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...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Reliance Industries signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh to invest ₹65,000 crore in 500 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants over the next 4-5 years. The project supports Andhra Pradesh's Clean Energy Policy 2024. To know more Click
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Indian government is exploring sweet sorghum as an alternative ethanol feedstock. Ethanol recovery from sweet sorghum is lower than sugarcane, but further evaluation is needed to assess it's viability. India aims for 13.5 billion liters of ethanol by 2025. To know more...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Madhya Pradesh launched its first Napier Grass-based Bio-CNG plant, developed by Mushroom World Umbrella. Initially producing 3,000 kg of Bio-CNG daily, the plant will scale to 12,000 kg, reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. Farmers benefit from cultivating Napier Grass. To know...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited (GAEL) has received Environmental Clearance to set up a 180 KLPD Greenfield Ethanol and Extra Neutral Alcohol plant in Malda, West Bengal. The plant, with an investment of INR 180 Crores, will serve the food and pharmaceutical industries. GAEL...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Coastal Corporation's 198 KLPD ethanol plant in Odisha, built by Coastal Biotech, is set for trial runs in January 2025 and commercial production by February 2025. Spanning 30 acres in Gajapati, the plant supports India’s goal of 20% ethanol blending by 2025. As...
