July 2023:GAIL has joined forces with Lanza Tech Global, a US-based company, to investigate the establishment of a pilot project focused on capturing and converting CO2 into valuable materials. This collaboration aims to explore cutting-edge technology solutions aligning with GAIL's Net Zero 2040 objectives and has the potential to contribute to broader global decarbonization initiatives, as stated by India's largest gas utility.
In May 2023, GPS Renewables, a biofuel company located in Bengaluru, announced a collaboration with SAF One, a sustainable aviation fuel solutions supplier based in Dubai. The alliance aims to facilitate the building and advancement of sustainable aviation fuel projects in India. As to the official announcement, GPS' project platform, ARYA, and SAF One will collaborate to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility with a capacity of 20 to 30 million litres per year. The facility will utilize lignocellulosic waste feedstock, which refers to residual dry plant matter.
GPSR asserts that it has expanded its operations from small biogas facilities to establish some of the largest Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants globally.
In 2022, GPS Renewables established GPSR Arya, a subsidiary that is fully owned by the company, with the purpose of initiating BOO (Build-Own-Operate) projects to further its efforts in addressing climate change. GPS Renewables has been a leader in the advancement of biofuel technology and the creation of projects in various areas, including compressed biogas (CBG), renewable natural gas (RNG), 2G ethanol, and green hydrogen. They also prioritize the production of sustainable aviation fuels. GPS Renewables has successfully constructed over 100 biogas plants, including the largest Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Asia.
This facility, located in Indore, utilizes municipal solid waste (MSW) as its primary feedstock. The company is at the forefront of producing environmentally-friendly fuels. In January 2024, Airbus announced its collaboration to help the Indian aerospace industry achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions. This collaboration aims to enable the manufacturing and commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by utilizing a novel technology called HEFA (hydrotreated esters and fatty acids) and locally sourced raw materials. Both entities will collaborate in conducting technical assessments, granting approvals, facilitating market access, and obtaining sustainability accreditation for the manufacture of SAF.
