Energy & Petrochemicals #paddy straw#compressed biogas
Paddy Straw-Based Compressed Biogas Deserves Special Funding to Combat Stubble Burning Crisis
Every winter, stubble burning in northern India worsens air quality in Delhi-NCR. Converting paddy straw into compressed biogas (CBG) addresses both environmental and agricultural challenges, but high collection, pre-processing, and capital costs hinder viability. The article argues for enhanced capital subsidies, viability gap funding, and access to carbon markets to scale up CBG production.
Jun 20, 2026 1 source