The Biofuels and Biogas segments in India are growing rapidly driven by a myriad of factors including increasing support from the government through specific policies and initiatives for greater production, and growing concerns about the environment and a need to minimize carbon emissions. As the government strives to promote the production of biofuels to reduce dependence on import of fossil fuels, and achieve better results in the fight against environmental pollution and climate change, the industry is expected to grow to a value of $10.31 billion by 2030 from the current value of $2.56 billion, registering a CAGR of 22 percent.
Within this sector, Uzzala Bio Energy Solutions, an Ahmedabad-based firm founded over 5 years ago, is making tremendous strides. Providing comprehensive business solutions to drive the growth of the renewable energy movement, the company is a pioneer in leveraging technology advancements for the production of biofuels, and more.
Early Beginnings
“We are committed to ensure that our comprehensive business solutions spearhead the renewable energy movement for a cleaner and greener environment globally, by aggressively capitalize the emerging Grid and Off Grid opportunities, biogas turnkey projects, biogas to biomethane (CNG) and biogas to electricity in appropriate collaboration with the world’s leading renewable energy companies for delivering a comprehensive range of quality products and services that enrich the lives of our customers, employees, shareholders and the country at large”, shares Alok Agarwal, Managing Director, Uzzala Bio Energy Solution.
Founded by three primary partners, Alok Agarwal, Neeraj Kumar Singh, and Kirit Prajapati, the company started out as a biomass to gasification business, utilizing biomass to generate gasses which can replace fossil fuels, and result in considerable cost savings. This solution found applications in thermal industries like rolling mills, ceramics, as well as other boiler operations.
There after, the company entered into the CBG or compressed biogas business, transforming organic waste into CNG. organic waste materials such as cow dung, paddy straw, mud, and more, were utilized to convert into vehicle grade CNG which could be pumped into automobiles.
With the execution of government-introduced subsidies for such projects in 2018, the company found room to expand its solutions all over India and abroad, and offers solutions by leveraging organic wastes along with an energy crop - Napier Grass, which, Uzzala was the first to set up a plant of, in India, in UP.
“We are a solution focused and customer centric firm dedicated to identifying and offering effective solutions and challenges in the industry and at our facility. We believe in being persistent, focused and explore every option to get it done. We are committed to excellence and measure ourselves against the highest standards and quality, and as such, our products are tested thoroughly at every stage and hence are of highest quality. We value 'Honesty', and to us, it means sincerity, truthfulness, fairness and loyalty with integrity”, further shares Alok.
Solutions
Currently, Uzzala is installing organic waste-based bioCNG projects. Through this project, the company is utilizing all organic or bio waste to generate three core products including bio-CNG, organic fertilizers, and liquid fertilizers. The Bio-CNG form can be utilized for vehicular and domestic purposes including cooking purposes. The organic fertilizers are highly beneficial for crops since they contain higher concentrations of carbon which helps in enhancing the quality of the soil where it is used. The CN ratio in this organic fertilizer is 40:1, reflecting its quality. The liquid fertilizers which are produced also form a part of
the fertilizers control order or FCO. These liquid fertilizers help in providing a tremendous yield for all kinds of crops ranging from cane to cotton.
“Our objectives of the energy turnaround can only be achieved in an economically justifiable way if biomethane is used as an immediately available option to lower the carbon freight of the energy sector. Basically, methane is a greenhouse gas, which, if not converted into CBG, is damaging the ozone layer and creating pollution. So, when we use waste and convert it into CBG, we are in a position to control greenhouse gas emissions and produce energy to replace fossil fuel consumption”, further shares Alok.
Currently, India imports about 80 percent of the CNG supply in the country, however, even if mere 10 percent of that amount is replaced, it can result in significant cost savings while also helping in cleansing the country of unnecessary wastes.
Niraj Kumar Singh, COO
Technology Integration
Leveraging diverse technologies, the company holds a pioneering position with respect to the number of projects and technologies that it is utilizing for different feedstocks as compared to other players in the market. As a result of its effective solutions and customer-centric approach along with the emphasis on quality and integrity, the company has been entrusted with and delivered a number of successful projects all across India. By continually upgrading itself to stay abreast with latest industry advancements, and by leveraging its partnerships with Finland-based vendors for technology upgrades, the company retains a competitive edge.
Uzzala values 'Honesty'& to us, it means sincerity, truthfulness, fairness & loyalty with integrity
Uzzala is utilizing the vacuum pressure swing absorption (VPSA) technologies for the purification of high grade CBG, and through its effectiveness, claiming 99 percent purity of CBG. Simultaneously, the company has also introduced a biochemical scrubber which is bacteria-based and used for feedstocks that contain high sulfur content. The purpose of this scrubber is to remove the sulfur content, and yields amazing output, leaving less than 10 PPM sulfur in the finished CBG product. Another technology that the company is using is water scrubber, and yet another one being used is membrane technology. However, these two can require a lot of maintenance and are expensive for implementation.
Kirit Prajapati, CTO
Future Roadmap
“Our mission is to strive hard to achieve what has not been achieved hitherto and produce the world’s best products and services in terms of quality, reliability and performance to serve the domain of biogas and solar energy, and translate our advanced technologies into value for our customers and stakeholders”, further shares Alok.
An established player in the industry, Uzzala has demonstrated its superiority over the years by delivering successful projects repeatedly. As the company envisions its future, it aspires to expand its project undertakings by three to four times in the next few years, as demand for these projects continue to grow in India. Welcoming strong inquiries from every state, the firm anticipates exceptional scope for growth of the industry, and by extension, of the firm.
However, with increasing demands, the firm also aims to spread awareness among customers, advising them to visit the running plants prior to planning and installing such projects as there are more unsuccessful stories in India, in this industry, as successful ones. Moreover, the industry also attracts a lot of wrongful and fraudulent players, who deploy unsuccessful projects or do not have the right technology to produce results that they promise. For this, the firm aims to educate the audience about finding the right consultants, to achieve desired results.
With its dynamic and forward-thinking approach to improving the landscape of bio energy in India, and abroad, and a dedication to utilize its experience to benefit the nation, and the environment, Uzzala is rising as an exemplary force in the industry.
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