HPCL to Invest Rs 20 Billion in 24 Biogas Plants

24 Jun 2025 CW Team

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), a state-owned fuel retailer, plans to invest approximately Rs 20 billion (about USD 231 million) over the next two to three years to establish 24 compressed biogas (CBG) plants, according to a senior company official.

The initiative is part of India’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and meet its 2070 net-zero target. As one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, India is increasingly exploring the use of organic waste to generate cleaner fuel alternatives.

The project is being implemented by HPCL Renewable and Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of HPCL. The company has already commissioned two CBG plants and will set up 24 additional plants, each capable of producing 10–15 tonnes of CBG daily. The production will utilise agricultural residue, cattle dung, and sewage water, said Mohit Dhawan, Chief Executive of the subsidiary.

In a policy push towards cleaner fuels, India has mandated that since April, one per cent of compressed biogas be blended with fuel used for transport and cooking. This blending requirement will rise to five per cent by 2028–2029, stated Vikas Singh, a Director in the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Currently, India consumes around 28 million standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) of gas for vehicular and cooking use. This demand is projected to grow to 44 MMSCMD by 2028–2029. By that time, the country is expected to have 480 CBG plants in operation, of which 195 will be established by public sector oil and gas companies.

At present, India imports nearly half of its gas requirements in the form of costly liquefied natural gas (LNG). The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in the national energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030, up from the current six per cent, by promoting indigenous and sustainable alternatives like biogas.

Infrastructure Transport

06 May 2026

Ceigall India JV Bags Rs 9,180 Million Order From Jaipur Metro

Ceigall India said its joint venture CIL-SAM has secured an order worth Rs 9,180 million (mn) from Jaipur Metro. The firm reported the contract value as Rs 918 crore, which converts to Rs 9,180 million. The announcement was made via a regulatory filing and press release by the company. The transaction represents a material addition to the joint venture's project portfolio. The joint venture comprises Ceigall India and its project partner and will execute the scope awarded by Jaipur Metro. The company indicated that CIL-SAM will mobilise resources and initiate project activities in line with c..

RMRCL To Issue Jaipur Metro Phase II Work Order Soon

Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL) will issue the work order for Jaipur Metro Phase II shortly, marking a key step in the city's transit expansion. The corporation has completed preliminary clearances and is finalising contractual procedures before formal issuance. The move follows earlier planning and signals momentum for the metro programme in Jaipur. The decision follows consultations with urban planners and transport experts aimed at aligning the project with broader mobility objectives. It is understood that the Phase II corridor will be designed to improve connectivity bet..

Delhi Airport T3–T2 Subway To Cut Walk From 750 Metres To 80 Metres

Passengers moving between Terminal Three and Terminal Two at Delhi airport are set to gain a direct underground connection linking the Airport Express Line metro station at Terminal Three to Terminal Two. The project is intended to improve connectivity and reduce transfer times within one of the country’s busiest aviation hubs. The link will include clear wayfinding and sheltered access to streamline passenger flows. Once operational, the pedestrian subway will reduce the walking distance from nearly 750 metres to about 80 metres, cutting the on-foot transfer to a short corridor. At present..