Nagpur to Host India’s Largest Dry-Digestion CBG Plant by 2026

India’s Largest MSW–to–CBG Plant in Nagpur to Be Operational by March 2026

Nagpur is poised to set a national benchmark in clean energy and sustainable waste management as India’s largest Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)–to–Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant moves toward completion. Located in Bhandewadi , the project employs dry anaerobic digestion technology , a first-of-its-kind application in the country at such scale. Authorities confirm that full commercial operation is expected by March 2026 , positioning Nagpur as a model for large-city waste-to-energy conversion.

Construction Progress and Commissioning Outlook

Spread across 30 acres of municipal land , the plant has already completed cold commissioning, marking a major step toward operational readiness. Despite construction delays due to prolonged monsoon conditions, the government has permitted a four-month extension to facilitate staged hot-run trials. With steady execution and close monitoring by civic and state agencies, the project is advancing into its final build-out phase.

Capacity & Technology Edge

Designed for 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD) processing—significantly higher than the mandated 1,000 TPD—the plant anticipates future waste load growth. Its dry fermentation technology , validated through a pilot in 2024, enables higher CBG yield and efficient treatment of mixed waste typical of Indian cities. This scale places Nagpur’s unit among the largest dry anaerobic digestion systems globally .

Environmental & Operational Gains

The facility is projected to convert up to 600 TPD of biodegradable waste into CBG , reduce landfill dependence, produce Refuse-Derived Fuel, and ensure inert output remains below 10%. Automation, advanced engineering controls, and a zero-discharge operating framework enhance reliability. Its zero-tipping-fee financial model ensures no processing cost burden on the municipal corporation while generating royalty revenues—an uncommon yet scalable urban solution.

EXAM-ORIENTED FACTS

• India’s largest dry-anaerobic MSW-to-CBG plant at Bhandewadi, Nagpur.

• Processing capacity 1,500 MTPD , mandated 1,000 MTPD .

• Cold commissioning completed , full launch by March 2026 .

• Runs on zero-tipping-fee + zero-discharge financial model.