Driving Biogas Forward: Addressing Key Challenges in India's Clean Energy Transition

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called on the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to introduce concessional electricity tariffs for compressed biogas plants. This appeal highlights electricity costs, which form a significant portion of the operational expenses in these facilities, as a critical barrier to the clean energy transition.

IBA's detailed cost analysis shows that electricity costs can account for up to 48% of running expenses in compressed biogas plants. The association suggests a shift from industrial electricity tariffs to domestic rates, which could significantly reduce costs and enhance the operational viability of the sector.

Gaurav Kedia, Chairman of IBA, emphasized the critical role the CBG industry plays in India's Panchamrit commitments. Easing electricity expenses could attract private investment and facilitate smoother integration of biogas into the nation's energy framework, essential for meeting its future energy and environmental targets.

(With inputs from agencies.)