Waste to Energy in India
The Swedish experience
Documentation report
July, 2011
The Indo-Swedish Waste to Energy initiative is one of the major initiatives resulting
from Sweden’s India country strategy for selective cooperation in key priority areas
of environment and climate change. The initiative is based on the principles of
partner driven cooperation of sharing responsibilities and risks with an aim to
develop self sustaining and mutually beneficial relationships between Swedish and
Indian stakeholders.
This report provides information about the development of the biogas initiative
during the period 2009–mid 2011. It has been compiled from reviewing reports,
presentations, project–terms of reference documents, Sida planning grant
applications and responses from key organisations including Sida, the Swedish
Embassy, Swedish Energy Agency and the Swedish Gas Association.
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................... 2
INITIAL MEASURES ................................................................................................................................... 3
PROJECTS.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Project stakeholders and responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 4
Sustainable waste management systems, Pune.......................................................................................... 5
Bairoba sewage treatment optimisation plant, Pune .................................................................................... 5
Biogas from Ghazipur abattoir waste, Delhi ................................................................................................. 6
Review of potential pilot project sites, Delhi NCR ........................................................................................ 6
OTHER ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................................... 7
KEY OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................................ 8
FUTURE COOPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 9
List of organisations ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Executive summary
The Indo-Swedish Waste to Energy cooperation initiative has established Sweden as a key stakeholder in the
waste management sector in India.
Urban waste poses major environmental problems in India due to lack of technical expertise, regulatory setup
and adequate funds within urban local bodies to develop an efficient waste management strategy. Biogas
production and utilization as a renewable energy source has immense potential for growth in India, especially in
view of its overall environmental benefits of reduction in waste, green house gas emissions and environmental
pollution. This however, depends on the availability of appropriate technologies and expertise for setting up
commercially viable biogas plants. Swedish companies are currently in a position to fill this knowledge gap and
develop business opportunities while contributing to environmental solutions in India.
The Indo-Swedish Waste to Energy cooperation initiative was developed in this context. The aim is to transfer
technical knowledge and develop self sustaining relationships between Indian and Swedish stakeholders for joint
long term benefits. A number of key Swedish organisations have worked together to develop the programme,
notably, Sida, the Swedish Embassy, Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Gas Association along with Swedish
private sector organisations.
Four feasibility projects are currently ongoing to provide technological and financial solutions for setting up
biogas plants in India. The projects cover a range of organic waste types and are expected to provide a wideranging review of technology and process options appropriate to Indian requirements. These projects have also
enabled the Swedish companies to gain direct experience of working in collaboration with Indian public and
private sector organisations and evaluate how they can best contribute to the waste management sector in India
for facilitating mutually beneficial business relationships.
The initiative is currently in a stage of progression from feasibility studies to developing and setting up joint pilot
projects. There are a number of technical, regulatory and financial barriers which need to be addressed for
ensuring long term sustainability of biogas projects in India. The next phase of possible pilot projects will benefit
by a better understanding of cooperation with the national and local government authorities and business
realities and opportunities in India. Discussions are ongoing for the development of a business plan and a
commercial agreement for setting up the first pilot project at a STP site in Delhi, and to extend the scope of the
cooperation to an integrated sustainable city development approach in Vishakhapatnam in collaboration with the
Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
The Waste to Energy bilateral cooperation discussion has involved a number of government and private actors
and established a successful partnership in the waste management sector in India. This has added to the
visibility of Sweden’s work in India. It is hoped that the initiative will lead to long term relationships with mutual
benefit for both Sweden and India.
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Waste to Energy was identified as a key area where Swedish expertise and
technology could be gainfully utilised to deliver solutions for sustainable
waste management in India, as well as create profitable business
opportunities for Swedish companies.
Introduction
India is faced with major environmental challenges related to the increasing amount of waste generated in rapidly
growing urban areas. Urban local bodies, responsible for management of both waste water and municipal solid
waste (MSW), focus on collection and transport, with minimal investment on treatment and disposal of waste.
Untreated or partially treated waste water is often directly discharged into surface water. There is generally no
segregation of municipal solid waste at source and it is often crudely disposed off in unsanitary dump sites,
leading to soil, surface and ground water pollution and release of green house gas (methane) emissions from
openly decaying organic matter.
