from KfW, and Mr. Vaibhav Singh and Mr. Prateek Girdhar from PwC, added depth to the discussions.  

Notable attendees included Mr. Rajesh K Mediratta (MD & CEO, Indian Gas Exchange), Prof. V.K. Vijay (National Coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan), Dr. Parveen Dhamija (Former Advisor, Skill Council for Green Jobs & Former Scientist-G, MNRE), and Dr. Mahendra Kumar Garg (Consultant, UIT Rajasthan).  

With participation from key organisations such as MNRE, SIDBI, ONGC, IOCL, IGFE, World Bank, IGEF-SO, GIZ, and CSE—alongside CBG plant developers, state nodal agencies, financial institutions, and academic and research institutions—the workshop offered a comprehensive perspective on India's evolving CBG ecosystem.  

This collaborative initiative fostered knowledge exchange and problem-solving, paving the way for transformative advancements in India's CBG sector and a greener energy future.  

For more information, contact Mr. Stefan Kliesch - Stefan.kliesch(at)kfw.de and Mr. Ramana Reddy – Ramana.reddy2(at)kfw.de.