By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Stone of GAIL’s Bengaluru CBG Plant, Giving Fresh Momentum to India’s Green Energy Mission

GAIL Spearheads India’s Green Energy Transition: Bengaluru CBG Project Sets New Benchmark in Waste-to-Wealth Initiative

Under the leadership of CMD Deepak Gupta, GAIL advances clean energy, circular economy and indigenous resource utilisation

GAIL (India) Limited is steadily strengthening its role in India’s evolving energy landscape by embracing innovative, sustainable and future-ready energy solutions. The foundation stone laying of its Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant in Bengaluru by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 13, 2026, marks another significant milestone in the country’s journey towards energy self-reliance, environmental sustainability and a circular economy.

The landmark project reflects GAIL’s commitment to translating the national vision of clean energy transition into tangible outcomes, while addressing two important developmental priorities simultaneously — scientific management of urban waste and the generation of indigenous clean fuel.

The occasion was graced by Dr. Sudha Yadav, Governor of Karnataka; D. K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka; Krishna Byregowda, Minister in the Karnataka Government; and Tejaswi Surya, Member of Parliament from Bengaluru South. Deepak Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL, attended the event along with senior officials of the organisation.

Turning Municipal Waste into Valuable Energy

Spread across approximately 18 acres, the Bengaluru CBG facility is designed to process 300 tonnes of segregated organic municipal waste every day. The plant will produce approximately 12.6 tonnes of Compressed Bio-Gas and 21.6 tonnes of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) daily.

The CBG generated at the facility will be supplied to GAIL Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL, thereby contributing to the availability of indigenous clean fuel in Karnataka.

The project represents an important advancement in the waste-to-wealth approach, converting organic municipal waste into commercially valuable products. By reducing the volume of waste reaching landfills, the facility will help strengthen urban waste-management infrastructure while creating an additional source of clean energy and organic manure.

Equipped with modern odour-control and effluent-treatment systems, the plant is expected to deliver significant environmental and socio-economic benefits. Its integrated approach to waste processing and resource recovery also makes it a potential model for similar municipal waste-to-CBG projects across India.

GAIL’s Expanding CBG Ambitions

For GAIL, the Bengaluru project is part of a broader strategy to expand the country’s Compressed Bio-Gas ecosystem. The company is advancing 10 CBG projects with a planned aggregate production capacity of approximately 154 tonnes per day, utilising multiple feedstocks.

The significance of this initiative extends beyond the production of an alternative fuel. India’s substantial biomass and organic waste resources offer an opportunity to create a more diversified domestic energy ecosystem, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and generate economic value from resources that would otherwise remain underutilised.

CBG development can also encourage greater participation of municipalities, waste-management agencies, technology providers, entrepreneurs and local communities. This creates opportunities for employment, investment and the development of supporting infrastructure.

Deepak Gupta’s Focus on Infrastructure and Operational Excellence

Under the leadership of Deepak Gupta, CMD, GAIL, the organisation is also pursuing a broader agenda of strengthening critical energy infrastructure, operational efficiency and digital transformation.

A recent review of the Jamnagar-Loni LPG Pipeline (JLPL) at GAIL Jaipur underlined the importance of infrastructure reliability in India’s energy-security framework. Extending 1,427 kilometres, the pipeline is undergoing a major capacity augmentation from 3.25 MMTPA to 6.5 MMTPA.

The expansion will significantly enhance LPG transportation capacity, improve supply flexibility and strengthen connectivity between western supply hubs and consumption centres in northern India. The review focused on operational performance, asset integrity, safety standards, maintenance practices and timely project execution.

GAIL is also advancing the National Gas Grid, with its natural gas pipeline network extending over 18,800 kilometres across 20 States and three Union Territories. The company’s contribution to India’s gas transmission infrastructure remains central to connecting supply sources with emerging consumption centres and supporting a nationally integrated gas market.

Alongside physical infrastructure development, GAIL is embracing technology-driven business transformation. The unveiling of G-360+, a next-generation Customer 360 platform for its petrochemical business, reflects the company’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, Agentic AI and Generative AI to improve customer engagement, logistics visibility and operational efficiency.

These initiatives demonstrate GAIL’s multifaceted approach to preparing India’s energy sector for the future — combining infrastructure expansion, technological innovation, operational excellence and sustainable energy development.

Advancing the National Priorities

The Bengaluru CBG project aligns closely with the national priorities of Swachh Bharat Mission, Atmanirbhar Bharat and India’s clean energy transition.

Its importance lies in bringing together environmental responsibility and economic opportunity. Scientific processing of municipal organic waste, production of clean fuel and generation of organic manure create a circular system in which waste becomes a productive resource.

The initiative also highlights the importance of collaboration between the Central Government, State Governments, public sector enterprises, municipal authorities and local communities. Such partnerships will be essential for scaling up waste-to-energy projects and building a sustainable domestic CBG market.

Building a Sustainable Energy Future

As India continues to pursue its long-term energy aspirations, the role of public sector energy companies is evolving beyond conventional fuel supply towards integrated, diversified and environmentally responsible energy solutions.

GAIL’s Bengaluru CBG project is a meaningful example of this transformation. It demonstrates how a strategic public sector enterprise can contribute to energy security while simultaneously addressing urban environmental challenges and supporting the principles of a circular economy.

With its expanding CBG initiatives, strengthened pipeline infrastructure, digital transformation programmes and sustained focus on operational excellence, GAIL is positioning itself as an important partner in India’s energy transition.

The foundation stone laying of the Bengaluru facility is therefore more than the beginning of a new industrial project. It represents a forward-looking commitment to harnessing indigenous resources, creating value from waste and building a cleaner, more resilient and self-reliant energy ecosystem for generations to come.

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