Maharashtra Govt Clears Land Allotment for Mahanagar Gas Project in Deonar

Maharashtra govt clears land allotment for Mahanagar Gas project in Deonar

Mumbai, May 20 (PTI) The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the leasing out of land in the Deonar area of Mumbai at a concessional rate to the Mahanagar Gas for setting a bio-gas project based on bio-methanation technology.Under the Central Government's GOBARdhan Scheme, there is a target to set up 75 bio-methanation plants in urban areas and 500 new bio-gas plants.The oil and gas marketing companies will fund these projects, while states a…

CBG Price Hike Welcomed by Biogas Industry - SMEVENTURE

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has welcomed the central government’s decision to revise the procurement price of compressed biogas (CBG), calling it a positive step for the bioenergy sector. The petroleum ministry has increased the procurement rate from Rs 1,380 to Rs 1,478 per MMBTU, effective June 1 through October 31, 2025. The association, however, noted that the hike falls short of industry expectations and reiterated the need for a mo…