Researchers at IIT Jodhpur have successfully developed bio-jet fuel from waste biomass, marking a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel technology. The bio-jet fuel, derived from waste biomass such as agricultural residues and forest waste, offers a promising alternative to conventional aviation fuel, contributing to...
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...
Read more at:https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/biofuel-alliance-can-generate-opportunities-worth-500-bn-in-next-3-yrs-indian-biogas-association/103564084?utm_source=top_news&utm_medium=tagListing The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) highlights the potential for a biofuel alliance to create lucrative opportunities valued at $500 billion within the next three years, indicating a significant market growth trajectory for the renewable energy sector. This projection underscores the vast economic...
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 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...
BiofuelCircle collaborates with ISB to strengthen India's forest economy. Objectives include sustainable forest management and biofuel production. Collaboration aims to drive research, innovation, and policy recommendations for rural economic development and environmental conservation. Know more at the link
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...
Decentralized biochar production offers a cost-effective solution for farmers and SHGs to manage crop residues, enriching soil and supporting the agricultural shift to net-zero emissions. ICRISAT developed an affordable farm-level biochar kiln for smallholder farmers. The portable kiln produces high-quality biochar comparable to lab-scale furnace...
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
Himachal Pradesh plans a bio-energy pilot project using pine needles and bamboo to produce renewable. The project aims to substitute fossil fuels with pine needle briquettes in industries like thermal power, cement, and steel, while producing ethanol, bio-gas, and bio-fertilizer from bamboo. The initiative supports...
