Reliance Launches First of 500 CBG Plants in Andhra Pradesh

Reliance Industries has launched an ambitious project to build integrated Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) hubs across Andhra Pradesh. The first of these plants was inaugurated in Kanigiri, Prakasam district, with the ceremonial ground-breaking event led by Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh. This is the first step toward establishing 500 CBG plants that will span 500,000 acres of barren and waste land in districts like Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kadapa.

Once fully operational, the project is expected to produce 4 million tonnes of clean, green CBG and 1.1 million metric tonnes of organic fertiliser annually. This large-scale initiative will create 250,000 jobs, benefiting rural youth and supporting local economies.

Reliance Executive Director P.M.S. Prasad, present at the event, highlighted the project’s wider impact. “This isn’t just about energy production,” he stated. “It’s about uplifting communities, driving Andhra Pradesh’s clean energy goals, and providing farmers with sustainable solutions.” The project aims to transform 1.5 million acres of barren land into fertile farmland, boosting agricultural productivity and reducing the use of chemical fertilisers. The byproducts of the plants will generate 1 crore tonnes of Fermented Organic Manure, benefiting local farmers and improving their incomes.

Minister Nara Lokesh expressed his support, stating that the state government has worked swiftly to facilitate this groundbreaking initiative. “We’re proud to have helped Reliance start this transformative CBG project,” he said. “With an investment of Rs. 65,000 crores, we look forward to seeing 500 such projects across Andhra Pradesh.”

Reliance’s commitment to clean energy and job creation was also emphasized by state officials, including Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Chief Secretary Vijayanand, and others.

This pioneering bioenergy initiative marks a significant milestone for Andhra Pradesh and underscores Reliance’s role as one of the state’s most trusted investors.