IBA suggests roping in PSUs to ensure fermented organic manure off-take

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has suggested that the government should rope in state-owned fertiliser marketing companies to ensure off-take of fermented organic manure to boost the sector. IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia said that Present production of FOM (fermented organic manure) in the country roughly stands at 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTA), with an

IBA partners with HAI to promote hydrogen

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and the Hydrogen Association of India (HAI) have forged an alliance to champion hydrogen as a bio-derived energy solution in the country’s energy sector. Their collaboration aims to propel the adoption of green and blue hydrogen, prioritizing sustainable energy projects and advocating for supportive policies. Anticipated to spur substantial market expansion, the partnership is poised to catalyze the

IBA urges for incentives to promote bio-fertilisers

Industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has demanded a host of incentives including a dedicated Rs 1.4 lakh crore ‘Biogas-Fertilizer Fund’ that aims to promote the use of organic fertilizers for improved soil and human health. It said the key to accelerating the Bio-CNG/CBG (compressed natural gas/biogas) industry’s growth lies in crafting pro-biofertilizer policies. This

Proposed 5% biogas blending can cut LNG imports

The biogas blending is proposed to be further increased to 5 per cent by fiscal year 2028-29. According to the study, this blending initiative gels well with the government’s macro-level move to make India a gas-based economy, with a target to increase the current share of gas in the energy mix from 6 per cent

New investments worth Rs 2,755 crore pledged with IBA

Indian Biogas Association (IBA), an industry association comprising operators, manufacturers, and planners of bioenergy plants, has received a commitment of investment worth Rs 2,755 crore during the Renewable Energy India Expo 2023. The association has signed joint ventures (JVs), MoUs (memorandum of understanding) and received LoIs (letter of intent) commitments during the recently concluded Renewable

International Biofuel Alliance launched in India

International Biofuel Alliance (IBA) intended to help create and develop a favourable ecosystem for promoting development and deployment of biofuels was launched in Bengaluru. The launch coincided with the conclusion of a three-day India Energy Week (IEW) in Bengaluru attended by 35 ministers dealing with energy or climate change from all continents. The event attracted,