The IISc researchers have developed an enzymatic platform capable of converting naturally abundant and inexpensive fatty acids into valuable hydrocarbons called 1-alkenes, which hold promise as biofuels. The team utilized an enzyme called UndB, known for converting fatty acids to 1-alkenes at a high rate....
India's ethanol production from food grains like maize and rice has increased from 37.4% to 51% in the current year. Total ethanol production till June 9 was 357.12 crore liters, with 181.38 crore liters from grains and 175.74 crore liters from sugar. Maize contributed 110.82...
The bioplastic park will be established in Lakhimpur Kheri, a district in Uttar Pradesh, India. The project will see an investment of Rs 2000 crore. This substantial financial commitment underscores the project's scale and ambition. The primary goal of this initiative is to promote eco-friendly...
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...
India now permits the usage of 30% biofuel blends on Indian vessels. This move aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants like sulfur oxides from ships. The initiative is part of India's broader goal to accelerate decarbonization in the shipping industry. It...
Commenced commercial operations at its 250 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant in Goalpara, Assam. The milestone was officially communicated on June 7, 2024, after meeting all quality control parameters during the trial run. Gulshan Polyols is a leading manufacturer in India, specializing in ethanol/bio-fuel, grain, and...
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...
India plans large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce reliance on imports and address stubble burning. Current imports constitute about half of India's annual bitumen needs. A pilot project by the Central Road Research Institute and the Indian Institute of Petroleum will test bio-bitumen...
India Glycols' shares increased by 11%, reaching a price of ₹780.70. The company won a significant order worth ₹1,164 crore to supply 165.5 million liters of ethanol. The ethanol will be supplied to prominent companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, Reliance Industries, and...
IBA and HAI have signed an MoU to advance bio-based energy solutions, focusing on green and blue hydrogen. The green hydrogen market in India is projected to reach $8 billion by 2030 and $340 billion by 2050. The alliance will facilitate training, capacity building, and...