India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers Biofuels particularly Compressed Biogas (CBG), Ethanol, and Biodiesel positioned as strategic pillars in its transition towards cleaner energy by India. Currently, India has 170 CBG plants in operation and ~250 plants under development against the ambitious target of 5,000 under SATAT initiative, indicating that more than 85-90% of the targeted market is still upcoming, which presents a vast untapped growth landscape. In parallel, India’s strong push for ethanol blending (20% E20 by 2025-26) and biodiesel expansion through UCO-based feedstock procurement is also growing at an accelerating pace.Why India’s CBG Sector Is Emerging …
The Opportunity India Cannot Afford to Miss
The Opportunity India Cannot Afford to Miss India’s CBG potential is massive, estimated at 9.2–12.9 million tonnes annually, with nearly 80% coming from agricultural residues. The real challenge lies not in availability but in ensuring accessibility, aggregation, and storage of this feedstock.At the India BioEnergy & Tech Expo 2025 (September 24–26, 2025), EAC International Consulting, in collaboration with the Compressed Biogas Producers Forum (CBGPF) and India Forum for Green Energy (IFGE), unveiled a report: “Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in India” providing a strategic blueprint for turning India’s biogas ambitions into bankable, scalable ventures. The report …
Key Insights from the Bio-LNG Revolution
Key Insights from the Bio-LNG Revolution EAC International Consulting – Industry Insights At the recent 9th LNG India Summit 2025, EAC International Consulting Principal Anup Barapatre moderated a compelling Fire Side Chat on “Feasibility of Producing Bio-LNG – Renewable Low Carbon Fuel”, a discussion that revealed transformative possibilities for India’s energy future.The Fire Side Chat underscored a crucial reality: Bio-LNG maybe an option for the future, but the groundwork for seamless commercialization must begin now. As India accelerates its energy transition, converting waste to energy through Bio-LNG represents a win-win solution that addresses energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic development …
EAC’s Strategic Role in Advancing India’s Compressed Biogas Sector
EAC’s Strategic Role in Advancing India’s Compressed Biogas Sector Setting the benchmark for strategic insight in India’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector, EAC International Consulting contributed at the 2nd Edition of “Compressed Biogas in India,” organized by Renewable Watch on June 23, 2025, in New Delhi.India’s CBG sector is influenced by abundant biomass resources, supportive government policies, the need for soil health restoration, and a national strategy to reduce crude oil imports. Valuable conversations and powerful insights marked the June 23 event on compressed biogas (CBG), bringing together key stakeholders committed to advancing India’s clean energy transition. EAC International Consulting was …
Indian Biodiesel Industry Outlook
Indian Biodiesel Industry Outlook: Navigating Growth, Policy Dynamics, and Investment Opportunities India is the 3rd largest crude oil consuming nation globally accounting for 262 mio tons in FY 2023 with 89% demand met by imports from Russia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. High speed diesel consumption is estimated at 39.3 mio tons in FY 2023 of which ~87% is used by transport industry and rest 13% by industry, agriculture, and power generation. Diesel consumption is expected to reach ~105 mio tons by FY 2030 mainly driven by increased industrialization, urbanization, infrastructure development, and rising vehicle sales.To reduce dependency on imports and …