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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Gruner Renewable Energy secured multiple contracts for compressed biogas (CBG) projects totaling INR 1,500 crore ($180 million). The projects will collectively produce 88,000 tons of CBG per year. Plants will be located across various cities including Ayodhya, Satna, Balasore, Navsari, Yavatmal, Vijayawada, and...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz 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....
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz 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...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Essar Group is investing ₹30,000 crore in a green hydrogen plant in Jamnagar, Gujarat, while also developing a green steel plant in Saudi Arabia and decarbonizing its UK refinery. The company aims to boost green mobility with LNG and electric trucks, reducing emissions...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for Biofuels, focusing on bio-CNG, ethanol, aviation fuel, and green hydrogen from biomass. Leveraging Uttar Pradesh's strong sugarcane production, the Centre aims to meet India's 20% ethanol blending target...
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....
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz 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...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz 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...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Leafiniti Bioenergy, a subsidiary of TruAlt Bioenergy, set a record by supplying over 1,000 tons of compressed biogas (CBG) to AGP City Gas. Produced from agricultural and organic waste, CBG supports the government’s SATAT scheme for waste management. Leafiniti is expanding with 10...
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...
