Towards
renewable
energy
We are committed to producing sustainable fuels from agricultural residue at scale, with a global mission.
Built in Denmark.
Operating in India.
We are a commercial project developer specializing in biogas projects in emerging markets, leveraging expertise from Denmark’s mature biogas sector. Our primary focus is on India’s unique biogas market opportunities and its new CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) market. We work with proven technologies and established partners from Denmark, combining their expertise with our deep knowledge of India. Together, we are proud to produce sustainable biogas at scale and contribute to reducing pollution caused by the burning of agricultural residues.
Unfolding the
biogas potential
For millennia, crops have been vital to human life, providing essential food, fibre, and fuel. However, the residues left after harvesting, particularly straw, have traditionally been both a valuable resource as well as a challenge. Straw has been used for mattress stuffing, and house construction, showcasing its versatility. However, despite these uses, a significant amount of crop residue is often burned in the fields, leading to severe air pollution and health issues.
Today, we are not only utilizing the traditional benefits of crop residue but also developing innovative ways to harness its true potential, turning what was once waste into valuable resources for sustainable energy production.
Straw has high levels of dry matter, which is essential for maximizing biogas potential. Our advanced biogas facilities are designed to handle higher concentrations of dry matter using proven technology from the mature European market.
The Indian government has mandated attaining five percent biogas mix in the gas grid by FY 2028-29. Alongside this, policies aim to reduce pollution from burning straw residues in agriculture. With around 126.6 MT of rice straw production in India, we proudly support this mission of energy transition of one of the largest energy markets in the world.
Our first plant
Our inaugural plant is located in the village of Jaula Kalan in Punjab, approximately 40 km south of Chandigarh. This facility will process paddy straw produced by 1,500 farmers, converting agricultural residues into gas for the local supply grid. Annually, the plant will produce 2.5 million cubic meters of upgraded biogas, offsetting fossil fuel (natural gas) consumption for 10,000 households.
The Technology
At Jwala Bioenergy, we use market leading technology that enables steady and reliable production of biogas from paddy straw. Unlike other systems, the design we use has no equipment inside the reactor — no heating hoses, no stirring systems — significantly reducing need for service, and exceptionally boosting reliability and robustness.
Jwala Bioenergy leverages technology with a proven track record with straw-based biomethane in the Danish and broader European biogas markets. Our technology partner, Sauter Biogas, has over 50 reference plants across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The “Sprinkled, not stirred!®” technology ensures optimal mixing of straw inside the tank, resulting in higher biogas yields.
We then purify the gas to obtain pure biomethane (CH4) with a concentration of 90-95% methane, which is accepted by regulators for direct injection into the grid and also have obtained a long-term partnership with a reputable European multinational corporation to operate our plant.