The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Forward7 Initiative—previously known as the Clean Fuel Solutions for Cooking Initiative—has partnered with Air Products, a global leader in industrial gases, and Sistema.bio, a prominent social enterprise specializing in modern biogas technology, to launch a project aimed at providing subsidized Biodigesters to small farm owners in Begusarai, Bihar. The initiative plans to install over 400 biogas plants across the region by March 2025, improving access to clean energy, enhancing farming practices, and promoting rural development.
Supported by the Middle East Green Initiative, Forward7 seeks to transform rural communities by offering clean cooking solutions that improve health, empower women, uplift marginalized groups, and protect the environment by reducing CO2 emissions from traditional cooking methods like wood and coal. The project will also stimulate economic growth, generate employment, and enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Through scaling up international cooperation, it aims to address climate change impacts while fostering a sustainable future. Forward7 is dedicated to providing millions of people with clean cooking solutions, helping achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.
This partnership will implement a comprehensive project management strategy, focusing on proactively identifying potential risks, installation, quality control, end-user adaptation, and ensuring product affordability. Achievable goals are set based on Sistema.bio’s deep market research and extensive experience, with input from local organizations. Resources will be allocated effectively to key areas such as farmer communication, digester installation, and maintenance training, supported by 14 years of global expertise and local networks. Advanced data tools like Salesforce and TaroWorks will monitor progress, with regular audits ensuring the initiative remains on track for successful completion by March 2025.
The project will install 2-cubic-meter capacity biogas plants in Begusarai, Bihar. These systems convert organic waste into clean energy, reducing dependence on traditional cooking fuels. The plants also produce biofertilizer as a by-product, offering farmers a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, improving soil quality, and lowering farming costs.
