- Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending percentage reached 1.7% in the first half (H1) of the fiscal year. - The government has set a target of 3% CBG blending in city gas distribution networks. - Pipeline connectivity and infrastructure development are identified as key bottlenecks and catalysts for achieving the target. - CBG promotes waste-to-wealth conversion, circular economy, and reduces import dependency on natural gas. - **SATAT scheme:** An initiative launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to promote the production of Compressed Biogas (CBG) from waste sources and encourage its use as a green automotive fuel. - **Compressed Biogas blending mandate:** A regulatory requirement introduced under national clean energy frameworks mandating City Gas Distribution entities to blend a specified percentage of CBG into CNG and PNG networks. - **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating policies, regulating petroleum, natural gas, and clean energy initiatives like the SATAT scheme and CBG blending mandates in India. **Introduction** India's Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending touched 1.7% in the first half of the fiscal year, with pipeline connectivity emerging as a critical factor for achieving the mandated 3% target under national clean energy frameworks. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending percentage reached 1.7% in the first half (H1) of the fiscal year. - The government has set a target of 3% CBG blending in city gas distribution networks. - Pipeline connectivity and infrastructure development are identified as key bottlenecks and catalysts for achieving the target. - CBG promotes waste-to-wealth conversion, circular economy, and reduces import dependency on natural gas. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **SATAT scheme:** An initiative launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to promote the production of Compressed Biogas (CBG) from waste sources and encourage its use as a green automotive fuel. - **Compressed Biogas blending mandate:** A regulatory requirement introduced under national clean energy frameworks mandating City Gas Distribution entities to blend a specified percentage of CBG into CNG and PNG networks. - **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating policies, regulating petroleum, natural gas, and clean energy initiatives like the SATAT scheme and CBG blending mandates in India.