Noida: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has issued a request for proposals to set up a second biogas plant, this time at the Pauvari Gaushala. The move comes just a week after the foundation was laid for a similar facility at the Jalpura village cowshed, reports The Times of India.
The proposed plant will process 50 tonnes per day of cow dung and will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model within 12 months. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 17 crore.
Once operational, the plant will produce compressed natural gas (CNG) that can be used to fuel vehicles and kitchens. Using anaerobic digestion, the facility will convert cow dung into eco-friendly fuel, generating revenue for the upkeep of the cowshed while also improving waste management.
An official said the selected agency will be responsible for building the bio-CNG project using cow dung and other biodegradable waste. “The bidder can choose the technology, but it must be based on bio-methanation and produce CNG that meets the latest standards for vehicle fuel, especially for city buses,” the official said. Any future upgrades will also be the contractor’s responsibility.
GNIDA clarified that it will not guarantee a daily supply of 50 tonnes of cow dung. In case of shortfalls, the contractor will be allowed to use alternatives such as agricultural residue, agro-industrial waste, or horticultural waste to run the plant at full capacity.
For the project, GNIDA will lease 2 to 4 acres of land at a nominal rent of Rs 1 per square metre.
