New Launch28 May 2025, 08:33 am
ORS and SSS-NIBE Launch SEED/Culture-based Pilot Biomethanation Plant in Solapur
AI Summary
Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORS) and the Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) have launched a pilot-scale SEED/Culture-based biomethanation plant at the Solapur Bioenergy Systems Pvt. Ltd. (SBESPL) facility. The plant aims to validate the THERMI-NIBE microbial consortium for enhancing digestion rates, maximizing biogas output, testing process stability, and demonstrating readiness for commercial-scale deployment. The project also includes large-scale cultivation of Napier grass for long-term feedstock requirements.
Key Highlights
- ORS and SSS-NIBE launch a pilot-scale SEED/Culture-based biomethanation plant in Solapur
- The plant aims to validate the THERMI-NIBE microbial consortium for enhancing digestion rates and maximizing biogas output
- The project includes large-scale cultivation of Napier grass for long-term feedstock requirements
- The initiative represents a landmark advancement in India’s pursuit of sustainable and decentralized bioenergy solutions
- The pilot plant will test the anaerobic digestion of diverse lignocellulosic and organic feedstocks such as Napier grass, agricultural residues, and food/agro-industrial waste