Godavari Biorefineries Showcases ‘Soil to Bio-Products’ Innovation at Bio Innovations APAC 2026

Godavari Biorefineries, an Indian integrated biorefinery, was invited to share its 'soil to bio-products' innovation approach at Bio Innovations APAC 2026 in Singapore on March 4–5. Recognised for its work in bio-based chemicals and integrated biorefinery solutions, the company joined the conference's wider conversation on building a sustainable bioeconomy. Representing GBL, Dr Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, delivered a keynote address and took part in a fireside chat titled ‘From the Soil to Valuable Bio-Chemicals and Bio-Products.’

At the core of Godavari Biorefineries’ work is its integrated biorefinery model, which converts agricultural feedstocks into a diverse portfolio of products. These range from food ingredients and biofuels to specialty biochemicals used across industries such as skincare, cosmetics, agrochemicals, adhesives and coatings. By developing scalable pathways that offer credible alternatives to fossil-based chemical systems, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of agriculture, industrial biotechnology and advanced processing. This approach was reflected throughout the keynote address.

Speaking at the conference, Dr Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries, said, “Innovation has to start from developing feedstocks to end products, better processes, more energy efficiency, policies, regulations and financing. Looking at the Carbon source from the field where it is generated is very important. We need to move from Oil to Soil economy. However, there is no single solution or technology for reducing emissions in the chemicals sector and multiple initiatives will be required. So innovation is needed in each aspect of the value chain. Starting from farm, soil, feedstock to finished goods and beyond. The focus must remain at the intersection of ecology and economy. ESG is not a peripheral activity; it is integrated into our biomass-based growth model through co-creation with our stakeholders.”

The conference convened stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific industrial biomanufacturing ecosystem and included targeted one-to-one meetings to facilitate collaborations and partnerships.