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3F MODEL Feedstock · Fuel · Fertilizer

Innovating India's Clean Energy Future

We develop advanced biofuels and grid-scale energy storage — powered by a circular economy that turns organic waste into fuel, and by-products back into fertile soil.

250+Rural Jobs Created
20K+Tons CO₂ Reduced
5States & Growing
30+ yrStorage Lifespan
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Aligned with
SATAT Scheme
CBG Blending Mandate
Net Zero Vision
UN SDG Goals
Why Sai Bioenergy

Clean energy, built on a closed loop

Four principles drive everything we build — from feedstock cultivation to grid-scale storage.

Circular by Design

Organic waste becomes fuel; by-products return to soil as rich fertilizer — a true closed-loop system.

Truly Green Fuel

CBG, rDME, LBM and Green Methanol — distributed generation, produced near the demand hub.

Grid-Scale Storage

Technology-agnostic energy storage — from lithium-ion to 30-year redox flow batteries.

Community First

Rural employment, empowered communities and healthier soil across five Indian states.

Featured · Ministry of Power

SAMARTH: powering India with agri-residue

Turning crop stubble into biomass pellets to cut pollution and co-fire India's thermal power plants — the national mission Sai Bioenergy proudly supports.

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Bioenergy Model

The Evolving 3F Model

Sai Bioenergy is committed to a biofuel strategy guided by circular economy principles. Organic waste and by-products from biofuel production are recycled as fertilizer — establishing a sustainable closed-loop system.

  • Waste-to-value at every stage of production
  • Distributed generation near the demand hub
  • Regenerative soil health and sustainable biomass
Learn about our model
3F Model infographic showing the circular flow between Feedstock, Fuel and Fertilizer
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Feedstock

The key to our biofuel business — covering land preparation, natural agronomy, harvesting and storage.

Land · Agronomy · Harvest
02

Fuel

The purpose of the 3F Model — fuel that is green in the true sense and fits the distributed generation model.

CBG · rDME · LBM · Methanol
03

Fertilizer

Residue from production becomes rich manure that enhances soil potential — producing sustainable biomass.

Rich manure · Soil health
What We Do

Two pillars, one mission

Advanced biofuels and tailored energy storage — the building blocks of India's energy transition.

Compressed Bio Gas production facility
Biofuels

Advanced Biofuels

Compressed Bio Gas, Renewable DME, Liquefied Bio Methane and Green Methanol — clean fuels produced close to demand.

CBGrDMELBMGreen Methanol
Grid-scale energy storage systems
Energy Storage

Energy Storage Solutions

Technology-agnostic systems — from lithium-ion to grid-scale redox flow batteries, tailored to the customer's need.

Lithium-ionFlow BatteriesGrid-Scale
Our Impact

Measurable change, on the ground

0Jobs Created in Rural Economies
0Tons of CO₂ Emissions Reduced
0Local Communities Empowered
Trusted Partners

What our partners say

Voices from the ecosystem powering India's clean energy transition.

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Sai Bioenergy's commitment to a genuinely circular model sets a new benchmark for the CBG sector. Their feedstock discipline is exactly what India's bioenergy scale-up needs.

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GPS RenewablesTechnology Partner · CBG Upgradation
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Their technology-agnostic approach to energy storage means every project gets the right solution — not a one-size-fits-all product. A serious, solution-driven team.

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Invinity Energy SystemsVanadium Flow Battery Partner
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Indigenous, low-cost electrolyte development aligns perfectly with Sai Bioenergy's vision for a self-reliant energy future. A partnership built for the long term.

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Quino EnergyOrganic Flow Battery Partner
Sustainable agriculture crop field cultivated by Sai Bioenergy
Net ZeroCarbon mission
About Us

A circular economy company, at heart

Sai Bioenergy develops advanced biofuels and energy storage to accelerate India's transition from fossil to non-fossil fuels. Everything we build is guided by the 3F Model and a commitment to communities, soil, and climate.

