BPCL, CSE join hands to develop biofuels, CBG and circular economy value chains

New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on biofuels, biomass resource utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and circular economy initiatives.

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The partnership will explore opportunities across the biofuels value chain, including Compressed Biogas (CBG), with a focus on feedstock assessment, supply chain development, biomass and waste resource management, by-product utilisation, technology assessment and pilot and demonstration projects.

The two organisations will also work on market development, capacity building and knowledge sharing to support the development of scalable bioenergy solutions. The collaboration comes as India steps up efforts to promote cleaner energy sources and sustainable management of resources.

Under the MoU, BPCL and CSE will explore the assessment and utilisation of biofuel by-products, including Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), digestate, Bio-CO₂ and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS). The partnership will also examine sustainable value chains and potential carbon credit opportunities linked to bioenergy projects.

BPCL Director (Marketing) Subhankar Sen said the partnership reflects the growing importance of collaboration and partnerships in scaling sustainable energy solutions. He said the two organisations would combine their respective strengths to pursue opportunities that could not be achieved independently.

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CSE Director General said the organisation would leverage its expertise in working with municipalities and its understanding of the CBG ecosystem, while BPCL would bring industrial capabilities and execution strength to scale such solutions.

The MoU provides a broad framework for cooperation and knowledge exchange. Specific projects and activities will be undertaken through separate agreements between the organisations, which will define their respective scope, responsibilities and implementation mechanisms.

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