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.
