New Method Could Produce Ethanol From Plant Waste at a Low Cost
A new process that could significantly reduce the cost of producing biofuels like ethanol from plant waste has been discovered by researchers at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey ...
MNRE Seeks Bidders for an Evaluation Study of its Biogas and Thermal Energy Program
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for an independent third-party evaluation study of its biogas-based power generation (off-grid) and thermal energy ...
Andhra DISCOM to Pay ₹4.5 Million Against Delayed Payment for a 6 MW Biomass Project
In its latest order, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has asked one of the state’s distribution companies (DISCOM), Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) to pay ...
Government’s New Transportation Fuel Guidelines Promote the Use of Biofuels
In a significant move that is bound to pave the way for the entry of new players in the fuel marketing space, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has ...
Power Generated from Co-firing of Biomass in Thermal Plants Eligible for RPO: MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice clarifying the eligibility of power generated from the co-firing of biomass in thermal power plants as renewable energy ...
APTEL Directs Madhya Pradesh DISCOM To Compensate Biomass Developers for Fixed Costs
In a judgment favoring biomass project developers, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has found that in the case of one part tariff, developers cannot be denied fixed cost component ...
Biomass Company PRESPL Raises ₹360 Million Equity from Shell
Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. (PRESPL), an Indian biomass-based energy company, has raised private equity investment from Shell. “With this follow-on fund investment by Shell, the ‘Series-B’ round of ...
National Oil Marketing Firms Float EoI To Procure Biodiesel Made from Used Cooking Oil
The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan recently released an Expression of Interest (EoI) floated by the national oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil, Bharat ...
India Plans to Utilize Compressed Biogas as Alternative Green Transport Fuel
India is poised to utilize its huge biomass potential in the coming years. Biomass and organic waste sources like paddy straw, farm stubble, agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud, ...
India to Jump on the BS-VI Engine Bandwagon from Next Year
To check the rise of harmful emissions, the Indian government is working at a fast pace to increase the usage of biofuels. After approving the National Policy on Biofuels in ...
At This Year’s Republic Day Event, Indian Air Force to Fly its Aircraft Using Biofuel
At the 70th Republic Day celebrations this year, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will lead the way towards a greener future by utilizing biofuel for its aircraft during the fly-past ...
India Joins the Club for Collaboration on New and Alternate Fuels
The Indian government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ratified the membership of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (AMF TCP) under the International Energy Agency (IEA) on May ...
India Imposes Restrictions on Export and Import of Biofuels
The Government of India has imposed restrictions on the export and import of biofuels. Recently, government issued two separate restricting orders pertaining to the import and export of biofuels in ...
India Successfully Tests its First Biofuel-Based Flight from Dehradun to Delhi
The first biofuel-based flight in India successfully completed its journey from Dehradun to Delhi. India-based flight operator SpiceJet operated the test flight powered by biojet fuel, marking a new chapter ...
MNRE Invites Expression of Interest to Study the Biomass Potential in India
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) to assess the potential of biomass power and bagasse cogeneration in India. The final date to ...
Interview: If Implemented Properly, Biofuels Policy Can be a Game-Changer for India
Recently, central government’s cabinet, headed by prime minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as they integrate well with ...
Interview: Well-Defined Value Chain Required for Biofuels Sector to Grow in India
In a country like India, where the overall economic growth is fueled by its agrarian sector, biofuels assume great significance in light of the country’s ambitious goals of doubling farmers’ ...
Cabinet Approves National Policy on Biofuels
The central government’s cabinet, headed by prime minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Policy on Biofuels - 2018. Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as they augur well with ...
CEA Asks States to Use 5-10% Biomass Pellets for Power Generation in Thermal Plants
To help tackle air pollution issues, the Ministry of Power has issued a policy that calls for using 5-10 percent of biomass pellets alongside coal for power generation in thermal ...
