December 3, 2023
SusBDe India, in collaboration with Nagpur Municipal Corporation, marked a historic milestone with the Bhoomipujan (Groundbreaking Ceremony) of a cutting-edge Waste Processing Plant. The ceremony, held at Bhandewadi, Nagpur on Monday, November 27th, 2023, marked the initiation of the Waste Processing Plantproject that provides innovative solutions for sustainable waste management.
The groundbreaking event witnessed the esteemed presence of key dignitaries,including Honorable Minister Shree Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport& Highways in the Government of India, Honorable Minister Shree DevendraFadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Dr. Abhijjeet Chaudhari,Municipal Commissioner Nagpur.
Nagpu rMunicipal Corporation and SusBDe India, cordially invited esteemed guests and stakeholders to join in the celebration of this momentous occasion. The Waste Processing Plant, designed to handle 1000 TPD (+/- 20%) of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste on a Build, Finance, Operate, Own, Finance, Transfer (DFBOOT) basis, represents a significant leap forward in sustainable waste management practices.
"Weare thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking journey towards effective wastemanagement in collaboration with Nagpur Municipal Corporation," stated SusBDe founder Mr. Bert Jägel. "This ceremony marks the beginning of an innovative project that aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare.”
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SusBDe and Keva have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing and expanding within the Indian market. This partnership establishes Keva SusBDe Biotech Pvt. Ltd. as the flagship entity to lead this joint initiative, harnessing collective expertise and resources for sustainable development in India.
What began as a vision in 2021 has become one of India's leading municipal waste-to-biomethane projects. The Nagpur project demonstrates how perseverance, international collaboration and innovative technology can transform ambitious ideas into reality. As the project moves towards completion, it not only marks a major milestone for SusBDe and its partners, but also establishes a blueprint for the next generation of circular economy projects across India.
Following recent high-level meetings with key stakeholders in Sri Lanka, SusBDe has taken another important step towards the development of sustainable waste-to-biomethane infrastructure. During a presentation to the Maharagama Urban Council, SusBDe demonstrated how its integrated MSW-to-CBG technology can transform municipal waste into renewable energy while supporting Sri Lanka's circular economy ambitions.
SusBDe has taken an important step in advancing its sustainable waste-to-biomethane initiatives in Sri Lanka through high-level discussions with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Embassy has expressed strong confidence in SusBDe's innovative Dutch technology and will actively support the company's engagement with government authorities and strategic partners to accelerate the development of future renewable energy projects.
SusBDe strengthens its Advisory Board with the appointment of Bert Jägel as Chairman. The renewed Advisory Board will play a more active role in supporting the company's international growth, strategic development, and long-term mission in circular waste-to-energy and biomethane infrastructure.
'TEMPORARY UPDATE: Safety and security of our people in India remain our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, SusBDe has temporarily adjusted selected public team information while continuing all operations and commitments unchanged.
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.
