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18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
KEP Engineering Powers India's Industrial Sustainability with 550+ Waste-water Treatment Systems Across 35 Sectors
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 18: As industrial pollution increasingly strains India's water & soil ecosystem, Hyderabad-based KEP Engineering (KEP) is spearheading a critical movement towards sustainable waste-water management. By partnering with leading Indian manufacturers and deploying over 550 waste-water treatment systems across 35 industry segments in India, KEP is catalysing the transition to Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) -- an advanced process that eliminates liquid effluents and recovers usable water and resources. India's industrial sector generates over 850-900 million litres of waste-water daily, much of it laden with hazardous chemicals, heavy metals, and organic pollutants. Untreated, this waste-water poses severe risks to public health, aquatic life, and agricultural productivity. While Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines have been in place, enforcement remains inconsistent, making industrial ZLD adoption both an environmental necessity and a strategic imperative. "Waste-water treatment is no longer a regulatory checkbox--it's a cornerstone of responsible industry. We are proud to work with environmentally conscious companies that understand the urgency of safeguarding India's water future," said Malu Kamble, Managing Director of KEP, one of the leading companies in liquid waste-water treatment in India. KEP's ZLD systems are engineered with advanced technologies such as Multi-Effect Evaporators (MEE), Agitated Thin Film Dryers (ATFD), Mechanical Vapor Recompression Evaporation (MVRE) and Customized Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). These systems are configured to suit the complex waste-water profiles of diverse sectors--including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automobiles, metals & steel, textiles, food processing, solar PV cells, and specialty manufacturing. KEP's research and development has come-up with an advanced MEE with CIGAR technology to give the companies enhanced energy savings, reduce plant life cycle cost, resulting in lowering emissions and carbon footprints. Globally, countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Singapore have set benchmarks in industrial water reuse, leveraging ZLD as a key pillar of circular water economy models. In China, where industrial water stress mirrors India's, ZLD has become mandatory to address high-pollution sectors. KEP's approach aligns with these international best practices by emphasizing on-site, decentralized systems that minimize infrastructure burden while maximizing sustainability impact. "Our systems are built not just to meet Indian regulatory norms but to match the performance standards of developed economies. We design for compliance, yes--but more importantly, we design for a cleaner future", said Malu Kamble. With increasing regulatory oversight from India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) and evolving expectations under the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks, Indian industries are under pressure to innovate. KEP is supporting this transition through turnkey solutions, real-time monitoring systems, and remote service integration, enabling companies to meet evolving sustainability benchmarks with confidence. "We are not just suppliers of machinery--we are enablers of transformation," said Kamble. "Our mission is to empower Indian industry to grow sustainably, responsibly, and in harmony with the environment." As India eyes a $5 trillion economy with ambitious industrial expansion, sustainable water management will be critical. KEP's collaborative model--grounded in technological excellence, client partnership, and ecological accountability--offers a blueprint for integrating industrial growth with environmental stability.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EcoYou powers 125 bio-CBG plants worldwide, reinforcing India's green tech footprint
Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, AdGroup, EcoYou - Energy Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few. In a landmark stride toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou - Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125 ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou's installed projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of industrial effluents--including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste--setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery. India, an agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries. These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being. The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more critical. EcoYou's energy division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Ruckert Naturgas (Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems--based on Swiss technology--process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic development. EcoYou's Indian clients are now actively participating in the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use. "At EcoYou, we help our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting compliance--it's about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future," said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou. "Effluent treatment is no longer optional--it's essential for reducing dependence on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions." EcoYou's advanced biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in complex industrial environments. "In India, where industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems," added Praveen Gottumukkala , Technical Advisor at EcoYou. "Globally, our systems are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity. This is not just environmental stewardship--it's sustainable progress that benefits the planet, people, and profits." Beyond energy production, EcoYou's projects have far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India's sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat , and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring, and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement. India is fast catching up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing, especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening. Despite these gaps, the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India's environmental and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.
