Suzuki Motor Corp has unveiled its second biogas facility in India, as the Japanese automaker continues to develop alternative fuel infrastructure in one of its key markets.
The plant, located in Bhukhala in the northwestern state of Gujarat, was presented to media on 19 March. It processes cow dung sourced from local farmers, fermenting the material to extract methane which is then compressed and sold as CNG vehicle fuel via an on-site filling station. A tractor collects the raw feedstock, which is processed through an on-site fermentation tank.
The facility began operations in January and can handle up to 100 tonnes of cow dung per day, producing around 1.5 tonnes of biogas daily. Biogas from agricultural waste is classified as a carbon-neutral fuel, and the project is designed to generate additional income for the farmers supplying feedstock.
The Gujarat plant was developed in cooperation with a local dairy industry association and forms part of a broader Suzuki demonstration initiative aimed at integrating rural supply chains into energy production while reducing emissions from conventional transport fuels. CNG vehicles are increasingly prevalent across India.
Suzuki opens second biogas plant in India
