Compressed Biogas (CBG)

Compressed Biogas (CBG) is a renewable and clean alternative to fossil fuels. It is produced from a variety of organic waste materials, including agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud, and organic fraction of municipal solid waste.

Through a process called anaerobic digestion, organic waste is transformed into biogas, a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide. By purifying the biogas and removing impurities like hydrogen sulphide, we create Compressed Biogas (CBG).

Our Compressed Biogas (CBG) exceeds industry standards, with methane content exceeding 96% (v/v). With properties and calorific value similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), CBG can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure.

As India boasts an abundance of biomass resources, CBG offers a promising solution to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while addressing waste management challenges.

Our bioenergy initiative will help meet the growth in transportation fuel demand, foster sustainable rural development, and boost local employment across the country.

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Narrator: As India seeks to reduce

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Narrator: its dependency on imported fossil fuels,

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Narrator: alternate energy sources like compressed Biogas that is CBG

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Narrator: solar and hydrogen are gaining prominence.

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Narrator: compressed biogas is a key renewable energy source.

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Narrator: transforming organic waste like agricultural residues

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Narrator: and municipal solid waste into clean energy 

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Narrator: through anaerobic digestion.

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Narrator: CBG offers troika of benefits to India

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Narrator: starting from a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels,

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Narrator: revitalizing rural economic growth, and solving

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Narrator: waste disposal

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Narrator: and stubble burning problems faced by nation.

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Narrator: Leading this green revolution is Reliance Bioenergy Limited,

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Narrator: an initiative of Reliance Industries Limited.

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Narrator: launched in 2021 with strong backing from RIL's leadership,

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Narrator: Reliance Bioenergy began its CBG journey in the year 2022 from Jamnagar,

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Narrator: the cradle of its energy business.

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Narrator: We are deploying

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Narrator: 55 CBG plants across India

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Narrator: on fast track basis under phase 1.

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Narrator: We are committed to grow this business multi-fold

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Narrrator: in coming years to drive our net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.

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Narrator: Our plants are equipped with advanced technology

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Narrator: to produce CBG

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Narrator: with higher methane content regardless of the feedstock used.

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Narrator: It is drop-in replacement for CNG.

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Narrator: Reliance Bioenergy 

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Narrator: is pioneering the use of CBG as automotive fuel,

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Narrator: with dedicated CBG fuel stations

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Narrator: already operational across india.

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Narrator: Here, you can see a growing fleet of buses,

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Narrator: autos, and trucks running efficiently on CBG,

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Narrator: showcasing the practical application and benefits of this clean energy source.

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Speaker 1: I am Sunil, I am drive Eco vehicle.

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Speaker 1: I refilled CBG gas in my vehicle.

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Speaker 1: Due to this, my profit and killometers have increased,

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Speaker 1: and it is benefiting me.

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Speaker 2: The CBG gas has a lot of profit. I have bought a rickshaw, and the average is also very good.

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Speaker 3: The bio gas is very good.

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Narrator: CBG can be used even for cooking purposes.

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Narrator: CBG is poised to revolutionize

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Narrator: the automotive and other industries with its growing use

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Narrator: in two-wheelers, agricultural equipment and beyond.

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Narrator: Reliance Bioenergy is setting an ambitious goal

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Narrator: to produce 0.4 million metric tons per annum.

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Narrator: That is MMTPA of Compressed Biogas.

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Narrator: To achieve this, it will require 3.4 MMTPA of feedstock.

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Narrator: This initiative will cut carbon emissions

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Narrator: by 1.1 MMTPA through CBG use,

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Narrator: reducing PM 10 emissions by 75%.

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Narrator: This project is expected to generate

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Narrator: substantial economic value,

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Narrator: including saving US dollars 60 million in imports,

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Narrator: generate 1.6 MMTPA of organic manure,

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Narrator: and create 200,000 jobs.

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Narrator: Reliance Bioenergy is driving the future of energy

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Narrator: through innovation

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Narrator: with a mission to create a cleaner environment,

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Narrator: revitalize the rural economy,
 
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Narrator: and achieve carbon neutrality.

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Narrator: With genetic engineering and dedicated R&D centers,

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Narrator: Reliance Bioenergy is spearheading the development
 
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Narrator: of Bioenergy solutions tailored to India.

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Narrator: Join us in this journey towards a greener,

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Narrator: cleaner future with compressed Biogas.

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Narrator: Together, we can make a difference.

