en.Wedoany.com Reported - Panipat Sugar Mill plans to invest approximately INR 2 billion to build the highest-capacity ethanol production facility in Haryana. This grain-based ethanol plant, designed with a daily capacity of 90,000 liters, is expected to be completed within 15 months. Once operational, it will provide critical support for India's expanding biofuel blending program.
The proposed ethanol facility will primarily supply ethanol to Indian Oil Corporation's refinery in Panipat and other oil marketing companies. The project aims to strengthen domestic ethanol production, helping India increase the ethanol blending ratio in gasoline and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The new facility will ensure a reliable and sustainable supply of ethanol.
The project has been designed with a particular focus on sustainability. The ethanol plant will be equipped with advanced Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology, ensuring no liquid waste is discharged outside the facility during production. This environmentally friendly measure helps minimize the plant's ecological footprint, complies with stringent environmental standards, and reflects the emphasis on sustainable industrial practices in India's biofuel industry.
Panipat Sugar Mill has completed tender preparation and is expected to issue a tender notice soon. Construction work will commence after approval and issuance of work orders, with the goal of achieving operational status within 15 months. The facility will be built on approximately 10.7 acres of land. The local government has finalized the project proposal, which is now submitted to the High Purchase Committee for approval and contractor selection.
The ethanol facility is designed to operate using a variety of agricultural feedstocks, including rice, corn, pearl millet (bajra), and sugarcane molasses. During the sugar mill's off-season, the facility will process grains such as corn, rice, and pearl millet to maintain continuous production; during the sugarcane crushing season, sugarcane molasses will be the primary feedstock. This flexible feedstock strategy helps ensure year-round uninterrupted operation and maximizes production efficiency.
According to Navdeep Nain, Managing Director of Panipat Cooperative Sugar Mill, the tender process for the ethanol project is about to commence. This facility will be the highest-capacity ethanol plant in Haryana, primarily serving Indian Oil Corporation and other oil companies. With its large-scale production capacity, sustainable design, and multi-feedstock flexibility, the new ethanol plant is expected to strengthen Haryana's biofuel ecosystem, create additional value for the agricultural sector, while supporting India's renewable energy and ethanol blending targets.
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