Chandigarh to Establish Rs 125-Crore Compressed Biogas Plant with IOCL
Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation Limited are set to establish a Rs 125-crore compressed biogas plant at Dadumajra, processing 200 tonnes of municipal solid waste and 30 tonnes of cow dung daily. The facility, expected to be operational by December 31, 2028, aims to alleviate landfill pressure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a green belt covering 33% of the area. A memorandum of understanding was signed on November 20, 2025, with a land handover ceremony planned for January 19.
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Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation Limited will set up a Rs 125-crore compressed biogas plant at Dadumajra. The facility, covering 10 acres, will process 200 tonnes of municipal solid waste and 30 tonnes of cow dung daily, expected to be operational by December 31, 2028.
The MC will lease the land to IOCL for 15 years at Rs 1 per acre per month and supply organic waste free of cost. The project aims to reduce landfill pressure and greenhouse gas emissions, with a green belt covering 33% of the area. A memorandum of understanding was signed on November 20, 2025, and the land handover ceremony is scheduled for January 19.
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