India urgently requires expertise in developing sustainable urban waste management systems. The Government
of India is initiating this through key policy drivers such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
(JNNURM) which provides funding to cities for developing urban infrastructure and services, including waste
management. Similarly, the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, (part of the National Action Plan on Climate
Change) calls for holistic energy efficiency at the urban planning level. The focus of this mission is to leverage the
capacity of wastewater and municipal solid waste for decentralized or grid connected energy generation. The
quantum of organic solid waste generated in urban India can translate into a potential for generation of over
1700MW of power.
Though India has vast experience of treating organic waste in biogas plants, they are mostly small scale and often
found in rural areas. Proven commercial technologies using biomethanation for urban waste treatment are still
relatively new. The technology is mostly imported and requires high initial capital investments.
Sweden is in a position to meet these requirements and provide expertise
and technology to help solve environmental problems in India while
developing new business opportunities.
Sweden’s expertise in waste to energy solutions is world leading,
especially in integrated waste and waste water to biogas solutions,
optimisation of large scale biogas plants and upgrading technologies which
allow biogas to be injected into the natural gas grid or be used as a vehicle
fuel. Sweden has been successfully using biogas as vehicle fuel for its
public transport system and is the only country in the world to have a
biogas quality standard for vehicle fuel.
For Swedish companies to enter the Indian market, it is essential that a few
studies and pilot projects are carried out to understand the Indian market
and provide technological solutions which meet requirements in India. The
Indo-Swedish Waste to Energy initiative was developed in this context with
support from Sida and other Swedish public sector organisations.
The initiative’s aim is to adapt and transfer technical knowledge
and develop self-sustaining and mutually beneficial
relationships between Indian and Swedish stakeholders.
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Sida, Swedish Embassy and the Swedish Energy Agency have worked
together to establish the Waste to Energy initiative in India. The initiative
began with two Swedish delegations visiting India in 2009 to establish a
network of stakeholders in the waste management sector.
Initial measures
The first Swedish business delegation ‘Biogas for Urban Infrastructure’ was initiated and arranged by the
Swedish Energy Agency assisted by the Swedish Embassy. The delegation visited Pune, Bangalore and Delhi in
June 2009 and met representatives from Indian public and private sector organisations in the waste management
sector, to understand how Swedish biogas technology and competence could meet needs and possibilities in
India. Other participating Swedish public authorities included Sida, Growth Analysis, the Swedish Trade Council,
Swedfund and the Invest in Sweden Agency. It also comprised of delegates from Swedish biogas consultants,
biogas technology suppliers, municipalities and associations working with biogas in Sweden.
The second delegation visited India in August 2009. This delegation represented the whole group of Swedish
stakeholders from the first delegation, but was much smaller and comprised of only four members, including one
technology provider, one consultant, the Swedish Gas Association and the Swedish Waste Management
Association. The delegation identified specific potential projects and signed partnership agreements as
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Letters of Intent with relevant Indian actors for collaboration in waste to
energy projects. These included public sector organisations such as municipalities, actors managing waste water
plants, and private sector companies. The delegation was financially supported by Sida through a planning grant
to the Swedish Gas Association. Logistical support was provided by the Swedish Trade Council and the Science
and Innovation Office of Growth Analysis. The delegation’s success resulted in four planning grants to study the
feasibility of setting up biogas plants and sustainable waste management strategies that were submitted to Sida
for support.
Key organisations
Organisation
Mandate
Specific contribution to the initiative
Sida works according to
directives of the Swedish
Parliament and Government to reduce poverty in
the world and achieve
sustainable
development.
Facilitate collaboration between Indian and Swedish partners across
various initiatives and projects within the biogas initiative.
Financial support as planning grants for concept development and
feasibility studies.
Knowledge dissemination
Continue dialogue to formulate appropriate forms and areas of
cooperation.
The Embassy of
Sweden in India
promotes relations
between India and
Sweden.
Post of special attaché created in April 2010 to establish a common
platform for various Swedish stakeholders to work together in key
cooperation areas.
Swedish Energy
Agency is the Swedish
governmental authority
for national energy policy
issues. It is responsible
for promoting Swedish
energy knowledge and
cleantech internationally.
Provides the conceptual vision for the technological aspects of the first
delegation to understand how Indian market requirements can be met by
Swedish technology. Funded the Swedish Gas Association to coordinate
the Swedish biogas technology and competence group.
Implementing body for the MoU with MNRE, to aid existing initiative
development and establish new cooperation areas in renewable energy.
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Feasibility projects are central to achieving long term results, in order to:
Understand the commercial and institutional setup and the technological
requirements of the Indian waste sector,
Adapt Swedish technology to Indian requirements,
Transfer technical knowledge and develop self sustaining business
relationships with joint long term benefits for all stakeholders.