Our Mission

Achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions in support of India's vision for clean, green fuels.

Our Vision

Sustainable growth with biofuels — empowering communities and nurturing a healthier environment.

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Let's build the future

Ready to power a brighter, cleaner future?

Whether you're exploring biofuel feedstock, CBG offtake, or grid-scale storage — our team is ready to collaborate.

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Turning waste into a cleaner, self-reliant future

Sai Bioenergy is a circular-economy energy company developing advanced biofuels and grid-scale storage — proudly part of the Sherisha Group through VS Lignite Power (VSLP).

Self-reliant feedstock strategy — cultivated fields for biofuel production
5 StatesCaptive cultivation
Our Story

Built on circularity, driven by purpose

Sai Bioenergy was founded on a simple conviction: India's energy transition must be clean, distributed, and rooted in rural prosperity. We follow the 3F Model — Feedstock, Fuel, Fertilizer — where organic waste and by-products from biofuel production are recycled back into the soil, closing the loop entirely.

From captive cultivations across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, we produce green fuels near the demand hub and return rich manure to the land — creating a genuinely sustainable, self-reliant system.

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Mission & Vision

What guides every decision

Our Mission

Achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions — dedicated to supporting India's national vision for clean and green fuels.

Our Vision

Driving sustainable growth with biofuels, empowering communities, and nurturing a healthier environment for generations to come.

What Makes Us Different

Not just another energy company

A rare combination of agronomy, fuel engineering and storage expertise — under one closed loop.

True Closed-Loop

We don't just make fuel — we return every by-product to the soil as fertilizer, so nothing is wasted.

Self-Reliant Feedstock

Captive cultivation across five states means secure, traceable feedstock — the backbone of reliable fuel.

Technology-Agnostic

For storage, we pick the best fit — lithium-ion or flow batteries — never forcing a single product.

Community Impact

250+ rural jobs, 15+ communities empowered — clean energy that lifts local economies.

Distributed Generation

Fuel produced near the point of demand — cutting transport emissions and building energy resilience.

SDG-Aligned

Every project maps to UN Sustainable Development Goals — from clean energy to responsible production.

Clean Energy Climate Action Rural Employment Responsible Production
Sai Bioenergy

Leadership Team

Decades of combined experience in energy, engineering and sustainable agriculture.

Navaluru Venkata Sreenivas, Director at Sai Bioenergy

Navaluru Venkata Sreenivas

Director
Ms. Priyya Anand, President at Sai Bioenergy

Ms. Priyya Anand

President
Projects
Sriram Sampath, Vice-President and CBG Technical Head at Sai Bioenergy

Sriram Sampath

Vice-President
CBG Technical Head
Mr. Bhaskara Reddy Velagala, Director at Sai Bioenergy

Mr. Bhaskara Reddy Velagala

Director
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Partner with a company that closes the loop

From feedstock to fuel to fertilizer — let's build sustainable energy infrastructure together.

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Biofuels & energy storage, end to end

From cultivating feedstock to delivering green fuel and storing clean power — a complete, circular energy offering.

Our Services

Solutions across the 3F value chain

Every service is a link in the closed loop — designed to work together.

Feedstock Strategy

Land preparation, natural agronomy, harvesting and storage — secure, traceable feedstock from captive cultivation.

Compressed Bio Gas (CBG)

High-purity CBG produced from organic waste — supported by advanced 3-stage biogas upgradation technology.

Renewable DME & LBM

Renewable Dimethyl Ether and Liquefied Bio Methane — versatile green fuels for cooking, transport and industry.

Green Methanol

Low-carbon methanol from renewable feedstock — a clean building block for chemicals and marine fuel.

Bio-Fertilizer

Nutrient-rich residue from fuel production, returned to soil as manure — enhancing yields and biomass.

Energy Storage

Technology-agnostic storage systems — lithium-ion and grid-scale flow batteries tailored to your load profile.

Modular Plant Design

Distributed, modular plants built near the demand hub — faster to deploy, cheaper to operate.

