Hyderabad: The World Biogas Association (WBA) announced that its World Biogas Association INDIA Congress 2024, would be conducted from October 23 to 24 at Le Méridien, New Delhi.
This two-day event will build on the success of the first Congress held in New Delhi in 2023 and aims to lay out strategies to accelerate the growth of the biogas sector in India. With India solidifying its role in the global energy landscape, the World Biogas Association INDIA Congress 2024 will be critical in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of commissioning 5,000 large-scale compressed biogas (CBG) plants by 2030.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Renewables 24 report, India's CBG market is set to grow by 88 per cent by 2030 under current policies, with the potential to exceed 150 per cent with stronger policy support. The focus will be on decarbonizing energy, reducing air and water pollution, fulfilling climate commitments, and enhancing energy security by lowering reliance on imported LNG.
This Congress will bring together key government officials, industry leaders, and international experts to explore policies, technological innovations, and investment opportunities that will drive growth in the biogas sector.
The World Biogas Association INDIA Congress 2024 will feature prominent speakers and dignitaries, reflecting biogas's critical role in India's energy and environmental strategy. Key attendees include Tarun Kapoor, Advisor, PMO; Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India and Former CEO, Government of India and the former Chief Executive of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog); Pankaj Jain, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and P.K. Singh, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Their presence underscores the government’s commitment to advancing biogas as a key sector for sustainable development.
Over the past year, WBA has been actively working on its flagship #MakingBiogasHappen Programme, which includes the development of a Global Biogas Regulatory Framework and an International Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme (ADCS). These initiatives aim to standardize regulations and certification practices globally, promoting significant growth within the biogas sector.
Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the World Biogas Association, expressed her excitement about the event, stating, "The 2nd World Biogas Association INDIA Congress comes at a pivotal time for India's biogas industry. With the market projected to grow from USD 1.47 billion in 2022 to USD 2.25 billion by 2029, we’re witnessing tremendous opportunities. This Congress will play a crucial role in bringing together key stakeholders to accelerate this growth and unlock the full potential of biogas in India’s sustainable energy future."
The Congress will provide a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and investors to explore the best ways to deploy anaerobic digestion and biogas technologies in India as part of the broader green energy transition. As India positions itself as a global leader in biogas production, the event will highlight the nation’s role in contributing to climate change mitigation and promoting sustainable development.
