Organic Recycling Systems Secures Third BPCL Contract for CBG Plant

In September 2026, Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL) recently bagged its third Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance (EPCOM) contract from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) within a week. The latest order further strengthens ORSL’s presence in India’s growing compressed biogas (CBG) sector.

The latest Letter of Acceptance (LoA), dated September 8, 2026, has been awarded to ORSL’s wholly owned subsidiary, Solapur Bioenergy Systems Pvt. Ltd. (SBESPL). Under the contract, SBESPL is set to develop an organic municipal solid waste-based CBG plant in the region of Kozhikode, Kerala. The project has a total contract value of approximately ₹92.41 crore, including GST. The facility will convert organic municipal solid waste into compressed biogas, supporting India’s efforts to expand renewable and waste-based energy solutions.

With the latest Kozhikode award, ORSL’s cumulative EPCOM contracts from BPCL have increased to three projects with a combined value of ₹259.71 crore. The projects span Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Kerala, strengthening ORSL’s geographical footprint in India’s CBG market. BPCL awarded the first two contracts for projects in Mysuru and Raipur on September 3 and September 4, 2026, respectively. Just five days later, ORSL secured the Kozhikode project.

Impact on the Chemical Market

The series of BPCL contracts highlights a significant step in ORSL’s expansion across India’s waste-to-energy and compressed biogas industry. By developing CBG plants based on organic municipal waste, the projects will be able to support both waste management and renewable energy generation. Additionally, the long-term O&M arrangements can strengthen ORSL’s presence across the complete project lifecycle. With over three BPCL contracts secured within a single week, ORSL is further positioning itself as a key player in India’s expanding CBG and organic waste management infrastructure.

Importantly, each of the three EPCOM contracts includes a five-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) mandate. Therefore, once all three plants become operational, the contracts will collectively provide approximately 15 plant-years of contracted O&M operations. This structure allows ORSL to generate recurring, annuity-style operating revenue alongside its EPC project income.

Impact on the Biogas Market

The global biogas market size was accounted for USD 161.03 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 291.66 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.33% from 2025 to 2034. The market is growing due to increasing demand for renewable energy, supportive government policies, and the rising utilization of organic waste for sustainable fuel production.

According to Precedence Research, the market is expanding due to rising demand for sustainable waste management and renewable energy. Through subsidies, incentives, and renewable energy. Through subsidies, incentives, and renewable energy targets, governments in a number of nations are encouraging the production of biogas. Additionally, market expansion is being supported by the increasing need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and make effective use of organic waste. The use of biogas systems is being further encouraged by the growing production of organic waste from agriculture, municipalities, and industries.

Technological developments in biogas upgrading are increasing end-use applications and improving fuel quality. Additionally, it is anticipated that growing investments in waste-to-energy and circular economy projects will create a new source of income for market players. In a number of nations, the integration of biogas into natural gas grids is also gaining traction.