September 13, 2025
Two inspiring days with Nobel Laureate Prof. Joseph Stiglitz
Over the past days, SusBDe had the unique opportunity to meet and engage in both personal and formal settings with Nobel Prize winning economist Prof. Joseph Stiglitz.
In his latest book “The Road to Freedom – Economics and the Good Society”, Stiglitz explores the urgent need for societies to tackle inequality and climate change in order to secure a stable and sustainable future. His message resonates deeply with the challenges we face at SusBDe.
While our projects consistently prove to be profitable on their own merits – even without subsidies – access to financing from governments and international institutions remains limited. India’s IREDA has been an important exception, yet institutions like IFC continue to pose significant hurdles with long lead times. At the same time, shifting political winds – such as the recent change in the U.S. government’s position on climate and green financing – only underline the importance of persistence and conviction.
Discussing these issues directly with Prof. Stiglitz was both inspiring and encouraging. His life’s work underlines the urgency of what we do: building scalable, profitable, and sustainable solutions that contribute to a fairer and greener world.
We are grateful for the time, insights, and encouragement shared, and proud to continue our journey in line with the principles that Prof. Stiglitz so powerfully advocates.
SusBDe attended the 60th anniversary edition of IFAT 2026 in Munich together with representatives from the SusBDe Group of Companies, Keva SusBDe Biotech and SusBDe India B.V. The visit focused on developments in waste segregation, PSA and membrane technologies, biomethane solutions and strengthening relationships with international partners, suppliers and technology providers.
SusBDe welcomes Mr. Sunil Kumar Bains as India Representative, bringing over 37 years of experience in Oil & Gas, CGD, and renewable gas infrastructure to drive SusBDe's expansion in the Indian bioenergy market.
Leadership Update: As of 31 March 2026, Mike van den Hof has stepped down as shareholder and director of SusBDe. Over the past four years, he contributed to the development of the company’s international activities and waste-to-energy platform.
SusBDe expands its presence in Suriname and Guyana through local representation, focusing on scalable Waste-to-Energy solutions that convert agricultural residues into renewable energy and high-quality fertilizers.
SusBDe Biotech Lanka is officially registered under BOI Section 17 and has been allocated 12 acres within the Kerawalapitiya Waste Management Zone, one of Sri Lanka’s key strategic hubs for municipal solid waste (MSW) processing.
SusBDe’s partner Pelican Biogas is advancing a portfolio of six poultry-waste-to-biogas plants in Arkansas, with SusBDe supporting the technology and process design. Each plant converts ~100,000 tons of waste into 35+ million m³ of biogas annually, applying the same technology platform used in Europe. With first operations expected in 2027, the portfolio illustrates how proven European systems enable large-scale circular energy solutions in the U.S.
Nagpur’s flagship CBG plant has entered cold commissioning, validating all core systems of a facility capable of treating up to 1,500 tonnes of MSW daily and generating 27 million m³ of renewable biogas each year. With construction complete, the project now moves into operational testing—an essential step toward one of India’s largest biomethane production hubs.
