Category: Silo and Storage Systems

📝 Description This NIT is issued under the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants (SAMARTH) by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, inviting eligible suppliers to participate in the procurement of non-torrefied biomass pellets. The tender aims to facilitate large-scale biomass co-firing at coal-based thermal power plants, in alignment with national sustainability and emission reduction targets. 📥 Download NIT PDF: Click here NITDownload 📌 Key Points Summary Issuing Authority: (As per the document, name not specified, typically NTPC/SECL/State GENCOs or other TPPs) Scope: Supply of non-t [...]

📝 Description The ABC Booklet 2025 is a comprehensive guide on India’s flagship initiative under the Ministry of Power—SAMARTH Mission—which promotes the use of biomass pellets in coal-fired thermal power plants to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable energy. It outlines key policies, benefits, technical standards, pellet production processes, financial incentives, and national co-firing achievements, making it an essential resource for stakeholders across government, industry, agriculture, and energy sectors. 📥 Download Booklet: ABC Booklet 2025 (PDF) ABC Booklet 2025_unlockedDownload 📌 Key Points Summary [...]

📘 Description: The SAMARTH Mission (Sustainable Agrarian Mission on Use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants) is an initiative by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, launched on 12th July 2021. It aims to curb stubble burning, reduce air pollution, promote rural employment, and reduce dependency on coal by mandating 5–7% biomass co-firing in coal-based thermal power plants. 📋 Detailed Summary: ✅ What is SAMARTH? A national initiative for promoting biomass co-firing in TPPs to reduce pollution and carbon emissions by utilizing agri-residues like straw, husk, stalks, and more. ✅ Key Benefits: Reduces stub [...]

📄 Description: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has launched a financial support scheme to encourage the setup of paddy straw-based pelletisation and torrefaction plants. This initiative aims to mitigate air pollution from stubble burning and promote sustainable fuel alternatives in power plants and industries near the NCR region. 📊 Detailed Summary: 🔹 Background: Nearly 27 million tons of paddy straw is generated annually in Punjab and Haryana, with a significant portion burned, contributing up to 58% of PM2.5 poll [...]

📜 Description The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India has implemented region-specific benchmark pricing for non-torrefied biomass pellets to be used in co-firing at coal-based thermal power plants. This initiative supports a cleaner energy mix, reduces stubble burning, and promotes investment in biomass pellet manufacturing. 📊 Detailed Summary 🔹 Policy Objective To establish a transparent and standardized price mechanism for biomass pellets to: Promote long-term supply contracts Boost pellet manufacturing capacity Reduce GHG emissions from thermal power generation 🔹 Policy Reference Modifie [...]