India is advancing its clean energy transition by converting cow dung into biogas and auto fuel, with companies scaling technologies that transform agricultural waste into compressed biogas (CBG) for commercial use. This model not only provides a renewable energy source but also addresses waste management challenges in the dairy sector, creating a circular economy around livestock resources.
Under such initiatives, cow dung is processed through anaerobic digestion to produce biogas, which is then purified into CBG and used as a substitute for conventional fuels in vehicles. The process also generates organic slurry as a byproduct, which can be used as bio-fertiliser, adding an additional revenue stream for farmers and improving soil health.
The push aligns with India’s broader sustainability goals, including reducing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing rural incomes. With strong government backing and rising interest from private players, the sector is witnessing increased investment in biogas plants and supply chain infrastructure.
For the dairy industry, this represents a significant opportunity to monetise waste while improving environmental compliance and farm-level profitability. As adoption scales, cow dung-based biogas could play a key role in integrating energy production with dairy farming, supporting both sustainability and economic resilience in rural ecosystems.
Source: Dairynews7x7 22 April, 2026 Read full story here
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