The 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Bio-energy and Technologies (IBET) concluded its second day with a series of engaging sessions. The conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss the future of bio-energy, green hydrogen, and ethanol production. The sessions focused on Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG), sugar to ethanol, and green hydrogen, with insightful debates, technological updates, and strategies to accelerate India’s transition towards sustainable energy.
The CBG session emphasized the need for a technology-agnostic policy framework to reduce risk and accelerate financing for bio-energy projects. The panelists stressed the importance of standards across gas quality, process performance, and end-product specifications. They also highlighted the need for realistic financial models, accurate modeling, and proper execution to avoid project failures. The session also discussed the significance of gas purity for operational efficiency and the need for sector-wide standardization to prevent defects and reduce emissions.
The sugar to ethanol session centered on leveraging sugarcane and related feedstocks for ethanol production. The speakers discussed opportunities in policy support, technology adoption, and industry collaboration to boost ethanol yields and align with national bio-fuel targets. They also addressed challenges in scalability, feedstock pricing, and sustainability.
The green hydrogen session presented novel technologies for hydrogen production, including electrode-free technology and scalable biomass-to-hydrogen pathways. The panelists discussed the sustainability potential of these technologies and the challenges of low-carbon hydrogen production. They also highlighted the growing commercial applications of green hydrogen, from fuel-cell three-wheelers to steelmaking.
The day also featured sessions on grain to ethanol and workforce challenges in the bioenergy space. These sessions continued the discussions on sustainable bioenergy pathways and complemented the insights shared in the earlier panels. Overall, the conference provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to come together and discuss the future of bio-energy and sustainable energy in India.
The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration and policy support to accelerate India’s transition towards sustainable energy. The panelists emphasized the need for realistic financial models, accurate modeling, and proper execution to avoid project failures. They also stressed the significance of gas purity, sector-wide standardization, and sustainable technologies to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy.
The conference also showcased innovative technologies and solutions for bio-energy production, including compressed bio-gas, sugar to ethanol, and green hydrogen. The panelists discussed the potential of these technologies to reduce India’s dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy. The conference provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to come together and discuss the future of bio-energy and sustainable energy in India.