The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has signed a concessionaire agreement with Oil India Limited (OIL) to establish a 200-ton-per-day (TPD) compressed biogas (CBG) plant based on municipal solid waste (MSW) at Jagatpur. The strategic collaboration aims to boost sustainable waste management and promote clean energy generation in the city.
High-Value Green Investment for the City
Under the agreement, OIL will invest ₹150 crore to develop the plant and plans to scale it up to 300 TPD within the next three to five years. The plant will process segregated organic municipal waste into compressed biogas, aligning with India’s broader sustainability and renewable energy goals.
Official Signing Ceremony
Ranjan Goswami, Executive Director of Oil India, and Anam Charan Patra, CMC Commissioner, signed the agreement. The CMC has allocated 11.88 acres of land in Ward No. 49 for the project. Construction is expected to be completed within 24 months, after which the plant will begin operations. Once commissioned, the facility will not only contribute to environmental goals but also stimulate local employment by generating 70–80 direct jobs and numerous indirect opportunities in related sectors.
Roles and Responsibilities Clearly Defined
As per the agreement:
- CMC will ensure a daily supply of 200 TPD of segregated wet waste to the plant.
- Oil India will handle end-to-end execution, including design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the plant over a 25-year concession period.
Paving the Way for Cleaner Cities
The partnership marks a significant step forward in urban waste-to-energy conversion. It also supports India’s mission to develop greener, more sustainable cities. As reported by projectstoday.com, the project transforms waste into renewable fuel. It showcases how public-private cooperation can drive impactful climate and energy solutions at the local level.
