Compressed Biogas

About Compressed Biogas

• It is the mixture of hydrocarbon gases and vapours consisting mainly of Methane in gaseous form.
• It has been produced by the decomposition of animal and plant waste, purified and compressed for use as an automotive fuel and industrial application;
• CBG has calorific value and other properties similar to CNG and hence can be utilized as green renewable automotive fuel.
• Thus it can replace CNG in automotive, industrial and commercial areas, given the abundance of biomass availability within the country.
• Conversion of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste (MSW) into CBG in a commercial scale is expected to have the following benefits
  • Import reduction of natural gas and crude.
  • Utilization of agricultural residue, cattle dung and MSW for the production of CBG and thus to achieve reduction in emissions and pollution.
  • A boost towards fulfillment of National commitments in achieving climate change goals.
  • Providing a buffer against energy security concerns and crude/gas price fluctuations.
  • Contribution towards Swachh Bharat Mission through responsible waste
  • management
  • Lowering pollution and carbon emission.
  • Providing additional source of revenue to the farmers, rural employment and amelioration of the rural economy

Q1:What is Natural Gas?

It is a mixture of gases which are rich in hydrocarbons. It is a colorless and odorless gas composed of 70-90% methane (CH4). Its other ingredients include ethane (C2 H6) and propane (C3 H8).

Source :Gwalior houses India's first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant