Tata Steel UISL Commissions Two New Biogas Plants in Jamshedpur

24 Apr 2025 CW Team

Tata Steel UISL has inaugurated two new biogas plants at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy and Bari Maidan, taking its total number of installations across Jamshedpur to twenty-five. These decentralised facilities form part of the company’s broader initiative to advance renewable energy and sustainable urban management.

The inauguration ceremony was led by Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel, and Ritu Raj Sinha, Managing Director, Tata Steel UISL. Other attendees included Varun Bajaj, Chief, Town Infrastructure; Sanjeev Chaudhary, President, Tata Workers Union; and senior leadership from Tata Steel and Tata Steel UISL.

These biogas units are designed to convert organic waste into clean energy, helping to reduce landfill load and carbon emissions. Located at public institutions and hotels, they contribute to a greener, more self-sufficient urban ecosystem. In a further push to scale up operations, Tata Steel UISL plans to increase food waste intake from surrounding neighbourhoods, enhancing the effectiveness of its existing biogas infrastructure.

This initiative is aligned with Tata Steel’s sustainability roadmap, showcasing its leadership in renewable energy and commitment to responsible urban development.

Source: Tata Steel UISL

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