Bio-CNG from Municipal Solid Waste

 

Urban India produces over 1.5 lakh tonne of municipal solid waste every day, about half of which is biodegradable in nature. While treatment and processing of such a colossal quantity continues to be a challenge, it also offers an opportunity to local governments to create a strong value chain of treated products aligned with the principle of circular economy. Bio-CNG, a clean renewable fuel produced by converting organic waste into compressed bio-gas, is one such product that has a potential to be a sustainable solution. 

Despite strong policy and programme support, India’s bio-CNG production potential remains largely untapped: only 1.8 per cent of biodegradable waste from municipal sources is being used for biogas production. A new assessment study on the subject by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) covers aspects like regulatory readiness, technical performance, economic models and field-level challenges. The findings point to what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale solutions that are not just environmentally sound but economically viable and socially inclusive. 

CSE is convening a National Seminar to present these insights and catalyse the next wave of action. The Seminar is expected to bring together policymakers and regulators, urban local body authorities and city planners, industry and technology leaders, experts from academia, civil societies, research institutions and others.

The event will be live streamed for those who wish to attend the discussion virtually. Here is the live streaming

For more details, please contact: 

Kaifee Jawed Deputy Programme Manager Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy Centre for Science and Environment Email – kaifee.jawed@cseindia.org Mobile - 9755411810

Shrotik Bose Research Associate Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy Centre for Science and Environment Email – shrotik.bose@cseindia.org Mobile - 8910556230