Adani Total start biogas production in Barsana,Uttar Pradesh

Adani Total Energies Biomass Limited (ATBL), has commissioned the first phase of its Barsana BioGas plant in Shre Mataji Gaushala, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. ATBL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL).  Adani Total Gas Limited is a joint venture between Adani Group and Total Energies of France.

Barsana Biogas Project

The Barsana Biogas Project, which is being developed in three phases, will have a total capacity of 600 tonnes per day of feedstock after its completion, The project is expected to generate 42 tonnes per day of Compressed Biogas (CBG) and 217 tonnes per day of organic fertiliser. According to the company, the plant will contribute to circular economy principles and agricultural sustainability.

According to the company, after completion, the Barsana plant will be India’s largest agri waste-based bio CNG plant. The cost for all three project phases for the plant would be more than  ₹200 crore.

The Barsana plant utilises state-of-the-art advanced anaerobic digestion technology, which converts organic materials into renewable biogas. This will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.It will also help the country meet its zero-emission target by 2070 and secure the nation's fuel security. 

What is Compressed Biogas (CBG) or Bio-CNG

Bio-CNG, or Compressed Biogas, is an advanced version of biogas produced from nitrogen-rich agricultural waste, food waste, or animal waste like cow dung. It is produced in the same way as biogas and has the same calorific value as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). To produce Bio-CNG, the biogas is commercially refined to enhance its methane content to above 90 per cent.

The Barsana plant uses advanced anaerobic digestion technology to convert organic materials like cow dung and other agricultural waste into biogas. To produce Biogas, organic matter with a high nitrogen content, such as food or animal waste, is broken down by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen.

The waste material is enclosed in a tight container so that it does not come into contact with oxygen(this type of digestion is called anaerobic digestion). During this process, biogas, which is mainly methane gas, is produced. 

Further, this biogas will be refined by removing the carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide to convert it into a gas having a methane content of around 95%. 

This highly purified gas is compressed, filled into cylinders, and sent to CNG plants to be used as a fuel for vehicles.

The solid waste produced during the process of anaerobic digestion is an excellent source of organic fertilizers.

Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources dhan (GOBARdhan)

The Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources dhan (GOBARdhan) scheme was launched by the government of India in 2018. It is an inter -ministerial initiative of the government to transform biodegradable and organic waste, including cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into high-value resources like biogas, CBG and organic manure. 

What is a Circular Economy? 

In a circular economy, products are designed for reuse , recyclability and durability. Old products are used as raw material for production of new products .The circular economy is based on the premise that  everything is  to be reused, remanufactured, and recycled back into a raw material as far as possible.

The circular model  is based on 3 R, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  Here Reducing means choosing those consumer goods which help in reducing the amount of waste generated. Reusing means the repeated use of items or parts of items which still have usable aspects. Here Recycling means the use of waste as resources.

Adani Total Energies Biomass Limited Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.