MBC Catalyst for Biogas Production
Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has taken a major leap forward in advancing India’s bioenergy sector. With global pressure mounting to transition toward cleaner, more circular energy solutions, ORS’s newly validated MBC (MethanoBoost Catalyst) is emerging as a transformative innovation in the world of anaerobic digestion and biogas generation.
Recently validated by the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE)—India’s premier bioenergy research institution—the MBC catalyst has demonstrated the ability to increase methane yields by up to 30%. This breakthrough was covered in detail by BioEnergy Times, which reported on ORS’s milestone achievement here:
👉 https://bioenergytimes.com/organic-recycling-systems-catalyst-validated-for-boosting-biogas-production/
A New Era for Biogas Efficiency
At the heart of the MBC catalyst lies a proprietary nano-formulated solution engineered to enhance the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methane (CH₄). In traditional anaerobic digestion, a significant portion of biogas content remains as CO₂, limiting energy output. MBC boosts the performance of methanogenic microbes, accelerating and stabilizing the digestion process.
Key performance gains include:
- Up to 30% increase in methane production in laboratory and pilot-scale studies
- More stable digester operations, reducing fluctuations that commonly affect plant performance
- Improved feedstock breakdown, especially for agricultural residues like Napier grass and paddy straw
- Enhanced digestate quality, resulting in a superior organic fertilizer output
This combination of increased energy yield and improved by-product value positions MBC as a catalyst that improves both process economics and environmental impact.
A Solution Tailored for India’s Biomass Potential
India produces over 600 million tonnes of agricultural residue each year, much of which is burned, contributing to severe air pollution and carbon emissions. Converting these residues into compressed biogas (CBG) offers a win-win opportunity—but only if the digestion process is efficient enough to handle lignocellulosic feedstocks at scale.
The MBC catalyst directly addresses this challenge.
In trials focusing on crop residues, the catalyst significantly improved biogas yield, making it easier and more attractive for plant operators to adopt these underutilized biomass resources. This aligns seamlessly with India’s goals under the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative, which aims to dramatically expand CBG production nationwide.
Driving a Circular, Low-Carbon Future
ORS has long been a pioneer in waste-to-energy solutions, and the MBC catalyst builds on its vision of a circular economy where waste streams become energy, fertilizer, and economic opportunity.
The benefits extend far beyond plant operations:
- Reduced feedstock demand for the same energy output
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions per unit of biogas produced
- Greater profitability, enabling more projects to become commercially viable
- Better resource efficiency, contributing to national sustainability goals
By improving digestate quality, MBC also supports regenerative agriculture. Farmers gain access to nutrient-rich, organic fertilizer derived from clean, stabilized digestate—closing the loop between energy and agriculture.
What’s Next for ORS?
With validation from SSS-NIBE and strong early pilot results, ORS is poised to scale MBC deployment across India’s growing biogas and CBG sector. The company aims to collaborate with plant developers, agricultural stakeholders, and government programs to bring reliable, high-yield biogas production to the forefront of India’s green energy transition.
The potential is enormous:
- Higher methane yields
- Improved plant economics
- Cleaner air and reduced crop-residue burning
- Stronger rural and agricultural ecosystems
ORS’s MBC catalyst isn’t just boosting biogas production—it’s redefining what’s possible.
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