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Synopsis India can convert 7.3 million tonnes of burnt paddy straw into renewable gas worth Rs 270 crore annually. This agricultural residue can also produce bioethanol, leading to import substitutions worth Rs 1,600 crore. Innovative technologies will transform straw into valuable resources. This initiative will attract investments and create jobs, building energy security from domestic […] The post Utilising 7.3 mn tonnes of straw can produce renewable energy worth Rs 270 cr a year: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association urges policy support to boost CBG adoption, soil health, and financing for renewable energy projects The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is actively working on budget recommendations to accelerate the growth of the compressed biogas (CBG) sector and strengthen India’s renewable energy transition. According to Abhijeet Mukherjee, Director at IBA, the industry has […] The post IBA seeks higher incentives and organic fertiliser quotas in budget 2026 push appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

The GST on biogas plants and devices has been cut to 5% from 12%, effective September 22 The reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on biogas plants and devices will boost private investment in the sector, the Indian Biogas Association said on Sunday. The GST on biogas plants and devices has been cut to […] The post GST cut to boost private investment in biogas sector appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide a concessional electricity tariff for compressed biogas (CBG) plants to boost the clean energy transition.In a comprehensive submission to the ministry, IBA stressed that the cost of electricity is a significant operational expense, averaging 30 per cent of overall OPEX, […] The post IBA urges govt to provide concessional electricity tariff for CBG plants appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia said that the overall government spend on the scheme would be ₹5,000 crore, which could be recovered in two years Indian Biogas Association has pitched for a scheme to provide ₹10,000 per unit subsidy for reviving 5 million biogas units, which are ready with basic infrastructure, saying it can […] The post IBA pitches for ₹10,000 per unit subsidy for household biogas plants appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) on Sunday hailed the government’s decision to hike the procurement price of compressed biogas, saying the move will meaningfully support unlocking the latent value of the sector. However, it stated that the hike is less than the anticipated and hoped for another upward revision soon. The petroleum ministry has […] The post Indian Biogas Association hails govt move to hike procurement price of CBG appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

This collaboration will establish a knowledge center, pool resources, and conduct training programs to boost the biofuels industry. Both entities will also collaborate on policy advocacy and R&D to promote biogas development across the nation. The Indian Biogas Association on Sunday said it has signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for development […] The post IBA collaborates with Indian Oil to develop bioenergy, bio-hydrogen sector appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

By embracing biogas as a critical enabler of sustainable development, India can not only meet its climate goals but also empower women, strengthen rural economies, and pave the way for a cleaner, more resilient future, says white paper India is aiming to meet ambitious climate goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, reducing reliance on […] The post Biogas Set To Power India’s Clean Energy, Rural Growth, Climate Action: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

In an exclusive interview with ResponsibleUs, Gaurav Kedia, Organiser of the BBB (Bioenergy, Biofuels, Biomaterials) Summit and Chairman of IBA, spoke about the multifaceted benefits of bioenergy. During the summit, in his address, he explained how bioenergy doesn’t just provide energy. When it’s solid, you get carbon; when it’s liquid, like biodiesel, you get glycerin; and with […] The post Blended Finance Can Drive Early-stage Bioenergy Projects: Gaurav Kedia, Organiser, BBB, Summit & Chairman, IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Synopsis The MNRE Secretary highlighted the progress of the schemes like National Bioenergy Programme and National Green Hydrogen mission which is working on turning agri-waste to products like biomass and green hydrogen. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said the government is looking at additional investments in a project that […] The post India’s agri waste-to-energy initiative to get Rs 857 cr boost from Govt: MNRE Secretary appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Synopsis This suggestion was made in a white paper launched by Nitin Gadkari, which also recommended centralised tracking, standardised benchmarking, and integrated funding to scale up biogas deployment in India. The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) on Thursday proposed integrating government initiatives like Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT), GOBARDhan, and CBG (compressed biogas) blending into […] The post Existing government initiatives must be integrated to boost biogas sector: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Synopsis RenewX 2025, a renewable energy exhibition held in Chennai, witnessed investment commitments exceeding Rs 200 crore for the biogas sector. Organized by Informa Markets, the event facilitated collaborations across bioenergy, solar, and wind sectors. The Indian Biogas Association highlighted the event’s role in fostering bioenergy solutions and partnerships, particularly in southern India. The biogas […] The post Biogas sector gets Rs 200 cr investment commitments at RenewX 2025: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.