New Delhi, 26 September 2025: Underscoring the extensive progress made in the bioenergy sector, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, GoI, asserted that to keep India’s bioenergy ecosystem globally competitive, industries must focus on innovation, public-private partnership and a farmer-centric approach.
On the second day of the India Bioenergy & Tech Expo, an International Exhibition and Conference on Bioenergy and Technologies, at Yashobhoomi (New Delhi), the Union Minister, in a video message, also acknowledged the significance of the platform in facilitating discussions and knowledge sharing on bioenergy.
Shri Hardeep Puri, said, “The industry must continue on the path of innovation, private-public partnerships and farmer-centric policies to ensure that India’s bioenergy ecosystem remains globally competitive. Let us move forward towards a greener and energy-secure future.”
He further reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to building a robust and sustainable bioenergy sector that is not only an economic pillar but also a guiding force in the country’s renewable energy landscape.
Gracing the event, Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, GoI, said, “Bioenergy technologies must become more efficient, scalable and affordable. (Advancement in) R&D, public-private partnerships, skilling and international collaboration are essential to overcome (bioenergy technologies related) challenges.”
He further called on all stakeholders to work in tandem to scale the bioenergy sector. Dr. SSV Ramkumar, Chairperson, IFGE: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum (SAFF), EVP/CTO Greenko/ AM Green emphasised, “Second-generation ethanol should be recognised under the ITMOS mechanism, so more Indian entrepreneurs would be emboldened to produce low-carbon-intensity ethanol.”
Shri Ravindra Boratkar, Founder Member, IFGE & Managing Director MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications, said, “India needs to follow in the footsteps of Brazil with respect to biofuels. We look forward to greater interaction between stakeholders and more discussion tomorrow on this.”
Shri Sanjay Ganjoo, Director General, Indian Federation of Green Energy, said, “Discussion and collaboration are key to accelerating widespread bioenergy adoption in India. This event serves as a platform for greater discussion on the crucial topic.”
Day 2 of the second edition of the event also featured sessions on biomass, green hydrogen, feedstock supply chains and storage, evolving opportunities in CCUS, and more.
The three-day event is currently underway, with more than 170 senior government officials, policymakers, experts, industry leaders, research scholars, and other dignitaries participating. In addition, over 100 companies are showcasing their technologies, products, and services.
Uttar Pradesh, one of the leading states in bioenergy, is participating as the Partner State. The event is supported by the Ministries of MNRE, Power, MoRTH, DST, and MSME. Leading industry associations, including ISMA, NFCSF, IBA, GEMA, and WBA, are also supporting the event.