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Upbeat instrumental background music plays through the video.
Visual: A wide shot of vast, lush green agricultural fields under a bright, natural sky. The Reliance Industries Limited logo appears on the top right of the screen.
Visual: A male farmer is standing in a potato field.
Farmer 1: My name is Jitendra Singh. Previously, we used to get about six to seven potatoes. this time we harvest 12-13 potatoes.
Visual: Jitendra digs hands into soil and unearthing large, clean potatoes. He is handling a large pile of potatoes.
Farmer 1: Ever since we have added the Bhoovedyam, there has been a double benefit.
Visuals: Jitendra Singh holds up a potato plant with an extensive root system and attached potatoes. Farmer 2: And by applying Bhoovedyam, the roots have developed more.
Visual: The other farmer standing near a tractor and then shows a handful of potatoes. 
Farmer 2: With more root development, there are more sprouts. With more sprouts, the yield will be higher.
Visual: Reliance Industries Limited logo with text "Growth is Life." An aerial shot sweeps over vast, well-organized green fields.
Narrator: Reliance bioenergy has created a harmonius ecosystem,
Visual: Close-up shots of vibrant green rice paddies and ripe red tomatoes on healthy vines.
Narrator: which is manufacturing organic fertilizers for healthy cultivation and prosperity of farmers.
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Visual: The Bhoovedyam product bag is shown, featuring its white and green design.
Narrator: Bhoovedyam, made as per the government regulations.
Visual: Green leafy plants in the background with text on the left that reads: "Natural, Chemical-free, High-quality."
Narrator: this is a 100 per cent natural, chemical-free, high quality organic fertilizer.
Visual: A different farmer is standing in a farm, the green farms, and potatoes, etc. are shown. Farmer 3: Since we have added Bhoovedyam, the roots have developed more.
Farmer 3: It has given a good result.
Farmer 2: After adding Bhoovedyam, the vine is still green and the production has increased. This time the yield should be 10 bags more than the last year.
Visual: Agricultural residue and cow dung is being used and processed at an industrial plant. Narrator: To make Bhoovedyam, cow dung and agricultural residue is used in bio-gas digestate.
Visual: The process of making Bhoovendyam is shown at the factory. Machines turn and mix rows of composting material in an open field.
Narrator: Then, the fertilizer is made using the windrow composition process and it is prepared for the markets.
Visual: A close-up of crops transitions to an aerial view of green crops planted in rows and text in front of it reads: "All types of crops"
Narrator: It is suitable for all kinds of soil and all kinds of organic crops.
Visual: Aerial view of green fields continues.
Narrator: Bhoovedyam provides all kinds of biological, and chemical benefits to the soil.
Visual: Close-up shoots if soil with text "CARBON" and "NITROGEN"
Narrator: Like carbon and nitrogen, which makes the soil very nutritious.
Visual: Various healthy crops are shown up close, including fruits, green vegetables, grains, and leafy plants.
Narrator: The foods grown from this fertilizer are completely chemical-free and safe for use.
Visual: Farmer standing in a farm, other hands harvest fresh, vibrant green vegetables from a field. Farmer 4: First, it does not give diseases, where I have used it there are no diseases and where it is not used there are diseases.
Farmer 5: Stem remain alive for a long time and they do not dry up.
Visual: Close-up of a hand digging soil and a person holding soil in their hand.
Narrator: Additionally, it helps maintaining the soil fertility.
Visual: A close-up shot of plants being watered.
Narrator: It does not dissolve in water, but gradually nourishes for a long time.
Visual: Young green seedlings sprouting from dark soil.
Narrator: Moreover, it can be used with chemical fertilizers.
Farmer 1: When I used it for the first time, I knew that it is a good product and will work well, and it has worked well.
Farmer 2: We request all farmer brothers to use Bhoovedyam as much as possible, this will keep you healthy and also yield more profits.
Farmer 5: I request to all my farmer brothers to use as much Bhoovedyam as possible.
Visual: Bhoovedyam logo appears in the centre.
Farmer 4: Bhoovedyam has proved to be a boon for farmers.
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Densified Biomass: Pellets and briquettes

Pellets and briquettes are compressed forms of biomass made from agricultural residue. They are created to increase the energy density of the material, making them easier to transport, store, and burn.

Compared to traditional fossil fuels, pellets and briquettes offer numerous advantages, including being environmentally friendly, carbon neutral fuel cycle, economically viable, and versatile in use.

