Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), GAIL (India) Limited conducted a comprehensive Workshop on Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) in Raipur. The initiative aimed to spread awareness, encourage entrepreneurship, and boost investments in India’s emerging CBG sector.
Director (GP), MoP&NG, Chairs the Event
The workshop was chaired by Mr. Vikas Singh, Director (Gas Projects), MoP&NG, Government of India. His keynote address emphasized the government’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable and renewable energy sources like CBG through strategic policy interventions, technological support, and public-private partnerships.
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Wide Participation Across the CBG Ecosystem
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a diverse set of stakeholders, including:
- Entrepreneurs
- Oil & Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities
- Technology providers and vendors
- State government representatives
- Experts from the renewable energy sector
Mr S. N. Yadav, Executive Director (CBG), GAIL, formally welcomed the dignitaries, participants, and representatives from the Ministry, Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs), and the wider CBG industry.
Key Themes and Policy Discussions
The workshop featured informative presentations and policy discussions on various critical aspects of the CBG value chain. Key topics included:
SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative and progress roadmap
CBG-CGD synchronization scheme to integrate CBG producers with city gas networks
Policy for Financial Assistance for Biomass Aggregation Machinery (BAM) and Development of Pipeline Infrastructure (DPI)
Biogas generation potential from sewage treatment plants (STPs)
Latest BAM equipment and technology demonstrations
These sessions provided attendees with clarity on investment opportunities, policy support mechanisms, and the latest technological advancements in CBG production and distribution.
Interactive Q&A and Vote of Thanks
The workshop concluded with an engaging Q&A session, allowing stakeholders to raise queries and exchange ideas. The event wrapped up with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Kishore Kumar, General Manager (CBG), GAIL, who acknowledged the contributions of all participants and reiterated GAIL’s commitment to scaling India’s CBG sector.
About GAIL
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is the country’s largest natural gas company. With a diversified business portfolio spanning natural gas transmission, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, and renewable energy, GAIL plays a pivotal role in India’s energy landscape. The company is equally committed to sustainable development and community welfare, making it a leader in both energy and social impact.
