Pankaj Tanwar, CEO/Bioenergy Division, ORSL
Mumbai headquartered Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL), a leader in sustainable energy and resource recovery, has appointed Pankaj Tanwar as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Bioenergy Division.
Pankaj Tanwar is a seasoned environmental engineer with over two decades of expertise in waste valorisation, resource recovery, and bioenergy. He holds an M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering, specializing in advanced waste management and has consistently driven innovation in water, wastewater and solid waste management systems, with a strong focus on aerobic and anaerobic treatment technologies.
His pioneering work in high-solids thermophilic digestion technologies has significantly enhanced biogas yields and improved the quality of fermented organic manure (FOM). With a techno-commercial mindset, Tanwar has successfully led projects across anaerobic digestion, biogas utilization, power generation, and CBG (Compressed Biogas) upgrading, while also integrating thermal conversion technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis and incineration into sustainable energy solutions.
The new CEO’s career reflects deep alignment with national and state bioenergy policies, advancing both centralized and decentralized bioenergy initiatives. His professional journey includes an impactful tenure at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), where he contributed to innovative waste management systems, including zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions.
An accomplished researcher and innovator, Tanwar has authored over 10 international SCI-indexed journal papers and co-authored multiple book chapters on waste management, emission control and the circular economy. His contributions include developing intermittent cyclic processes to optimise biological systems and real-time monitoring tools for environmental applications.
Sarang Bhand, Managing Director, ORSL, said on the key appointment, “We are delighted to have Mr. Pankaj Tanwar lead our Bioenergy Division. His extensive experience, pioneering vision, and proven ability to transform challenges into opportunities will play a pivotal role in accelerating our bioenergy initiatives and driving sustainable growth.”
On his appointment, Pankaj Tanwar shared, “I am honoured to join organic recycling systems limited at a time when bioenergy is emerging as a key pillar of India’s energy transition. I look forward to contributing to innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that support circular economy goals and align with national clean energy missions.”
With this important appointment, Organic Recycling Systems reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge bioenergy projects, contributing to India’s renewable energy targets, and supporting a sustainable & circular economy.
About Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL)
Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORS) is a pioneering environmental engineering company specializing in sustainable waste management and valorisation solutions. Established in 2008 by technocrats, ORS develops and deploys robust, cost-effective, and eco-friendly technologies across the entire waste value chain.
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