Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) will invest Rs 1,400 crore to establish sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facilities. The facilities will be set up at BPCL’s Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina refineries. BPCL aims to achieve 5% SAF blending by 2030, supporting the Indian government's blending targets....
Biofuels Junction is expanding in Andhra Pradesh, leveraging the region's rich paddy production. They collaborate with local manufacturers and suppliers to collect agricultural residues like paddy straw, sugarcane trash, and cotton plant residue. Founded in 2018, Biofuels Junction shifted its focus from manufacturing to supply...
The ethanol blending program has resulted in substantial savings of Rs 24,300 crore in foreign exchange for India in the fiscal year 2022-23. This is a notable achievement in the country's efforts to reduce its import bill for fossil fuels. The program aims to blend...
The US has offered technical assistance, expertise, and investments to help India scale up its ethanol production and blending infrastructure. This includes sharing best practices, advanced technologies, and efficient production methods. India aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline by 2025, known as...
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s leading oil refiner, will establish 300 ethanol fuel stations across the country. This decision aligns with the government's push towards adopting cleaner energy sources and reducing the nation's carbon footprint. The initiative comes after Nitin Gadkari's proposal for ethanol pumps...
Bpacks, a pioneering startup from Serbia, has introduced the world's first bark-based biodegradable bioplastics, targeting the replacement of petroleum-based rigid plastics used in packaging fresh produce, meat, cosmetics, and other products. This innovation leverages an underutilized natural resource, transforming waste bark from timber production into...
Gaia Biomaterials, a leading innovator in sustainable materials, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the US compostability certificate for its limestone-based bioplastic. This breakthrough represents a pivotal step towards more eco-friendly solutions in the bioplastics industry, aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact....
In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, a new bio-liquor crafted from Ayurvedic ingredients like Tulsi and Aloe Vera has emerged. This unique development represents a significant step towards integrating ancient wellness practices with modern beverage trends, offering a healthier alternative to conventional liquors....
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....
UK government approves $2.5B project for ‘carbon negative’ power plant in Drax Power station in North Yorkshire, in the north of England. Drax, the power station in Yorkshire, which produces around 4% of the UK’s power, mostly burns biomass imported from North America. Originally intended...