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Bengaluru's biomethanation program is faltering, with five of its twelve plants non-functional. The plants located in KR Market, Begur, Mangammanapalya, and Kuvempunagar are designated for restoration, while the Varthur plant has been decommissioned due to unpaid maintenance dues.

Maintenance costs for each plant are Rs 85,000 monthly, despite low biogas output. The Koramangala plant is an exception, generating revenue by supplying biogas to restaurants. A new 300-tonne capacity plant is planned with Gail (India) Limited to improve biogas production and distribution in the city.