Delhi's First Compressed Biogas Plant to Be Operational by September

Delhi is preparing to launch its first compressed biogas (CBG) plant at Goyla Dairy in southwest Delhi by September. This facility is anticipated to process 200 tonnes of cattle dung each day, turning it into vehicle fuel. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner, Sanjeev Khirwar, recently inspected the project and urged officials to accelerate the remaining work to meet the deadline.

The biogas plant is an essential part of the Clean Yamuna initiative, with a target set by Union home minister Amit Shah to process 1,500 tonnes of dairy waste. The plant will process cattle dung and municipal solid waste to generate compressed biogas and organic fertilizer. This initiative is being carried out under the Urban Development Fund of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

During his inspection, Khirwar instructed the executing agency to finalize all pending civil, mechanical, and electrical tasks by utilizing additional manpower and resources. He emphasized that the project should be ready for commissioning by September 17. Moreover, he stressed the importance of ensuring that no cattle dung enters nearby drains, highlighting the need for proper collection, transportation, and processing systems to protect the environment and public health.

After the review of the biogas plant, Commissioner Khirwar also evaluated major solid waste management facilities in the MCD’s West Zone to assess project implementation and necessary infrastructure upgrades.