Mushroom World Group has expanded the deployment of its AlgaeTree carbon capture technology with new installations at Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL) Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara and Amanora Park Town in Maharashtra. The latest deployments mark the company’s entry into large industrial facilities and premium urban developments, strengthening the reach of its microalgae-based Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) solution across India.
Developed in Bhopal, AlgaeTree™ is positioned as India’s first commercialised microalgae-based CCUS technology and is designed to support carbon management in urban and industrial environments where conventional tree plantation is limited by space constraints. The system has drawn interest from corporates, manufacturing facilities, real estate developers, educational institutions and public infrastructure projects across the country, while also receiving commercial enquiries from international markets including the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.
The technology is intended to complement conventional afforestation efforts by providing a compact carbon capture solution for locations such as industrial plants, airports, hospitals, commercial complexes, transport hubs, parking facilities and high-density urban areas. According to the company, each AlgaeTree™ photobioreactor unit is capable of capturing up to 1.5 tonnes of carbon annually, an amount it says is comparable to the carbon absorption of a mature tree over approximately 25 years.
The system uses a specially designed photobioreactor containing a dense culture of microalgae that captures carbon dioxide from ambient air or industrial flue gas. Through photosynthesis, the microalgae convert the captured carbon into oxygen and biomass at a rate significantly higher than conventional plants. The harvested biomass can subsequently be utilised for applications such as bio-pellets and organic fertilisers, while the overall process is monitored through an artificial intelligence-enabled control system to optimise operational efficiency.
Commenting on the expansion, Sameer Sagar, Director and Co-Founder, Mushroom World Group, said, “Industries and urban infrastructure developers are increasingly looking for measurable carbon management solutions that deliver tangible environmental outcomes. Our objective is to provide scalable technologies that help organisations reduce their carbon footprint while integrating seamlessly into existing infrastructure.”
Shakti Sagar, Director and Co-Founder, Mushroom World Group, said the company plans to expand AlgaeTree™ deployments across major Indian cities while preparing the technology for international markets. He added that the initiative reflects India’s growing capabilities in developing climate-focused technologies for global applications.
As part of its growth strategy, Mushroom World Group is developing compact indoor AlgaeTree™ systems for offices, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, airports and residential projects, alongside customised solutions for transport infrastructure and public spaces. The company is also working on export-ready models incorporating renewable energy integration, smart monitoring systems and ion-based air treatment technology, which is currently under testing.
AlgaeTree™ was developed over two years by a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 scientists, researchers and engineers. Founded in 2024 under the Mushroom World Group, the company focuses on microalgae-based carbon capture and urban air purification technologies, combining biotechnology, artificial intelligence and sustainable engineering to address the growing demand for climate-resilient infrastructure.
