India seeking collaboration with Germany in Biofuels Sector

by Narsi | Feb 16, 2024 | Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, India Updates

Feb 16, 2024 India is seeking to accelerate collaborations with Germany in the biofuel sector, especially in processing feedstock beyond sugar-based sources, such as paddy straw and municipal solid waste. India also launched the Global Biofuel Alliance under its G20...

Indian Biogas Association seeks Rs 30,000 crore for biomass supply to CBG plants.

by Narsi | Feb 11, 2024 | Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, India Updates

The Indian Biogas Association has suggested that the government invest Rs 30,000 crore in machinery and equipment to supply biomass to compressed biogas plants, which would reduce LNG imports by 12 MMTA. As per the ASCI (Administrative Staff College of India) study on...

Seychelles to work with India on joint biofuels project, says minister

by Narsi | Feb 9, 2024 | Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, India Updates

 Feb 09, 2024 India and Seychelles will conduct a joint project for the introduction of biofuels in the island country in the coming year, according to Seychelles’ Minister of Energy, Climate Change and Agriculture Flavien P Joubert. Seychelles joined the India-led...

Indian State-Owned Companies Invest $72M in Ten CBG Plants

by Narsi | Feb 8, 2024 | Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, India Updates, Land Pollution, Microbial Pathways, Thermochemical Pathways

January 2024 Gail India and Trualt Bioenergy, two state-owned companies, have announced a joint venture to set up ten compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India with an investment of more than $72 million. The CBG plants will process over 600 million kg of organic waste...

Bengaluru to soon have a ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle

by Narsi | Feb 4, 2024 | India Updates

4 February, 2024 The ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle, sponsored by the Airports Authority of India in Bengaluru, represents one of the first steps towards addressing food wastage in the city. The stark reality of the food production process reveals that approximately 35% of...

Budget 2024: Rs 150 crore for biomass collection to boost CBG production

by Narsi | Feb 2, 2024 | Biogas & CBG, Biomass for heating and power, India Updates

The Budget 2024 has allocated Rs 150 crore for the collection of biomass, which is a key feedstock for compressed biogas (CBG) production. The industry executives warmly welcome the financial assistance as it will help overcome one of the main challenges of CBG...