Projects

Field Trial Demonstration of Waste Oil Bioremediation at Guyana Power & Light, Georgetown Using TERI’s Patented Oilzapper Technology

July 15, 2025 to September 25, 2025

| Completed Project

| Industrial Biotechnology

TERI successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its patented bioremediation technology, Oilzapper, for the treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated waste generated at the Garden Eden Power Plant of Guyana Power & Light Incorporated (GPL), Georgetown, Guyana.

Riverine Plastic Pollution Data Collection & Cleanup Mapping – 30 City Study – Phase 1

July 7, 2025 to July 7, 2025

| Completed Project

| Cities | Water | Waste | Sustainable Habitat

TERI Mumbai has been engaged by The Ocean Cleanup Interception B.V. (Netherlands) to support Phase 1 of a landmark 30-city global study on riverine plastic pollution.

Developing State Air Quality Health Adaptation Plan for Maternal and Child Health (AQHAP), 2025-2030 | Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh

July 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026

| Completed Project

| Environment & Public Health

Air pollution continues to be one of the most significant environmental health risks in India, with growing evidence linking exposure not only to respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, but also to adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes.

Development of Bioformulation for Hazardous Explosive Waste Management

July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025

| Completed Project

| Industrial Biotechnology

TERI, in collaboration with CFEES (DRDO), has successfully undertaken a development contract focused on the design and deployment of bioformulations for the remediation of hazardous explosive waste. The project addresses the pressing challenge of contamination from energetics such as RDX, HMX and TNT which pose significant environmental and health risks.

Socio-Economic & Environmental Impact Study of e-Bus Deployment

June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026

| Completed Project

| Transport

TERI has undertaken socio-economic and environmental impact study of e-Bus services in Panaji. Under the Panaji Smart City e-bus project, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) has deployed 48 electric buses on internal routes and the outer circle of the city as a step towards decarbonizing the public transport sector.

Beyond Mobility: Unlocking the Second-Life Battery Opportunity

June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026

| Completed Project

India's battery ecosystem is at a formative stage of development, from the scale-up of domestic Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing, the rapid growth of electric mobility, to the emerging challenge of managing batteries at end-of-life.

Revival, modification and commissioning of the biomethanation plant at NTPC Faridabad

May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

| Completed Project

| Waste

Project Spotlight: Reviving Renewable Energy through Advanced Biomethanation at NTPC Faridabad

NTPC Limited engaged TERI for the revival, modification, and commissioning of an existing biomethanation plant at its Faridabad facility.

Assessment of Carbon Stock in Grassland Ecosystems of Maharashtra

April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025

| Completed Project

| Land | Forest & Biodiversity | Sustainable Habitat

Capacity Building and Training of Forest Officers and Frontline Staff for Assessment of Carbon Stock in the Grassland Ecosystem for Developing a Carbon Finance Project in Maharashtra

Village Electrification and Livelihoods through Clean Energy Solutions

March 31, 2025 to April 1, 2026

| Completed Project

| Energy Access

Background:

India achieved near-universal household electrification under the SAUBHAGYA scheme by 2019. However, remote regions such as the northeast, tribal forest areas, and desert communities still face unreliable, low-quality power due to weak infrastructure and challenging geography.

USED BEVERAGE CARTONS MANAGEMENT STUDY 2025

March 18, 2025 to February 28, 2026

| Completed Project

| Waste

Assessing the Recycling Landscape of Used Beverage Cartons (UBCs) in India

Used Beverage Cartons (UBCs) represent a vital sustainable packaging solution, playing a key role in food preservation and the advancement of circular economy goals.