Projects
Four feasibility study projects were begun in collaboration with Indian urban local bodies and private sector
partners. The projects based on biomethanation technologies cover a range of organic waste types, (municipal
solid waste, sewage sludge and industrial waste) and are located in two cities, Pune and Delhi. The cities differ in
the availability of existing gas (grid) energy infrastructure, which significantly affects the conditions for establishing
biogas production and utilization. Results from these feasibility projects are expected to provide a wide-ranging
review of technology and process options in India.
Project stakeholders and responsibilities
 Swedish Gas Association is the lead organisation, responsible for project coordination and represents the
interests of the Swedish private sector companies, which are directly subcontracted to them, except in the
Ghazipur, Delhi project where the single consulting Swedish company directly leads the project.
 Swedish private sector companies provide technical expertise as consultants and technology providers.
 Indian urban local bodies are the main beneficiaries from these feasibility studies and contribute by providing
information and access to the project sites.
 Indian private sector partners, have either signed a MoU (Pune) or are directly contracted (Ghazipur, Delhi) by
the urban local bodies with regard to waste management. They coordinate with the urban local bodies and are
keen to gain knowledge and technical competence from their Swedish counterparts.
Waste to Energy solutions
Biomethanation involves the biodegradation of organic wastes (manure, food wastes, plants,
work at various levels to
utilize waste as a resource.
In India, lack of segregation
of waste at source, limits the
waste streams that can be
effectively disposed/ treated.
Hence, the Indo-Swedish
Waste to Energy programme
is initially focussed on
biomethanation solutions.
sewage sludge etc.) by microorganisms under strict anaerobic conditions in a biogas plant to
produce methane rich biogas and nutrient-rich organic residue (bio-fertilizer).
Biogas can be used to provide heat and electricity. Methane is also a constituent of natural
gas, therefore purified or upgraded biogas can be mixed with natural gas and used in the same
way, either by injection into the natural gas grid or as vehicle fuel (like CNG).
Biomethanation
Source: SymbioCity promotes holistic and sustainable urban development. It is a network of Swedish companies and organisations.
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Sustainable waste management systems, Pune
Project context: Municipal solid waste in Pune is land filled at sites without following proper sanitary or
environmental standards, leading to environmental pollution. At present, the amount of waste from Pune disposed
at landfills and/or dumpsites is estimated to be around 1300 metric ton/day as well as 500 metric ton/day of
segregated organic waste. The project aim is to study ways to improve the waste management situation in Pune
by creating environmentally and economically viable waste management practices, which can eventually be
implemented on a wider scale within the city.
The project emphasizes on conceptual design of biogas system and assessment of costs, benefits and business
models for collected and separated organic municipal solid waste.
Sustainable Waste Management Systems, Pune
A prefeasibility study for large scale biogas plants for treatment of collected organic waste
Objective
combined with financial feasibility for different end uses of biogas (Power production, upgraded to
vehicle fuel standard, bottled cylinders and injection into the possible future grid)
Lead applicant
Swedish Gas Association (SGF) on behalf of Sweco International AB (Environmental consultants)
Other Swedish
MGE Teknik, Landfill gas experts (sub-consultant to SGF)
consultants
Lackeby Water Group,Division Purac, biogas, waste water treatment (sub-consultant to SGF)
Indian private sector
Bharat Forge Ltd (in partnership with SGF)
organisation
Urban local body
Pune Municipal Corporation
Time period
July 15, 2010 – July 15, 2012
Total cost
3,516,146 SEK (Sida 2,500,000 SEK; SGF 981,928 SEK; Bharat Forge 34,218 SEK )
Pre-feasibility report to form the basis for municipal decisions regarding investments in new waste
management technologies
Outcome
Bairoba sewage treatment optimisation plant, Pune
Project context: Pune has over thirty four small to medium scale decentralised waste management plants
developed for biogas production. There is however, no current utilisation of the biogas which is either being flared
or released without burning. The Bairoba Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has a daily treatment capacity of
130MLD. The sewage water coming into the STP is only partially treated, due to high fluctuation in the electricity
provided to the plant. When there is no electricity, the untreated water is discharged directly polluting surface
water sources. Currently the biogas digester produces 3000 cubic meters of biogas daily. This biogas is not of a
high enough calorific value to be used and is flared. Pune Municipal Corporation does not have the technical
capacity to upgrade the biogas quality to enable its use in the waste water treatment plant or for any other
purpose.
