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Myanmar President Visits NTPC NETRA, Explores Clean Energy Innovations

Newsmantra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:32:37 +0000

NEW DELHI. Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), the R&D arm of NTPC Limited, in Greater Noida on Sunday. During the visit, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh briefed the President-led delegation on the company’s growth journey, its previous engagements in Myanmar, and its initiatives in research, innovation, and clean energy technologies that support the global energy transition. The President expressed keen interest in NTPC’s clean energy initiatives, the company said.

NTPC showcased a range of renewable energy and sustainability-focused innovations before the high-level delegation, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation between India and Myanmar in the energy sector. The delegation toured NETRA’s advanced pilot facilities, including a 4 MW/1 MWh solar microgrid, a 3 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system, a green hydrogen hub, and an agri/municipal solid waste gasification-to-power plant. According to NTPC, the visit underscored India’s progress in renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, and waste-to-energy technologies, while paving the way for greater collaboration through technology exchange, capacity building, and sustainable energy development.

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Ankur Scientific Marks 40 Years with Strong Growth Momentum and Aggressive Expansion Plans

Newsmantra — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:03 +0000

Vadodara, 17th April 2026: Ankur Scientific, a global leader in bioenergy and waste-to-energy solutions, has marked its 40th year of operations, signalling a new phase of accelerated growth and innovation in the clean energy sector. Over the past four decades, the company has evolved from pioneering biomass gasification systems to delivering advanced solutions across biochar, waste-to-energy, and emerging areas such as green hydrogen.

With a presence across 60+ countries, Ankur Scientific has executed 1000+ projects, enabling the conversion of 10,000 million tonnes of agricultural and industrial waste into clean energy. Its solutions have contributed to generating 350,000 MW+ of renewable energy while reducing approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, reinforcing its role in advancing circular economy and sustainable fuel adoption. The company has recorded 25% growth in over the past 3 years, driven by rising demand for decentralised and renewable energy systems.

Marking the milestone, the company has outlined aggressive expansion plans, targeting 50% growth over the next 3 years, with a strategic focus on scaling its presence across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It is actively expanding its global project pipeline, while increasing investments in next-generation technologies such as green hydrogen, advanced biofuels, and carbon capture solutions. The company is also exploring new avenues such as Asset Ownership and Energy Sales, alongside strengthening its R&D capabilities to support future growth.

As part of its 40th year celebrations, Ankur Scientific hosted its Founder’s Day under the theme “40 Years of Innovation: The Journey So Far,” honouring its founder, Dr. B. C. Jain, and bringing together leadership to reflect on the company’s evolution. The event also featured a showcase of key innovations and upcoming projects.

Beyond business milestones, the company reaffirmed its commitment to social impact through initiatives such as the Ashadeep Street-to-School education program, in collaboration with the Mahavir Foundation Trust, along with its Open Scholarship Program supporting students across schools and colleges.

Speaking on the milestone, Ankur Jain, Managing Director of Ankur Scientific, said “Forty years ago, we began with a simple belief that clean energy could shape a better future. Today, that vision has evolved into a global platform of scalable solutions across bioenergy and waste-to-energy. As we enter our next phase, we are focused on accelerating growth, expanding our global footprint, and investing in next-generation technologies like green hydrogen and advanced biofuels to drive long-term impact.”

The company has established itself as a leading player in the sector, working with globally reputed organisations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Asian Development Bank, along with national governments and municipal bodies. Building on this foundation, it is now gearing up to launch a first-of-its-kind project in the marine fuel space, introducing innovative solutions aimed at redefining the sector.

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Hosts Hydrogen Startup Exhibition

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:12 +0000

New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition to boost the country’s growing hydrogen ecosystem. The event featured 18 startups working across key areas such as electrolyser technologies, fuel cells, biomass-to-hydrogen production and digital solutions, providing a platform to showcase innovations and engage with stakeholders.

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, around 249 startups are currently operating in the hydrogen sector. The exhibition included a wide range of technologies such as hydrogen-based applications, safety systems, AI solutions and bio-hydrogen innovations. Ajay Sood attended the event and interacted with startup founders.

The initiative builds on government efforts to promote hydrogen innovation, including a funding scheme launched by MNRE with an outlay of Rs 100 crore to support pilot projects. The National Institute of Solar Energy has already received over 100 proposals under the scheme, with several startups shortlisted. The exhibition follows a similar event held last year and reflects continued focus on strengthening India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.

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India Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Drone at Energy Week 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:26:56 +0000

NEW DELHI. India has achieved a major milestone in clean energy and aviation with the successful flight of its first hydrogen-fuelled drone. The drone has been developed by WOW Go Green LLP and is powered by Indian Oil, marking an important step towards sustainable and green technology.

Dr. Shankar Goenka, Managing Director of WOW Go Green LLP, along with Shri A.S. Sahney, Managing Director of Indian Oil, met Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and presented the hydrogen-powered drone. This collaboration highlights India’s growing focus on clean energy innovation under the Make in India initiative.

The hydrogen-fuelled drone was showcased at India Energy Week 2026, where it demonstrated an impressive flight time of up to three hours, much longer than conventional battery-operated drones. The technology has the potential to transform operations in **defence, agriculture, and logistics**, offering longer endurance, cleaner energy use, and greater efficiency.

This breakthrough signals the beginning of a new era in sustainable aviation and next-generation mobility, reinforcing India’s commitment to clean energy and future-ready technologies.

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BPCL Green Hydrogen Leadership at IHFC 2025

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:34:57 +0000

BPCL Showcases Green Hydrogen Leadership at IHFC 2025

KOVALA. Shri Sanjay Khanna, CMD, BPCL, addressed the 12th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Conference (IHFC–2025) held in Kovalam, Kerala, highlighting BPCL’s leadership in green hydrogen. BPCL was recognised as a leading green hydrogen producer, with the honour received by Bharat L. Newalkar, CGM (R&D), and Rahul Garg, Manager (R&D).

In his address, Shri Khanna outlined BPCL’s key initiatives, including the commissioning of its first 5 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at the Bina Refinery and progress in hydrogen mobility projects in Kochi. He emphasised BPCL’s breakthroughs in green hydrogen pricing, innovative technology deployment, and a robust decarbonisation roadmap, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting India’s transition towards clean energy and its ambition to become a global green hydrogen hub.

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