India on track to achieve 3% compressed biogas blending goal by FY27
India is on track to achieve its goal of blending 3% compressed biogas (CBG) with CNG and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by FY27, with the current blending percentage already nearing 2%. Officials from The Hindu stated that more CBG plants under construction will help meet this target. India's current natural gas consumption for domestic PNG and CNG in transport is about 34-35 million metric standard cubic metre per day (MMSCMD). In April and May, CBG sales were approximately 0.66 mmscmd and 0.63 mmscmd respectively. The Petroleum Ministry's Gobardhan portal indicates 324 CBG/bio-CNG plants are under construction, with another 1,261 planned. Experts emphasize the urgency of boosting domestic energy security and reducing reliance on imported fuels due to geopolitical developments.
Key Points
- India is progressing towards its target of 3% compressed biogas (CBG) blending with CNG and PNG by FY27.
- The current blending percentage is close to 2%, supported by the ongoing construction of numerous CBG plants.
- Boosting domestic energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels are key drivers for this initiative.
- The Gobardhan portal tracks the construction and planning of CBG/bio-CNG plants across the country.
Exam Facts
- Target: 3% CBG blending by FY27.
- Current blending: Nearly 2%.
- Petroleum Ministry's portal: Gobardhan.
- Number of plants under construction: 324.
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