Bhubaneswar: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has commissioned its second-generation (2G) bioethanol refinery at Bargarh in Odisha, marking a key step in advancing clean energy initiatives.
The facility has a production capacity of 100 kilolitres per day and uses rice straw as feedstock. It employs advanced lignocellulosic technology, along with pretreatment and fermentation processes, to produce fuel-grade bioethanol, the company said in a post on X.
The refinery has been designed as a Zero Liquid Discharge plant with solid-liquid separation systems, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources while maintaining high environmental standards.
The project aligns with India’s E20 Ethanol Blending Programme and the National Biofuels Policy. It aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy by converting agricultural residue into clean fuel.
BPCL said the project was delivered safely, achieving around 20 million manhours without any lost time accidents. The milestone reflects strong execution, engineering capability, and teamwork.
