India is actively pursuing enhanced collaborations with Germany in the realm of advanced technologies within the biofuel sector, said Gaurav Kedia, Chairman of the Indian Biogas Association (IBA), reported Money Control.
The Indian government is specifically exploring German technologies to process feedstock that is not sugar-based, such as paddy straw and municipal solid waste, according to Kedia. He emphasized that securing raw materials remains a significant challenge, and India is seeking proven technologies from Germany to process materials like paddy straw, Napier grass, and municipal solid waste.
The focus on non-food crops or sugar-based crops for biofuel production aligns with the Indian government’s efforts to develop infrastructure and address energy security concerns. Apart from sugar crops, the industry is exploring feedstocks such as agricultural waste and other solid waste for biofuel production.
Gaurav Kedia stressed that India, in its collaborative efforts, is not primarily seeking financial assistance but is keen on technologies in the biogas sector that can be adapted to the country’s needs and contribute to cost optimization. He highlighted the interest in importing relevant technologies from Germany and leveraging the know-how to initiate local manufacturing of such equipment in India.
