Sat Mar 21 19:06:50 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Bangalore Expands Biomethane Infrastructure to Tackle Wet Waste
The Story:
Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is scaling up its biomethanation infrastructure to convert wet waste into biogas. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated a 5TPD (tons per day) bio-methanisation plant in Koramangala on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The waste management agency has undertaken the construction of four decentralized biomethanation plants. Two plants in Koramangala and Banasawadi are completed and ready for operation, while two others in Anjanapura and A. Narayanapura are under construction.
Key Points:
- BSWML is expanding its biomethanation infrastructure.
- Four decentralized biomethanation plants are under construction.
- A 5TPD bio-methanisation plant was inaugurated in Koramangala on March 21, 2026.
- Two plants in Koramangala and Banasawadi are ready for operation.
- Two plants in Anjanapura and A. Narayanapura are under construction.
Key Takeaways:
- Bangalore is actively investing in biogas production from wet waste.
- The city is implementing a decentralized approach to waste management with multiple smaller plants.
- The initiative aims to convert waste into a valuable energy source.
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