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Biochar Integration by Tata Steel to Reduce Emissions

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Tata Steel is the first Indian producer to trial biochar at its Jamshedpur plant, replacing fossil fuels with biomass-derived charcoal, reducing CO₂ emissions by 50,000 tonnes annually. After successful trials, biochar is now used in additional blast furnaces, marking a global first in...


India’s First Cowshed with Integrated CBG Plant Opens in Gwalior

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Adarsh Gaushala in Gwalior inaugurated Madhya Pradesh's first modern CBG plant, processing cattle dung and waste for Bio-CNG production. The 100 TPD plant, costing Rs 31 crores, generates 2 tons of CBG daily and produces organic manure to support organic farming. This is...


Biochar Use in Steelmaking Explored as IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Partners with sentra.world

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The partnership will reduce carbon emissions in India’s steel industry by using biochar from surplus biomass like rice husk and bamboo as a sustainable alternative to coal. The project aims to reduce emissions by up to 40% through biochar use in coke production...


Ethanol Plant by Kisan Cooperative Sugar Mill in UP

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Kisan Cooperative sugar mill in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, will establish a distillery/ethanol plant to address financial challenges and improve efficiency. It focuses on cost-cutting and better bagasse conservation, with the crushing season starting in November. Efforts are underway to enhance procurement centers...


First Hydrogen Train Trials by Indian Railways in December 2024

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Indian Railways will begin hydrogen-powered train trials on the Jind-Sonipat route in December 2024, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. The trains, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, emit only water vapour with plans to introduce 35 hydrogen trains by 2025. This initiative aligns...


Bamboo-Based Ethanol Industry in Mizoram: Governor Calls on Investors

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


Grain-Based Ethanol Plants: Bihar Plans Three in Muzaffarpur

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


Eight New CBG Plants as GPS Renewables and Oil India Join Hands

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...


CBG Projects in Andhra Pradesh: Reliance Industries to Invest ₹65,000 Crore

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


Ethanol Production Using Sweet Sorghum as Alternative Feedstock

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...