R&D & Innovation

Continuous research into feedstock, fuel chemistry and storage — including indigenous electrolyte development.

How It Works

The closed loop, in four steps

Waste in, green fuel out, fertile soil back — a circular process that never stops giving.

1

Cultivate Feedstock

Prepare land and grow energy crops using natural agronomy across our captive cultivations.

2

Produce Green Fuel

Convert organic feedstock and waste into CBG, rDME, LBM and green methanol near the demand hub.

3

Recycle By-Products

Capture residue from production and process it into nutrient-rich bio-fertilizer.

4

Regenerate Soil

Return fertilizer to the land — enriching soil, boosting biomass and closing the loop.

Renewable Dimethyl Ether production process
Fuel Engineering

Green fuel, in the true sense

We ensure our fuel is genuinely green — produced from renewable feedstock, close to where it's used, with by-products fully recovered.

  • Distributed generation near the demand hub
  • Advanced 3-stage biogas upgradation for high-purity CBG
  • Aligned with SATAT and national blending mandates
  • Full by-product recovery as bio-fertilizer
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our biofuels, storage and the 3F Model.

The 3F Model stands for Feedstock, Fuel and Fertilizer. It's a circular-economy approach where we cultivate feedstock, convert it into green fuel, and recycle the production residue back into the soil as fertilizer — creating a sustainable closed-loop system.

We produce Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), Renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME), Liquefied Bio Methane (LBM) and Green Methanol — all from renewable feedstock, produced near the point of demand.

We aren't tied to one product. Depending on the customer's needs, we deploy the optimal solution — whether lithium-ion systems for shorter durations or grid-scale redox flow batteries for long-duration, high-safety applications.

Our captive cultivations and projects span Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka — with active expansion into states like Chhattisgarh. Our flagship includes the Bikaner CBG Plant in Rajasthan.

Our model creates local jobs in cultivation, harvesting and plant operations. To date we've created 250+ rural jobs and empowered 15+ local communities, while returning nutrient-rich fertilizer to farmers' soil.

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Grid-scale storage, built for the transition

Technology-agnostic and fully solution-driven — from lithium-ion to 30-year redox flow batteries, we deliver the optimal system for every application.

Applications

Where energy storage delivers value

Storage is the backbone of a renewable grid — balancing supply and demand, smoothing intermittency, and enabling the shift from fossil to non-fossil fuels.

  • Demand and load management / balancing
  • Flexible grid operations — frequency & voltage control
  • Continuous renewable supply despite intermittency
  • Seamless integration of renewable-energy sources
  • Optimizing Transmission & Distribution networks
  • Long-duration storage for seasonal variation
Energy storage systems supporting the renewable grid
100%Depth of discharge
Storage Portfolio

Systems & properties

Filter by technology to explore the storage solutions we deploy and the properties that set them apart.

Flow BatteryGrid-scale redox flow battery installation

Redox Flow Batteries

Long-duration, grid-scale storage with independently scalable energy and power — the workhorse of large installations.

30+ yrLifespan
100%Depth of discharge
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Vanadium FlowInvinity vanadium flow battery technology

Vanadium Flow (Invinity)

UK-based vanadium flow battery technology for large-scale (GWh) energy storage — proven, safe and durable.

GWhScale
Non-flammableSafety
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Organic FlowQuino Energy organic flow battery technology

Organic Flow (Quino Energy)

Low-cost, sustainable electrolyte that can be developed indigenously — reducing dependence on imported materials.

Low-costElectrolyte
IndigenousSupply
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Lithium-ionLithium-ion battery energy storage system

Lithium-ion Systems

High energy density and fast response for shorter-duration applications, peak shaving and behind-the-meter storage.

FastResponse
ModularDeployment
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Grid ServicesPower transmission grid infrastructure at dusk

Grid Balancing & Firming

Frequency regulation, voltage support and renewable firming to keep the grid stable as intermittent sources grow.

