Bombay 16th June
2025 : Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which
include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Adani Group, EcoYou – Energy
Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few.
In a landmark stride
toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou -
Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing
large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125
ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou’s installed
projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of
industrial effluents—including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste—setting
new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery.
India, an
agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing
challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries.
These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being.
The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more
critical.
EcoYou’s energy
division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology
collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Rückert Naturgas
(Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems—based on Swiss
technology—process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with
KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these
innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing
directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic
development.
EcoYou’s Indian
clients are now actively participating in the Government of India’s SATAT
(Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting
raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use.
“At EcoYou, we help
our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting
compliance—it’s about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a
sustainable future,” said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou.
“Effluent treatment is no longer optional—it’s essential for reducing dependence
on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors
alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially
cutting greenhouse gas emissions.”
EcoYou’s advanced
biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor
(CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in
complex industrial environments.
“In India, where
industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste
management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems,” added
Praveen Gottumukkala, Technical Advisor at EcoYou. “Globally, our systems are
helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity.
This is not just environmental stewardship—it’s sustainable progress that
benefits the planet, people, and profits.”
Beyond energy
production, EcoYou’s projects have far-reaching environmental and economic
benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their
freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic
composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India’s
sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat,
and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Globally, countries
like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and
high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane
bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring,
and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused
in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by
strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement.
India is fast catching
up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing,
especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity
and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the
government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS),
consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening.
Despite these gaps,
the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining
traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and
CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy.
Headquartered in Pune,
Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s environmental
and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial
progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.