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Author: Drishti K Date: 13 July 2025 Government Schemes BioCNG

The Gaps in India's Bio-CNG Landscape — What's Missing and What's Next

Despite high potential, India's Bio-CNG growth lags due to systemic, infrastructural, and economic barriers.

Developing Bio-CNG plant infrastructure in India

India holds one of the largest biomass reserves globally, yet Bio-CNG infrastructure remains underdeveloped. The reasons are deeply rooted in policy fragmentation, financial barriers, and technical gaps.

1. Capital-Intensive Projects

High upfront CAPEX and long payback periods deter small-scale entrepreneurs.

2. Feedstock Logistics

Inconsistent biomass supply chains and seasonal availability restrict continuous operations.

3. Technological Dependence

Heavy reliance on imported purification and compression technology increases costs.

4. Policy Bottlenecks

While the SATAT scheme is a breakthrough, delays in offtake agreements and lack of uniform state policies slow down project execution.

Hastus Insight: Bridging these gaps demands domestic technology localization, better financing tools, and integrated EPC ecosystems — all areas Hastus is actively solving.

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