India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Sistema.bio will install 2,250 biogas plants in rural Uttar Pradesh in 2024-25, with support from the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The plants will supply biogas and organic manure for agriculture This initiative supports the sustainability goals of the Ministry of...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a facility in Pune to produce PLA bioplastics using indigenous technology, advancing green alternatives and reducing plastic pollution. India’s bioeconomy aligning with Net Zero and the Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) initiative. The facility emphasizes industry-academia-government partnerships for sustainable,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel is progressing as part of India’s strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependency, said Nitin Gadkari. Ethanol blending in petrol rose from 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024, with a target of 20% by 2025. Indian...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Biopolymers Demonstration Facility in Pune, promoting eco-friendly PLA bioplastics to combat plastic pollution. India’s bioeconomy reached $150 billion in 2023, aiming for $300 billion by 2030, supported by the BioE3 Policy and a thriving biotech sector. With...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz A meeting led by Purushottam Singh, District Controller of Food and Civil Supplies, addressed the harmful reuse of cooking oil and its collection for biodiesel production. Special arrangements will be made in Chamba to collect used oil. Surya Enviro will collect the oil...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy are partnering to develop scalable technology to convert industrial hemp and other plant-based materials into biochemicals. Honeywell will create advanced technology for biochemical production, while SGP BioEnergy provides infrastructure, feedstock, and workforce. The initiative uses non-edible plant feedstocks. To...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India aims to produce 8-10 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2040 reducing aviation emissions by 20-25 million tonnes annually. The production capacity will exceed domestic demand, positioning India as a global SAF exporter. SAF adoption could reduce crude oil imports...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BHP and SAIL signed an MoU to explore decarbonisation strategies for SAIL's steel operations, focusing on alternative reductants like hydrogen. The partnership will develop local R&D capacity to support decarbonisation efforts in the steel industry. Technological advancements will aid in deploying solutions for...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BCL Industries will acquire Goyal Distillery in Haryana to establish a 250 KLPD ethanol plant and 20 MTPD biogas plant. The projects will use 250 MT of paddy straw daily and increase BCL’s capacity to 1,100 KLPD. Estimated at ₹350 crore, the plants...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Greenzo Energy and RBM Infracon will build 15 MW green hydrogen plants in Gujarat, investing ₹200 crore across Jamnagar, Kutch, and Bhuj. Greenzo will oversee engineering and commissioning using indigenous alkaline electrolyser technology. The project supports industries like refineries and fertilizers. To know...
