A plant near Hebri, India, converts cashew processing waste into biofuel and biochar. This facility now processes nearly two thousand metric tons of cashew residues monthly. The resulting biofuel can power industries like shipping and heavy manufacturing. Biochar produced also helps improve soil quality and retain moisture effectively. In April 2023, an Indian plant began converting 2,000 metric tons of cashew residues monthly into marine fuel. Now, the refined oil has passed real-world ocean trials, linking a village waste stream to global shipping In April 2023, a plant near Hebri in India began converting cashew processing waste into biofuel and biochar. Operated by MASH Makes, the facility started with one machine before expanding to four. It now processes almost 2,000 metric tons of cashew residues each month, as per a Bioenergy Times report. The resulting biofuel can be used in industries including shipping and heavy manufacturing, while biochar can help improve soil quality, retain moisture and support crop yields. The refined bio-oil has been validated through laboratory testing and real-world ocean trials on commercial shipping vessels. A plant close to the source of cashew waste The facility is located in Udupi, an area with a high concentration of cashew processing units. MASH Makes sources cashew press cakes directly from these local facilities.