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Agri waste for power and ethanol production in UP

August 2023 The Uttar Pradesh government plans to use agricultural waste or biomass to produce pellets and ethanol for power generation and fuel blending.  This will provide an additional income source for farmers, reduce air pollution, and save coal costs. The state has an annual...


Biomass for Power and Ethanol Production in UP

The government of Uttar Pradesh intends to produce ethanol and power from biomass or agricultural waste. In thermal power plants, biomass will be transformed into pellets using a procedure known as extrusion, which will save costs and minimize emissions. In Uttar Pradesh, there is a...


India’s first biomass-based green hydrogen plant to start production in August 2023.

Aranayak Fuel and Power is launching India’s first commercial-scale biomass-based green hydrogen plant in Uttar Pradesh. The plant will use a novel technology developed by IIT-BHU to produce hydrogen, methane and bio-coal from agricultural waste. The technology developed by IIT-BHU for biomass-based green hydrogen production...


Catalyst for bio-jet fuel from waste biomass developed by IIT Jodhpur

Researchers at IIT Jodhpur have developed a novel iron-based catalyst that can produce bio-jet fuel from non-edible oils and waste biomass. The catalyst is highly reusable and works under mild reaction conditions, making the process cost-effective and eco-friendly. The catalyst used by the IIT Jodhpur...


Pine Needles Turned into Briquettes and pellets in Himachal Pradesh

 July 2023 IIT Mandi’s Centre for Innovative Technology for the Himalayan region has developed a machine that can produce briquettes and pellets from pine needles, which are harmful to the environment when they accumulate on the forest floor. The machine will be used to prevent...


Biofuels: IOC & amp; Praj to form JV

July, 2023 Praj Industries and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have inked a term sheet to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of biofuels in India. India's joint venture seeks to improve energy security, lessen reliance on fossil fuels, and bolster the country's rural economy....


Biodiesel from microalgae: Tata Chemicals and CSMCRI partner

June, 2023 Tata Chemicals and CSMCRI, a research institute in Bhavnagar, have signed a deal to make biodiesel from microalgae. TCL will set up a facility in Mithapur, Gujarat to cultivate a microalgae species of chlorella genus and extract crude oil from it. The project...


EID Parry aims to transform into a biofuel and food & nutrition company

June, 2023 According to its CEO, the EID Parry firm will concentrate more on developing market niches including nutraceuticals, sustainable aviation fuel, and ethanol blending. The business has already made investments to increase the capacity of its distillery and improve compliance with environmental safety regulations....


Moringa Project by Ajooni Biotech Ltd to Boost Revenue and Combat Stubble Burning

Ajooni Biotech Ltd, a company that provides animal healthcare solutions and feed supplements, has launched a Moringa farming project in Rajasthan. The project aims to use paddy residue as biomass to produce Bio CNG, organic manure, and carbon credits. Moringa farming project is expected to...


7 new bio-energy plants in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has approved seven bio-energy projects in the state, with a total investment of Rs 325 crore. The projects include four compressed biogas (CBG) plants, two biodiesel plants which has the capacity to produce 204 kl/d,...