The Odisha government on Tuesday signed an agreement with Oil India Limited, a central public sector undertaking, to convert urban waste into green energy as part of the state’s wider clean-energy and circular-economy strategy, reports The Statesman.
The agreement aims to speed up coordination between Oil India and urban local bodies for the timely commissioning of Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants. Officials said the partnership will make a significant contribution to the state’s green-growth agenda.
Before the agreement was signed, a delegation led by Oil India Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr. Ranjit Rath met Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, to review progress on six CBG plants under development across Odisha.
The meeting focused on project timelines, commissioning readiness and integration with municipal waste systems to ensure a steady supply of feedstock. Both sides stressed the importance of turning urban waste into green energy as part of Odisha’s broader sustainability goals.
Padhee highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting waste-to-energy models that lessen landfill pressure and generate local economic value. The Oil India delegation expressed confidence in meeting key milestones and reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the department.
