foundation
Topic 01
Project fundamentals
Start with feedstock, plant fit, timelines, incentives, and day-to-day operation.
01What is a biogas plant and how does it work?add
A biogas plant converts organic waste into methane-rich gas through anaerobic digestion. Green Vikalp designs plants that process food, agricultural, and industrial waste, then recover energy, fertilizer, and process water from the same system.
02Which waste materials can be used for biogas and CBG production?add
Common feedstocks include cattle dung, agricultural residues, food waste, distillery spent wash, and press mud. These materials can be blended to support stable digestion and improve methane yield.
03Can biogas be upgraded to Bio-CNG for vehicles and industrial use?add
Yes. Purification and compression systems can upgrade raw biogas into high-purity CBG for transport fuel, industrial burners, or other gas-quality energy applications.
04How long does it take to install a biogas plant?add
A typical project takes 6 to 9 months from site assessment through commissioning. The final schedule depends on plant capacity, site readiness, statutory approvals, civil work, and equipment delivery.
05What subsidies and financial incentives may be available?add
Central support for CBG now flows through GOBARdhan, India's National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with a ₹23,731 crore outlay for FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. It provides capital assistance of up to ₹2 crore per TPD of installed CBG capacity, an administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU with a minimum ten-year horizon, and assured offtake through the CBG blending obligation. State bio-energy policies may add location-specific support. Green Vikalp helps prepare eligibility documents and align the project scope with the applicable framework.
06What maintenance is required after installation?add
Routine work includes monitoring digester biology, checking pumps and valves, cleaning filters, calibrating gas-upgrading equipment, and completing preventive maintenance. Consistent O&M reduces downtime and protects gas output.
07How much organic fertilizer can the plant generate?add
Fertilizer output depends on feedstock volume, composition, and the selected digestate process. The recovered digestate can be refined for on-site use or sale, creating value alongside CBG production.
08Is a biogas plant suitable for my industry or farm?add
Suitability depends on the consistency of your waste supply, energy needs, available land, utilities, and project economics. Farms, food processors, distilleries, hotels, municipalities, and industrial sites with steady organic waste are common candidates.