ATPI is proud to announce access to its first biomass carbon offset project in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, now available through its partnership with Respira International. The project strengthens the ATPI Halo portfolio of science-backed, high-impact environmental solutions designed to help clients measure, reduce, and compensate for their emissions.
Developed by Everest Starch India Pvt. Ltd., the project replaces coal-based energy with groundnut shell biomass and captures biogas from wastewater treatment, using it to meet both the thermal and electrical demands of starch production on site. This integrated approach improves overall energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Certified under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the project delivers an average annual emissions reduction of 26,457 tCO₂e.
“It’s an exciting addition to our ATPI Halo portfolio, a project in India that combines waste recovery, clean energy, and local community benefit in one solution,” said Pippa Ganderton, Director of ATPI Halo. “It’s a great fit for organisations looking to support both environmental progress and economic development.”
As well as reducing emissions, the project has delivered over 300 direct jobs, ranging from skilled engineering roles to local support staff, and has provided new income streams for rural vendors supplying agricultural biomass. Located in a farming region where groundnut shells are abundant, the facility contributes to a local circular economy while reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.
Technical specifications include a 12 TPH biomass boiler and biogas-powered generators which together supply the steam and electricity needed to run Everest’s starch processing operations. The facility processes between 300–600 MT of starch per day, powered by a renewable energy mix that avoids the need for coal or grid electricity.
This new addition reinforces ATPI Halo’s commitment to delivering transparent, verified, and accessible carbon solutions that meet the evolving sustainability goals of clients across multiple sectors.
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