At the World Economic Forum-2026, Davos, Madhya Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (New and Renewable Energy) Shri Manu Srivastava held a detailed discussion on the possibilities in the field of synthetic methane and low-carbon fuels with Shri Filippo Comelli, Head of Origination and Business Development of TES-H2.

TES-H2: World's leading synthetic methane producer

TES-H2 is one of the world's largest international synthetic methane producers, with commercial operations in several countries. During the meeting the company shared information about its global outlook and projects being conducted in India.

Increasing global focus on marine sector and clean fuels

The discussion highlighted the growing role of synthetic methane in the maritime transportation sector, India's future emergence as a major LNG importer and the growing national focus on biogas and clean fuels as an alternative to gas-based power generation.

Strength coming from HVJ gas pipeline and biogenic CO₂

Additional Chief Secretary Shri Manu Srivastava said that the Hazira–Vijaypur–Jagdishpur (HVJ) gas pipeline passing through the state and sources of biogenic CO₂ from agro-based industries like sugarcane provide a strong base for the development of low carbon intensity fuels.

Pilot projects and new opportunities for cooperation

Both sides agreed to continue dialogue to identify potential pilot projects and new avenues of cooperation in line with India's clean fuel transition and Madhya Pradesh's low-carbon development goals.

Madhya Pradesh towards global clean energy partnership

The discussion reflects the Madhya Pradesh government's resolve to partner with global clean energy companies to advance next generation fuels and sustainable industrial solutions.

These officers were present in the meeting

Principal Secretary, Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion Shri Raghavendra Singh and Commissioner, Public Relations Shri Deepak Saxena were also present on this occasion.