Pioneering India’s Path to a Sustainable Energy Future
Date:26 October 2024
Location: Le Méridien, New Delhi
Representing Ground Realities at a Global Forum
It was an honor to speak at the World Biogas Association (WBA) India Congress 2024, a key gathering that brought together policymakers, investors, innovators, and clean energy operators under one roof.
This forum provided an excellent platform to discuss the real challenges, emerging innovations, and new opportunities in India’s fast-evolving biogas sector — all aligned with the goal of a low-carbon, energy-resilient future.
Fireside Chat: Bridging Vision with Reality
A key highlight was participating in the session:
“Fireside Chat with Operators & Investors” This panel offered space for open dialogue around the real-world dynamics of Compressed Biogas (CBG) projects — from field-level challenges to investor expectations. The panel included:
- Tanuj Sharma
- Guru Inder
- Niroj Mohanty
- And myself(Ekas Barara) , representing project operators from the ground
“We need to connect what happens on the field with what’s envisioned at the policy level. Sessions like these help make that happen.” — Ekas Barara
Key Themes That Emerged
Scaling Biogas Projects through public–private collaboration
Investment-readiness of clean energy startups and operators
Ground challenges in permitting, biomass supply, and technology adoption
The need for flexible, responsive policy frameworks to enable rapid deployment
Highlights from the Event