The CBG policy In India aims to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production and utilization through several beneficiary schemes introduced by the Govt. of India, with some States having specific policies and incentives, while others being in development stage.
Despite this, the implementation of compressed biogas (CBG) projects in India has been dismal, falling well below the goal of 5,000 projects by 2030.
To identify / understand the barriers in implementing CBG projects and discuss on the measures to resolve them, Cogen India had organized the One Day Business Meet “CBG In Uttar Pradesh : A Game Changer for Energy & Agriculture” at Hotel Holiday Inn, Lucknow, U.P. on Friday, August 22, 2025.
The objective of organizing a CBG Business Meet for Sugar Mills in Uttar Pradesh is to create a platform for sugar industry stakeholders to explore and adopt Compressed Biogas (CBG) as a sustainable and profitable energy solution. The event aimed to highlight the potential of utilizing sugarcane residues, such as bagasse and molasses, to generate clean energy, reduce operational costs, and improve environmental performance. By bringing together sugar mill owners, industry experts, government officials, and technology providers, the meet will foster collaboration on best practices, share successful case studies, and discuss the financial incentives and policies available to support CBG production. Ultimately, the objective is to drive the transformation of sugar mills into energy producers, promoting energy self-sufficiency, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and contributing to the green energy transition in Uttar Pradesh, while enhancing the economic viability and sustainability of the sugar industry.
With the growing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions the platform served as a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, explore collaborations and discuss advancements in the areas of production, technology, challenges & solutions.
Special feature of this meet, was the Plant visit scheduled on August 21, 2025 to DCM Shriram Ltd., Unit – Ajbapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh a 12 TPD CBG Plant supplied by Praj Industries Ltd. The participants of the tour went through the plant, the detailed walkthrough of the facility, the open discussions with technical teams, and the transparent sharing of best practices in operations, safety, and sustainability has really proved knowledgeable. It offered meaningful insights to all delegates to carry forward.
Cogeneration Association of India extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the entire team at DCM Shriram for the warm welcome, exceptional courtesy, and generous hospitality extended during the plant visit.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to Praj Industries for their valuable support and partnership as the knowledge partner for the captioned meet.
The event was witnessed by following Honourable dignitaries present on the dias at the inaugural session: (R To L)
Ms. Seema Paroha, Director, National Sugar Institute
Ms. Shashikala Jolle, MLA, Karnataka
Sh Annasaheb Jolle, Ex. M. P. & Hon,Chairman, Halsiddhanath SSK Niyamit, Nipani, Karnataka
Sh Ajay Pratap Singh, Head CBG, Praj Industries Ltd
Dr. Narendra Mohan, Director, Greentech Consultants
Sh Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar, Vice President, Cogeneration Association of India (CAI)
Sh Sanjay Khatal, MD (MSFCSFL) & DG (CAI)
& Sh Kumar Vineet (IAS), MD, Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd also witnessed his presence The event was organised with support from \
National Sugar Institute, Kanpur
Sardar Swarna Singh National Institute of Bioenergy (NIBE), Kapurthala, Punjab
National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories Ltd., New Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd, Lucknow
Greentech Consultants, Kanpur
The Ethanol Manufacturers Association of India, Mumbai
The success of this Business Meet is largely due to the unwavering support and valuable contributions of our Title Sponsor – Clarke Energy India Private Limited, Knowledge Partner Praj Industries Ltd and Associate Title Sponsor: Covalent Projects & Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Their Partnership along with Greentech consultants of has been instrumental in making this event impactful and insightful.
Sh Narandra Mohan, Former Director, NSI & Managing Director, Greentech Consultants Chaired the Session on “Opportunities & Challenges in Scaling CBG Production & Distribution” during this meet.
The discussions highlighted that while the technology for producing Compressed Biogas (CBG) from Filter Cake is largely established and not a significant hurdle, the real bottlenecks lie in the “In & Out” – specifically: The year-round consistency and quality of Filter Cake feedstock, and the effective management of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM), a major by-product.
In addition to these, several other operational, logistical, and economic factors also need to be addressed.
It was felt that transparent dialogue, collaborative efforts across stakeholders, and timely policy support/interventions are essential to truly unlock the potential of CBG in Uttar Pradesh – both as a sustainable energy alternative and a boon for agriculture.
Cogen India shall submit white Paper to Govt of India post event
