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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Advait Infratech secured a ₹200 crore contract from SECI to set up manufacturing facilities for 200 MW of alkaline electrolysers in India. The project supports India's green hydrogen goals and aligns with the SIGHT Scheme (Tranche-II). This initiative contributes to India's energy transition...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz GAIL plans a greenfield ethane cracker and expansions, including a 500 KTA PDHPP project and a 60 KTA polypropylene plant. The company is advancing India's National Gas Grid with 3,400 km of new pipelines and securing LNG supply agreements for 2026-2028. GAIL launched...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BHEL signed a contract with AdPower and Mahan Energen to develop three Supercritical Thermal Power projects worth over ₹11,000 crore in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Each project will have a 2x800 MW capacity, utilizing advanced Supercritical Technology, with BHEL supplying critical equipment and...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Nitin Gadkari highlighted IOC's 88,000-tonne bio ATF plant and plans for bio ATF-powered aircraft in Nagpur. He emphasized making bio ATF cheaper than petroleum ATF and promoting ethanol vehicles at IOC’s 400 stations. Gadkari launched Bajaj's CNG scooter, announced rice straw-based CNG projects,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Bajaj Auto plans to expand its clean energy portfolio with CNG and ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers in FY25. The company recently launched the Freedom 125, the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle. These initiatives demonstrate Bajaj Auto's commitment to innovation and sustainability in transportation. To...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Indian Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy to promote sustainable biomanufacturing and boost the bioeconomy. Focus areas include developing bio-manufacturing hubs, integrating Bio-AI, and promoting a circular bioeconomy. The policy targets strategic sectors like bio-based chemicals, biotherapeutics, and climate-resilient agriculture while creating high-skilled...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Mumbai-based RPJ Tea Pvt Ltd plans to establish a biofuel factory in Assam’s Udalguri district. The initiative aligns with sustainability goals. RPJ Tea emphasizes environmental stewardship and innovation, contributing to Northeast India’s development. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) issued a tender for a 1,000 MTPA green hydrogen generation unit in Assam. The project uses renewable energy and biogas/syngas for hydrogen production. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Researchers from IIT Bhubaneswar developed a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor for efficient waste management, converting biomass and plastics into biochar and bio-oil. The reactor, powered by solar energy, reduces environmental pollution with a focus on producing products like biochar. The mobile, carbon-neutral technology...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Tata Steel UISL plans to convert all food waste in Jamshedpur into biogas by March 2026. 20 establishments have already adopted biogas waste management systems. The project aims to reduce landfill pressure and promote sustainable waste management. To know more Click
