Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has achieved a major milestone in the field of Compressed Biogas (CBG) with its MethanoBoost Catalyst (MBC) receiving validation from the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE). The institute confirmed that the new catalyst can significantly raise biomethane yield and improve the efficiency of the process, reports The Business Standard.
The MBC, developed by ORS, is designed to increase methane generation and improve the quality of digestate in anaerobic digestion plants. Using a special formulation made from nanoparticles, it helps convert carbon dioxide into methane during the process, leading to higher gas output.
ORS said the validation is a big step forward for clean energy. “This catalyst not only speeds up the process but also helps microorganisms work more effectively, giving better results from the same raw material,” a company spokesperson explained.
Tests carried out at SSS-NIBE, including lab studies and pilot-scale trials, showed that MBC could lift methane production by up to 30 per cent. The trials also confirmed that the catalyst helps maintain stable conditions in the digester, making the conversion of waste to biogas more reliable.
The company noted that the technology is especially effective for crop residues such as Napier grass and paddy straw. “The advantage of MBC is that it improves gas production and, at the same time, enhances the digestate so it can be used as a better biofertilizer,” the spokesperson added.
By improving both profitability and sustainability, ORS believes MBC can play a transformative role in India’s growing CBG sector.
