GAIL (India) Limited recently conducted an awareness session in Bengaluru regarding its proposed 300 tonnes per day (TPD) Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) based Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant. The event, held on 11 November 2026, took place at the Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC) premises and aimed to inform stakeholders about the upcoming facility.
The session was attended by notable figures, including Shri Tejaswi Surya, Member of Parliament for Bengaluru South, and Shri Satish Reddy, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka. Senior officials from GAIL, representatives from Resident Welfare Associations, non-governmental organisations, and members of the media were also present. Shri S. Mowar, Executive Director for GAIL’s Southern Region, highlighted the significance of the project in addressing urban waste management challenges.
The proposed CBG plant is set to be established with an investment of Rs. 123.42 crore, spanning approximately 18 acres. It is designed to process 300 tonnes of segregated organic municipal waste daily, producing around 12.6 tonnes of CBG and 21.6 tonnes of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) each day. The biogas produced will be supplied to GAIL Gas, enhancing the availability of clean, indigenous fuel in Karnataka. The plant is expected to provide a sustainable solution for urban waste processing, reducing reliance on landfills and promoting cleaner urban environments.
This initiative is part of GAIL’s broader commitment to supporting sustainable development in Karnataka and aligns with national objectives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The project is envisioned as a model for developing similar waste-to-CBG infrastructure in other urban areas across India. Analysts suggest that such projects could significantly contribute to India’s clean energy transition and circular economy goals, offering economic, social, and environmental benefits.
