World Biogas Assoc. INDIA Congress 2024 held; Highlights India’s potential in Biogas sector

Abhishek Byahut
New Delhi

Two-days World Biogas Association INDIA Congress 2024 summit hosted by the World Biogas Association (WBA) concluded on Thursday, 24, October, highlighting India’s immense potential and ambition in the biogas sector.

The event was focused on crafting a framework to accelerate the biogas industry’s growth in the region, drawing global attention to bioenergy at a critical time as Brazil is all set to hold the G20 Presidency, host COP30, and lead BRICS in 2025.

The inaugural sessions of the World Biogas Association INDIA Congress, titled “Realising India’s Biogas Potential,” were followed by six other insightful sessions.

Each session shed light on the ways India can harness biogas to meet its environmental and economic goals.
The first day of the Congress highlighted India’s pivotal moment in its journey toward sustainable development, showcasing biogas as a renewable energy solution to tackle climate change and promote green growth with aim to reduce emissions and generate green jobs. However, there are challenges such as distribution network limitations, pricing challenges and technological gaps.

The sessions emphasized the need to overcome these barriers by improving infrastructure and enhancing technological efficiency, with both public and private sectors.

The roadmap will establish a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework, support capacity-building efforts, and address supply chain requirements essential for scaling biogas production in India.

“We are at a critical point where biogas holds immense potential for India’s green energy future,” said Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India.

“Biogas not only addresses our energy needs but also offers solutions for environmental challenges and employment generation. With the government’s initiatives, such as the 5,000 CBG plants under the SATAT scheme, India has the opportunity to lead globally in biogas.” Mr Kant said.

Charlotte Morton OBE, WBA Chief Executive, said, “As we look to the future, the importance of recycling organic waste cannot be overstated as it is both a pressing necessity and an immense economic opportunity. India is perfectly positioned to seize this chance and lead globally,”

The two-day Congress explored global strategies to boost biogas production, such as integrating bioethanol production from sugarcane with biogas production. The event aims to de-risk investments and develop regulatory frameworks to ensure efficient waste recycling and scale biogas opportunities by 2030.