Can Compressed Biogas become an alternative to costly petro-fuels?

The Government of India’s 2018 Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) as an affordable transport fuel, made from farm and municipal solid waste, is becoming more relevant as the soaring petrol and diesel prices are jeopardizing the economic revival of the country.

There is broad recognition today that SATAT as a national development programme will benefit vehicle users, farmers and entrepreneurs alike.

CBG is considered to be a valuable component of India’s future green mix. Under the SATAT scheme the government envisages the setting up of 5,000 CBG plants in the next 5 years with a production target of 15 million tones.