India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Uttar Pradesh CM plans to build compressed biogas plants using cow dung to promote sustainable energy with land provided by the state government. The initiative focuses on sustainable development in Bundelkhand. The plan aims to enhance accountability in milk unions. To know more...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BPCL plans to establish India’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility by 2027, using ethanol and agricultural byproducts as feedstock. SAF can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. A 1% SAF blending mandate by 2027 could require 140 million liters annually...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Rudrapur Municipal Corporation has launched a Rs 16.8 crore, 4-acre waste management plant. The plant will convert waste into biogas, electricity, manure, and reusable materials, generating 6 kW of electricity daily . This initiative promotes sustainability by processing byproducts. To know more Click
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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
