IOC GPS Renewables, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and GPS Renewables, is set to establish 10 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India in the current financial year, with a total investment of ₹1,200 crore,
The initiative aims to convert organic waste into renewable energy using advanced biogas technology, supporting India’s broader ambition to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Project Highlights
Each biogas plant will:
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Produce 15 tonnes of CBG per day (approx. 5,475 tonnes annually)
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Generate 50 tonnes of byproducts daily, including fertilizers and biomass pellets
The facilities will be located in:
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Haryana: Karnal, Kaithal, Sirsa
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Uttar Pradesh: Jaunpur, Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri
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Chhattisgarh: Bemetara
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Andhra Pradesh: NTR district
Construction is expected to begin this month, with land already secured for all sites.
Expansion and Sustainability Goals
“We are pursuing more sites beyond FY26,” said Devendra Singh Sehgal, CEO of IOC GPS Renewables. He noted that the company is also exploring opportunities to supply biomass pellets to coal-fired power plants, which currently blend up to 5% biomass with coal—a share expected to increase in the coming years.
“There’s strong demand for biomass pellets, but the supply is largely from unorganised players. We hope to see a shift towards more structured operations,” Sehgal added.
Fertilizer Distribution and Market Integration
IOC GPS Renewables is also in discussions with fertilizer companies and Indian Oil to market its fertilizer byproducts through IOC’s 8,000+ retail outlets nationwide.
Challenges and Outlook
While optimistic, Sehgal acknowledged hurdles in scaling up the sector, including:
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Pricing challenges and the need for supportive policies
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Lack of skilled manpower, which poses operational constraints at the plant level
“While ethanol blending has reached 20%, CBG still has a long way to go. We’re hopeful that with the right regulatory support, this sector will grow significantly,” he said.