Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: A delegation of Oil India Limited today held a discussion with Housing & Urban Development secretary Usha Padhee on the progress of six Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants being developed across Odisha.

The delegation led by Oil India CMD Dr Ranjit Rath, and CGM Santanu Kumar Saikia met Padhee at Kharabela Bhawan.

The meeting discussed project timelines, readiness for commissioning, and integration with municipal waste systems to ensure steady feedstock supply. Both sides stressed the importance of converting urban waste into green energy as part of Odisha’s broader clean-energy and circular-economy vision.

Padhee underlined the government’s focus on promoting sustainable waste-to-energy models that reduce landfill burden and create local economic value.

The Oil India delegation expressed confidence in achieving key milestones and reaffirmed its commitment to partnering closely with the Department.

The meeting decided to fast-track coordination between Oil India and urban local bodies so that the CBG plants can be commissioned in a time-bound manner and contribute meaningfully to state’s green-growth agenda.