GAIL invests Rs 130 million in Leafiniti to develop CBG plants
Author: PPD Team Date: March 20, 2026
GAIL (India) Limited has invested Rs 130 million in Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited, a subsidiary of TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, to co-develop a portfolio of Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
The investment follows a Share Subscription-cum-Shareholders’ Agreement signed on August 11, 2025. Under this, GAIL will acquire a 49% equity stake in Leafiniti, while TruAlt will retain 51%. The capital will be deployed in phases, linked to project approvals and defined capital allocation mechanisms.
In the first phase, the joint venture will develop six greenfield CBG plants, each with a capacity of 12 tonnes per day, using sugar mill residues as the primary feedstock. The plants are expected to produce a combined 23,976 tonnes of CBG annually and generate between 820 and 1,225 direct and indirect jobs.
Output and emissions impact
In addition to fuel production, the facilities are projected to generate 97,902 tonnes of Fermented Organic Manure and 4,70,862 tonnes of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure annually, supporting soil health and circular agriculture. The first phase is also expected to displace around 19,800 tonnes of fossil fuels each year and avoid approximately 9,300 tonnes of methane emissions.
Strategic context
GAIL brings gas marketing capabilities and pipeline infrastructure, while TruAlt contributes feedstock access and operational experience in CBG plants. The partnership aligns with the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme, introduced in 2018 to promote CBG development. India imports about half of its natural gas requirement, and CBG is positioned as a domestic alternative.
TruAlt, formerly known as Trualt Energy Limited, describes itself as a dedicated bioenergy company and an early participant in the SATAT programme. It also states that it is the first biofuels company in India to attain Oil Marketing Company status.
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