BioChem USA to set up a biorefinery in the Indian state of Gujarat

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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
Dahej P.C.P.I.R. (Gujarat, India).
Cost
Rs 3000 crore (approximately, 366 M€).
Feedstock and processing capacity
10 lakh tons (1 Mton) of corn and 3 lakh tons (300 ktons) of biomass.
Products
Bioethanol, protein feed, edible corn oil and biodiesel.
Timeline
The plant would be operational within 24 to 30 months.
Employment effect
2.000 new jobs.

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