Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: In a significant step towards sustainable energy and waste management, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a Tripartite Agreement with the Municipal Corporation of Bilaspur and the Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority for the establishment of a Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Bilaspur.
The agreement was formalized with Mr Anil Kumar P, Executive Director I/c (Biofuels), signing on behalf of BPCL. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar Pingua, Additional Chief Secretary (Home & Prisons), Government of Chhattisgarh, and Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Collector of Bilaspur.
Second CBG Plant in Chhattisgarh under SATAT Initiative
This new facility marks BPCL’s second CBG plant in the state under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative. The plant is engineered to process 150 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste per day, converting it into clean, renewable compressed biogas.
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Advancing India’s Green Energy Goals
The Bilaspur plant aligns with India’s broader ambitions of building a gas-based economy and achieving its Net Zero commitments. By transforming organic municipal waste into biogas, the project contributes meaningfully to key national missions such as:
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – by ensuring scientific waste management
- Energy Security – by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels
- Net Zero Goals – by generating clean, carbon-neutral fuel
Collaboration for Sustainable Development
The Tripartite Agreement showcases the power of collaboration between the public sector and local government bodies in addressing climate and energy challenges. BPCL’s role as a strategic energy partner is further reinforced through this initiative, with Chhattisgarh playing a vital role in India’s bioenergy map.
Leadership Comments
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Anil Kumar P highlighted, “This project is not just about waste-to-energy conversion. It’s a symbol of integrated development where clean energy, public hygiene, and environmental sustainability intersect.”
Mr Manoj Kumar Pingua commended the collaboration, adding, “This initiative places Chhattisgarh at the forefront of the clean energy transition while providing a replicable model for waste management across India.”
About BPCL
Headquartered in Mumbai, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is India’s second-largest state-owned downstream oil and gas company. Operating three major refineries in Bina, Kochi, and Mumbai, BPCL is a Fortune Global 500 enterprise and functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The company was ranked 309th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2020 and 1052nd on the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2023.
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