FrequencyRegulation
FirmingRenewables
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Long-DurationSolar farm paired with long-duration energy storage

Long-Duration Storage

Seasonal, multi-hour storage that shifts clean energy across days — essential for a fully renewable grid.

SeasonalShifting
ScalableModular
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Grid-scale redox flow battery system
Grid-Scale Solutions

Why redox flow batteries

For large-scale storage, redox flow batteries offer proven advantages that lithium alone can't match:

  • Long lifespan of 30+ years
  • Safe operation — suitable even in densely populated areas
  • Independent scaling of energy and power capacity
  • No overheating risk — inherently non-flammable
  • 100% depth of discharge for full energy utilization
  • Recyclable materials — environmentally friendly & modular
Design your system

Let's size the right storage for you

Share your load profile and goals — we'll recommend the optimal, technology-agnostic solution.

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Building India's biofuel future, together

Sai Bioenergy collaborates with world-class technology providers, government programmes and communities to scale clean energy across India.

Why Collaborate

Partnerships that power the transition

No single company can decarbonise energy alone. As a subsidiary of VS Lignite Power (VSLP) within the Sherisha Group, Sai Bioenergy brings together best-in-class biofuel and storage technologies, backed by group-scale execution capability across renewable energy, EPC and O&M.

We actively partner with feedstock suppliers, technology innovators, oil marketing companies (OMCs) and government programmes to build a resilient, self-reliant clean-energy ecosystem.

Team of professionals collaborating on a clean energy project
Featured Collaboration

GPS Renewables × Sai Bioenergy

A strategic partnership boosting India's clean energy transition through advanced biogas upgradation.

Compressed Bio Gas upgradation facility under the GPS Renewables partnership
Technology Partner · CBG

OptiMAXX 3-Stage Biogas Upgradation

Sai Bioenergy has selected GPS Renewables' OptiMAXX unit — from its Carbon Capture Solutions vertical — for upcoming CBG projects across India. It's a decisive step in scaling high-purity compressed bio gas nationwide.

  • Patent-pending Dewtecpac™ process control for industry-leading gas purity
  • Over 15,000 hours of successful on-spec gas generation
  • High uptime guarantees, backed by extensive performance data
  • Comprehensive O&M support across GPS Renewables' national presence
Technology Access

Energy storage technology partners

We bring global flow-battery innovation to India — and help develop it indigenously.

Invinity Energy Systems vanadium flow battery installation

Invinity Energy Systems

A UK-based vanadium flow battery technology provider delivering large-scale (GWh) energy storage solutions — safe, durable and built for the grid.

Quino Energy organic flow battery technology

Quino Energy

Organic flow battery technology providing a low-cost, sustainable electrolyte that can be developed indigenously — strengthening India's energy self-reliance.

Ecosystem Alignment

Working with India's clean energy programmes

Our projects are designed to plug into national policy and the global biofuel movement.

SATAT Initiative

Aligned with the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation scheme for CBG production and offtake.

CBG Blending Mandate

Positioned to supply India's phased Compressed Bio Gas blending obligations across the gas network.

Global Biofuel Alliance

Part of the global movement — sharing India's ethanol and CBG success to shape international biofuel collaboration.

Farmer & Community Networks

Collaborating with farmers for feedstock and returning bio-fertilizer — creating shared rural prosperity.

Oil Marketing Companies

Supplying CBG to OMCs and industrial offtakers through reliable, high-purity distributed production.

Sherisha Group Backing

Group-scale strength in renewable energy, EPC and O&M — de-risking large clean-energy deployments.

Get Involved

Ways to collaborate with us

01

Supply Feedstock

Farmers and aggregators — partner with us to supply organic feedstock and receive bio-fertilizer in return.

02

Offtake Green Fuel

OMCs, industry and municipalities — secure reliable CBG, rDME, LBM and green methanol supply.

03

Co-Develop Technology

Technology providers and R&D institutions — collaborate on fuel, storage and electrolyte innovation.

