The Ministry of Power (MoP) has established a price benchmark of Rs 2.32 per 1000 kcal for biomass pellets, effective from September 1, 2023, to encourage biomass use in thermal power generation within the National Capital Region (NCR). This move supports India’s environmental and energy diversification goals. 

The pricing applies to non-torrefied biomass pellets with moisture content below 14% and a gross calorific value of 2800-3400 kcal per kg, as determined by the Price Benchmarking Committee formed by the MoP in June 2023.

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