EKI Energy Services Ltd has been appointed as the Carbon Consultant for the Varanasi Smart City Bio-Conversion Methane Reduction Project, a significant milestone in India’s climate-focused urban development. This project is expected to reduce 33,187 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions over a seven-year crediting period and forms part of the government’s SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative.
The project, based in Shahanshahpur, Varanasi, uses anaerobic digestion technology to process approximately 70 tonnes per day of animal manure and organic feedstock, converting it into 2,500–2,800 kg/day of compressed biogas (CBG). It also produces fermented organic manure (FOM) and liquid organic manure (LFOM), promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Key project highlights:
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Emission Reduction: 33,187 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent reduction over seven years.
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Clean Energy Output: 2,500–2,800 kg/day of compressed biogas.
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Community Impact: Over 25 direct and indirect jobs created.
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Support for SDGs: Aligned with India’s goals for clean energy, waste management, and low-carbon transport.
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Partnership: A collaboration between Adani Group, Gobardhan Varanasi Foundation SPV, and local authorities.
EKI’s Chairman & MD, Mr. Manish Dabkara, highlighted the project’s significance as a model for climate-positive development, saying it not only helps reduce emissions but also supports local livelihoods and sustainable farming.
The CEO of Varanasi Smart City, Mr. Akshat Verma, praised the initiative as the first of its kind in any Indian smart city. With a lifespan of 25 years, this project is expected to serve as a replicable model for urban waste-to-energy systems.
About EKI Energy Services Ltd
EKI Energy is a global leader in climate solutions and carbon offset services, currently active in over 16 countries with more than 3,500 clients. The company has supplied over 200 million carbon offsets to date and is the first Indian firm to list a plastic credit project with Verra, a global accreditation body.
