Plant opens at Goyla Dairy to process 200 tonnes of dairy waste
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta opened a biogas plant at Goyla Dairy, Delhi, reported on 19 October 2026 by India Today and Asianet Newsable. The plant is valued at Rs 16 crore and carries a reported capacity of 200 tonnes. Both outlets reported the facility is designed to prevent dairy waste from entering the Yamuna river.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Biogas Plant, Goyla Dairy |
| Location | Delhi |
| Promoter / Client | Government of Delhi (inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta) |
| Reported Value | Rs 16 crore |
| Stated Capacity | 200 tonnes |
| Objective | Divert dairy waste from the Yamuna river |
Project context within Delhi's tracked infrastructure
Projects India tracks several infrastructure initiatives linked to Delhi across multiple sectors. These include a Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility project in Delhi at an unrecorded value, a Hotel Complex and Convention Centre project valued at Rs 2,000 crore, an Office Building project at ITO valued at Rs 1,910 crore, and two tunnel projects in South West Delhi valued at Rs 1,426.99 crore and Rs 43.92 crore respectively. The Goyla Dairy biogas plant adds a non-conventional power dimension to the capital's project portfolio.
Where India's biomass pipeline stands
Projects India currently tracks 152 live projects in the Non Conventional Power Projects (Biomass) sub-sector, with eight added in the last 90 days. The pipeline spans the country, with Maharashtra leading at 29 tracked projects, followed by Karnataka (18), Gujarat (16), Andhra Pradesh (14), Punjab (12) and Madhya Pradesh (11).
By development stage, 60 of the 152 tracked projects are Under Approvals, 24 are in Planning, 24 are listed as Completed, 15 are on Hold, 12 have Construction Started and 11 have been Cancelled. The relatively large share of projects still awaiting approvals or in planning — 84 in total — indicates a substantial forward pipeline for suppliers and contractors active in this segment. For a broader view of activity across the power sector, see the Projects India Power Projects sector overview.
Biomass and biogas investment backdrop
The Goyla Dairy plant sits within a wider period of biomass and bioenergy activity in India. Projects India has previously reported on the bioenergy sector attracting Rs 2,800 crore in interest at REI Expo 2026, and on contract awards in the compressed biogas space. At Rs 16 crore, the Goyla Dairy plant is a smaller municipal-scale installation, but it is representative of the urban waste-to-energy category that is attracting renewed attention from city administrations seeking to address both waste management and pollution challenges simultaneously.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers and contractors active in biogas and biomass, the Goyla Dairy project illustrates the municipal and dairy-sector segment of the market, which sits alongside larger utility-scale biomass projects in the broader pipeline. Key observations from the Projects India dataset:
- Approval-stage concentration: With 60 of 152 tracked biomass projects still Under Approvals, a significant volume of procurement activity has not yet been triggered. Suppliers who engage early — at the approvals stage — are better positioned to influence specifications and secure early-mover advantage.
- Geographic focus: Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat together account for 63 of the 152 tracked projects. Contractors without a presence in these states may be missing the largest share of near-term opportunities.
- Construction-ready projects: Twelve projects have reached Construction Started stage, representing the most immediate procurement horizon for equipment makers and civil contractors.
- Urban waste-to-energy: The Delhi plant signals that municipal bodies are commissioning biogas infrastructure at the city level. Suppliers of anaerobic digestion equipment, gas handling systems and civil works for dairy and urban organic waste streams should monitor this segment alongside the larger utility-scale pipeline.
Contractors and equipment makers can track the full biomass pipeline and set up project alerts via the Projects India all tracked projects listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity and cost of the Goyla Dairy biogas plant in Delhi?
The biogas plant at Goyla Dairy, Delhi, has a reported capacity of 200 tonnes and a reported value of Rs 16 crore. It was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, as reported by two outlets on 19 October 2026.
How many biomass power projects are tracked in India right now?
Projects India currently tracks 152 live projects in the Non Conventional Power Projects (Biomass) sub-sector across India, with eight added in the last 90 days. Maharashtra leads with 29 tracked projects, followed by Karnataka and Gujarat.
What stage are most biomass projects at in India?
Of the 152 biomass projects tracked by Projects India, 60 are Under Approvals, 24 are in Planning, 24 are Completed, 15 are on Hold, 12 have Construction Started and 11 have been Cancelled, indicating a large forward pipeline.