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Visual: Sweeping shots of green agricultural fields.
Narrator: In the heart of our agricultural lands, a quiet revolution is underway.
Visual: Close-ups of dried crop residues—straw and stalks—scattered across the fields.
Narrator: a revolution that's transforming waste into wealth.
Visual: The scene shifts to the collection process.
Narrator: this is our incredible story.
Visual: Aerial view of a large land with agricultural residue being burnt and thick white smoke rising from it, the view transitions to industrial facility with tall smokestacks emitting thick white smoke into the air. Text at the bottom left corner reads: "AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES WERE BURNED TO RELEASE HARMFUL POLLUTANTS"
Narrator: for years, agricultural residues were either left to rot or burn, releasing harmful pollutants into the air.
Visual: Aerial view of the Reliance Bio Energy Ltd. with green-roofed buildings.
Narrator: But reliance bioenergy limited saw potential where others saw waste.
Visual: Aerial view of a green, fenced property with a central building surrounded by lush green vegetation and paved road. Text in the bottom left corner reads: "NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 20235"
Narrator: Our mission is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035, starting with the power of biomass.
Visual: Aerial view of an outdoor storage area with large stacks of cylindrical objects, like biomass pellets arranged in rows.
Narrator: It all begins with the collection of this underutilized resource.
Visual: The scene shifts to the collection process, showing tractors and machinery gathering agricultural residues, followed by transport to a processing facility. Text reads: "GATHERING AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES FROM FARMS" and transitions to "TRANSPORTING TO OUR DECENTRALIZED DENSIFICATION PLANTS."
Narrator: We gather agricultural residues from the farms post-harvesting, transporting it to our decentralized densification plant.
Visual: Industrial warehouse with large piles of raw biomass material, conveyor belt, and various industrial equipment. Text in the bottom left corner reads: "STORING & PRESERVING ITS QUALITY"
Narrator: There, raw material is stored, preserving its quality before it enters our state-of-the-art technology.
Visual: A large yellow industrial machine with pipes and conveyors, a large pile of small cylindrical pellets, and a close-up for the pellets.
Narrator: Inside the processing facility, transformation takes place of agro-residue into pellets.
Visual: Rotary dryers, which are large cylindrical machines, and hammer mills, which are heavy-duty grinders. Text in the bottom left corner reads: "ROTARY DRYERS & HAMMER MILLS PREPARE RAW MATERIAL."
Narrator: Rotary dryers and hammer mills are deployed for pre-processing of the raw material,
Visual: Green machine processing raw biomass material.
Narrator: which is one of the critical steps for quality production of densified pellets.
Visual: Conveyor belt carrying small, dark pellets at the outlet and raw biogas material at the inlet, a man working in the processing plant standing next to large industrial boiler with front hatch open and fire burning.
Narrator: This process turns loose biomass into high-density pellets, making it efficient to transport and use in boilers.
Visual: Reliance Densification Unit with the Reliance logo visible, large piles of saw dust, large machineries, and equipment in the background.
Narrator: Reliance bioenergy has also taken the initiative to use biomass for captive power and steam generation,
Visual: A close-up of pellets. Large industrial plant with chimneys, surrounded by green trees and grass.
Narrator: which is being used as co-feeding along with coal in our Hazira and Dahij manufacturing plants.
Visual: The 20 mm Biomass pellet machine in operation, processing biomass into compact pellets. The material enters the machine at one end and exits as pellets. Text in the bottom left corner reads: "INNOVATIVE 20 MM BIOMASS PELLET MACHINE A GAME-CHANGER."
Narrator: At the heart of this operation is our indigenous innovative 20mm biomass pellet machine,
Narrator: a game-changer in the pellet manufacturing industry.
Visual: Industrial product processing and text in the bottom left corner that reads: "RELIABLE PRODUCTION."
Narrator: Reliable production with product quality is a wonder to the industry.
Visual: Piles of loose, shredded straw or agricultural residue.
Narrator: agro-residue is compressed into bales and pellets.
Visual: Industrial machineries, large stacks of rectangular bales arranged in rows, and a close-up of pellets along with the text in the bottom left corner: "COMPRESS THE BIOMASS INTO BALES & PELLETS" and the text transitions to: "BALES ARE FOR SHORT HAULS." and "PELLETS ARE FOR HIGH-DENSITY STORAGE."
Narrator: depending on industrial usage, bales for short haul or pellets for high-density storage is recommended.
Visual: Similar visuals of pellets processing continue. Text: "BIO PELLETS ARE BEACON OF SUSTAINABLE FUTURE."
Narrator: These bio-pellets are more than an alternative to fossil fuels.
Narrator: they are a beacon of a sustainable future.
Visual: Close-up shots of food being served and a pharmacy store, Netmeds, with shelves filled with various products
Narrator: From food production to pharmaceuticals,
Visual:  A man sorting pellets from the processed large piles. Large factories emitting white smoke from tall chimneys, the scene shifts to a close-up of a farmer picking potatoes and its roots, along with a few farmers with a smile on their faces. The text in the bottom left corner: "IT HELPS INDUSTRIES CUT CARBON FOOTPRINT & BOOSTING RURAL ECONOMIES."
Narrator: our pellets are helping industries cut their carbon footprint while boosting rural economies with new opportunities.
Visual: Aerial view of the Reliance Bioenergy Ltd.
Narrator: At reliance bioenergy limited, we are not just turning waste into fuel.
Visual: A row of tall electricity transmission towers at the sunset or sunrise with a bright sun on the left. the scene shifts to aerial view of industries surrounded by greeneries.
Narrator: we are driving the transition to green energy and paving the way for a carbon neutral tomorrow.
Visual: Biomass processing, green forest or vegetation, aerial views of large agricultural fields with green crops.
Narrator: Join us as we turn waste into renewable energy, forging a cleaner, greener world.
Visual: The Reliance Industries Logo fades in the centre.
Music continues.
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