Addressing the 12th ‘CII Bioenergy Summit 2024’ in the national capital, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said: Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel is progressing as part of India’s strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependency. Ethanol blending in petrol...
A meeting led by Purushottam Singh, District Controller of Food and Civil Supplies, addressed the harmful reuse of cooking oil and its collection for biodiesel production. Special arrangements will be made in Chamba to collect used oil from hotels, dhabas, and commercial establishments, discouraging oil...
The Uttar Pradesh government is converting stubble into compressed biogas (CBG) and compost, tackling pollution from stubble burning. The state leads India in CBG production, with 24 operational plants and 93 under construction. The State Bio-Energy Policy 2022 is focusing on district-level CBG plants to...
Oil India Ltd (OIL) plans to establish 25 Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants by 2024-25. In collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum, OIL focuses on alternative energy diversification to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Four new clean energy projects in Assam, advancing India's leadership in renewable...
ISMA partnered with TERI and PRAJ Industries to advance bioenergy solutions like SAF, Bio-Ethanol, and Green Methanol. The collaboration targets 1% SAF blending by 2027 and 5% by 2030, addressing aviation’s 3% global emissions share, using sugarcane by-products for cost-effective feedstock. The partnership aims to...
Indian Oil blended 23.24 crore liters of biodiesel with diesel, achieving a 0.49% blending ratio, surpassing the national average. The company reached a 0.73% biodiesel blending ratio for FY 2024 and launched E20 fuel at 7,000 stations, with ETHANOL-100 at 400 stations. Indian Oil built...
Gensol Engineering and Matrix Gas & Renewables secured a ₹164 crore EPC contract for India’s first bio-hydrogen project. The project will convert 25 tons of bio-waste into 1 ton of hydrogen daily, using Westinghouse's GH2-PREGS technology. Set for completion in 18 months along with plans...
Researchers from IIT Bhubaneswar developed a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor for efficient waste management, converting biomass and plastics into biochar and bio-oil. The reactor, powered by solar energy, reduces environmental pollution with a focus on producing products like biochar. The mobile, carbon-neutral technology offers decentralized...
IISER-Bhopal's study provides the first complete genome sequence of water hyacinth, revealing its adaptability and potential applications in ecological management. Key genes related to cell wall biosynthesis, photosynthesis, and heavy metal sequestration highlight its use for biofuel production and phytoremediation. The genome sequence, assembled using...
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla plans to develop new potato varieties for bioethanol production. CPRI scientists have successfully tested ethanol production from potatoes, using damaged or surplus potatoes in the interim. With 15% of India’s potato yield often wasted, this initiative supports...
