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Biomass Co-Firing at NTPL In India by NLCIL

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...


Biogas Plant By Maruti Suzuki at Manesar

Maruti Suzuki invested INR 120.8 crores in renewable energy focusing on solar and biogas projects. A new biogas plant at Manesar produces 0.2 tons of biogas daily from food waste and Napier grass, offsetting 190 tonnes of CO2 annually. These initiatives double production capacity while...


Biomass Briquette Plant in Nashik by EKI Energy Services

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...


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

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...


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

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...


Biomass Powers Vedanta Aluminium’s Energy Transition

Vedanta Aluminium uses 20 tonnes of biomass briquettes daily at its Odisha refinery, cutting over 10,000 tonnes of GHG emissions annually. The initiative prevents stubble burning. Vedanta targets full decarbonization of its Light Motor Vehicle fleet by 2030. To know more Click


Biomass and Plastic Converted into Fertilizer by Agriculture Researchers in Bengaluru

Researchers at UAS GKVK scaled pyrolysis experiments to produce low-cost, sustainable fuel from plastic, biomass, and bio-briquettes, generating char, syngas, and bio-oil for various uses. The biochar produced enhances soil fertility, water retention, and carbon sequestration, supporting sustainable farming and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. UAS...


Pine Needles-Based Fuel Technology in Champawat as CSIR-IIP Signs MoU with UCOST

CSIR Indian Institute of Petroleum and UCOST launched a project under "Adarsh Champawat" to produce briquettes from pine needles. The initiative reduces forest fires and household pollution by 70%. Training programs will enable rural residents to manufacture and market briquettes. To know more Click


Biomass Briquette Plants to Combat Pollution from Punjab and Haryana

Every year, 22 million tonnes of rice straw is burnt in Punjab and Haryana, contributing to severe pollution and elevated PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in Delhi and NCR. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a program to set up...