September, 2023 The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed nine standards on biofuels. It is working on a standard on paraffinic (green) diesel, which is derived from second generation feedstock. The standards are expected to support the Global Biofuel Alliance, a multilateral forum announced...
Aranayak Fuel and Power is launching India’s first commercial-scale biomass-based green hydrogen plant in Uttar Pradesh. The plant will use a novel technology developed by IIT-BHU to produce hydrogen, methane and bio-coal from agricultural waste. The technology developed by IIT-BHU for biomass-based green hydrogen production...
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....
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...