Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil) and LanzaJet signed an MoU to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in India. The partnership will use LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to utilize Indian waste and ethanol sources. The agreement was signed during India Energy Week, with significant support...
Airbus and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) signed an MoU to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The collaboration aims to support India's aerospace industry's decarbonization through new technology pathways and the commercialization of SAF. Joint efforts include technical assessments, approvals, market access, and...
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd’s second Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur. The plant, manufactured by CEID Consultant and Engineering Pvt Ltd, processes agricultural waste to generate 20 tons of pure CBG per day. This initiative supports...
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) plans to invest Rs 5000 crore in developing compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India. The initiative focuses on producing biogas from agricultural waste and other organic materials, supporting sustainable energy production. This investment aims to reduce carbon emissions by utilizing biogas...
The Indian government has initiated a plan to use maize to bolster energy security by converting it into ethanol for fuel blending. This move aims to boost maize production by 10 million tonnes over the next five years, meeting the growing demand for ethanol. The...
UPM, a global leader in the forest-based bioindustry, has recently launched a new range of biostimulant products aimed at enhancing plant growth and resilience. This innovative development marks a significant advancement in sustainable agricultural practices, helping farmers improve crop yields and reduce environmental impact. Utilizing...
Crop residues, often seen as agricultural waste, are gaining significant attention for their potential in sustainable energy production. The thermo-chemical upcycling of crop residues represents a groundbreaking approach to transforming agricultural by-products into valuable resources, promoting environmental sustainability, and reducing waste. Utilizing advanced thermo-chemical processes,...
The global push towards sustainability has spurred significant advancements in the materials used in various industries. In Japan, the development of bio-based ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a testament to this trend, while Korea is seeing an increase in the production of PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)....
Michelin, in collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) and Axens, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable materials innovation with the inauguration of an industrial-scale demonstrator for bio-synthetic rubber production. Located in Bassens near Bordeaux, France, this facility represents a pivotal advancement under the BioButterfly...
Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved a significant milestone with the commencement of commercial production of Sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol at its new plant in Podari, Romania. This breakthrough marks a pivotal moment in sustainable biofuel production, setting a new standard for renewable...