New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s clean energy transition and circular economy ambitions, Greenjoules Private Limited, Pune, has received support from the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, for its project titled “Manufacturing of 2nd Generation Diesel Equivalent Biofuel.”
The initiative aims to establish a commercial-scale facility for producing advanced biofuels from agricultural waste and agro-processing residues, reinforcing India’s energy security, waste-to-wealth objectives, and net-zero commitments.
The Greenjoules project involves the establishment of a greenfield manufacturing facility for producing Abhilasha Biofuels (ABF), a next-generation renewable diesel and naphtha alternative developed entirely through indigenous technology.
Designed as a “drop-in” fuel, ABF can directly replace conventional fossil-based diesel without requiring modifications to existing engines, fuel systems, or fuel distribution infrastructure.
This makes it a practical and scalable solution for reducing carbon emissions across transportation and industrial sectors.
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The technology developed by Greenjoules leverages advanced thermo-chemical conversion processes to transform agricultural residues and agro-industrial waste into high-quality renewable fuels.
The process integrates thermal cracking, catalytic upgrading, and downstream refining technologies to manufacture biofuels that meet established quality standards comparable to conventional fossil-derived fuels.
A notable achievement of the technology is its successful application across nearly forty different feedstocks, demonstrating exceptional adaptability to India’s diverse biomass resources.
This flexibility positions Greenjoules as a key contributor to the country’s efforts to utilize agricultural waste for sustainable energy generation.
A distinguishing feature of the Greenjoules technology lies in its proprietary expertise in identifying optimal biomass blends and pairing them with customized catalyst systems to maximize fuel yield and production efficiency.
While individual process components are established industrial practices, the company’s unique integration of feedstock selection, catalyst optimization, and process engineering forms its core intellectual property, enabling commercially viable production of advanced biofuels from low-value agricultural waste.
The project will further strengthen Greenjoules’ capabilities in producing renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, biochar, and gaseous fuels, creating a comprehensive waste-to-energy ecosystem.
By converting agricultural residues that are often burned or discarded into valuable energy products, the technology addresses several national priorities, including reducing stubble burning, promoting clean energy adoption, strengthening rural value chains, and decreasing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
The Greenjoules initiative aligns closely with the Government of India’s National Biofuel Policy, circular economy goals, and broader efforts to promote sustainable industrial growth through indigenous innovation.
It also supports India’s vision of building robust domestic capabilities in advanced biofuels and alternative energy technologies.
Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, stated: “Advanced biofuels derived from agricultural residues represent a critical pathway towards achieving energy security, environmental sustainability, and rural economic development. Indigenous technologies that convert waste into high-value fuels not only reduce dependence on fossil fuels but also create new opportunities within the circular economy.
Such innovations can play an important role in supplementing the country’s growing energy requirements and reducing reliance on imported crude oil and petroleum products. TDB is committed to supporting technologies that strengthen India’s clean energy ecosystem while delivering tangible economic, environmental, and strategic benefits.”
Expressing gratitude for the support, the leadership of Greenjoules Private Limited stated that the assistance would help accelerate the commercialization and scale-up of its indigenous biofuel technology, enabling broader deployment of sustainable fuel solutions across industrial and transportation sectors.
The company emphasized that the project marks an important step toward building a cleaner, self-reliant, and energy-secure future for India.
With support from TDB-DST, Greenjoules is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing indigenous renewable fuel technologies while contributing to India’s long-term sustainability, energy security, and circular economy objectives.
