The project developed with the assistance of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) will produce 12 tons of CBG daily and 75 tons of potash from jaggery, molasses, etc.
- NCDC, established in 1963, is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Cooperation aimed at developing farmer cooperatives.
About Compresses Biogas (CBG)
- CBG is prepared from raw biogas and it can be used as a clean and renewable fuel, similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
- Raw biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion of biomass and waste sources like agricultural residue, cattle dung, food waste, etc.
- Biogas mainly contains:
- Methane (CH₄): 55–60%;
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂): 35–40%;
- Other impurities: H₂S, water vapor, etc.
- The raw biogas is purified to remove H₂S, CO₂, and water vapor, increasing methane concentration to over 90%, and is then compressed to about 200–250 bar pressure to obtain CBG.
Significance of CBG
- Reduces imports of natural gas and crude oil, thus, saving forex and ensuring energy security.
- Supports national climate goals by lowering pollution and carbon emissions (e.g., Panchamrit commitments).
- Promotes waste management, contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Provides additional income to farmers and generates rural employment opportunities.
Initiatives taken in India to promote CBG
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