Assam will get five compressed biogas (CBG) plants that will convert municipal waste and agricultural residue into clean energy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
In a post on X, Sarma said the projects are being developed in Tinsukia and Jorhat and will use waste to produce energy for households and agricultural activities, India Today reported.
CBG is a renewable fuel made by processing organic waste, including municipal waste and agricultural residue. It can be used as an alternative to conventional fuels while also helping reduce waste.
According to Sarma, the projects include municipal solid waste-based plants with a capacity of 125 tonnes per day (TPD) in both Tinsukia and Jorhat. Construction of the plants is currently underway.
The projects are aligned with the Centre’s GOBARdhan initiative, which encourages the conversion of cattle dung and other organic waste into biogas, bio-CNG and other useful products.
Sarma said Assam’s CBG Policy would further support the state’s efforts to expand clean energy and make better use of waste.“From Waste to Wealth!” Sarma said, highlighting the potential of the projects to convert municipal waste and agricultural residue into a source of clean energy.
