Bio-CNG: Role in Energy Transition
India’s growing energy demand, dependence on imported fossil fuels, and commitments under the Paris Agreement to achieve Net Zero by 2070 require clean and sustainable energy alternatives. Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (Bio-CNG), produced from agricultural residue, municipal solid waste, and cattle dung, offers a renewable substitute for fossil CNG and LPG, while simultaneously addressing waste management and rural energy security.
Recent Developments
- Starting April 1, 2025, the mandatory blending of CBG in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) segments of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network officially began.
- The blending obligation starts at 1% for FY 2025-26 and ....
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