SATAT – Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation

Objectives of the SATAT Initiative

1. Reduce dependence on fossil fuels
2. Improve waste management by utilizing agricultural residue, animal waste, and municipal solid waste
3. Promote entrepreneurship and rural employment
4. Lower carbon emissions and support climate action goals

How SATAT Works

Under the SATAT scheme, entrepreneurs set up CBG production plants, and Oil Marketing Companies (like IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL) agree to procure CBG through long-term agreements.

CBG Feedstock Sources:

1. Agricultural waste
2. Sugarcane press mud
3. Cow dung
4. Municipal solid waste
5. Food waste

The gas is purified to match natural gas quality and can be used in:

1. Vehicles (as CNG)
2. Industrial applications
3. Household energy solutions

Benefits of SATAT

Environmental Benefits:

1. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
2. Manages agricultural and urban waste effectively
3. Supports cleaner air in urban areas

Economic and Social Benefits:

1. Boosts the rural economy through waste-to-wealth models
2. Encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship
3. Reduces import bills on crude oil

SATAT Business Opportunities

The SATAT initiative opens avenues for:

1. Startups and MSMEs in the renewable energy sector
2. Technology providers in biogas purification and compression
3. Investors and financial institutions supporting sustainable development

Interested entrepreneurs can apply through Oil Marketing Companies’ portals to set up CBG plants and sign offtake agreements.

SATAT vs CNG: What's the Difference?

While CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a fossil fuel, CBG (Compressed Bio-Gas) under SATAT is derived from organic waste. It is a renewable, carbon-neutral fuel that matches the energy characteristics of CNG but with a smaller environmental footprint.