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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Hygenco Green Energies and Mitsubishi Power signed an MoU to produce green hydrogen and ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) plants in India. Mitsubishi will use green fuel from Hygenco to develop production assets and scale hydrogen commercially. Hygenco is also collaborating with...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz GAIL and RRVUNL signed an MoU to optimize gas-based power plants in Rajasthan. GAIL supplies gas and LPG through extensive pipelines in Rajasthan. A Joint Venture Company and feasibility studies will ensure the viability of these collaborative energy initiatives. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Swachh Bio will invest ₹1,000 crore in a 250 KLPD lignocellulosic biofuel plant in Telangana. Trigyn Technologies plans an AI innovation center in Hyderabad. HCA Healthcare is establishing a 400,000 sq ft Global Capability Center. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz IIT (BHU) researchers developed a patented wastewater treatment method using two novel microalgae strains to efficiently remove contaminants. The system removes ammonium and phosphate, producing microalgae biomass that can be converted into biofuel or used as protein supplements and animal feed. This cost-effective,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India’s aviation sector will adopt 20% bio-aviation fuel in five years, derived from agricultural stubble. Bio-bitumen from crop stubble is being used in road construction. With 8.8 million tons of bitumen consumed annually, bio-bitumen offers a cost-effective sustainable solution. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz M11 Industries, a subsidiary of M.K. Agrotech, launched India’s largest biodiesel plant in Karnataka with a ₹350 crore investment. The facility processes 450 tonnes of used cooking and waste oils daily. The initiative supports sustainability. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Toyota announced a ₹20,000 crore investment to establish a flex-fuel car production plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The flex-fuel vehicles, running on 100% ethanol or a blend with electric power, align with BS-VI norms and offer net-zero emissions. Companies like Tatas, Suzuki, Bajaj, TVS,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Thermax, in collaboration with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), is exploring green hydrogen production for industrial customers in India using biomass and electrolyser routes. The partnership aims to develop green hydrogen plants for sectors like steel, refineries, and fertilizers. Thermax also invests in renewable...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Karnataka targets a $100 billion BioEconomy by 2030, focusing on BioPharma, BioAgri, and BioIndustrial sectors. The state contributed $31 billion in 2023, with 1,000+ biotech startups, including 202 launched in 2023. The new biotechnology policy emphasizes biomanufacturing, bioagriculture, and medical devices for sustainable...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Tata Steel tested carbon-neutral biomass charcoal at its Athagarh ferro-chrome plant, replacing coke to reduce emissions. The trial, using 5% biomass, could reduce CO2 emissions by 6%, with further trials and potential charcoal imports being considered. Tata Steel is also collaborating with BHP...
