Juno Joule begins Telangana CBG project as part of 100 TPD target

Hyderabad based Juno Joule Biofuels Pvt Ltd has begun construction work on its flagship Compressed Biogas (CBG) project in Siddipet district, Telangana, marking a significant step toward advancing waste-to-energy initiatives in India. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Narmetta Industrial Area, where the first phase of the company’s ambitious CBG cluster is being developed.

The project is part of a larger plan to establish a cluster of 10 CBG plants, each with a production capacity of 10 TPD, taking the total planned output to 100 TPD. Juno Joule has earmarked an investment of Rs 700 crore for the entire cluster, which will be developed in three phases and is expected to be fully operational by 2029–2030.

Phase-1 of the project, currently underway at Narmetta, includes three CBG plants with a combined capacity of 30 TPD and an investment of Rs 210 crore. The location is being positioned as a key bio-energy hub, with the potential to scale up production and support Telangana’s clean energy ambitions.

The plants will utilise agricultural residues such as paddy straw, along with poultry waste and cattle dung, to produce compressed bio-gas. This waste-to-energy approach is expected to help curb stubble burning, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable waste management practices.

The CBG project of Juno Joule is being implemented under the Government of India’s CBG–CGD Synchronisation scheme, which aims to integrate CBG into the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network. This linkage is expected to ensure consistent utilisation of bio-gas through existing gas infrastructure, supporting its adoption across mobility and industrial sectors.

Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, D Sridhar Babu, who attended the ceremony, apprised that such initiatives reflect the state’s focus on clean energy, innovation, and rural development. He noted that the project could generate economic opportunities for farmers and local communities.

Nagasharath Rayapati, CEO of Juno Joule Bio Fuels Pvt Ltd, stated that the cluster-based model is designed to deliver scalable and consistent output while unlocking value from agricultural waste. He added that the initiative contributes to India’s energy security and circular economy goals.

The project has secured offtake agreements with GAIL and Bhagyanagar Gas Ltd, ensuring integration into the CGD network. The primary supply market is expected to be Hyderabad, with demand support strengthening the project’s commercial viability.

Juno Joule will also develop a flagship green hydrogen and ammonia project at Mulapeta port in Andhra Pradesh with German clean energy firm Select Energy GmbH.