The study intends to support the state of Kerala in its transition towards a low-carbon economy by developing biomethane production from waste streams, as well as other biomass sources, simultaneously solving issues associated with biodegradable waste treatment while developing local production of non-fossil fuel alternatives. 

The main objectives consist of the following:

a) Raise awareness on biogas generation from waste streams among local (Kerala) stakeholders, including private sector.

b) Evaluate feedstock availability across the various sources within Kerala (urban, agricultural, and industrial), including biogas potential and mobilization strategy. 

c) Determine market for large-scale biogas across the main end-use sectors including transport, heating and cooking, specifically identifying drivers and roadblocks along the value chain.

d) Prepare Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plan, and evaluation of climate co-benefits depending on end-use scenarios.

The Consultancy Services aim to support Kerala’s transition towards a low-carbon economy by developing biomethane production from urban waste streams as well as other biomass sources, simultaneously addressing issues associated with biodegradable waste treatment in Kerala, while developing local production of non-fossil fuel alternatives. 

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India is the 3rd largest emitter of methane globally, with a strong interest in developing renewable energies such as biomethane to process the volume of biodegradable waste and harness revenues from biogas, while achieving methane triple-win impacts: Reduced emissions, enhanced resilience and local economic development.