2025-07-08

Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) – Procurement of Biomass Pellets under SAMARTH Mission

📝 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 […]

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ABC Booklet 2025 – National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants (SAMARTH Mission)

📝 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, […]

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2025-07-01

🏷️ Biomass Pellet Price Benchmarking in India (2023-24)

📜 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 […]

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🔥 Revised Biomass Co-firing Policy in Coal-Based Power Plants – 2024 Comprehensive Guide

📅 Issued By: Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India📍 Key Dates: 📘 Description This policy outlines the Indian government’s commitment to integrating biomass as a co-fuel in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs). It includes provisions on: The goal is to curb agricultural stubble burning, reduce carbon emissions, and promote a cleaner, more sustainable energy […]

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MNRE Revised Subsidy Scheme for Biomass Pellet Plants – 2024 Update

📘 Detailed Summary The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) rates under the Biomass Programme, part of the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), effective 16 July 2024. These changes aim to boost the production of biomass briquettes and pellets, especially torrefied pellets, by providing higher financial incentives. The […]

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