Japan's Sojitz to partner with Indian Oil on biomethane production

Joint venture aims to make fuel for homes and vehicles from rice straw

A biogas facility built and operated by GPS Renewables in India. Sojitz will partner with GPS and others to produce biomethane. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

TAKANORI OKABE

April 30, 2025 01:33 JST

MUMBAI -- Japanese trading house Sojitz plans to begin manufacturing biomethane in India using rice straw, which often goes to waste.

Partnering with state-owned Indian Oil and another company, the Japanese company aims to establish 30 production facilities nationwide by fiscal 2027, targeting growing demand for sustainable energy.