Ankur Scientific Marks 40 Years, Unveils Global Expansion and Clean Energy Innovation Plans

Ankur Scientific, a bioenergy and waste-to-energy solution company, has marked its 40th year of operations, signalling a new phase of accelerated growth and innovation in the clean energy sector. Over the past four decades, the company has evolved from pioneering biomass gasification systems to delivering advanced solutions across biochar, waste-to-energy and emerging areas such as green hydrogen.

With a presence across 60 plus countries, Ankur Scientific has executed 1000 plus projects, enabling the conversion of 10,000 million tonnes of agricultural and industrial waste into clean energy. Its solutions have contributed to generating 350,000 MW plus of renewable energy while reducing approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, reinforcing its role in advancing the circular economy and sustainable fuel adoption. The company has recorded 25 percent growth over the past three years, driven by rising demand for decentralised and renewable energy systems.

Marking the milestone, the company has outlined aggressive expansion plans, targeting 50 percent growth over the next 3 years, with a strategic focus on scaling its presence across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. It is actively expanding its global project pipeline, while increasing investments in next-generation technologies such as green hydrogen, advanced biofuels and carbon capture solutions. The company is also exploring new avenues such as Asset Ownership and Energy Sales, alongside strengthening its R&D capabilities to support future growth.

As part of its 40th year celebrations, Ankur Scientific hosted its Founder’s Day under the theme ‘40 Years of Innovation: The Journey So Far,’ honouring its founder, Dr. B. C. Jain, and bringing together leadership to reflect on the company’s evolution. The event also featured a showcase of key innovations and upcoming projects.

Beyond business milestones, the company reaffirmed its commitment to social impact through initiatives such as the Ashadeep Street-to-School education programme, in collaboration with the Mahavir Foundation Trust, along with its Open Scholarship Programme supporting students across schools and colleges.

Speaking on the milestone, Ankur Jain, Managing Director of Ankur Scientific, said, “Forty years ago, we began with a simple belief that clean energy could shape a better future. Today, that vision has evolved into a global platform of scalable solutions across bioenergy and waste-to-energy. As we enter our next phase, we are focused on accelerating growth, expanding our global footprint and investing in next-generation technologies like green hydrogen and advanced biofuels to drive long-term impact.”

The company has established itself as a leading player in the sector, working with globally reputed organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Asian Development Bank, along with national governments and municipal bodies. Building on this foundation, it is now gearing up to launch a first-of-its-kind project in the marine fuel space, introducing innovative solutions aimed at redefining the sector.