Projects

Microbes to Industrial Solutions: Fermentation Technology Research Centre

January 1, 2010

| Ongoing project

| Microbes

The Bioremediation and Microbial Biotechnology Area at TERI advances science-driven solutions tailored to the oil and gas sector, waste valorization, and emerging clean energy systems.

Prevention of Paraffin Deposition in Oil Well Tubing

June 1, 1999

| Ongoing project

| Microbes

Paraffin deposition is a major operational challenge in oil production systems. At temperatures below 30°C, paraffinic crude begins to precipitate, leading to progressive build-up on tubing and flowlines. This results in restricted flow, increased pressure, and eventual blockage, causing significant production losses and higher maintenance costs worldwide.

Oilzapper: Turning Oil Pollution into Opportunity

June 1, 1993

| Ongoing project

| Microbes

Oil spills and oily sludge have long posed serious environmental and operational challenges for the oil and gas industry. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, initiated a programme on Petroleum Biotechnology in 1992, under which several research projects were sanctioned.

Him-CONNECT - 2026

February 9, 2026 to March 31, 2026

| Completed Project

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

Background:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in collaboration with TERI, organised Him-CONNECT, a three-day start-up mela and innovation showcase, on 25–27 February 2026 at Taj Palace, alongside the 25th Edition of World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 (WSDS) hosted by TERI.

Comprehensive Study on Solutions for Forest Fire Management and Air Quality Improvement in the HKH Region

December 10, 2025 to April 30, 2026

| Completed Project

| Forest & Biodiversity | Environment

Background

Forest fires across the Hindu Kush Himalaya are becoming a growing regional concern due to the combined effects of prolonged dry spells, changing fuel conditions, forest composition, and human ignition pressure along forest–settlement and forest–agriculture interfaces.

Enhancing MSME Capacity for Energy Efficiency: TERI–BEE Collaborative Initiatives Under the ADEETIE Framework

December 8, 2025 to May 31, 2026

| Completed Project

| Energy Efficiency

The ADEETIE (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries and Establishments) scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Power, implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). It aims to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across industrial and MSME clusters in India.

Addressing drinking water challenges with Meghdoot Atmospheric Water Generators

December 1, 2025 to May 30, 2026

| Completed Project

| Water

As part of its commitment to pioneering sustainable water solutions, TERI, serving as the implementing agency, has deployed Meghdoot Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) across multiple locations in India to enhance access to safe and reliable drinking water.

GHG and Carbon in Tidal Marsh

November 25, 2025 to March 25, 2026

| Completed Project

| Sustainable Habitat | Environment | Climate Change

GHG and Carbon in Tidal Marshes: A Blue Carbon Initiative in Chennai

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

November 25, 2025 to December 12, 2025

| Completed Project

| 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 ex

Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER), Phase V Little Steps, Big Impact

November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026

| Completed Project

| Resources & Sustainable Development | Energy Access | Energy

Small Steps, Big Impact

Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER) is TERI’s flagship school-based sustainability initiative, implemented in partnership with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited. The program helps children navigate the vital links between energy consumption, pollution, renewable resources, and proactive environmental stewardship.