‘Lahore bio-gas plant to produce 3,200 kgs of fuel-grade gas daily’

LAHORE: A compressed bio-gas plant established in Lahore will have the capacity of producing approximately 3,200 kilograms of fuel-grade gas daily, provincial energy department officials said on Tuesday.

Punjab Minister for Energy Faisal Ayub Khokhar visited the compressed bio-gas plant located in Gujjar Colony, Lahore, where Chief Executive Officer Adnan Mudassar briefed him on the facility’s various departments, operational system, technical capacity, and future targets.

During the briefing, officials revealed that nearly 24,000 adult cattle are present in Gujjar Colony, while around 240 tons of animal waste had previously been dumped daily in open areas and along roadsides.

This resulted in environmental pollution, foul odour, public health concerns, and disruptions to traffic flow. Under the project, the same organic waste is now being converted into energy and organic fertilizer through modern technology.

According to officials, the compressed bio-gas plant is based on advanced Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, with a daily production capacity of 8,000 cubic meters of bio-gas.

The project will utilize around 160 tons of feedstock per day to generate approximately 3,200 kilograms of fuel-grade gas. The organic fertilizer produced as a byproduct is also expected to benefit the agricultural sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Provincial Energy Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar said the Punjab government, under the direction of the Chief Minister, is promoting environment-friendly, sustainable, and alternative energy projects across the province. He stated that bio-gas would serve as an affordable and effective alternative energy source for the common public and could also be used as a substitute for Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG).

The minister pointed out that in the past, large heaps of animal and organic waste across Punjab were a major cause of environmental pollution. However, modern technology would now enable the conversion of such waste into useful energy.

The minister directed the Energy Department to establish a dedicated bio-gas cell and prepare a comprehensive working plan for the installation of bio-gas plants throughout Punjab.

He added that an integrated strategy would also be adopted to promote bio-gas projects in cattle colonies, livestock markets, and private dairy farms. Such projects would significantly reduce environmental pollution and help control foul odors, the spread of diseases, and contamination of air, water and soil, the minister added.

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