In India, Velocys and Varhad Capital Pvt Ltd (Varhad), an India-based Biofuel and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) project development company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a new generation of biomass-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects in India. Under the MOU, the companies will engineer and design scalable biomass-to-SAF facilities using […]
In India, biomaterials firm and Shark Tank India alumni Canvaloop has raised $1.5 million to scale production of its biobased fiber and accelerate commercial adoption. The company’s process converts agricultural waste into textile-grade fibers. Such fibers are highly coveted by the global fashion and textile industries, which have faced criticism for their negative environmental impacts. Gujarat […]
In India, Major Ports have undertaken several initiatives such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under “Harit Sagar” […]
In India, Avid Organics is set to launch glycolic acid—one of the most consequential actives in modern skincare for cosmetics market—produced from plant-based feedstocks. Trade named AviGa™ Bio HP70, the 70% cosmetic-grade solution meets the stringent purity requirements for regulated personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. Avid Organics’ manufacturing process also ensures rigorous control of trace […]
In India, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited announced a strategic investment of ₹130 million by GAIL (India) Limited in its subsidiary, Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited (LBPL), marking a significant step in advancing its Compressed Biogas (CBG) portfolio and strengthening its role in India’s energy transition. This investment is pursuant to the Share Subscription-cum-Shareholders’ Agreement executed on August […]
In India, Climate Fund Managers has committed $32.2 million from its EU-supported Climate Investor Two Construction Equity Fund to Akaia Green Fuels, a commercial-scale waste-to-biogas facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. This initiative reflects the European Union’s strong partnership with India on climate action, a priority reaffirmed at the 16th India–EU Summit. Through the partnership, […]
In India, Newtrace has raised $6.3M in a Pre-Series A fundraise, led by HDFC Bank Limited and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, with participation from Peak XV Partners, Aavishkaar Capital, Speciale Invest, and Micelio. Newtrace is developing high-performance electrode technology for alkaline electrolyzers to improve efficiency and lower the cost of green hydrogen production. Our proprietary […]
In India, DevDiscourse reports Godavari Biorefineries is set to bring online its first corn-sugarcane biorefinery in June, located in key corn-growing area northern Karnataka, in an effort to reduce feedstock supply risk. Though more common now in Brazil, it is new to India. Thanks to corn, the facility will be able to produce ethanol year-round […]
In India, Tata Consulting Engineers marked the commissioning of India’s first rice/biomass integrated bioethanol refinery in Odisha. The facility combines first-generation and second-generation technologies to produce ethanol from broken rice grains and agricultural residues such as paddy and wheat straw. With a capacity of 100 kilolitres per day, the plant supports the Ethanol Blended Petrol […]
In India, Varaha is launching the Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP), a global initiative that enables biomass processing facilities with access to sustainable biomass feedstocks to generate high-integrity carbon removal credits using Varaha’s digital MRV and commercialization platforms. As the first VIPP launch partnership, Varaha will work with Revata Carbon and Valency International to develop […]
