CNG plant will be set up in Brahmapuram to produce natural gas from waste: MB Rajesh

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister MB Rajesh has informed that a CNG plant will be set up in Brahmapuram and an agreement in principle has been reached with BPCL in this regard. The decision was taken in the discussion held by ministers P Rajeev, MB Rajesh and Chief Secretary VP Joy with representatives of BPCL.

The plant will be constructed at the cost of BPCL on the land handed over by the government. BPCL is also responsible for maintaining the plant. BPCL has informed that the plant can be made operational within a year. The current understanding is to set up the plant in Brahmapuram itself. The waste of Kochi and nearby municipalities can be processed in the plant. The natural gas produced through waste treatment will be used for BPCL's operations. Along with this, the organic manure produced will be marketed. The Corporation and the municipalities will ensure that the sorted waste is made available for daily plant operation.

Minister MB Rajesh said that the decision will be a crucial step in the government's efforts to find a solution to the garbage problem in Kochi. The minister also stated that the plant is expected to be operational within a year. BPCL came up with the new proposal after finding that a natural gas plant would be more suitable for Kochi's climate. The minister informed that further discussions related to the project will be held in the coming days.