Orient Green Power inks Rs 62 crore EPC contract with Renfra Energy
Orient Green Power Company has signed a Rs 62 crore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Renfra Energy, as reported by Business Upturn on 17 September 2026. The contract falls under the non-conventional power (biomass) sub-sector and marks a notable award in a segment that continues to attract capital across multiple Indian states.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract type | EPC |
| Client / Promoter | Orient Green Power Company |
| EPC contractor | Renfra Energy |
| Contract value | Rs 62 crore |
| Sub-sector | Non Conventional Power Projects (Biomass) |
Context within India's biomass power pipeline
Projects India tracks 149 live projects in the non-conventional power (biomass) sub-sector, with 10 added in the last 90 days alone. The pace of additions signals continued developer interest despite a significant portion of the pipeline still awaiting regulatory clearances.
Of the 149 tracked projects, 58 are currently under approvals — the single largest stage by count — while 24 are in planning and 12 have entered construction. A further 24 have been completed, 15 are on hold and 11 have been cancelled. The relatively high share of projects in early stages suggests a pipeline that is still maturing, with construction-phase awards likely to increase as approvals move through.
Where biomass project activity is concentrated
Geographic distribution of tracked biomass projects shows Maharashtra leading with 27 projects, followed by Karnataka with 18 and Gujarat with 15. Andhra Pradesh accounts for 14 projects, Punjab for 12 and Madhya Pradesh for 11. Suppliers and contractors targeting biomass-related work will find the densest near-term opportunity in these six states, which together account for the majority of Projects India's tracked pipeline in the sub-sector.
The spread across western, southern and northern India reflects the feedstock availability and state-level policy environments that shape where biomass capacity is being developed. Maharashtra and Karnataka in particular have sustained project counts that suggest recurring procurement activity for equipment, civil works and EPC services.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 62 crore EPC award to Renfra Energy by Orient Green Power Company illustrates the scale of individual contracts circulating in the biomass segment — modest in absolute terms but representative of the project sizes that characterise distributed biomass generation. With 12 projects currently in construction and 58 under approvals across the tracked universe, the near-term EPC and equipment order pipeline has meaningful depth.
Contractors with biomass-specific civil, mechanical and electrical capabilities should note that Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat hold the largest concentrations of tracked projects, making those states the most productive hunting grounds for early supplier engagement. The 10 projects added to the tracked database in the last 90 days also indicate that new opportunities are entering the pipeline at a consistent rate.
With no open India tenders currently listed under power projects, the primary route to early engagement remains direct developer outreach, particularly for projects in the approvals stage where EPC and equipment decisions have not yet been finalised. Suppliers can view the broader power projects sector for adjacent opportunities across conventional and non-conventional sub-sectors.
About the parties
Orient Green Power Company is an established renewable energy developer with operations in the non-conventional power space. Renfra Energy is the named EPC contractor for this engagement. No further details on project location, installed capacity or timeline were available from the single headline on which this report is based. All tracked projects can be viewed for additional context on active development in the sector.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Orient Green Power's EPC contract with Renfra Energy?
Orient Green Power Company signed an EPC contract with Renfra Energy valued at Rs 62 crore, as reported by Business Upturn on 17 September 2026. No further details on project location or capacity were available from the published headline.
How many biomass power projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 149 live projects in the non-conventional power (biomass) sub-sector across India, with 10 added in the last 90 days. Of these, 58 are under approvals, 12 are in construction and 24 have been completed.
Which states have the most biomass power projects in India?
Maharashtra leads with 27 tracked biomass projects, followed by Karnataka with 18, Gujarat with 15, Andhra Pradesh with 14, Punjab with 12 and Madhya Pradesh with 11, based on Projects India's current tracked pipeline.