The Bairoba optimization study will deliver recommendations for optimizing biogas production in a typical Indian
sewage treatment plant.
Bairoba Sewage Treatment Optimisation Plan, Pune
Objective
Lead applicant
Indian private sector
organisation
Urban local body
Provide recommendations for optimisation of waste and effective up gradation of the biogas
produced at Bairoba STP
Swedish Gas Association (SGF) on behalf of Lackeby Water group, division Purac
Bharat Forge Ltd (in partnership with SGF)
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Time period
February 2010 – September 2011
Total cost
399,785 SEK (Sida 317,785 SEK; Bharat Forge 82,000 SEK)
Report for knowledge transfer providing recommendations for optimisation of waste and
upgradation of biogas
Outcome
Pune projects represent island solutions for middle sized Indian cities without natural gas grids
and gas market. The upgraded biogas can be used as vehicle fuel and competes with diesel.
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Biogas from Ghazipur abattoir waste, Delhi
Project context: The modern abattoir in Ghazipur was opened in 2009, but without a proper system for handling
the organic waste. In the absence of an appropriate waste management solution, the waste is dumped at the
nearby dump site, without proper environmental protection. Municipal Corporation of Delhi has awarded a
contract to IL&FS to handle the operation and waste products from the slaughterhouse. The main concern for
biogas utilization is the low calorific value of the waste generated. Upgradation technologies would be required for
biogas utilization. Currently IL&FS does not have the specific technical knowledge to address this issue, and
hence has partnered with COWI AB for technical support.
The Ghazipur project creates a conceptual biogas production and utilization model for industrial organic waste
including financial analysis of costs and income.
Biogas from Ghazipur abattoir waste, Delhi
Objective
Pre-feasibility study on biogas production from organic waste from Ghazipur abattoir, Delhi and
upgrading the gas to vehicle fuel standard detailing financial and technical models.
Lead applicant
COWI AB (Lead consultant)
Other Swedish
consultants
Indian private sector
organisation
Sweco International AB ( sub-consultants responsible for project coordination and
communication between stakeholders)
IL&FS Waste Management & Urban Services , IWMUSL
(Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish Gas Association)
Urban local body
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
Time period
October 2010 – December 2011
Total cost
1,950,000 SEK (Sida 1,555,771 SEK; COWI & Sweco 231,000 SEK; IWMUSL 162,000 SEK)
Outcome
Study resulting in a conceptual design of a biogas producing and upgrading facility
Review of potential pilot project sites, Delhi NCR
Project context: As a first step towards setting up a joint pilot project, an initial study was agreed to be carried
out focussing on reviewing potential sewage treatment plant (STP) sites in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
The project will review 18 Delhi STPs to identify feasible sites for setting up an upgrading facility for biogas. The
project will provide a comprehensive understanding of technology options, identify stakeholder expectations and
prerequisites, as well as financial, regulatory and institutional conditions and barriers to project implementation.
This study is expected to be used as a model for replication in other locations in India. The preliminary results
recommend Keshopur STP as the most suitable for a potential pilot project.
Review of potential pilot project sites, Delhi NCR
Objective
Review STP sites in Delhi NCR to identify a potential pilot project site based on best possibilities
for biogas production and upgrading. The review includes defining technology level standards,
biogas end use and revenue generation, financially viable model for large scale production and
public private partnerships for the potential pilot project.
Lead applicant
Swedish Waste Management
Swedish
stakeholders
Swedish technology providers and Swedfund (Swedish financing organisation)
Indian stakeholders
MNRE, Environment department of Delhi Government, Delhi Jal Board
Time period
December 2010 – May 2011
Total cost
260 000 SEK (Sida)
Outcome
Preliminary recommendation for Keshopur STP as the most suitable for setting up a pilot biogas
upgrading facility accompanied with financial and technical models.
Delhi projects are representative of large Indian cities with natural gas grid. The biogas
produced can be utilised for power production or upgraded for injection in natural gas grid or
use as vehicle fuel. The competition with natural gas as vehicle and energy gas for industrial
application may pose as a financial barrier.
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Other activities by Swedish organisations involved in a wider
engagement process of working in India. These activities have
significantly promoted and contributed to further development of the
initiative.
Other activities
Memorandum of Understanding with MNRE
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on SwedenIndia Renewable Energy Cooperation was signed
between the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and
Communication of Sweden and the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India in
April 2010. The MoU recognises the strategic importance
of new and renewable energy technologies, namely,
wind, bio-energy, waste to energy and energy efficiency,
in addressing global challenges such as climate change
and sustainable development. The Swedish Energy
Agency is the implementing body from the Swedish side.