Let's talk

Have a collaboration in mind?

Whether it's feedstock, offtake, technology or investment — we'd love to explore how we can work together.

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Let's power a cleaner future together

Questions about our biofuels, energy storage or collaboration opportunities? Our team is ready to help.

Contact Details

Reach out to Sai Bioenergy

Work Hours

Monday – Saturday · 09:30 – 18:00

Head Office

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Bio Fuels that are green in the true sense

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, sustainable fuels sit at the heart of a resilient energy future. Through fermentation, anaerobic digestion and thermochemical conversion, we turn biomass into clean energy — biogas & CBG, DME, Liquefied Bio-Methane and green methanol — for transport, power generation and industry.

CBG Compressed Bio Gas rDME Renewable DME LBM Liquefied Bio Methane Green Methanol
Bio Fuel

A cleaner, more resilient energy future

The global vision for sustainability and a resilient energy future has sharply increased demand for renewable, environmentally responsible energy. As nations work to cut greenhouse-gas emissions, strengthen energy security and move away from fossil fuels, sustainable energy has become central to economic and environmental policy.

Bio fuels take many forms — biogas and Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), Di-methyl Ether, Liquefied Bio-Methane and advanced fuels such as green methanol. Through fermentation, anaerobic digestion and thermochemical conversion, biomass is transformed into energy for transportation, power generation and industrial applications.

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Aerial view of Sai Bioenergy's operational Compressed Bio Gas plant at Bikaner, Rajasthan
20 TPDCBG · Operational
Our Projects

A 20,000-hectare clean-energy footprint

We are cultivating energy crops across a 20,000-hectare land bank in seven states — Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Madhya Pradesh — serving as feedstock for CBG, Liquefied Bio-Methane and other biofuels.

20,000Hectare land bank
20 TPDOperational in Bikaner
400 TPDCBG capacity planned
7States across India
Rajasthan · OperationalBikaner CBG plant, Rajasthan — three anaerobic digester domes

Bikaner CBG Plant

Our flagship 20 TPD CBG plant in Bikaner runs on cultivated Napier grass using CSTR & PFR technology. Commissioned on 26 February 2026, it ensures a consistent, controllable feedstock supply — and its digestate becomes bio-manure that improves soil health.

20 TPDCBG capacity
CSTR + PFRTechnology
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Chhattisgarh · PlannedEnergy crop cultivation for CBG plants in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh — 150 TPD

Sai Bioenergy Chhattisgarh Pvt. Ltd. (incorporated July 2025) plans 150 TPD of CBG across Durg, Khairagarh, Rajnandgaon, Mungeli and Janjgir-Champa. Land is secured in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai and Durg, with 4,500 hectares being identified for energy crops.

150 TPDAggregate capacity
4,500 haFeedstock target
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Maharashtra · PlannedAgricultural land for CBG feedstock in Maharashtra

Maharashtra — 250 TPD

Sai Bioenergy Maharashtra Pvt. Ltd. (incorporated August 2025) plans 250 TPD of CBG across Solapur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune and more. A 30 TPD plant is underway in Solapur, backed by 1,537 hectares acquired and 6,000 more being identified.

250 TPDAggregate capacity
1,537 haLand acquired
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Our Fuel Portfolio

Four clean fuels, one circular source

Each fuel is produced from renewable feedstock and engineered for real-world demand — from kitchens to heavy transport.

OperationalCompressed Bio Gas (CBG) plantCBG

Compressed Bio Gas

Purified, compressed biogas produced from organic and agricultural waste. A clean, drop-in substitute for CNG in transport and industry — aligned with India's SATAT initiative and CBG blending mandates.

High methane puritySATAT-alignedTransport & industry
In developmentRenewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME) fuelrDME

Renewable Dimethyl Ether

A clean-burning fuel that blends easily with LPG for cooking and heating. rDME produces virtually no soot, making it an ideal renewable pathway to cleaner household and industrial energy.

