Organic Recycling Systems Subsidiary Wins ₹15.46 Crore IOCL Contract for Gorakhpur CBG Plant
CleanTech platform Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited (SBESPL), secured a renewal of its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Gorakhpur Compressed Biogas (CBG) facility in Uttar Pradesh.
What Happened
Indian Oil Corporation Limited awarded SBESPL a second consecutive two-year mandate to manage full operations and maintenance for its 200 tonnes-per-day (TPD) paddy straw-based CBG plant situated in Gorakhpur. The agreement is valued at approximately ₹15.46 crore and spans from August 13, 2026, to August 12, 2028.
Under the renewal terms, SBESPL will handle end-to-end plant operations, safety compliance, manpower management, as well as preventive and breakdown maintenance at the facility.
Key Highlights
- Contract Value and Tenure: The two-year agreement is valued at roughly ₹15.46 crore, running from August 13, 2026, through August 12, 2028.
- Facility Scope: The 200 TPD plant utilizes agricultural residues—primarily paddy straw, cattle dung, and press mud—to generate Compressed Biogas and nutrient-rich organic manure.
- Service Responsibilities: Comprehensive O&M coverage including routine maintenance, breakdown repairs, workforce management, and plant safety standards.
- Corporate Profile: ORSL, founded in 2008 and listed on the BSE SME platform in 2023, holds two patents and five proprietary technologies, alongside academic research partnerships with IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, University of Birmingham, and Poland’s AGH University of Science and Technology.
Why This Matters
The Gorakhpur installation is a major asset within IOCL’s renewable portfolio, designed to reduce stubble burning, support rural incomes in Uttar Pradesh, and enhance regional energy security. This contract renewal arrives amid the implementation of GOBARdhan—the Government of India’s National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas—which builds on the SATAT framework to support CBG infrastructure through stable pricing, assured offtake, pipeline access, and financing support.
For ORSL, the agreement strengthens its portfolio of recurring revenue contracts with public sector undertakings and reinforces its operational footprint in the expanding bioenergy sector.
What to Watch Next
SBESPL will continue executing operations through the contractual period ending in August 2028, with management highlighting an ongoing emphasis on operational discipline, safety standards, and process reliability across the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of the renewed contract?
The contract is valued at approximately ₹15.46 crore covering a two-year operational period.
What materials are processed at the Gorakhpur CBG facility?
The facility processes agro-residues, including paddy straw, press mud, and cattle dung, turning them into Compressed Biogas and organic manure.
Who are the principal companies involved in this agreement?
The agreement was awarded by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL).
Source: Company press announcement via PTI.