Bio-based Polyol in Mangalore: BASF Begins Production
by Narsi | May 29, 2024 | Bio Products, India Updates, Industrial Products
BASF has begun production of its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol, at its Mangalore facility in India – the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. The Mangalore site was strategically chosen due to its proximity to raw material supplies, reducing...Aemetis Receives $150M Biodiesel Supply Allocation In India
by Narsi | May 29, 2024 | Biodiesel, Bioenergy, India Updates, Uncategorized
Aemetis received a $150 million biodiesel supply allocation from India’s oil marketing companies, starting production and delivery of a new 40 million gallon allocation in October 2023. India’s National Policy on Biofuels targets a 5% minimum blend of...Electrolyser System For Hydrogen Energy: BHEL ties up with BARC
by Narsi | May 28, 2024 | Bio environmental Solutions, Bioenergy, India Updates
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BHEL signed a Technology Transfer Agreement with BARC for a 50 kW alkaline electrolyser system to support indigenous hydrogen production. The technology targets use in refineries, fertilizers, steel, and transportation. This...Biofuel Technology Collaborations: India in Talks with Germany
by Narsi | May 28, 2024 | Bioenergy, Biofuels, India Updates
India is actively seeking technology collaborations with Germany in the biofuel sector, particularly focusing on processing non-sugar-based feedstock like paddy straw and municipal solid waste. Gaurav Kedia, Chairman of the Indian Biogas Association (IBA), emphasized...Biofuels Production Boosted in India: Indian Oil and Praj Industries Form JV
by Narsi | May 28, 2024 | Bioenergy, Biofuels, India Updates, Uncategorized
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Praj Industries Limited (Praj) have signed a term sheet to enhance biofuels production capacities in India, covering various types of biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ethanol, compressed biogas (CBG),...