October 20, 2025
This year’s IFAT India, organized by the Netherlands Water Platform, brought together leading innovators in water, waste, and recycling.
SusBDe proudly joined the Netherlands Trade Mission on Water and Waste Management, led by Mrs. Thierry van Helden, Deputy Head of Mission of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai.
During the opening, Mr. Nabil Taouti, Consul General and Head of Mission, welcomed all participants — highlighting the record number of Dutch companies present this year and the growing importance of India for Dutch sustainability expertise.
A field visit to IDH Textile Recycling underlined the essential role of recycling inthe circular economy. SusBDe explored synergies with local NGOs on how its Waste-to-Energy systems can help small businesses by providing segregatedtextile fractions as valuable feedstock.
On the first day of the fair, Jaap Veenenbos, CEO of the SusBDe Group of Companies,presented the SusBDe concept — emphasizing how the company’s integrated approach and performance-backed guarantees provide investors and operators with unique financial and operational security.
At the roundtable organized by the Dutch Embassy, Consulate General, and NetherlandsEnterprise Agency (RVO), SusBDe joined 15 Dutch organizations in discussions with Ms. Roopa Mishra, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, on facilitating project development in India’s waste and watersectors.
Throughout the fair, the Dutch Pavilion — and especially the SusBDe stand — attracted strong interest from partners, developers, and investors alike, confirming therelevance of Dutch Waste-to-Energy expertise for India’s circular future.
SusBDe joined the Dutch Trade Mission at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai, presenting its Waste-to-Energy concept and engaging with partners and government leaders on advancing circular solutions in India’s growing sustainability sector.
This week, Jaap Veenenbos and Harshavardhini Varagunan represent SusBDe, it partners at the Dutch biogas sector at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai. From the Netherlands Pavilion, they are meeting with partners, project developers, and investors to showcase how Dutch technology is driving India’s circular energy transition.
Prof. Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize–winning economist, engaged in in-depth discussions with Bastiaan Dijkman of SusBDe. His perspectives on inequality and climate change resonate strongly with the challenges SusBDe faces: developing profitable, scalable projects that still struggle to secure government and institutional financing. These exchanges underscored both the urgency of action and the need for persistence in building a fairer, more sustainable future.
Local Expertise. Global Impact. SusbDe’s regional partners drive the transition to circular, decentralized energy—turning waste into value across five continents. Discover how our on-the-ground network delivers smart, scalable biogas solutions that meet the world where it matters most: locally
SusBDe Strengthens International Ties at WOCA 2025: As part of our mission to drive global sustainability through biogas innovation, SusBDe participated in this year’s WOCA 2025 in France. Our presence at this international forum for circular economy leaders opened the door to exciting new collaborations across continents.
The SusBDe LOC Nagpur Project is a milestone in sustainable waste management. In Phase 1, a Dry Fermentation Transportable Biogas Plant proved its potential, thanks to collaboration with SusBDe, Keva Group, Keva SusBDe Biotech (KSB), and WTT, The Netherlands, supported by Dutch agencies. Phase 2 will complete a large-scale biogas plant to process 1,200 MT of waste in Nagpur, led by Kedar Vaze and Keva SusBDe Biotech Pvt Ltd, advancing waste-to-energy innovation in India.
PACA Residents Embrace Green Gas as the Future: Locally Produced from Their Own Waste The people of PACA are willing to drive, believing strongly in the potential of green gas as a sustainable energy source. Produced locally from their own waste, PACA residents are proving that they can make a real difference—and they’re committed to leading the way.
