Key Takeaways
- The Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 is expected to unlock over ₹1,800 crore in investments for India’s bioenergy sector.
- This year’s Bio-Energy Pavilion will feature 30% more exhibitors and strong global participation.
- Biogas is gaining recognition as a pivotal element in India’s clean energy transition, supporting economic growth and reducing carbon emissions.
Growing Investment in Bioenergy
The Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) 2025, taking place from October 30 to November 1, 2025, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, aims to bring in more than ₹1,800 crore in fresh investment commitments for India’s bioenergy sector, as stated by the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). The event is set to highlight biogas as a transformative force in India’s green growth strategy.
The government’s initiatives, including the scaling up of the SATAT scheme (Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation) and the commissioning of new compressed biogas (CBG) plants, are contributing to significant momentum in the sector. Biogas is increasingly recognized as a vital feedstock for future fuels, such as methanol and Di-methyl ether.
The Bio-Energy Pavilion this year, powered by IBA, is poised to be the largest ever, with 30 percent more exhibitors compared to 2024 and robust participation from global technology leaders, startups, and policymakers. Supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the pavilion will exhibit advancements in waste-to-energy, CBG technologies, and innovative models for co-digestion, including digital monitoring solutions.
IBA President AR Shukla emphasized that India’s approach to biogas has evolved beyond rural applications, positioning it as a cornerstone of the clean energy economy. He stated that biogas reduces carbon emissions, supports farmers, and fuels transportation, playing a crucial role in enabling a green economy. The REI 2025 event will showcase how the bioenergy sector is transitioning from pilot projects to having a nationwide impact.
The expo is expected to attract over 60,000 participants covering various sectors, including bioenergy, solar, wind, hydrogen, e-mobility, and energy storage. IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia commented on the broader economic implications, stating that biogas offers not just clean energy but also economic security and is crucial for a development-led energy transition.
With India’s potential to generate over 62 million tons of CBG annually, the sector can significantly reduce fuel imports, create numerous jobs, and contribute to building a circular economy. REI 2025 is positioned as a pivotal platform for fostering connections between investors, innovators, and policymakers, ultimately facilitating the next phase of growth in the bioenergy sector.
The association also emphasized that biogas will serve a dual purpose: reducing reliance on fossil fuels through large-scale CBG adoption and contributing to India’s Net Zero Mission, making bioenergy production clean and cost-effective.
Over the years, the REI Expo has established itself as a key venue for renewable energy dialogue in India. For IBA, the 2025 event represents a significant milestone, highlighting the shift of India’s bioenergy sector from local initiatives to global partnerships and solidifying biogas’s status as a solution for climate, energy, and economic challenges. In the previous year, the expo garnered investment commitments worth ₹1,850 crore, along with several signed MoUs.
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