HPCL Plans Rs 159 Crore CBG Facility in Bhagalpur
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is reported to be investing Rs 159 crore in a compressed biogas (CBG) plant with a capacity of 135 tonnes per day (TPD) in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The project was reported on 31 October 2026 by Indian Masterminds. No further project details — including stage, timeline, or contractor appointments — were available from the source at the time of publication.
The investment marks another energy-sector commitment by HPCL in Bihar. Projects India already tracks several HPCL-linked developments in the state, including a sugar plant, a captive power plant, and a grain-based distillery unit, all associated with a facility at Sugauli, Champaran, Bihar.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Compressed Biogas Plant |
| Promoter | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Location | Bhagalpur, Bihar |
| Capacity | 135 TPD |
| Estimated Investment | Rs 159 crore |
| Project Stage | Not confirmed |
HPCL's Broader Bihar Footprint
This Bhagalpur plant would sit alongside several other HPCL-linked projects that Projects India tracks in Bihar. These include an expansion of a sugar plant at Sugauli, Champaran, and associated captive power and distillery units, all carrying a combined reported value of Rs 365.63 crore. The state of Bihar has not featured prominently in Projects India's state-level breakdown of biomass project activity to date, making this project noteworthy for suppliers and contractors with an eye on eastern India.
India's Biomass and CBG Pipeline: Where Projects Are Concentrated
Projects India currently tracks 156 live projects in the Non Conventional Power Projects (Biomass) sub-sector, with 11 added in the last 90 days. The pipeline remains heavily concentrated in western and southern India. Maharashtra leads with 29 tracked projects, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka at 18 each, Andhra Pradesh at 15, Punjab at 12, and Madhya Pradesh at 11. Eastern states such as Bihar remain comparatively underrepresented, which underscores the significance of the Bhagalpur plant as a potential early-mover project in that geography.
Stage-wise, the sub-sector is predominantly pre-construction: 61 of the 156 tracked projects are Under Approvals, and 24 are at the Planning stage. Only 14 have reached Construction Started, and 24 are recorded as Completed. This distribution signals a large volume of future procurement activity still to materialise across equipment supply, civil works, and operations services. For context on the broader Power Projects sector in India, Projects India currently records zero open tenders, reflecting the early-stage nature of much of the current pipeline.
CBG Investment Activity: Recent Market Context
The HPCL announcement arrives amid a period of visible activity in India's compressed biogas space. Petronet LNG and partner Gruner have been reported to be committing Rs 1,200 crore to biogas expansion, and equipment makers are also responding — STEER World's recognition for CBG processing equipment reflects a maturing supply chain in the segment. HPCL's entry into Bhagalpur at the 135 TPD scale positions it within a cohort of mid-to-large CBG facilities being planned or developed across India.
Among other recently tracked biomass-adjacent projects, Adishyam Biotech Private Limited has a compressed biogas plant under approvals in Amreli, Gujarat, further illustrating the breadth of promoters now active in this sub-sector beyond state-owned energy majors.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For equipment suppliers, EPC contractors, and civil engineering firms, the Bhagalpur project represents an early-stage opportunity in a geography where biomass project activity has historically been limited. Key points to note:
- At 135 TPD, this is a mid-to-large CBG facility by current Indian market standards, likely requiring feedstock handling systems, biogas upgrading units, compression and dispensing infrastructure, and civil works.
- HPCL's established presence across fuel infrastructure suggests familiarity with large-scale project procurement, though no contractor or tender information has been confirmed for this project.
- With 61 biomass projects nationally still Under Approvals, the near-term procurement pipeline across the sub-sector is substantial. Suppliers active in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka — where projects are most dense — should also monitor eastern India as new projects emerge.
- Projects India will continue to track this project as it progresses through approvals and into procurement. Interested parties can monitor all tracked projects for stage updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPCL compressed biogas plant in Bhagalpur?
HPCL is reported to be investing Rs 159 crore in a compressed biogas plant with a capacity of 135 tonnes per day in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The project was reported on 31 October 2026 by Indian Masterminds. No project stage or contractor details have been confirmed.
How many compressed biogas or biomass projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 156 live projects in the Non Conventional Power Projects (Biomass) sub-sector, with 11 added in the last 90 days. Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka have the highest concentrations, with 29, 18, and 18 projects respectively.
What other projects does HPCL have in Bihar?
Projects India tracks several HPCL-linked projects in Bihar, including a sugar plant expansion, a captive power plant, and a grain-based distillery unit, all at Sugauli, Champaran, Bihar, with a combined reported value of Rs 365.63 crore.
