NTPC’s NETRA is developing a 1 TPD green hydrogen facility at Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh, using seawater as feedstock and waste heat from thermal power plants. The project features a low-carbon desalination plant and aligns with India’s goal to produce 5 million metric tons of green...
Natnov Bioscience, an Odisha-based startup, converts seafood waste into biopolymers. The company processes 5,000 metric tonnes of seafood waste annually which naturally decompose as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. These bioplastics, with high performance and antimicrobial properties, are suitable for food packaging, agriculture, and...
The Kerala government is assessing the potential of biochar for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, following a proposal from the Australia India Business Council (AIBC). Biochar improves soil fertility, water retention, and aids in carbon sequestration, making it crucial for climate change mitigation. This will...
Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati attended the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Hyderabad, focusing on regional development and investment opportunities. The Governor highlighted Northeast India’s natural resources, particularly bamboo, promoting bamboo-based ethanol projects to support sustainable energy and ethanol blending goals. To know...
GPS Renewables and Oil India Limited have formed a joint venture to set up eight compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India. The venture follows a DBFOOT model and focuses on using agricultural residues to produce biogas. The initiative supports India's net-zero goals, improves farmer incomes,...
Reliance Industries signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh to invest ₹65,000 crore in 500 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants over the next 4-5 years. The project supports Andhra Pradesh's Clean Energy Policy 2024. To know more Click
IISc Bengaluru researchers developed a biodegradable foam from non-edible oils and tea leaf extracts to replace plastic packaging. The foam disintegrates within three hours at 80°C in eco-friendly solvents. Producing the foam drastically cuts greenhouse gas emissions. Featuring dynamic covalent bonds, the foam is reprocessable...
Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited (GAEL) has received Environmental Clearance to set up a 180 KLPD Greenfield Ethanol and Extra Neutral Alcohol plant in Malda, West Bengal. The plant, with an investment of INR 180 Crores, will serve the food and pharmaceutical industries. GAEL specializes in...
India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target for 2025, with an ethanol production capacity of 1,648 crore litres, and surplus capacities in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have received a positive response for ethanol tenders. Initiatives like...
NTPC showcased hydrogen buses, green urea, Gen-4 ethanol, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The company achieved a milestone at its Vindhyachal plant by synthesizing methanol using CO2 from flue gas and hydrogen from a PEM electrolyzer. NTPC, supplying 25% of India’s power, highlighted its commitment to...
