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Chandigarh Powers Up With New Biogas Plant
21 Nov
Summary
- Chandigarh inks deal for a new biogas plant at Daddumajra.
- The plant will process 200 TPD organic waste and 30 TPD cow dung.
- This initiative aims to boost renewable energy and reduce landfill burden.
Chandigarh is advancing its green initiatives with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Corporation (MCC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). This partnership establishes a new Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Daddumajra, employing a Design-Build-Finance-Operate model.
The agreement formalizes the commitment to scientific waste processing, a crucial step in reducing the city's reliance on landfills and fostering renewable energy production. MCC will supply organic waste and cow dung, while IOCL will manage the plant's design, construction, financing, and operation.
This ambitious project is expected to strengthen Chandigarh's environmental goals by improving waste processing capacity, cutting landfill emissions, and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, aligning with the city's vision for sustainable development.