LPG-blendableSoot-freeCooking & heating
In developmentLiquefied Bio Methane for heavy transportLBM

Liquefied Bio Methane

Bio-methane cooled to a liquid for high energy density — a renewable alternative to LNG. LBM powers long-haul trucking and heavy transport where range and refuelling speed matter most.

Bio-LNGLong-haul transportHigh energy density
In developmentGreen Methanol production for marine and chemical useMeOH

Green Methanol

Low-carbon methanol made from renewable feedstock. A versatile building block for the chemical industry and a leading clean fuel for the marine sector's decarbonisation.

Marine fuelChemical feedstockLow-carbon
From Feedstock to Fuel

How our Compressed Bio Gas is made

Napier grass and organic biomass are converted into clean, high-purity CBG — while the digestate is returned to the soil as bio-manure.

CBG production process: feedstock pre-treatment, anaerobic digester, biogas, purification and compression, delivered to domestic, industrial, CNG-vehicle and commercial customers; digestate becomes bio-manure and bio-slurry

1 · Feedstock & Pre-treatment

Napier grass and organic biomass are harvested, collected and pre-treated.

2 · Anaerobic Digestion

Biomass is digested in CSTR & PFR reactors to generate raw biogas.

3 · Purification & Compression

Biogas is purified and compressed into high-purity Compressed Bio Gas (CBG).

4 · Delivery & Bio-manure

CBG reaches domestic, industrial, CNG-vehicle & commercial users; digestate returns as bio-manure.

Napier grass (elephant grass) — a high-yielding perennial feedstock for CBG
NapierGrass feedstock
Feedstock Spotlight

Napier grass: our high-yield feedstock

One of the most promising pathways for CBG production is Napier grass, also known as elephant grass — a high-yielding perennial crop that grows rapidly in tropical and subtropical climates, making it ideal for large-scale biomass production.

  • High biomass productivity per hectare
  • Thrives even on marginal land
  • Multiple harvest cycles every year
  • Consistent, controllable supply — less reliance on seasonal residues
In Development

Ongoing biofuel projects

Beyond CBG, we're advancing low-carbon fuels — currently in the implementation phase, spanning feedstock assessment, technology selection and process integration, all built on sustainable biomass and organic waste streams.

Renewable DME (rDME)

A clean-burning fuel that blends with LPG — under development for cleaner cooking, heating and transport.

Liquefied Bio-Methane (LBM)

Bio-methane liquefied for high energy density — a renewable alternative to LNG for heavy, long-haul transport.

Green Methanol

Low-carbon methanol from renewable feedstock — a versatile chemical building block and clean marine fuel.

Bioenergy · Circular Economy · Sustainable Farming

Backed by India's clean-energy missions

Our work brings together bioenergy innovation, circular-economy practice and climate-resilient farming — reinforced by progressive national policy.

SATAT Initiative

Promotes Compressed Bio Gas from agricultural residues, municipal waste and other biomass sources.

National Bio-Energy Mission

Scales up biomass-based power and biofuel production, alongside advances in biogas upgrading and 2G ethanol.

GOBAR-Dhan Scheme

Converts cattle dung and organic waste into biogas, bio-CNG and organic fertilizers — waste to wealth.

Residue Management

Biomass utilisation tackles stubble burning — reducing pollution while creating economic value.

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

Encourages organic farming and reduced chemical inputs for healthier, more sustainable agriculture.

Sustainable Agriculture Mission

Supports climate-resilient practices, efficient water use and soil-health management nationwide.

Together these form a synergistic, closed-loop framework: bioenergy innovation supports waste utilisation, circular-economy strategies minimise resource loss, and sustainable farming keeps the system in ecological balance — driving rural development, energy security and a more resilient agricultural economy.

Why Bio Fuels

The advantages of going bio

Clean energy that also delivers economic and environmental returns.

Carbon-Neutral Cycle

Bio fuels release only the carbon recently captured by plants — closing the loop instead of adding to it.

