BioChem USA to set up a biorefinery in the Indian state of Gujarat
Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.
The Directorate of Information of the Government
of Gujarat (state of India located on the country's western coast) reported
last week that the Government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BioChem USA (manufacturing entity of Petron Scientech Inc) related
to the set-up of a biorefinery in Dahej P.C.P.I.R. (Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Investment Region).
Announcement of the Directorate of Information
of the Government of Gujarat: “Biorefinery to be Setup
with Investment of Rs. 3000 crore in Dahej P.C.P.I.R”, 31/01/2019.
Figure 1. Representatives of BioChem USA and
the Government of Gujarat during the signing of the MoU
Available data:
Location
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Dahej
P.C.P.I.R. (Gujarat, India).
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Cost
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Rs 3000
crore (approximately, 366 M€).
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Feedstock
and processing capacity
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10 lakh
tons (1 Mton) of corn and 3 lakh tons (300 ktons) of biomass.
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Products
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Bioethanol,
protein feed, edible corn oil and biodiesel.
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Timeline
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The plant
would be operational within 24 to 30 months.
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Employment
effect
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2.000 new
jobs.
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