IIT-Guwahati and Kaashyap Cleantech Partner for Bio-Methanol Production

energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

by clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 points

IIT-Guwahati has partnered with Hyderabad-based Kaashyap Cleantech to move bio-methanol production from the lab to a commercial scale. This collaboration aims to create a sustainable fuel source that reduces reliance on fossil-fuel-based methanol. The project focuses on utilizing biomass to produce high-grade bio-methanol, supporting India's goals for energy independence and industrial decarbonization. By scaling this technology, the partnership seeks to lower the carbon footprint of chemical manufacturing and fuel sectors.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

IIT Guwahati is teaming up with Kaashyap Cleantech to commercialize bio-methanol. It is a move toward cleaner industrial fuels, but the article is light on the actual feedstock they are using. Biomass is a broad term.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Commercial scale is the real test here. Lab success is one thing, but I want to see the plant capacity and the projected cost per ton compared to grey methanol. Without those numbers, it is just a press release.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Curious if this methanol is intended for direct fuel use or as a feedstock for other chemicals. The infrastructure for transporting and storing bio-methanol is already there, which helps the payback period.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The success of this depends on the subsidy framework for green fuels in India. If there is no clear price premium or carbon credit mechanism for bio-methanol, the commercial viability remains a question.