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India is stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on imported LNG as Juno Joule Biofuels breaks ground on a $75m biogas project in Telangana.
The project uses a cluster model comprising 10 plants to convert agricultural farm residues like paddy straw, cattle dung, and poultry waste to around 100 tonnes of compressed biogas per day.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Sridhar Babu, said, “Our farmers are no longer just food providers; through projects like this, they are becoming energy providers.”
The project will be launched in three separate phases expected to be fully completed by 2029 to 2030, with the first set to begin production in May 2027.
“Our cluster-based approach is designed to deliver consistency at scale, unlock value from agricultural waste, and contribute meaningfully to India’s energy security and rural economy,” said Nagasharath Rayapato, CEO of Juno Joule Green Energy.
The project is being implemented under the Government of India’s CBG–CGD Synchronisation Scheme, which aims to integrate compressed biogas into the City Gas Distribution network.
The project has so far secured offtake agreements with GAIL and Bhagyanagar Gas.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Indian government is stepping up efforts to expand compressed biogas production and use it as a cleaner alternative to natural gas.
Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said the government is working to scale up the biogas programme and bring multiple schemes under a single framework.
He added that the initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported LNG by promoting CBG, which can be produced domestically from waste and biomass.
The push comes at a time when LNG supplies have been impacted by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Qatar has typically provided roughly 45 to 50% of India’s LNG imports.
According to Reuters, India was importing over 10 million tonnes per year as of early 2026, with a 2024 valuation of over $6.4bn.
