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India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Kisan Cooperative sugar mill in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, will establish a distillery/ethanol plant to address financial challenges and improve efficiency. It focuses on cost-cutting and better bagasse conservation, with the crushing season starting in November. Efforts are underway to enhance procurement centers...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Indian Railways will begin hydrogen-powered train trials on the Jind-Sonipat route in December 2024, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. The trains, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, emit only water vapour with plans to introduce 35 hydrogen trains by 2025. This initiative aligns...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz SECI and H2Global Stiftung signed an MoU to promote Green Hydrogen initiatives, focusing on knowledge sharing between India and hydrogen-importing countries The collaboration will explore new tender concepts and joint tenders to align with India’s green hydrogen goals. The MoU aims to position...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz NTPC’s NETRA is developing a 1 TPD green hydrogen facility at Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh, using seawater as feedstock and waste heat from thermal power plants. The project features a low-carbon desalination plant and aligns with India’s goal to produce 5 million metric tons...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Natnov Bioscience, an Odisha-based startup, converts seafood waste into biopolymers. The company processes 5,000 metric tonnes of seafood waste annually which naturally decompose as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. These bioplastics, with high performance and antimicrobial properties, are suitable for food packaging,...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Kerala government is assessing the potential of biochar for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, following a proposal from the Australia India Business Council (AIBC). Biochar improves soil fertility, water retention, and aids in carbon sequestration, making it crucial for climate change mitigation....

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Hyderabad focused on regional development and investment opportunities. The Governor highlighted Northeast India’s natural resources, particularly bamboo, promoting bamboo-based ethanol projects to support sustainable energy and ethanol blending goals. To know more Click

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Muzaffarpur, Bihar, will host three ethanol plants focused on producing ethanol from grains. The Motipur plants have been approved, while the Jahura site awaits clearance. The projects will offer new markets for local grains. To know more Click

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz GPS Renewables and Oil India Limited have formed a joint venture to set up eight compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India. The venture follows a DBFOOT model and focuses on using agricultural residues to produce biogas. The initiative supports India's net-zero goals. To...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz A tripartite agreement between Tecnimont, NITK, and Paradip Municipality will establish a biogas plant to convert food and vegetable waste into renewable energy. The ₹48 lakh project is funded by Tecnimont’s CSR initiatives. NITK will provide technical expertise, and the municipality will supply...