Ludhiana MC Issues ₹42 Crore Tender for New Waste-to-Biogas Plant

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) has announced a ₹42 crore tender to establish a waste-to-biogas plant at the Jamalpur site in Ludhiana. The plant is designed to handle 200 tonnes of organic waste per day.

Project Overview

• Location: Jamalpur, adjacent to the Jamalpur sewerage treatment plant.
• Capacity: 200 tonnes per day of organic waste.
• Cost: ₹42 crore.
• Construction Timeline: 1 year and 6 months.
• Operation and Maintenance: 20 years.
• Total Concession Period: Approximately 21 years and 6 months.

Tender and Bidding Process

• Tender Date: July 19, 2024.
• Contract Basis: Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• Selection Criteria: Royalty-based bidding (highest royalty offered to MC).

Bidding Firms

• Mahasakhti Bio Enercon Private Limited
• Earthshastra Ecotech Private Limited
• Adani Total Energies Biomass Limited

Project Goals

The plant aims to:

• Convert segregated municipal solid waste and biodegradable waste into compressed biogas (CBG).
• Reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable energy solutions.
• Generate clean energy from biogas.

Official Statements

MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi highlighted that this project is a crucial step toward sustainable waste management. “By converting organic waste into biogas, we aim to reduce landfill waste and promote renewable energy,” he said.

Conclusion

This waste-to-biogas plant will enhance Ludhiana’s waste management system and contribute to cleaner energy sources, marking a significant advancement in the city’s sustainability efforts.