In India, the government has advanced its target for 20% blending to 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy. The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas says discussions have already started to develop a roadmap for the future, post the attainment of the 20% blending target. This roadmap will guide the country’s next steps in […]
In India, a sugar manufacturer building its first polylactic acid bioplastics plant in Kolkata expects to make about ₹1,800 crore ($19.7 million) in annual revenue from its new business. Balrampur Chini Mills Executive Director Avantika Saraogi told CNBC News the investment would put the company at more than 50% mix of green products by fiscal […]
In India, biorefining technology firm Chempolis Oy has said it will be acquired by AM Green, a producer of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Chempolis Oy’s subsidiary, Chempolis India Private Limited is included in the transaction. AM Green aims to become one of the most cost-competitive producers of green molecules in the world. The venture […]
In India, Janta Se Rishta reports the Punjab government is advancing its green fuel initiative by setting up pelletization plants to convert paddy stubble into biofuel, aiming to address the environmental challenge of stubble burning. As of mid-September 2024, 16 such plants are operational across the state, with 21 more expected by November. This initiative, […]
In India, Media24 News reports the Chhattisgarh government launched a major green hydrogen initiative at the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat, aiming to attract investment and enhance renewable energy production under its new industrial policy for 2024-29. The state government, represented by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Energy Secretary P. Dayanand, presented its […]
In India, Chini Mandi reports at the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held on September 12-13, 2024, in Cuiaba, Brazil, a significant agreement was reached between India and Brazil to collaborate on ethanol production technology. The discussions, led by India’s Minister of State for Agriculture, Ram Nath Thakur, and Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Favaro, focused […]
In India, The Hindu BusinessLine reported that the Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) announced that it has signed agreements with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and PRAJ Industries to advance sustainable bioenergy solutions. The MoUs focus on sustainable aviation fuel and explore the potential of bioethanol, biogas, green bio-hydrogen and green […]
In India, Mint reports state-owned oil and gas company BPCL has entered joint ventures with Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India and GPS Renewables to develop renewable energy and biogas projects across India, as part of its strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and diversify its energy portfolio. BPCL will hold a 50% stake in both ventures. The […]
In India, Money Control reports Gensol Engineering, in partnership with Matrix Gas, is set to establish India’s first Green Hydrogen Valley project in Pune, Maharashtra, supplying the specialty chemical sector with green hydrogen for 20 years. The plant will operate on a Build, Own, and Operate basis and utilize electrolysis technology to generate hydrogen, marking […]
In India, Hindustan Times reports Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen India 2024, reaffirmed the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, use, and export. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis from renewable sources, is key to decarbonizing industries like steel, transport, and refineries. Modi highlighted the […]
