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India to Set up 100 Biogas Plants in Uttar Pradesh

India plans to establish 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants in Uttar Pradesh, as announced by oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri. A CBG plant producing 14 tons per day was launched in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rupees 1.33 billion from HPCL. 37 additional...


Suzuki to open four biogas plants in India

Suzuki plans to build four biogas refineries in India, operational by 2025. The plants will convert cattle manure into biomethane, each producing 1.2 tonnes daily, enough to power 680 cars. This initiative targets regions with inadequate electric vehicle charging infrastructure, offering gas-powered cars as a...


Gaia Biomaterials Achieves Compostability Certification for Limestone-Based Bioplastic

Gaia Biomaterials, a leading innovator in sustainable materials, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the US compostability certificate for its limestone-based bioplastic. This breakthrough represents a pivotal step towards more eco-friendly solutions in the bioplastics industry, aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact....


Indraprastha Gas signs MoUs to set up 19 biogas plants in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan & UP

Indraprastha Gas (IGL) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two technology partners during India Energy Week 2024 to establish 19 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across four states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The partnership aims to produce 0.45 MMSCMD (million metric standard cubic...


Adani Total Gas Begins Production at Barsana Biogas Plant, Stock Rises 8%

Adani Total Gas has begun production at its Barsana Biogas Plant, which is expected to be India’s largest biogas plant upon completion. The Barsana Biogas Project is built in three phases. Upon full completion, it can process 600 tons of feedstock daily, generating over 42...


Pioneering Citrate-Based Biomaterials with Guillermo Amee

Guillermo Ameer, a pioneering researcher at Northwestern University, has made significant strides in the development of citrate-based biomaterials. This innovative research represents a groundbreaking step towards more biocompatible and sustainable solutions in the medical field, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce environmental impact. Using...


SKC Achieves Breakthrough with New Plant-Based Bioplastics

SKC, a South Korean chemical company, has made headlines with its latest innovation in plant-based bioplastics. This development represents a crucial step towards sustainable materials, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease environmental impact. Using renewable resources such as plant oils, SKC has...


Godavari Biorefineries inaugurates bio-based chemicals plant in Maharashtra

Godavari Biorefineries, a company part of the Somaiya Group, has opened a new plant in Sakarwadi, Maharashtra to produce bio-based chemicals. The plant is designed to source materials locally, with over 85% of raw materials procured from local suppliers. The plant manufactures a range of...


ADB, SAEL Industries Sign $91 Million Loan Agreement to Promote Biomass Generation in Rajasthan

The ADB will lend $91 million to SAEL Industries, India's leading renewable energy company, to build five biomass power plants in Rajasthan. The power plants will fuel agricultural residues such as rice husk, straw, and bagasse. This will help reduce air pollution caused by burning...


Sumatrix Biotech’s Biocellulose for Hydroponic Farming

Sumatrix Biotech is at the forefront of innovative biotechnological solutions, specializing in the development of biocellulose through microbial fermentation. Their groundbreaking biocellulose products are designed for hydroponic farming and a variety of industrial applications, highlighting the versatility and sustainability of this remarkable material. Sumatrix Biotech’s...