Mumbai, August 29, 2025 – At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries, announced a major push into the Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector. Reliance plans to establish 500+ CBG plants across India by 2030, a move aimed at transforming farmers into energy producers or “Urja Daata”.
Reliance’s CBG Expansion Plans
For the current financial year, Reliance has set a target of commissioning 55 CBG plants with a combined capacity of 500,000 tonnes. This initiative will significantly contribute to India’s energy independence while creating new revenue streams for farmers through bio-energy production.
Anant Ambani emphasized:
“Reliance entered the Bio Energy business with a clear mission – to help India achieve energy independence and empower millions of farmers as ‘Urja Daata’.”
Research & Innovation at Jamnagar
To strengthen this vision, Reliance has established a dedicated R&D facility at Jamnagar. The center is developing:
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Advanced enzymes and microbial consortia to improve biogas yields
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High-yield energy crops for better productivity
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Innovative integrated energy hubs combining multiple renewable sources
Building the World’s First Integrated Energy Hub
Reliance is also working on energy plantations on wastelands, focusing on agrivoltaics, where solar PV and CBG plants operate on the same land. By capturing biogenic carbon dioxide from CBG units, these hubs will be used for producing green chemicals, moving closer to fossil fuel parity.
This integrated approach marks a milestone towards green hydrogen, smart farms, and sustainable energy solutions.
A Step Towards India’s Green Future
Reliance’s large-scale CBG initiative not only addresses clean energy goals but also creates opportunities for rural empowerment and decentralized energy production. By 2030, these projects aim to make India less dependent on fossil fuels while supporting the government’s Net Zero vision.
