MC to organise land earmarking ceremony for compressed biogas plant at Dadumajra today

Building on this achievement, the MC has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up the CBG plant under the design–build–finance–operate (DBFO) model. Importantly, the project involves no financial investment from the MC, including operation and maintenance costs.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between MC and IOCL was signed on November 20, 2025. During the ceremony, around 10 acres of land will be formally handed over to IOCL. The land has been leased at a nominal rate of Re 1 per acre per month. Provision has also been kept for future expansion on an additional five acres.

Once operational, the plant will process around 200 tonnes per day (TPD) of segregated organic municipal solid waste, with up to 10 per cent mixed waste, along with 30 TPD of cow dung. The estimated project cost is around Rs 125 crore.

The project will adhere to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms. As part of environmental safeguards, IOCL will develop a mandatory 33 per cent green belt in the project area.

Officials said the CBG plant will play a crucial role in reducing landfill pressure, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and producing clean fuel. The project is also expected to bring long-term environmental and health benefits, particularly for residents living in and around the Dadumajra area.