Chennai, Full-stack engineering and technology company GPS Renewables Pvt Ltd has partnered with STEER Engineering, a global leader in advanced materials and extrusion technology, to create cutting-edge solutions for the BioCNG sector.

The collaboration between the two entities aims to improve the efficiency of food processing and overall production, presenting a solid solution for the BioCNG industry in the country.

The initiative between the two companies would not only boost sustainable waste reduction, but would also reinforce energy security and savings of up to $30 billion in oil imports until 2030.

Under the partnership, STEER Engineering would develop a next-generation 2.5 tonne per hour bioprocessor designed specifically for agricultural waste and biomass feedstocks such as rice straw, mustard stalks, cotton stalks, maize and Napier grass, a company said the statement on Tuesday.

The processor is meticulously designed to maximize performance and minimize lifecycle costs, which is set to revolutionize GPS Renewables projects and the biofuels sector in general.

STEER Engineering's bioprocess would streamline the preconditioning of agricultural waste and biomass feedstocks, leading to improved biofuel yields, according to the release.

“Our new bioprocessor is designed to optimize performance and reduce lifecycle costs, making it a game-changer for our projects and the broader biofuels landscape,” said GPS Renewables Pvt Ltd., CEO , Mainak Chakraborty.

“We are excited about the future possibilities and hope to transform the BioCNG landscape,” he said of the partnership with STEER Engineering.

The raw agricultural waste and surplus biomass generated in the country is estimated at nearly 700 million tonnes per year and India has plans to harness this energy in the form of biofuels.

"At STEER, we are on a mission to revolutionize the renewable energy and biofuels industries with our wealth of experience, expertise and cutting-edge technology. Our unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability is driving us to create innovative solutions for greener and more sustainable living . sustainable future," said Nitin Gupta, CEO, STEER Engineering Pvt Ltd.

"The synergy between our shared values ​​of efficiency, sustainability and environmental stewardship makes our partnership with GPS Renewables seamless and mutually beneficial. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of cultivating a cleaner and more sustainable future for India," he said. .