GAIL (India) Limited organised an awareness session on its proposed 300 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant, planned at the Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC) premises in Bengaluru. The proposed facility aims to convert segregated organic municipal waste into clean fuel and organic manure, supporting sustainable waste management and the expansion of indigenous energy resources.
The event was attended by Shri Tejaswi Surya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Bengaluru South); Shri Satish Reddy, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka; and Shri S. Mowar, Executive Director (Southern Region), GAIL. Senior GAIL officials, representatives of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), NGOs and members of the media also participated.
Project Details and Production Capacity
The proposed plant will process 300 tonnes of segregated organic municipal solid waste daily. GAIL plans to develop the facility with an investment of ₹123.42 crore across approximately 18 acres at the KCDC premises.
Once operational, the facility is expected to produce around 12.6 tonnes of Compressed Biogas and 21.6 tonnes of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) every day. The CBG produced at the plant will be supplied to GAIL Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL.
The project will add to the availability of indigenous clean fuel in Karnataka while creating a productive use for the city’s segregated organic waste. The production of fermented organic manure will also support the recovery and reuse of organic resources.
Turning Municipal Waste into Clean Energy
The proposed facility is designed to establish a sustainable pathway for processing urban organic waste by converting it into useful energy and agricultural inputs. By diverting suitable waste from conventional disposal routes, the project is expected to help reduce the burden on landfills and strengthen Bengaluru’s waste-management infrastructure.
The initiative will also contribute to cleaner urban surroundings by promoting the scientific processing of segregated municipal waste. Its dual output of CBG and organic manure will support resource recovery and encourage the productive use of waste.
Supporting Circular Economy and Clean Energy Goals
The project aligns with broader national priorities, including the Swachh Bharat Mission, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s clean energy transition. It reflects GAIL’s efforts to expand alternative fuel production while supporting sustainable urban waste-management practices.
Through the proposed facility, GAIL aims to demonstrate how municipal organic waste can become a valuable resource for clean energy generation and organic manure production. The initiative is expected to contribute to a circular economy by linking urban waste management with renewable fuel production and resource utilisation.
