Understanding Bioenergy and Biofuels Bioenergy: Refers to energy produced from biological sources, such as plant and animal materials, commonly known as biomass. This encompasses agricultural residues, forest waste, and other organic materials. Biofuels: A subset of bioenergy, biofuels are produced specifically for use as fuels....
The agricultural sector stands on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by the need for sustainable practices. At the heart of this transformation are bio solutions—natural or biological products designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. However, current regulations treating these products as synthetic...
Punjab's Jalkheri biomass power plant, with a 10 MW capacity, has been revived. The plant will exclusively use paddy straw, consuming around one lakh tonnes annually. Aims to reduce stubble burning across 50,000 acres, promoting green energy and environmental sustainability. Features advanced Denmark technology boilers...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India now permits the usage of 30% biofuel blends on Indian vessels. This move aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants like sulfur oxides from ships. The initiative is part of India's broader goal to accelerate decarbonization in the shipping...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Commenced commercial operations at its 250 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant in Goalpara, Assam. The milestone was officially communicated on June 7, 2024, after meeting all quality control parameters during the trial run. Gulshan Polyols is a leading manufacturer in India, specializing in ethanol/bio-fuel,...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Event Announcement: Cogen India will organize a business meeting on March 21, 2024, at the Radisson Hotel, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Objective: The event aims to discuss strategies for harnessing biomass potential in sugar industries in Madhya Pradesh. Context: The focus is on transforming...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India plans large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce reliance on imports and address stubble burning. Current imports constitute about half of India's annual bitumen needs. A pilot project by the Central Road Research Institute and the Indian Institute of Petroleum will...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India Glycols' shares increased by 11%, reaching a price of ₹780.70. The company won a significant order worth ₹1,164 crore to supply 165.5 million liters of ethanol. The ethanol will be supplied to prominent companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, Reliance...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz IBA and HAI have signed an MoU to advance bio-based energy solutions, focusing on green and blue hydrogen. The green hydrogen market in India is projected to reach $8 billion by 2030 and $340 billion by 2050. The alliance will facilitate training, capacity...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BCML is investing ₹2,000 crore to establish India’s first industrial bioplastic plant. The plant will focus on producing Polylactic Acid (PLA), an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. The facility will have a production capacity of 75,000 tonnes per annum. The bioplastic plant will...
