Vijay Nirani, MD of TruAlt Bioenergy, emphasized biofuels as essential for reducing aviation emissions at the India Economic Conclave 2024. TruAlt plans a major sustainable aviation fuel plant using biomass waste and 17-18 Compressed Biogas plants. He highlighted India’s biofuel potential and proposed to build...
HPCL and Sea6 Energy signed an MoU to convert seaweed biomass into biofuels and chemicals. The partnership focuses on scaling production and improving seaweed farming. This collaboration aligns with India’s net-zero goals, the National Biofuel Policy, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. To know more Click
Oil India Limited (OIL) and Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) are developing a 1MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Despite no central government approval for National Green Hydrogen Mission projects in the state, OIL and SJVNL are advancing independent green hydrogen initiatives....
Greater Noida Authority will establish Bio-CNG plants at Jalpura and Pauvari cow shelters to convert cow dung into fuel. Proceeds from the Bio-CNG sales will support the shelter. Construction at Jalpura is starting soon, while at Pauvari tendering is still ongoing. To know more Click
Faridabad Municipal Corporation plans to revive its biogas plant, converting organic waste into 250 kg of bio-CNG daily, at a cost of ₹3.50 crore. The plant processes kitchen and green waste to aid waste management and renewable energy production. MCF is inviting proposals for managing...
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) partnered with Panj Aab Bio Fuel & Fertilizers to commercialize a paddy straw-based biogas plant using mild steel sheet technology. The plant uses anaerobic digestion and dry fermentation to convert paddy straw into biogas for power generation, with quality manure as...
IIT Guwahati researchers developed a biological method to convert methane and CO2 into biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. The process produces bio-methanol efficiently, reducing emissions by up to 87% without toxic by-products. This method offers a sustainable fuel alternative and a precursor for chemicals like formaldehyde...
Aemetis' Universal Biofuels delivered $103 million in biodiesel to Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The company upgraded its biodiesel production process, increasing capacity and reducing carbon intensity. India’s biodiesel market is projected to grow significantly, supporting the National Biofuels Policy's 5% biodiesel blend goal. To...
TKIL Industries has acquired a stake in Swiss firm Sohhytec SA, marking its entry into green hydrogen production using solar-powered technology that mimics photosynthesis. The technology aims to produce up to 100 MW of green hydrogen within a year at ₹400 per kilogram. This initiative...
Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) signed an international license agreement with Catalyxx Inc. for biobutanol and higher alcohols production using ethanol conversion technology. The first phase will produce 15,000 tons of biobutanol annually. This partnership strengthens GBL's leadership in bio-based chemicals. To know more Click
