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Bioethanol and Biohydrogen Production from Silkworm Rearing Waste

The Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in Mysuru is piloting bioethanol and biohydrogen production from mulberry shoots and silkworm waste. The project, initiated in April 2023, has successfully produced bioethanol and is now testing biohydrogen generation. If viable, CSRTI plans to collaborate with...


CBG projects across India: GPS Renewables bags orders worth ₹2000 crore

GPS Renewables, an Indian technology and engineering company in clean fuels, has secured orders worth ₹2000 crore for multiple compressed biogas (CBG) projects across India. The company will process 4,000 tonnes per day of agri-residue and energy crop, and 300 tonnes per day of municipal...


Sustainable hydrogen push to biofuels pact

24 Dec 2023 India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, and allocated 17,490 crore for incentives to boost its production and usage. India announced plans to add 50GW of renewable energy capacity...


Nanofertilizers for climate smart agriculture Developed by TERI team

13 Dec, 2023 The use of nanofertilizers, in combination with ‘bulk’ fertilizer(s), can reduce the application size of conventional fertilizers by 25-50 % in agricultural fields. TERI has developed three nano-fertilizer technologies up to commercial scale. These include nano Urea, nano DAP and nano Phosphorous....


Sugarcane Press Mud for Biomass Plants: Reliance Industries

December 2023 Reliance Industries (RIL) is in talks with sugar mill operators to source sugarcane press mud, a key raw material for producing compressed biogas (CBG). RIL plans to set up 100 CBG plants in the next five years, using 5.5 million tonnes of agricultural...


NLC India shares surge after biomass co-firing in thermal plant.

NLC India, a Navratna company, saw its share price rise by 4.3% after it started using biomass co-firing in its thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu. The company used stubble waste pellets along with coal to generate electricity, which reduced its carbon footprint and environmental...


Biomass co-firing in Tuticorin power plant by NLCIL

December 2023 NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) has started biomass co-firing in its coal-based thermal power station NLC Tamilnadu Power Ltd (NTPL) at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.  The biomass co-firing is done by using agricultural waste pellets, which provide an additional income source for farmers. NTPL is...


Biomass Co-firing Starts in Tamil Nadu Plant

NLC India Ltd started biomass co-firing at its Tuticorin thermal power plant, blending stubble pellets with coal to reduce coal use. The initiative, in partnership with TANGEDCO, uses agricultural waste to improve power generation efficiency. This effort aligns with NLC India’s commitment to sustainable and...


Smart Farming and Resource Efficiency: Government to Install Sensors in Farms

The government’s plan to install sensors in farms to track the use of water, fertilizers, chemicals and pesticides and to promote smart farming. The sensors will send signals to farmers about the optimal amount of inputs required for their crops, which will help them save...


BioFuelCircle to Connect 1M Farmers to Bioenergy Supply Chain by 2028

November 2023 BioFuelCircle, a bioenergy supply chain company, plans to expand its operations across India by 2028 and connect one million farmers to its platform.  The company uses a digital platform and a combination of tools to ensure reliable and quality supply of biomass for...