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26 Bio CNG plants in India to be set up by GAIL

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz GAIL (India) Ltd. plans to establish 26 bio-CNG plants within the next two to three years. These will be developed as standalone projects and joint ventures with raw material suppliers and biogas producers. The initiative will see investments up to Rs 1,300 crore,...


Biodiesel from Barbados Nut: Indian, and Russian scientists find a new way for extraction

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Indian and Russian scientists have developed a method using deep machine learning to optimize biodiesel production from the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcas) seeds, a poisonous tropical shrub. This method reduces labor costs and improves the quality and predictability of the biofuel. Scientists from...


Ethanol Blending Saves Foreign Exchange and Petrol Consumption: Hardeep Puri

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlights the significant potential of ethanol blending in petrol to save ₹24,300 crore in foreign exchange by reducing India's reliance on imported crude oil. The minister projects the blending of 509 crore...


Ethanol Usage Expanded: India-Brazil Tech Partnership

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India is exploring a technological collaboration with Brazil to enhance ethanol utilization, driven by India's ambitious goal of achieving a 20% ethanol blending target by 2025 and 25% by 2030, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Brazil stands out as a global...


“ETHANOL 100” Fuel Launched by Petroleum Minister

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Hardeep Singh Puri launched 'ETHANOL 100' automotive fuel, available at 183 retail outlets across five states. The government aims for 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26, with E20 already available at 12,000 outlets. Ethanol blending initiatives have enhanced farmer incomes, increased rural employment, and...


Ethanol production boosted to 1,000 KLPD with ₹600 crore investment by Nayara Energy

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Nayara Energy's earmarking of ₹600 crore is specifically targeted towards scaling up its ethanol production capacity to 1000 KLPD. This investment entails the acquisition of advanced machinery, infrastructure development, and process optimization geared towards meeting the stringent quality standards required for ethanol blending...


Bio-jet fuel From waste biomass developed by IIT Jodhpur

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Researchers at IIT Jodhpur have successfully developed bio-jet fuel from waste biomass, marking a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel technology. The bio-jet fuel, derived from waste biomass such as agricultural residues and forest waste, offers a promising alternative to conventional aviation fuel,...


Indian Biogas Association Foresees $500 Billion Opportunities with Biofuel Alliance

Read more at:https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/biofuel-alliance-can-generate-opportunities-worth-500-bn-in-next-3-yrs-indian-biogas-association/103564084?utm_source=top_news&utm_medium=tagListing The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) highlights the potential for a biofuel alliance to create lucrative opportunities valued at $500 billion within the next three years, indicating a significant market growth trajectory for the renewable energy sector. This projection underscores the vast economic...


Biomass industry booming in India: Reliance Industries’ foray into biogas

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India's biomass industry is experiencing significant momentum, indicated by a 10% growth in the sector's revenue, reaching ₹65,000 crore in the fiscal year 2020-21. The sector's growth is driven by increased demand for renewable energy sources, with biomass contributing to about 16% of...


20 % torrefied biomass co-firing at the Tanda power plant by NTPC

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz NTPC has accomplished a significant milestone by achieving a 20% co-firing rate of torrefied biomass at its Tanda thermal power plant, demonstrating a substantial integration of renewable biomass fuel into its energy generation process. This achievement underscores NTPC's commitment to reducing carbon emissions...