Maruti Suzuki Boosts Green Energy with New 10 TPD Biogas Plant, ₹925 Cr Investment by 2031

On World Environment Day, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a major expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, unveiling two new biogas initiatives that reinforce its commitment to clean energy and reduced fossil fuel dependence.

The company will commission a 10 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) biogas plant at its Kharkhoda facility within FY 2026-27, while also completing the expansion of its Manesar biogas plant from 0.2 TPD to 0.7 TPD. Together, these projects represent an investment of ₹150 crore, aligned with India’s national Waste-to-Wealth mission.

Kharkhoda Biogas Plant

The upcoming Kharkhoda plant is expected to mitigate 9,490 tonnes of CO2 annually and will meet nearly 20% of the facility’s gas requirement. This marks one of the largest biogas initiatives in India’s automotive sector.

Manesar Expansion

Earlier this month, Maruti Suzuki expanded its Manesar biogas plant to 0.7 TPD output, generating approximately 3.6 lakh standard cubic meters of biogas annually. This will avoid 664 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

• Feedstock: food waste, Napier grass, paddy straw
• Provision: cattle dung for boosted output
• Applications: paint shop heating, canteen operations
• By-product: Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) for horticulture/agriculture

Leadership Statement

Maruti Suzuki has been consistently working on initiatives aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption and oil import dependence. At a time when the world is navigating an increasingly uncertain energy landscape, such initiatives assume greater significance.

— Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Broader Green Energy Vision

Beyond biogas, Maruti Suzuki has scaled its solar capacity to 79 MWp across facilities, with a target of 319 MWp by FY 2030-31.

At its Hansalpur facility, the company has already replaced natural gas with biogas for 10% of energy requirements, ensuring resilience against LNG supply constraints.

Overall, Maruti Suzuki has earmarked ₹925 crore for green energy investments by FY 2030-31, underscoring its long-term vision to integrate renewable energy solutions into manufacturing operations.