Indian Army signs pact with IOCL for sustainable transport solutions

Displaying a firm resolve towards finding green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. The Indian Army is known for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army

Solution developed to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material that finds diverse application in the production of industrial chemicals, bio-based plastics and sustainable aviation fuel. The solution by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South

India’s leadership in sustainable future

India has stood out as a world leader in making real moves toward an eco-friendlier future. The year 2023 has proven to be a time of notable progress, spotlighting India’s dedication towards constructing an environmentally sound future. In 2023, India took some important steps to show its commitment to a better, sustainable future: Met its

Sustainable hydrogen push to biofuels pact

India’s energy transition journey, which has gained pace in the past few years, witnessed traction with major domestic initiatives including the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and viability gap funding for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to increase in its international outreach through the Global Biofuels Alliance. A major policy initiative for its

Climate financing needs to be stepped up: NITI Aayog

Climate financing needs to be stepped up via a number of reforms for the global push for sustainable growth to be fruitful. These reforms include that of multilateral institutions, debt management strategies and regulation of credit rating agencies, the NITI Aayog said. “Financial safety nets need strengthening, bilateral swap lines need to be expanded, and

Keppel and AM Green to explore biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels

Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel), through its Infrastructure Division, and AM Green, which is wholly owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels, such as bio and green methanol, second-generation (2G) ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

IATA expects SAF production to rise in 2024

The production of sustainable aviation fuel will double to more than 600 million litres this year and rise further to 1.875 billion litres in 2024, according to the global airlines’ grouping IATA. As the global aviation industry works on decarbonisation ways, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play a major role. At a recent conference hosted

‘Finding sustainable fuel sources a top priority’

Finding non-fossil sustainable resources which could replace traditional fuels should be a priority objective because “we are approaching a climate tipping point,” President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing a conference organised by the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) to commemorate its 75th Anniversary. The President added that to reduce the carbon footprint, “we need to

Biodiesel sector for greener and sustainable alternatives

India’s Biodiesel sector is stepping up to provide greener and more sustainable alternatives. This Industry has witnessed unprecedented growth and is on path to create a milestone in India’s pursuit of reducing its dependency on imported fossil fuels. While the industry has made noteworthy progress, it is imperative for all stakeholders, to collaborate to ensure

Canpac sets up Altpac for sustainable packaging

Ahmedabad-based packaging specialist, Canpac has established Altpac, a division focussed on sustainable packaging, to offer eco-friendly packaging, within the eCommerce and retail domains. Altpac will focus on providing sustainable packaging alternatives, such as eCommerce mailers, retail shopping bags, and eCommerce boxes, to its customers. The new packaging arm will leverage Canpac’s pan-India packaging operations to