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 establishes a importance of feedstock security is the dividing line between the success and failure of CBG projects. Without reliable access to quality biomass, even the most advanced biogas plants become stranded assets.

The Complexities Are Real

Agricultural residues are scattered across millions of smallholder farms
Seasonal availability creates supply volatility
Collection and transportation logistics remain fragmented
Quality standards vary dramatically across regions

Structured government policies, financial incentives, and progressive state-level programs are creating an enabling environment for CBG plant development, mapping clear opportunities for stakeholders. However, capitalizing on this momentum requires more than policy awareness, it demands rigorous feedstock assessment and logistics planning as the foundation of investment decisions. The report provides comprehensive frameworks for evaluating viability before committing capital, ensuring that policy opportunities translate into bankable, sustainable ventures.

What sets this report apart is EAC's holistic consulting approach. The report doesn't stop at analysis, it guides stakeholders through the entire journey: from initial feasibility studies and feedstock mapping, through financial modelling and risk assessment, to detailed implementation roadmaps and on-ground operational support.

This end-to-end commitment transforms insights into bankable CBG ventures.

Building on these insights, EAC moderated a critical industry conversation on September 25, 2025 - the panel "Feedstock Supply Chain & Storage", bringing together sector leaders to address the practical challenges outlined in the report.

Led by Dr. Rajesh Raut, Managing Consultant at EAC International Consulting, the discussion revealed a powerful consensus: robust feedstock management is essential to accelerating the CBG sector, but success requires smart policies, innovative technologies, and proactive collaboration among stakeholders.

The session featured industry leaders: Er. Pritpal Singh, Mr. Shashank Adlakha, Mr. Tushar Lowalekar, Mr. Kumar Neelendu Jha, Mr. Pulkit Agarwal, and Mr. Benedikt Lambrecht-Speller.

Their collective wisdom underscored what the report confirms: CBG is not a niche opportunity, it's a cornerstone of India's renewable energy strategy and a critical contributor to energy security and sustainable economic growth.

India's biogas potential is not a question of "if" but "how" and "when." The report provides the roadmap for converting abundant agricultural residues into reliable, commercial-scale renewable energy.

The feedstock challenge is solvable. The pathways are clear. The time to act is now.

Through report, dialogue, and strategic partnerships, EAC continues shaping pathways for India's CBG ecosystem—supporting the nation's transition to clean, reliable, and future-ready energy.

For more information or to access the full report, please connect with Dr. Rajesh Raut, Managing Consultant at EAC International Consulting.