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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Bihar approved 47 ethanol distillery projects to boost production for India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. The state currently operates 22 distilleries. Ethanol supply bids coordinated by OMCs allow feedstock flexibility to meet blending goals. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Punjab CM inaugurated the first Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Batala, processing waste from local sugar mills to produce 5.6 tonnes of biogas daily. Built with a ₹35 crore investment, the plant connects to the Gujarat Gas network. The project focuses on agro-industrial...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Oil India Limited has signed an MoU with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation to set up a 200-tonne per day compressed biogas (CBG) plant. The project, with an investment of ₹150 crore will be completed in two years. Oil India will also assist in establishing...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BCL Industries is investing ₹150 crore in a 75 KLPD bio-diesel plant at its Kharagpur unit and has received clearance for a 150 KLPD ethanol plant at its Bathinda distillery. The company is expanding its green energy capabilities and focusing on biofuel production....
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz TruAlt Bioenergy and Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania (SCAO) have signed an MoU to collaborate on biogas, ethanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and biochemicals in India. The partnership supports India's climate action goals and energy transition, for decarbonization and energy security. TruAlt Bioenergy...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Godavari Biorefineries is investing ₹130 crore to set up a 200-KLPD corn/grain-based distillery in Karnataka with alternate feedstocks. The project supports India's Ethanol Blended Petrol program. GBL is a global leader in ethanol-based chemicals. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Modi Biotech (MBPL) is expanding its ethanol production capacity from 130 KLD to 310 KLD with a ₹100 crore investment. The company secured a ₹300 crore order for 41,600 KL of ethanol from Oil Manufacturing Companies (OMCs). MBPL’s Raipur facility includes a grain-based...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Vijay Nirani, MD of TruAlt Bioenergy, emphasized biofuels as essential for reducing aviation emissions at the India Economic Conclave 2024. TruAlt plans a major sustainable aviation fuel plant using biomass waste and 17-18 Compressed Biogas plants. He highlighted India’s biofuel potential and proposed...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz HPCL and Sea6 Energy signed an MoU to convert seaweed biomass into biofuels and chemicals. The partnership focuses on scaling production and improving seaweed farming. This collaboration aligns with India’s net-zero goals, the National Biofuel Policy, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Oil India Limited (OIL) and Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) are developing a 1MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Despite no central government approval for National Green Hydrogen Mission projects in the state, OIL and SJVNL are advancing independent green...
