Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a player in renewable chemicals and biofuels, is making a strategic move to enhance its ethanol production capabilities.
The company has announced an investment of approximately ₹130 crore to establish a new 200 KLPD (Kiloliters per Day) corn/grain-based distillery.
The expansion aims to strengthen GBL’s position in the growing ethanol market. It focuses on sustainability and operational flexibility.
New Investment to Boost Ethanol Production
GBL plans to integrate a 200 KLPD corn/grain-based distillery into its existing operations, thereby enhancing its production capacity.
The facility will offer the company a dual-feedstock capability. It allows to use both sugarcane and maize as feedstocks for ethanol production.
This will improve flexibility, ensuring stable operations even in the face of challenges such as poor monsoons or policy changes.
Financial Details and Timeline
The total investment for the new distillery is pegged at ₹130 crore.
The project will be financed through internal accruals and debt. GBL aims to complete the commissioning of the new facility by the fourth quarter of FY 2026.
Supporting India’s Green Energy Transition
The investment is in line with GBL’s long-term vision of supporting India’s transition to green energy.
By diversifying feedstocks, GBL will mitigate climate-induced risks and enhance its resilience.
The move is expected to play a key role in meeting India’s rising ethanol demand. It is driven by the government’s ambitious ethanol blending program.
Leadership Talk
Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Godavari Biorefineries commented, “We are investing in corn/grain-based ethanol production to complement our existing sugarcane-based operations. This dual-feedstock approach will make our ethanol production more resilient and help us meet the growing demand driven by India’s ethanol blending program. It will also contribute to the country’s energy security goals”.
Strategic Timing for Market Expansion
As India’s ethanol demand rises due to increasing energy needs and ambitious blending targets, GBL’s dual-feedstock technology positions the company for growth. This positions GBL for consistent growth.
As per the press release, the expansion ensures production stability. It also strengthens GBL’s market position. This positions the company to meet both current and future demand in India’s renewable energy sector.
