July 10, 2026
Nagpur, India – July 2026 The recent progress at the Nagpur Municipal Solid Waste-to-Biomethane project marks far more than another construction milestone. It represents the successful outcome of a journey that began in 2021, when SusBDe started developing one of India's most ambitious circular economy projects together with its Indian partners.
After years of technical development, stakeholder engagement, engineering, regulatory procedures and international cooperation, the concession agreement with Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) was signed in 2023 by Jaap Veenenbos, Group CEO of SusBDe. That moment marked the transition from vision to implementation.
Today, seeing the project progressing towards completion is a testament to the perseverance and commitment of everyone involved.
The Nagpur project demonstrates how international collaboration can accelerate the transition towards sustainable waste management and renewable energy.
SusBDe gratefully acknowledges the support received throughout the development process from the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai. Special appreciation goes to Bart de Jong, former Consul General, together with Priya Anil, as well as their successors Nabil Taouati and Kaustubh Parihar, whose continued commitment has strengthened Indo-Dutch cooperation over the years.
SusBDe also expresses its appreciation to Hon. Minister Nitin Gadkari, whose vision for sustainable infrastructure and circular economy initiatives continues to inspire innovative projects throughout India.
The Nagpur facility is much more than a single biomethane plant.
It serves as a blueprint for future municipal waste-to-biomethane developments that will be developed through Keva SusBDe Biotech Pvt. Ltd., SusBDe's dedicated development company for India. The experience gained in Nagpur forms the foundation for a growing portfolio of circular economy projects across the country.
This achievement would not have been possible without the commitment of our Indian colleagues and the contribution of our technology and engineering partners, including Waste Treatment Technologies (WTT), MFE, Geelhoed Engineering, and many others who have contributed over the past five years.
As SusBDe, we are proud of what has been accomplished together—and convinced that this is only the beginning.
Read the LinkedIn Story: the complete story behind this five-year journey, including additional photos and reflections, can also be found on our LinkedIn page: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7480950587358998529
What began as a vision in 2021 has become one of India's leading municipal waste-to-biomethane projects. The Nagpur project demonstrates how perseverance, international collaboration and innovative technology can transform ambitious ideas into reality. As the project moves towards completion, it not only marks a major milestone for SusBDe and its partners, but also establishes a blueprint for the next generation of circular economy projects across India.
Following recent high-level meetings with key stakeholders in Sri Lanka, SusBDe has taken another important step towards the development of sustainable waste-to-biomethane infrastructure. During a presentation to the Maharagama Urban Council, SusBDe demonstrated how its integrated MSW-to-CBG technology can transform municipal waste into renewable energy while supporting Sri Lanka's circular economy ambitions.
SusBDe has taken an important step in advancing its sustainable waste-to-biomethane initiatives in Sri Lanka through high-level discussions with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Embassy has expressed strong confidence in SusBDe's innovative Dutch technology and will actively support the company's engagement with government authorities and strategic partners to accelerate the development of future renewable energy projects.
SusBDe strengthens its Advisory Board with the appointment of Bert Jägel as Chairman. The renewed Advisory Board will play a more active role in supporting the company's international growth, strategic development, and long-term mission in circular waste-to-energy and biomethane infrastructure.
'TEMPORARY UPDATE: Safety and security of our people in India remain our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, SusBDe has temporarily adjusted selected public team information while continuing all operations and commitments unchanged.
SusBDe attended the 60th anniversary edition of IFAT 2026 in Munich together with representatives from the SusBDe Group of Companies, Keva SusBDe Biotech and SusBDe India B.V. The visit focused on developments in waste segregation, PSA and membrane technologies, biomethane solutions and strengthening relationships with international partners, suppliers and technology providers.
SusBDe welcomes Mr. Sunil Kumar Bains as India Representative, bringing over 37 years of experience in Oil & Gas, CGD, and renewable gas infrastructure to drive SusBDe's expansion in the Indian bioenergy market.
