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An Indian innovator has designed a compact biogas plant that transforms daily kitchen waste into clean cooking fuel. The system works without electricity or smoke, offering homes a sustainable alternative to traditional LPG.
Gujarat became the first state in India to distribute nearly 100,000 small cooking gas cylinders to factory workers, with Surat receiving the most help. The move comes as new rules also make it easier for essential industries to get the fuel they need.
An engineer in India converts 11 kg of kitchen scraps into cooking gas daily, eliminating his need for LPG cylinders since 2019. His biodigester system now helps 350 homes save 2,500 gas cylinders yearly while keeping 1,000 tonnes of waste from landfills.
An IIT graduate built a home biodigester that turns kitchen waste into cooking fuel, eliminating his need to buy LPG cylinders for seven years. His simple solution saves money while solving two problems at once.
Four Delhi canteens serving meals to the poor for just Rs 5 reopened Tuesday after the government secured their cooking gas supply. Over 900 people enjoyed hot meals at the previously shuttered locations within hours of the intervention.
A simple biogas setup can convert your daily food waste into fuel for cooking while slashing your gas bills. Here's how families across India are building their own renewable energy systems right in their backyards.
Eight Indian universities are transforming hundreds of tons of cafeteria leftovers into cooking gas and garden compost, proving campus sustainability can be practical and powerful. From 45-day composting cycles to plants processing two tons daily, these schools are turning yesterday's lunch into tomorrow's fuel.
A local government in Lagos is handing out free cooking gas refills to 4,000 residents across seven wards, offering immediate relief from rising energy costs. The initiative distributes 3kg gas cylinders on a first-come, first-served basis at designated stations in each ward.
Nigeria just signed a major agreement with the International Energy Agency to reduce methane emissions and bring clean cooking gas to 5 million homes by 2030. The partnership marks a turning point for Africa's largest economy as it tackles pollution while expanding energy access.
Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.
Families in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory are celebrating as cooking gas prices fall from $1.80 to as low as $1.08 per kilogram, easing pressure on household budgets. The government promises to keep prices stable after resolving supply disruptions that sent costs soaring last year.