TATA Projects to take part in the construction of the 2G ethanol biorefinery of BPCL in Bargarh


Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.

TATA Projects Limited has announced having received an order from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) regarding to the construction of its 2G ethanol project in Bargarh (Odisha, India).
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Figure 1. BPCL project will reduce burning of agriwaste (extracted from the press release)

The project was unveiled just before the end of 2016 during the event PETROTECH 2016. BPCL signed an agreement with Praj (technology licensor) for setting up the plant. In February 2018, the oil company gave the formal confirmation for Praj to start the basic engineering and the design package.

The proposed production capacity of this plant is 100 kL per day of fuel grade ethanol meeting specifications as per IS 15464:2004. Rice straw shall be the design feedstock while maize stalk will be the check case. The project will assist in addressing growing environmental concerns and supporting the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program. The Government of India is encouraging production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues to provide additional sources of remuneration to farmers. In addition to reducing environmental pollution due to burning of agricultural waste, the project will enhance the nation's energy security.

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