In India, BNN Breaking reported that global oil firm BP has recently received a favorable recommendation from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its innovative plan to repurpose its former oil refinery in Kwinana, Australia. The project underscores the company’s commitment to producing renewable diesel using vegetable oils and animal fats, according to the report.
In India, noted sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik has sculpted a massive Santa Claus figure using sand and onions. The structure at Blue Flag Beach in Odisha measures 100 x 20 x 40 feet. Pattnaik told BNN he used onions in addition to sand to emphasize the use of biodegradable materials in art. BNN noted that […]
In India, The Hindu Business Line reported that the Indian Sugar Mills Association, the industry body of private sugar mills, has adopted a new name, Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association. “ISMA recognizes the evolving landscape of the sugar industry and aims to proactively address the increasing significance of bio-energy in the country’s energy transition. […]
In India, The Hindu Business Line reported that GPS Renewables said it has secured orders to undertake a number of renewable natural gas (RNG), across the country. The plants will process 4,000 tons per day (TPD) of agri-residue and energy crop, with an additional 300 TPD of municipal solid waste (MSW) processed for biogas, according […]
In India, Ecoil has secured $360,317 in a funding round led by The Chennai Angels, with participation from AIC Banasthali Vidyapith Foundation, Shell India, and other high-net-worth individuals. Ecoil specializes in transforming used cooking oil and fats into biodiesel, offering comprehensive waste management solutions for manufacturers and fast-food outlets. The funds acquired will be used […]
In India, India Briefing reported that 34 companies, including Acme Cleantech, Avaada GreenH2, Bharat Petroleum Corp, CESC, Greenko ZeroC, JSW Energy, Reliance Industries, Sembcorp Green Hydrogen, and Torrent Power, have submitted bids for incentives under India’s Green Hydrogen Mission. The 34 bids come in response to India’s call for proposals to participate in its $2.4-billion […]
“India is on the move, from the incredible traffic pouring through its cities and interconnecting highways, to the new policy formulations emerging and taking shape out of Delhi, to the technology advances flooding out of the southern tech strongholds of Pune and Mumbai,” wrote Digest editor Jim Lane in a recent column, “You can see […]
In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government may allow 280,000 liters of ethanol to be produced from sugarcane juice after banning its production earlier this month as it attempts to balance sugar production in light of a smaller cane crop. Already, about 150,000 liters has likely been produced before the Dec. 7 […]
In India, a lingerie brand led by two sisters is emphasizing renewable materials like corn fiber and sugar beet to promote sustainable fashion. Dubbed Intimate Queen, the brand also aims to be body-inclusive to embrace underserved women. “The lingerie industry lacked the best fit, lift and support as well as products that were environment friendly,” […]
In India, Reuters reported that the government of India directed sugar mills not to use cane juice or syrup to produce ethanol, as local authorities try to increase sugar supplies by curtailing ethanol production. According to the Reuters report, the government was planning to discourage the diversion of sugar for ethanol production as part of […]
