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 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.
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.
