Mumbai: Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL), through its Research and Innovation Centre, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi [IIT (BHU) Varanasi], one of India’s premier research institutions. The collaboration will focus on advancing research, technology development, and innovation in the bioenergy and waste valorisation sectors, aiming to scale up breakthrough solutions for enhanced biogas potential and improved operational profitability.
The partnership seeks to establish a robust industry–academia ecosystem dedicated to solving real-world challenges in anaerobic digestion, improving biomethanation efficiencies, developing innovative digestate-based products, engineering modular AD systems, and accelerating commercialization of next-generation waste valorisation technologies. This MoU reflects ORSL’s long-term vision to strengthen its R&D capabilities, expand collaboration with scientific leaders, and drive sustainable energy solutions across India.
Key areas of collaboration include:
- Anaerobic Digestion & Feedstock Innovation: Feedstock characterization, high-solids/dry AD optimization, and improved reactor design to enhance biogas yield.
- Microbial Dynamics & Bioaugmentation: Metagenomics-based microbial profiling, development of specialized microbial consortia, and early-warning tools for plant stability.
- Process Modelling & Control Systems: Kinetic and ML-driven models, predictive performance tools, and adaptive control strategies for reliable digester operation.
- Digestate Valorisation: Converting digestate into fertilizer-grade products, improving nutrient balance, dewatering, and integrating biochar.
Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. (Prof.) Manju Tanwar, Head ORS-RIC, said: “This partnership with IIT (BHU) Varanasi is a major milestone in our mission to accelerate research-led innovations in the biogas and waste management sector. By combining academic excellence with ORSL’s industry expertise, we aim to bring forward globally relevant, scalable, and impactful technologies.”
Prof. Abhishek Suresh Dhoble, Associate Professor, School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU), added: “Our collaboration with ORSL will strengthen applied research and enable the development of next-generation solutions for a sustainable energy future. The MoU reflects our commitment to advancing science for societal benefit.”
This strategic partnership is expected to drive innovation in India’s renewable energy sector, positioning biogas and waste valorisation as key contributors to the country’s sustainable energy future.