Source: Renjith Krishnan, FreeDigitalPhots.net
A biogas focused study trip was organised as the first activity resulting from the MoU. Indian representatives
from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) visited Sweden in September 2010. The week-long trip identified
main areas of knowledge transfer and the need to adapt technology to Indian conditions, mainly for, optimisation
of large scale biogas production plants and upgrading technologies.
Indian and Swedish private and public sector stakeholders also agreed on the need for joint pilot projects in
biogas development as the way forward for further cooperation arising out of the MoU. The first project as a result
of this, focuses on reviewing STP sites for potential pilot project in Delhi, NCR (discussed as part of the projects
section) and is expected to be used as a model for replication in other locations in India.
Special attaché for environment, climate and energy
To facilitate and further develop activities carried on by Sweden in India, a post of Special attaché for
environment, climate and energy related issues was established at the embassy in New Delhi since spring 2010.
The role and vision of the attaché is to establish a common platform for cooperation in key priority areas with
other sections of the embassy and representatives of Sida, the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis and
the Swedish Trade Council in India. The attaché is mainly funded by Sida.
Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference
A number of Swedish companies and organizations participated in the Delhi International Renewable Energy
Conference (DIREC) organised by the Government of India in October 2010. Under the theme of Water & Waste
to Renewable Energy, various solutions, technologies, systems and concepts were discussed. Participation in
DIREC was organized by the Swedish Energy Agency in collaboration with the Swedish Trade Council, Sida and
the Swedish Embassy. The conference included a workshop on ‘Biomethanation: upscaling, challenges and
opportunities’, coordinated by the MNRE and the Government of Sweden.
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Biogas production from large scale urban waste management has
immense market potential as a renewable energy source and wide
ranging environmental benefits. Swedish companies have the
opportunity to contribute to the development of environmental
solutions in India while exploring profitable commercial opportunities.
Key outcomes
Sweden as a key stakeholder in the waste to energy sector in India
The initiative has established a strong presence in the waste management sector in India with a series of ongoing
initiatives and projects. This has also led to increased visibility for Sweden’s work in India.
Network of Swedish and Indian company groups and local government authorities
The initiative has established a strong network of Swedish and Indian private sector organisations with a potential
for developing new business opportunities. It has also led to strategic alliances between active Swedish and
Indian companies and Indian local government authorities through memorandum of understanding and/or letters
of intent. These are integral to achieving initiative objectives including development of pilot projects.
Joint pilot projects
The feasibility studies are expected to inform development of joint pilot projects. One such discussion is currently
ongoing for developing a business plan and a commercial agreement for the first pilot project at Keshopur STP in
Delhi. This is based on the recommendation of the review study of potential pilot project sites in Delhi, NCR. The
pilot project will combine biogas production with an upgradation facility and explore the financial viability of end
use options for biogas (natural gas grid or vehicle fuel).
Leveraging Results
Sida, in recognition of the capacity and interest of the Swedish Energy Agency, has agreed to support it at a
thematic level in the waste to energy space. This will allow the Energy Agency to leverage its position as the
implementing partner in the MoU with MNRE to further extend the initiative activities and function as a facilitator
for institutional partnerships as well as specific project development. This framework support will include
partnerships with Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, larger research and development and financial
modelling for long term team engagements in integrated sustainable city development.
Increased understanding of the challenges to upscaling biogas technology
Feasibility studies have been particularly instrumental in identifying a range of technical, regulatory and financial
barriers to large scale adoption of biogas technologies in India. Future pilot projects will benefit by this knowledge
gained in the first two years of the initiative.
Challenges for upscaling biogas technology in India
 High capital costs for biomethanation technology as integral technology components are currently imported.
There is a need for establishing partnerships for local production.
 Lack of market structure and guidelines for use of biogas. Regulations for generation and purchase of energy
and standards detailing biogas quality for natural gas grid or use as vehicle fuel are essential.
 Ensuring financial viability of biogas upgradation projects requires all revenue options to be explored including
sale of power, upgraded biogas, bio-fertilizer and carbon credits as part of the Clean Development Mechanism
 Price competition with other fuels and energy sources such as natural gas and CNG (for vehicles) which are
currently subsidised. There is a need for similar generation based incentives for biogas.
 Ensuring policy funding streams account for overall environmental benefits of biogas as a renewable energy
source including reduced waste and carbon emissions, to promote biogas production.
