In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government has approved the use of another 2.8 million metric tons of rice for use as ethanol feedstock on top of the 2.4 million tons approved earlier in the season. The move comes on the back of lower sugarcane production for ethanol while the government is […]
In India, polymer specialist Uhde Inventa Fischer has partnered with Praj Industries Ltd to offer an end-to-end offering for polylactic acid production. The two companies are leveraging their combined expertise in industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering to enhance PLA technology, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes. “We see a perfect match of two world-leading […]
In India, Sojitz Corporation invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India. Through this investment, Sojitz will enter the biomethane production and sales business in India. IGRPL will […]
In India, Piña Designs is helping to combat plastics waste by producing biodegradable hair ties made from pineapple fibers. The ties are durable, elastic, and comfortable, and won’t damage hair. They are produced in Jaipur using ethical labor practices and materials that would otherwise go to waste. “Our mission is simple,” according to Piña Designs. […]
In India, Gasworld reports Honeywell UOP India has signed an MOU with NTPC Green Energy to explore the potential use of Honeywell’s eFining technology for e-SAF production, using green hydrogen and carbon captured from NTPC’s plants. NTPC Green Energy has a $21.6 billion green hydrogen hub project at Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh set to be […]
In India, Universal Biofuels received multiple orders for an aggregate of $31 million for the delivery during May, June and July of more than 33,000 kiloliters of biodiesel to the three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Additional OMC orders are expected throughout the year in order to continue shipments to fuel blending terminals on an […]
In India, a researcher at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s School of Earth and Environmental Science has received a patent for a method of producing bioplastic from cow manure and novel bacteria. Ravi Gupta tells Times of India that the bioplastic, polyhydroxy butyrate, has already been made from other raw materials, but often at higher cost. […]
In India, the ANI news agency reports the US Trade Reprsentative has gone after both India and Thailand via the social media platform X, accusing the countries of unfair trade practices against the United States. India has a ban on ethanol imports since the country is major producer and currently blending 20% ethanol into gasoline […]
In India, scientists have found that metallo-nanozymes, or artificial biocatalysts, mimicking natural enzymes that utilize metal ions for their catalytic activity are capable of controlling electron transfer, a crucial process for regulating cellular energy. This newly identified property of metallo-nanozymes seamlessly integrate into biological systems, enabling sustainable energy production, medical inventions, and environmental solutions. While […]
In India, India’s bioeconomy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, growing sixteen-fold from $10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024. This exceptional expansion reflects the nation’s focused efforts to position biotechnology as a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth and innovation. Contributing 4.25% to the national GDP, the sector […]
