Compressed Biogas (CBG)

Compressed Biogas (CBG) mind map
  Recent Developments (Nov 2023)
    Mandatory blending
      In CNG and PNG
      Starts FY 2025-26
      Phased manner
        1% in FY 2025-26
        3% in FY 2027
        4% in FY 2028
        5% from FY 2029 onwards
      Central Repository Body (CRB)
        Monitors and implements blending mandate
    Objectives
      Stimulate CBG demand in CGD sector
      Reduce LNG imports
      Save foreign exchange
      Promote circular economy
      Contribute to net-zero emission target
    Investments and Projects
      Rs 37,500 crore investment expected
      750 CBG projects by FY 2029
    National Biofuels Coordination Committee (NBCC)
      Approved decision
      Chaired by Petroleum Minister
        Hardeep Singh Puri
      Targets
        Transportation sector
        Domestic sector
  Definition
    Biogas from biomass decomposition
      Precursor to CBG production
    Over 90% methane content
  Sources
    Agricultural residue
    Cattle dung
    Sugarcane press mud
    Municipal solid waste
    Sewage treatment plant waste
  Comparison
    Resembles natural gas
      Similar energy potential
  Government Initiatives
    SATAT scheme (2018)
      Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation
      Aimed to establish 5000 CBG plants by 2023
      Slow progress
        Only 48 CBG units set up
      Aimed to produce 15 million tonnes of CBG
    Parliamentary Standing Committee Recommendations
      Concerned about sluggish CBG progress
      Suggested financial assistance
        For entrepreneurs establishing CBG units
      Urged public sector investment
        To demonstrate viability
        Instill investor confidence
  Global Context
    India's initiatives
      Among world's largest importers of oil and gas
      Aims to reduce fuel import bill
    Ethanol blending
      Achieved 10% blending before Nov 2022 target
      Advanced 20% ethanol blending target to 2025
      Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) targets
        1% by 2027 for domestic flights
        2% by 2028 for international flights

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