NTPC has accomplished a significant milestone by achieving a 20% co-firing rate of torrefied biomass at its Tanda thermal power plant, demonstrating a substantial integration of renewable biomass fuel into its energy generation process. This achievement underscores NTPC's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting...
BiofuelCircle collaborates with ISB to strengthen India's forest economy. Objectives include sustainable forest management and biofuel production. Collaboration aims to drive research, innovation, and policy recommendations for rural economic development and environmental conservation. Know more at the link
Polymer scientists at IIT-Roorkee have developed an indigenous technology to produce bio-based packaging materials that can prevent counterfeiting of products. The technology uses bagasse, an agro-waste from sugarcane, and organic acids extracted from fruits to create transparent films that display different colours under UV light....
Feb 16, 2024 The innovative Nosh app, leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms to assist households in reducing food waste. By keeping track of the contents of their fridges and cupboards, the app empowers users to make informed decisions, thus reducing waste and lowering their carbon footprint....
Feb 16, 2024 India is seeking to accelerate collaborations with Germany in the biofuel sector, especially in processing feedstock beyond sugar-based sources, such as paddy straw and municipal solid waste. India also launched the Global Biofuel Alliance under its G20 Presidency, to facilitate biofuel adoption...
The Indian Biogas Association has suggested that the government invest Rs 30,000 crore in machinery and equipment to supply biomass to compressed biogas plants, which would reduce LNG imports by 12 MMTA. As per the ASCI (Administrative Staff College of India) study on the assessment...
Feb 09, 2024 India and Seychelles will conduct a joint project for the introduction of biofuels in the island country in the coming year, according to Seychelles’ Minister of Energy, Climate Change and Agriculture Flavien P Joubert. Seychelles joined the India-led Global Biofuel Alliance last...
January 2024 Gail India and Trualt Bioenergy, two state-owned companies, have announced a joint venture to set up ten compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India with an investment of more than $72 million. The CBG plants will process over 600 million kg of organic waste...
4 February, 2024 The ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle, sponsored by the Airports Authority of India in Bengaluru, represents one of the first steps towards addressing food wastage in the city. The stark reality of the food production process reveals that approximately 35% of food produced...
The Budget 2024 has allocated Rs 150 crore for the collection of biomass, which is a key feedstock for compressed biogas (CBG) production. The industry executives warmly welcome the financial assistance as it will help overcome one of the main challenges of CBG projects, which...