Researchers at IIT Jodhpur have developed a novel iron-based catalyst that can produce bio-jet fuel from non-edible oils and waste biomass. The catalyst is highly reusable and works under mild reaction conditions, making the process cost-effective and eco-friendly. The catalyst used by the IIT Jodhpur...
July 2023 IIT Mandi’s Centre for Innovative Technology for the Himalayan region has developed a machine that can produce briquettes and pellets from pine needles, which are harmful to the environment when they accumulate on the forest floor. The machine will be used to prevent...
July, 2023 Praj Industries and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have inked a term sheet to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of biofuels in India. India's joint venture seeks to improve energy security, lessen reliance on fossil fuels, and bolster the country's rural economy....
June, 2023 Tata Chemicals and CSMCRI, a research institute in Bhavnagar, have signed a deal to make biodiesel from microalgae. TCL will set up a facility in Mithapur, Gujarat to cultivate a microalgae species of chlorella genus and extract crude oil from it. The project...
June, 2023 According to its CEO, the EID Parry firm will concentrate more on developing market niches including nutraceuticals, sustainable aviation fuel, and ethanol blending. The business has already made investments to increase the capacity of its distillery and improve compliance with environmental safety regulations....
Ajooni Biotech Ltd, a company that provides animal healthcare solutions and feed supplements, has launched a Moringa farming project in Rajasthan. The project aims to use paddy residue as biomass to produce Bio CNG, organic manure, and carbon credits. Moringa farming project is expected to...
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has approved seven bio-energy projects in the state, with a total investment of Rs 325 crore. The projects include four compressed biogas (CBG) plants, two biodiesel plants which has the capacity to produce 204 kl/d,...
NTPC and Chempolis India have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of setting up a bamboo-based bio-refinery in Bongaigaon, Assam. The bio-refinery will produce ethanol, furfural, acetic acid and bio-coal from bamboo, which is abundantly available in the region. Bamboo has a lower moisture...
Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, became India’s first carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a long-haul route. The flight from South Carolina to Delhi was fueled with a 30 percent blend of SAF, which...
Mrach 2023 Buyofuel, an online marketplace for green fuels, has partnered with Sai Vasudev Briquettes, a manufacturer of biomass briquettes. The partnership will make biomass briquettes, which are eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels, available on Buyofuel’s platform. Buyofuel will also support the manufacturer with regular...