India’s Renewable Gas: Progress and Prospects

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional journey and how your experience in process engineering, RNG/BioCNG, and waste-to-energy has shaped your perspective on clean fuel commercialization?

The first professional connection with biogas dates back to early 2006 when we became interested in the concept of a biogas plant powered by agricultural pump sets. Subsequently, we explored biogas as a vehicle fuel. During my post-university career, I was part of India’s biofuel journey as a technical resource at India’s largest biofuel company and subsequently at several other organisations before fully focusing on renewable gases such as compressed biogas (waste-to-energy) and hydrogen as future outlooks.

This sector has historically been regarded as a niche area and has developed differently from other major energy sectors. It has been largely compliance-driven, which has significantly limited the development of comprehensive expertise. However, the country has recently recognized the sector’s true potential and the vital role it can play in enhancing energy security and creating a better environment for future generations.

Throughout my professional and personal journey, I have remained committed to driving positive change. This sector offers an opportunity to contribute across the entire value chain and to foster…