 Limited human resources of stakeholders in both India and Sweden including their capacity to invest time and
money to lead initial solutions for upscaling biogas technologies.
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Future cooperation
The Indo-Swedish Waste to Energy cooperation initiative has established Sweden as a key actor in the urban
waste management sector in India.
Biogas production and utilization has immense potential for growth in India, especially in view of its overall
environmental benefits of reduction in waste, green house gas emissions and environmental pollution. This
however, depends on availability of appropriate technologies and expertise for setting up commercially viable
biogas plants. Swedish companies are currently in a position to fill this knowledge gap and develop new business
opportunities for the Swedish cleantech industry.
The waste management sector in India in its current state poses major technical, regulatory, institutional and
financial challenges for large scale adoption of appropriate biogas technologies. The initiative through its various
initiatives has sought to increase the understanding of these barriers and opportunities for Swedish companies
and technologies in India.
Feasibility study projects have been integral for Swedish organisations to understand, and provide solutions
appropriate to Indian market requirements as well as gain experience of working in collaboration with Indian
public and private sector organisations. This has also provided an opportunity for Swedish companies to evaluate
their role as consultants and technology providers and how they can best contribute to the waste management
sector in India in order to facilitate long term business relationships.
The initiative began in 2009 and is currently in a stage of progression from feasibility studies to developing and
setting up joint pilot projects. These projects will benefit by a better understanding of cooperation with the national
and local government authorities and business realities and opportunities in India.
The bilateral cooperation discussion has brought together various government and private actors under a
common platform. Over a period of two years, a number of initiatives have been developed in collaboration with
these organisations. Within the constraints of limited human resources, the initiative has been successful in
establishing a strong partnership within the waste management sector in India. This has also led to increased
visibility of Sweden’s work in India and will hopefully aid in exploring new forms and areas and of cooperation
including that of the Swedish Energy Agency as the main facilitator for waste to energy partnerships in India.
2009
2010
2011
Waste to Energy cooperation programme initiatives timeline, June 2009 – June 2011
Jun
May
STP commercial project proposal, Keshopur, Delhi
Integrated sustainable city development approach, Vishakhapatnam
Dec
Oct
Oct
Sep
Apr
Apr
Feb
Project 4 – Review of potential pilot project sites, Delhi NCR
Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference
Project 3 – Ghazipur abattoir biogas study, Delhi
Biogas focussed study trip - MCD officials visit Sweden
Appointment of special attaché for environment, climate and energy issues
MoU with MNRE – Sweden India renewable energy cooperation
Project 2 – Bairoba sewage treatment optimisation plan, Pune
Nov
Aug
Jun
Project 1– Sustainable waste management systems, Pune
Second delegation
First delegation - Biogas for Urban Infrastructure
timeline
List of organisations
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Swedish public sector organisations
Sida: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, works according
to directives of the Swedish Parliament and Government to reduce poverty in the
world.
Swedish Energy Agency: Swedish Governmental authority for national energy
policy issues. It also promotes Swedish energy knowledge and cleantech
internationally.
Swedish Trade Council: Government and industry owned organisation. It offers
professional services to identify international business opportunities for Swedish
companies.
Growth Analysis: As the Science and Innovation Office of the Swedish embassy
in India, it provides policy intelligence to the Swedish Government and
Governmental agencies.
Invest Sweden: Government agency promoting business and investment
opportunities in Sweden to foreign investors.
Swedfund: Swedish Government owned bilateral development finance institution.
It provides risk capital, expertise and financial support for investment in emerging
markets to establish long-term and profitable businesses.
Swedish associations
Swedish Gas Association (SGF): Non-profit membership association of about
150 company members. The association’s main goal is to promote the energy
gases – biogas, natural gas and vehicle gas.
Swedish Waste Management: Stakeholder and trade association in the field of
waste management and recycling. It has close to 400 members, most of these are
municipal bodies (local authorities, municipal companies, and municipal regional
companies) followed by corporate members (manufacturers, consultants, and
public cleansing contractors).
Abbreviations
MCD: Municipal Corporation of Delhi
MNRE: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
MoU: Memorandum of Understanding
MSW: Municipal Solid Waste
NCR: National Capital Region
PMC: Pune Municipal Corporation
STP: Sewage Treatment Plant
Contact: Sida, Embassy of Sweden, 4-5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India
Email: ambassaden.new-delhi@foreign.ministry.se, Phone: +91-11 241 97 100, Fax: +91-11-268 85 5401
Source: Swedish Energy Agency