Completed Projects

Energy Audit at Hindalco Thermal Power Plant, Hirakud, Sambalpur, Odisha

August 21, 2025 to

December 22, 2025

| Energy

Hirakud Power Plant is a coal-based captive thermal power plant located near Hirakud in Sambalpur district, Odisha. The plant is owned and operated by Hindalco Industries Pvt. Ltd. The captive power plant commenced operation in 1993 with an initial installed capacity of 67.5 MW. Subsequently, the capacity was enhanced with the addition of 4 × 100 MW generating units to meet the power requirements of the Hirakud Smelter and FRP Plant. The total installed capacity of the Hirakud Captive Power Plant is 477 MW.

Lighting Adequacy Study at BPCL – Kochi Refinery, Kochi, Kerala

November 25, 2025 to

December 12, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

BPCL Kochi Refinery, located in Ambalamugal, Kerala, is a major unit of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), established in 1966, that has grown from 2.5 MMTPA to 15.5 MMTPA capacity, producing fuels (Petrol, Diesel, LPG, ATF) and petrochemicals (Benzene, Toluene, Acrylic Acid) through major expansions like the Integrated Refinery Expansion Project (IREP).

Targeted Studies for Musi River Front Development in Hyderabad

December 1, 2023 to

December 1, 2025

| Climate Change

| Transport

| Cities

| Water

The Musi River, the primary tributary of the Krishna River, originates in the Anantagiri Hills and flows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. Along its course, the river is joined by two rivulets, Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km), which have historically served as vital water sources for Hyderabad for over a century.

Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) Empowering Women | Enabling Innovation | Creating Sustainable Impact

November 1, 2025 to

November 29, 2025

| TERI Council for Business Sustainability

The Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) is a flagship initiative of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The programme aims to empower women by helping them identify viable business opportunities, build entrepreneurial capabilities, and launch sustainable, market‑ready ventures.

Capacity Building and Awareness generation of Organic Bio Methanation Projects in Banks and Financial Institutions

February 17, 2025 to

November 16, 2025

| Energy

| Energy Efficiency

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Energy Access

| Waste

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, engaged The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to implement a structured capacity-building and awareness generation programme on Organic Bio-Methanation projects.

Exploring Algal-based bioethanol pathways under Gujarat Biotech Mission

October 17, 2022 to

October 17, 2025

| Microbes

Assessing 3G Bioethanol Potential: Scalable Algal Bioenergy Systems

Under the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), TERI’s Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) area, within the Advanced Biofuels Division, conducted applied research to evaluate microalgae as a potent third-generation (3G) biofuel feedstock. Led by Dr Sanjukta Subudhi (PI) in collaboration with Dr Sudha Sahay (Loyola Centre for Research & Development), the project focused on developing scalable algal systems aligned with India’s clean energy mandate.

Bio-Diversity Assessment NTPC KhSTPS

February 26, 2024 to

August 25, 2025

| Environment

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Strategy: NTPC Kahalgaon, Bihar

The Biodiversity Assessment at the NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in Bihar was undertaken to evaluate the ecological richness and habitat diversity within the project premises and its surrounding areas. This study serves as a foundational document for understanding how industrial landscapes can coexist with and support thriving local ecosystems.

Evaluating Carbon Stock and Biodiversity Dynamics in Chemfab Alkalis Limited’s Plantations: A Comparative Study Across 2014, 2020 and 2025

March 13, 2025 to

July 13, 2025

| Land

In order to lower its overall carbon emissions, Chemfab Alkalis Limited (CCAL), Puducherry, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, and the Western Regional Centre (WRC), Mumbai, conducted carbon footprint assessments in 2014, 2020, and recently in 2025. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the carbon sequestration potential and biodiversity contributions of the plantation areas developed and maintained by CCAL at its Puducherry facility.