Category : Biomass for heating and power


A Green Future for Phthalic Anhydride: Biomass Boosts Sustainability

The chemical industry is experiencing a significant shift towards sustainability, driven by the need to reduce environmental impact and reliance on fossil fuels. Phthalic anhydride, a key industrial chemical used in the production of plastics, resins, and dyes, is now at the forefront of this...


Sanyo Chemical Develops Superabsorbent Polymer Using Biomass

Sanyo Chemical Industries has recently made a groundbreaking announcement regarding the development of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) derived from biomass. This innovation marks a significant stride in the pursuit of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, showcasing the potential of biotechnology in transforming the chemical industry. The...


Punjab’s Green Leap: Jalkheri Biomass Power Plant Revived

Punjab's Jalkheri biomass power plant, with a 10 MW capacity, has been revived. The plant will exclusively use paddy straw, consuming around one lakh tonnes annually. Aims to reduce stubble burning across 50,000 acres, promoting green energy and environmental sustainability. Features advanced Denmark technology boilers...


Cogen India to organize business meet on ‘Integrated Strategy for Harnessing Biomass Potential at Sugar Industries in Madhya Pradesh’

Event Announcement: Cogen India will organize a business meeting on March 21, 2024, at the Radisson Hotel, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Objective: The event aims to discuss strategies for harnessing biomass potential in sugar industries in Madhya Pradesh. Context: The focus is on transforming sugar mills...


NLCIL Commences Biomass Co-Firing at NTPL In India

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has started biomass co-firing at the NTPL (Neyveli Tamilnadu Power Limited) plant. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by blending biomass with coal, contributing to cleaner energy production. This co-firing process will utilize biomass pellets made from agricultural waste, helping...


Co-firing Biomass Pellets in Thermal Power Plants In India

India is promoting the co-firing of biomass pellets in thermal power plants to reduce carbon emissions and utilize agricultural waste. The Ministry of Power has issued guidelines to thermal power plants for co-firing biomass pellets with coal. This initiative aims to mitigate air pollution from...


EKI Energy Services Establishes Biomass Briquette Plant in Nashik”

EKI Energy Services establishes a biomass briquettes manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, reflecting the company's investment in renewable energy infrastructure to meet the growing demand for sustainable fuel sources. The newly established plant has a production capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per month, indicating a significant...


Reliance Industries’ foray into biogas shows how biomass industry in India is booming

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 the country's...


NTPC achieves 20 pc torrefied biomass co-firing at the Tanda power plant, Uttar Pradesh

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 and promoting...


EKI Energy Services inaugurates biomass briquettes plant in Nashik to promote green energy.

GHG Reduction Technologies, a subsidiary of EKI Energy Services, has launched a new plant in Nashik, Maharashtra, that produces biomass briquettes from agricultural waste.  Biomass briquettes, made from agri-residue such as sugarcane trash, corn cob, soya husk, tamarind, and pomegranate waste, serve as a substitute...