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15/04/23 12:10 PM IST

GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON COMPRESSED BIOGAS (CBG)

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  • IFGE- CBG PRODUCERS FORUM IS ORGANIZING TWO DAY GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON COMPRESSED BIOGAS ON 17th &18th APRIL 2023.
About the conference
  • Theme- Towards Progressive Policy Framework for a Robust CBG Foundation and Growth.
  • Objective - To apprise the industry regarding the initiatives taken by Government of India for development of Compressed Biogas Industry and to identify the areas where policy modifications are required. 
  • India is dedicated to achieve net zero target by 2070, there are several initiatives taken by current leadership and government by various means to reduce emission.
  • Compressed Biogas (CBG) has also an important role in emission reduction and it is being promoted by SATAT Scheme (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation).
  • CBG has higher calorific value and properties similar to CNG and can be utilized as alternative green renewable and can replace CNG in automotive, industrial and commercial areas, given the abundance of biomass availability within the country.
About Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE)
  • Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) is an umbrella organization which represents the interests of the national renewable energy sector in its totality including bio-energy, solar, wind, mini hydel, tidal, geo-thermal etc.
  • IFGE is a partnership of committed groups of visionaries and stakeholders from diverse industries, business and services for creating a sustainable energy ecosystem and mitigate challenges and concerns.
  • IFGE focuses on the area of Green Energy with the mission of promoting energy security in a sustainable manner in every sector of economic development through outreach activities like organizing workshops, conferences & policy advocacy initiatives.
Source- PIB

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