Pralhad Joshi inaugurates biomass pellet project in Haryana’s Rewari

MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated 240 TPD Biomass Pellet Plant in Rewari, Haryana marking a significant milestone in the State’s clean energy journey.

Joshi underlined that Centre has recently notified a comprehensive policy mandating biomass pellet or torrefied municipal solid waste (MSW) charcoal co-firing in all coal-based thermal power plants. Under the new policy, thermal power stations across the country are required to co-fire 5% biomass or MSW charcoal by weight, while units in the Delhi-NCR region will achieve a 7% blend.

For NCR plants, at least half of the biomass used will be sourced from local paddy residue and stubble, ensuring sustainable supply chains and addressing the long-standing problem of stubble burning. The Minister noted that the Government is simultaneously strengthening source segregation systems and regulatory supervision to build a robust ecosystem for MSW-derived charcoal, given the challenges posed by wet and unsegregated municipal waste.

Stimulating Clean Fuel & Rural Economy

Speaking about the biomass facility, Joshi said that the new pellet plant will use agricultural residues such as paddy straw, mustard straw and cotton stalks to manufacture biomass pellets for thermal power co-firing. This will reduce pollution, cut carbon emissions and generate new livelihood opportunities for rural communities while creating an additional income stream for farmers.

Highlighting the Centre’s long-standing commitment to Haryana, Shri Joshi said that major infrastructure and clean fuel initiatives are transforming the State’s development trajectory. He emphasised that India has nearly doubled its electricity generation capacity over the past decade and is now a power-exporting nation, with Haryana benefiting significantly from this progress. With over 12 GW of existing capacity, the State is on track to achieve 24 GW in the coming years.

On green hydrogen, Shri Joshi highlighted Haryana’s leadership in pioneering projects across sectors in Hisar, Panipat and Jhajjar. He said that these developments place Haryana at the forefront of the global clean fuel revolution, supported by a biomass potential exceeding 1,350 MW and a growing network of waste-to-energy projects totalling nearly 49 MW across 26 units.

About K2 Group

K2 Group of Companies is a green-energy enterprise based in Rewari, Haryana, committed to delivering sustainable solutions across the clean fuel ecosystem. The Group operates K2 Power Renewal Pvt. Ltd., which produces biomass-based green electricity; and K2 Biofuels Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures biomass pellets from agricultural residues for co-firing in thermal power plants.