MMG Healthcare, located in Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh, is a well-known pharmaceutical company specializing in the contract manufacturing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products. Facing rising diesel prices, MMG Healthcare sought a solution to reduce its manufacturing costs. That’s when it turned to Steamax, a leader in biomass technology, to retrofit its diesel-fired boiler with an Oil to Biomass Retrofit (OBR) kit. The result? A dramatic reduction in fuel costs and a significant step toward sustainability.

Why Did MMG Healthcare Choose OBR?

The sharp increase in oil prices pushed MMG Healthcare to explore cost-saving alternatives. After evaluating their options, they found Steamax’s OBR kit the ideal solution. Here’s why:

• Cost-Effective Solution: Steamax examined the fuel and steam consumption patterns at MMG Healthcare and provided a detailed comparison between diesel and biomass options. The findings showed that the retrofitting costs with OBR were almost half the price of installing a new biomass-fired boiler.
• No Downtime: Installing a new boiler typically requires a 20-30 day shutdown. However, Steamax committed to completing the retrofitting process within a day, ensuring minimal disruption to MMG Healthcare’s operations.
• Ongoing Support: Steamax also offered continuous support with biomass fuel supply, boiler operation, and maintenance after retrofitting. It ensured that MMG Healthcare would seamlessly transition to its new energy source.

Benefits of Steamax’s OBR Kit for MMG Healthcare

MMG Healthcare reaped numerous benefits from the switch to biomass using Steamax’s OBR kit:

• The OBR kit is a multi-fuel compatible system, allowing MMG Healthcare to switch between different fuels if government regulations change. This flexibility ensures they can always comply with current laws while maintaining cost efficiency.
•  By switching to biomass fuel, MMG Healthcare is helping to maintain a pollution-free environment. Biomass is a carbon-neutral fuel source, resulting in zero net carbon emissions and making it eco-friendly.
• The OBR kit features an automatic fuel feeding system and ash removal system, reducing labour efforts and costs while providing a safer working environment for employees.

The Results: Significant Cost Savings

The switch from diesel to biomass brought immediate and significant cost savings for MMG Healthcare:

• Reduced Steam Cost: The steam cost was INR 6.81/kg before the switch. After installing the OBR kit and switching to Steamax’s biomass fuel, Astillas, the steam cost dropped to INR 3.05/kg.
• Lower Monthly Fuel Costs: MMG Healthcare’s monthly fuel cost was previously INR 11 lakh. By switching to biomass, they reduced this to INR 5.5 lakh, resulting in a monthly savings of INR 5.5 lakh.
• Quick Payback Period: The simple payback period for the OBR kit was less than two months, making it a highly cost-effective investment for MMG Healthcare.

Conclusion

MMG Healthcare’s experience highlights the significant benefits of switching from fossil fuels to biomass. With Steamax’s OBR kit, they could reduce their steam costs by over 50%, create a cleaner working environment, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while continuing to operate efficiently.

At Steamax, we have pioneered biomass fuels and renewable technology in the Indian market. Our experience and years of research have equipped us to help industries like yours switch to sustainable energy sources. For more details, please send your query to info@digilitea43.sg-host.com.