CEID Consultants and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has reached a significant milestone by facilitating the integration of India’s first Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant into a City Gas Distribution (CGD) network through a steel pipeline. This achievement follows the successful commissioning of the MEPL Bio-energy plant last year, which initially supplied CBG via MDPE pipelines. The recent transition to steel pipeline connectivity sets a new industry standard and reinforces CEID’s leadership in developing advanced CBG infrastructure across the Indian energy landscape.
Situated in Batala, Gurdaspur, Punjab, the MEPL Bio-energy plant now enables direct and uninterrupted CBG supply to the CGD network operated by Gujarat Gas Ltd. This seamless integration eliminates the need for cascade transport systems, significantly cutting down logistics costs and simplifying supply chain operations.
Future MEPL plants adopting steel pipeline injection will follow the technical and regulatory blueprint established by this pioneering facility. The project lays the groundwork for standardizing critical components such as pipeline design, safety protocols, metering systems, pressure control, and gas quality management—ensuring consistent compliance with industry norms and government regulations.
The plant delivers clean energy in the form of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to a broad spectrum of consumers, including domestic, industrial, and commercial users. Additionally, it supports CNG retailers by directly supplying fuel to nearby CNG stations. Through its integration with Gujarat Gas Ltd.’s existing CGD infrastructure, the model eliminates the need for extensive transportation networks, enhances last-mile delivery, and improves operational efficiency.
Commenting on the success, Mr. Prince Gandhi, Founder & CEO of CEID Consultants and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., the project’s EPC partner, said, “We are proud to commission India’s first CBG offtake facility with steel pipeline injection into a CGD network. Traditionally, CBG plants depended on cascade systems using cylinders—posing challenges such as high logistics costs, safety concerns, and limited scalability. Our steel pipeline solution enables real-time, continuous, and safer CBG delivery directly into the CGD grid, drastically enhancing efficiency.”
“This project sets a precedent for future CBG plants across the country, showcasing how effective integration with urban gas networks can drive scalable and sustainable clean energy distribution,” Mr. Gandhi added.
This development marks a significant step toward building a robust, scalable biogas infrastructure in line with the Government of India’s SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. It also aligns with the environmental goals of both central and state governments and supports the Prime Minister’s vision for a gas-based economy. With this initiative, Gujarat Gas Ltd. continues to play a pivotal role in promoting green energy and sustainable development.
