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Bengaluru's biomethanation initiative is struggling, with five out of twelve plants non-functional. While plants in KR Market, Begur, Mangammanapalya, and Kuvempunagar are slated for restoration, the Varthur plant has been removed due to unpaid dues.

Each plant costs Rs 1.3 crore to set up, but operational costs continue despite low energy output. Only the Koramangala plant generates revenue by supplying biogas to restaurants. A new large plant is planned in collaboration with Gail (India) Limited to enhance production.