Waste Valorisation

Organic and agricultural waste becomes valuable fuel — turning a disposal problem into an energy asset.

Energy Self-Reliance

Domestically produced fuel reduces import dependence and strengthens India's energy security.

Rural Prosperity

Feedstock cultivation and plant operations create local jobs and lift rural economies.

Cleaner Air

Lower particulate and soot emissions mean healthier air for communities and cities.

Fits Existing Infra

Drop-in compatibility with existing gas, LPG and fuel networks means faster, lower-cost adoption.

Green fuel, delivered

Interested in our bio fuels?

From CBG offtake to green methanol supply — let's discuss how our fuel portfolio fits your needs.

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SAMARTH: Powering India's Future with Agri-Residue

Imagine if burning crop stubble — one of North India's biggest pollution menaces — could actually light up your home. Thanks to SAMARTH, it's already happening.

What Is SAMARTH

A national mission for cleaner thermal power

Launched on 12 July 2021 by the Ministry of Power, SAMARTH — the Sustainable Agrarian Mission on the Use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants — is India's answer to air pollution from stubble burning and to cutting the carbon footprint of thermal power generation.

By turning surplus biomass into clean energy for coal-fired thermal power plants (TPP), SAMARTH tackles two problems at once: it keeps crop residue out of the fields where it would otherwise be burned, and it greens India's existing power fleet.

SAMARTH — National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants (Government of India, Ministry of Power): cutting, palletization, fuel blending and firing
The Making of SAMARTH

From policy to national mission

A journey that began years before the mission got its name.

2017

The Ministry of Power issues a policy promoting biomass co-firing in coal-fired power plants.

CEA Advisories

The Central Electricity Authority issues advisories to promote biomass pellet use in thermal plants.

July 2021

The National Mission on Biomass Use in TPP launches with dedicated committees and five expert sub-groups.

Renamed SAMARTH

The mission is renamed SAMARTH and moves into full swing across the country.

Setting the Biomass Benchmark

Mandatory 5%–10% biomass co-firing

The Ministry of Power introduced a revised Biomass Co-Firing Policy in October 2021, fine-tuned further in June 2023 — making it mandatory for all coal-fired thermal power plants to co-fire 5%–10% biomass pellets with coal.

Mill-Wise Co-Firing Mandates

Mill Type2024–252025–26
Bowl Mills5% Biomass Pellets7% Biomass Pellets
Ball & Race Mills5% Torrefied Pellets7% Torrefied Pellets
Ball & Tube Mills5% Torrefied Pellets (<22% Volatility)
Support That Makes It Work

Backed by strong government systems

A full ecosystem of incentives and infrastructure ensures the mission thrives.

Financial Incentives

MNRE and CPCB provide financial incentives for biomass pellet manufacturing units.

Priority Sector Lending

The RBI includes biomass pellet manufacturing under Priority Sector Lending.

GeM Procurement

A dedicated procurement category for biomass on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

Vendor Databases

Comprehensive vendor databases published on the SAMARTH website.

Awareness Campaigns

Nationwide awareness campaigns to drive adoption among plants and farmers.

Why It Matters

A transformative step for clean energy

By enabling surplus agri-residue for power generation, SAMARTH reduces stubble burning, cuts emissions, lowers coal dependency and creates rural employment — all while using existing power-plant infrastructure efficiently.

71TPPs co-firing biomass
28.15LMT biomass co-fired
3,549MU power generated
33.78LMT CO₂ saved

Status of biomass co-firing across all India TPPs, as of 30 June 2025.

SAMARTH national mission on biomass use in thermal power plants
Where Sai Bioenergy Fits

Fuelling the mission with agri-residue

Sai Bioenergy's feedstock strategy and biomass expertise directly support national missions like SAMARTH — converting energy crops and agricultural residue into clean fuel, keeping stubble out of the fields and value in rural communities.

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Partner with us

Supplying biomass or agri-residue?

Let's collaborate on feedstock, biomass pellets and clean-fuel supply that powers India's energy transition.