From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram
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Why in news
BPCL-Kochi Refinery and Kerala Corporation established a Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at the Brahmapuram site to treat municipal solid waste and mitigate carbon emissions.
Background
The facility uses Compressed Biogas (CBG) technology to convert municipal solid waste into biogas and organic manure. It is scheduled to produce 5.6 tonnes of biogas daily and 290 tonnes of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) daily.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TCBG: Compressed Biogas technology used for municipal solid waste treatment
- FactThe plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 85,000 tonnes annually
- FactThe facility produces 290 tonnes of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and 28 tonnes of Solid Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) daily
- PlaceBrahmapuram: Site of a 2023 waste fire in Kerala
For Mains
Q. Discuss how waste-to-energy initiatives like Compressed Biogas (CBG) can contribute to India's circular economy and climate goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Circular economy: Converting municipal waste into usable energy and organic manure to reduce landfill dependency
- Climate mitigation: Significant reduction in carbon emissions through localized waste processing and biogas generation
Keywords: Circular Economy · Waste-to-Energy · Carbon Mitigation · Compressed Biogas · Sustainable Waste Management
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