Alchemy Cleantech and Paragon Biofuels have jointly inaugurated the Ankleshwar Bio-CNG Plant, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen sustainable waste-to-energy infrastructure and accelerate the transition towards a circular energy economy. Developed through a strategic partnership between the two companies, the facility has been designed to convert organic waste into clean fuel while generating valuable bio-fertilisers and supporting employment opportunities. The project reflects the growing focus on renewable energy solutions that address waste management, reduce carbon emissions and promote resource efficiency.
The Ankleshwar plant has the capacity to process approximately 43,800 tonnes of organic waste annually. Through advanced bio-methanation technology, the facility will produce nearly 2,373 tonnes of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) every year, providing a renewable alternative to conventional compressed natural gas. In addition, the project will generate around 7,300 tonnes of solid fermented organic manure (FOM) and over 27,000 cubic metres of liquid FOM annually, offering nutrient-rich inputs for sustainable agricultural practices.
The plant is expected to prevent nearly 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. The environmental impact is comparable to conserving more than 6,200 hectares of forest cover or replacing nearly eight million litres of petrol with cleaner fuel, supporting India’s climate action and energy security goals.
Sushant Arora, Founder of Alchemy Cleantech, said the project demonstrates how organic waste can be transformed into a valuable energy resource rather than being treated as a disposal challenge. He noted that the company aims to establish similar facilities across the country to create an integrated network of waste-to-energy plants that contribute to cleaner fuel production, improved soil health and sustainable economic development. Beyond its environmental benefits, the project is expected to create direct employment for around 50 people while generating indirect livelihood opportunities for nearly 150 individuals engaged in waste collection, transportation and associated services.
Susmit Gupta, Managing Director of Paragon Biofuels, said waste-to-energy infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in India’s long-term energy strategy. He added that the company plans to invest nearly ₹500 crore to expand biofuel infrastructure and develop projects that convert organic waste into commercially viable clean energy while strengthening rural economies and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The Ankleshwar facility serves as the first step in the partners’ broader expansion strategy. Both companies intend to replicate the model across industrial and urban centres, building a nationwide network of Bio-CNG plants that support India’s renewable energy ambitions, encourage circular resource utilisation and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
