The industrial projects market in India is set for substantial growth, projecting a 15 percent CAGR over the next five years. In 2023, it stood at $10 billion, set to double to $20 billion by 2027. The Turnkey Solution for Industrial Projects in India entails end-to-end project oversight, from conception to handover. The industry has witnessed increasing demand owing to government infrastructure focus combined with foreign investments.
Yet, the sector is still faced with challenges such as intricate regulations, permitting delays, fluctuating raw material costs, and geopolitical uncertainties, impacting project timelines and costs. Stringent quality adherence, safety protocols, and managing diverse project teams pose additional ongoing challenges in this dynamic industry. In this challenging market, Urja Bio System has emerged as a prominent problem-solving entity, specializing in designing and executing turnkey projects in wet biodegradable solid waste management and the conversion of waste into energy and value-added solid and liquid organic fertilizer.
Revolutionizing Organic Waste Conversion
Urja Bio System is dedicated to converting wet biodegradable waste into valuable energy and value-added organic fertilizer like Phosphate-rich organic manure. Established in the year 2007, the company follows a customized approach to designing plants based on site-specific conditions, waste composition, and temperature, recognizing the direct effects of temperature and percentage of organic matter on biogas generation in sequence. The firm adapts to varying waste compositions, notably in Municipal Solid Waste, accommodating changing food habits. However, for biogas plants utilizing specific industrial organic wastes, the composition remains consistent.
“Over 16 years, we have successfully steered the completion of over 200 projects, spanning geographical borders and reinforcing our global footprint. We are focused on leading the charge in decentralized organic waste processing, charting a course toward the efficient and sustainable generation of energy, underpinning principles that are not only environmentally responsible but also economically astute”, says Gajanan Patil, Managing Director. Moreover, in a strategic partnership, Urja Bio Systems has collaborated with TRISP AFRICA to extend its biogas and waste management technologies to West Africa.
Offering Complete Solutions for Compressed Biogas Plants on a Turnkey Basis
The firm’s expertise lies in the meticulous design and installation of Modified KVIC water Jacket Biogas plants, multifeed CSTR Technology, Prefabricated Biogas Digesters, Fixed Domes,
Biogas Storage Balloons, Biogas Scrubbing Systems, and Biogas Engines. Moreover, the firm provides complete solutions for Compressed Biogas Plants on a turnkey basis, showcasing a successful track record with 5 operational CBG projects based on diverse substrates.
Noteworthy achievements of the company include over 35 projects focused on utilizing poultry litter for biogas, & powering captive plants at poultry farms while managing waste effectively. Also, Urja excels in utilizing pyro gas for power generation and other thermal applications, providing an effective solution that helps in addressing lower pressure concerns via an AUTO-operated pressure regulation system.
1100 Percent Biogas-based Electricity Generation Solutions
“Our 100 percent biogas-based electricity generation solutions, ranging from 3 kW to 1 MW, provide matching components and boast associations with reputable engine manufacturers that include Kirloskar Oil Engines. Additionally, we provide prefabricated portable biogas plants tailored for domestic use, crafted from high-grade Polyethylene material, designed for the efficient production of gas from wet waste and animal waste,” adds Gajanan Patil.
The firm expertly converts digested slurry into nutrient-rich powder or granulated fertilizer form manure, tailored to specific requirements. The firm’s resourcefulness extends to efficient power generation and liquid recycling, embodying a sustainable approach by significantly reducing reliance on the grid and optimizing resource usage by recycling up to 30 percent of liquid resources, a testament to its commitment to prudent and eco-conscious practices.
Dedicated to recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, Urja Bio System efficiently transforms waste into energy and stands as a leading biogas company in India
Leading Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Innovations
Gajanan Patil, the Managing Director of Urja Bio System, boasts 20 years of extensive experience in solid and liquid waste management. He leads a robust team of qualified and well-trained engineers, collectively dedicated to undertaking Turnkey Projects related to the installation and commissioning of efficient waste-to-energy systems. The company specializes in providing consultancy services for Rural Energy Projects based on Biogas, demonstrating a commitment to innovative green solutions that displace non-renewable fossil fuels while valuing people and the environment.
Honoured with numerous accolades at the federal, state, and local levels, Urja Bio System has continuously displayed brilliance and inventiveness in waste management, energy conservation, and converting waste into valuable resources, garnering accolades such as the Economic Times Energy Leadership Award 2023, the SEEM Gold Award 2020, the Indian Achiever’s Award 2020, and many more prestigious honours in the field of sustainable energy and waste management.
The Journey ahead
Reaching a 100 Crore turnover within the next three years & prioritizing the conversion of wet biodegradable waste into energy & fertilizer is the ambitious roadmap of Urja Bio System. Recognizing India’s soil lacks organic carbon, its bio-digested manure aims to enhance fertility and organic carbon levels for future generations. “We plan to establish a rural circular economy centered on compressed biogas from energy crops like Napier grass, providing assured income to farmers with minimal water and effort.
This initiative is poised to create employment and income opportunities in rural areas”, explains Gajanan Patil. Additionally, the firm envisions carbon-neutral off-grid EV charging stations along highways, reducing the load on national power grids by generating power from waste through biogas plants.
“Our vision is to transform all wet biodegradable waste into valuable energy resources, and this will enable in promoting a circular economy as well as sustainable development, leading to revenue generation and savings from what was once deemed waste. All our projects are eligible to get benefits of Carbon Credits in future and that will be an additional source of income to the plant owners,” he concludes.