India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch, developed by Praj Industries, was inaugurated in Nagpur, using lignin-based bio-bitumen. The technology reduces India’s reliance on imported bitumen and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 70%. This project marks a significant step in India’s sustainable development. To...
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 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 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 IISc Bengaluru researchers developed a biodegradable foam from non-edible oils and tea leaf extracts to replace plastic packaging. The foam disintegrates within three hours at 80°C in eco-friendly solvents. Producing the foam drastically cuts greenhouse gas emissions. Featuring dynamic covalent bonds, the foam...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Greenzo Energy launched India’s first 1 MW indigenous alkaline electrolyzer stack, designed by Indian engineers. It operates across a wide temperature range and delivers hydrogen at 30 bar pressure without additional compressors. The stack features advanced monitoring for water quality, pressure, and hydrogen...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz IndianOil has partnered with EverEnviro to form a 50:50 joint venture focused on converting organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG). The initiative aligns with IndianOil’s Net Zero by 2046 goal and supports India’s Net Zero target for 2070. The project aims to reduce...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a facility in Pune to produce PLA bioplastics using indigenous technology, advancing green alternatives and reducing plastic pollution. India’s bioeconomy aligning with Net Zero and the Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) initiative. The facility emphasizes industry-academia-government partnerships for sustainable,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Biopolymers Demonstration Facility in Pune, promoting eco-friendly PLA bioplastics to combat plastic pollution. India’s bioeconomy reached $150 billion in 2023, aiming for $300 billion by 2030, supported by the BioE3 Policy and a thriving biotech sector. With...
