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India's biogas sector, with a potential of 62 million metric tonnes (MMT), could meet approximately 9% of the national energy demand and significantly contribute to methane reduction goals. Currently, 17x5 compressed biogas (CBG) plants are operational, with 800 more under construction and 400 retail outlets established.

The dairy sector is poised to drive this expansion, leveraging 650 million tonnes of manure annually, and could supply nearly 40% of the country's fertilizer needs. Support from multilateral development banks and blended financing models is critical for accelerating deployment and ensuring commercial viability.

India's CBG blending mandate under SATAT is essential, with projections indicating that bio-mitigation could reduce methane emissions by up to 17%. The sector aims to integrate biogas and bio-fertilizer value chains and create a top-down implementation framework to address cost recovery and access to carbon markets.