Government has unveiled plans to establish several bio-ethanol plants nationwide under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana.
The initiative is designed to foster the production of second-generation (2G) bioethanol from cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass, promoting cleaner fuel alternatives and bolstering India’s energy security.
Financial support will be provided for the creation of six commercial and four demonstration 2G bioethanol plants. The commercial facilities will be situated in the following locations: Panipat, Haryana: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bargarh, Odisha: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Bathinda, Punjab: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Numaligarh, Assam: Numaligarh Refineries Ltd, Davangere, Karnataka: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh: RCPL
Demonstration plants will also be established in various locations, including Panipat and Sagauli, to highlight advanced bioethanol production technologies.
The 2G bioethanol plants will employ cutting-edge technologies to convert biomass into ethanol, offering a cleaner and renewable fuel alternative. The initiative aligns with India’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels while fostering rural economic growth through sustainable energy production.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has already inaugurated a 2G bioethanol plant in Panipat, Haryana, and has launched a third-generation bioethanol facility at the same site. As reported by fuelsandlubes.com, the initiatives are part of a larger strategy to expand biofuel production and integrate it into the national energy infrastructure.
