EAI - Helping Corporate Leaders Accelerate India's Decarbonization Journey

Watch More Videos
India Updates Archives - Page 17 of 59 - BioBiz

Category : India Updates


India’s Ethanol Production Gradually Shifts from Sugar to Maize and Rice

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...


Bioplastic Park in Lakhimpur Kheri at Rs 2,000 crore

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...


Ethanol worth Rs 18.85 crore to OMCs To be Supplied by Gulshan Polyols Ltd

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Gulshan Polyols secured an ₹18.85 crore contract to supply 2,713 kiloliters of ethanol to BPCL, IOCL, and HPCL by October 2024, sourced from its 60 KLPD plant in Boregaon. The company has also commenced commercial operations at its 250 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant...


Biodiesel Production in Rajasthan By Kotyark Industries Limited

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Kotyark Industries received "Consent to Operate" for its biodiesel and glycerin facility in Swaroopgunj, Sirohi, enabling production of up to 1500 KL of biodiesel and 210 KL of glycerin daily. The company plans to scale production gradually to meet growing demand of biofuels....


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...


30% Biofuel Blends for Ships Approved

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...


Gulshan Polyols Commences Commercial Operations of 250 KLPD Ethanol at the Goalpara unit in Assam.

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...


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...


Large-scale Production of Bio-Bitumen from Biomass

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...


Sustainable Aviation Fuel Explored By Thyssenkrupp India

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Thyssenkrupp Industries India is entering the SAF sector with a focus on sustainable fuel from biomass. SAF production will use agricultural waste and green hydrogen as feedstocks. The company plans to expand into ethanol, bio CNG, and biochemicals as part of its green...