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Rapid Increase in Ethanol Production Capacity Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Two Different types of processes  to produce Ethanol To produce 684 crore liters of ethanol by the sugar industry by 2025-26, sugarcane equivalent to 60 LMT of surplus sugar would be diverted to ethanol. In the current sugar season, 2020-21 more than 20 LMT of sugar is estimated to be diverted. To produce 666 crore liters of ethanol/ alcohol from food grains by 2025-26, about 165 LMT of food grains would be utilized. At present damaged food grain availability is around 40 lakh tons in the country. In 2020-21 approximately 20 lakh ton maize is surplus FCI Rice is also sufficient in stock (266 LMT) and it will continue to remain robust as procurement of paddy/rice at MSP continues at expected levels. The country is producing sufficient food grains and sugar to meet the requirement for ethanol. Molasses-based distilleries have also been offered interest subvention to convert them to dual feed, to convert b...

Biotechnology – The way towards a Biobased economy Biotechnology companies have developed to form backbone support to the economy of the nation. The bio-economy includes all activities related to the production of biomass and the ways in which the biomass and its residues can be used subsequently. Introduction to Biotechnology There is growing consumer demand for natural products, low-carbon solutions, and bio-based innovation. Industrial biotechnology is a key enabling technology for delivering these solutions. At the same time, there is a huge opportunity for biotechnology aligned with Agriculture & chemical sectors. However, in the modern financial world, biotechnology companies comprise an industry sector collectively known as the biotech. The research, develop, and produce a wide variety of commercial products, though most of them focus on medical or agricultural applications. Green Biotechnology (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Huge growth opportunities ahead Green Biot...

Ethanol - The next big tailwind story Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Introduction Ethanol , also called ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol is simple alcohol that is often abbreviated as EtOH. Ethanol production in India is mainly dominated by sugary feedstock, and C-heavy molasses available from sugar mills. Ethanol produced by fermentation of renewable food crops such as sugarcane, maize, wheat, sorghum, beet, and other starches is called bioethanol, and it is the eco-friendly alternative biofuel. The product is primarily used as a solvent in various industries such as: In addition, ethanol is gaining popularity as an efficient alternative fuel. It has significant penetration in the major end-use industries such as automotive, foods and beverages, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. According to the reports, the global ethanol market is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 4.5% to reach USD 117 Billion by the end of 2027. The primary factors fa...

Praj Industries - APIs, Fermentation, Biologics, and allied sectors with new Technologies and Tie-ups. Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar   Company Overview Praj Industries (Praj), India’s most accomplished industrial biotechnology Company with global footprints, is driven by innovation, integration, and delivery capabilities. Over the past three decades, Praj has focused on the environment, energy, and agri-process industry, with over 750 customer references spanning 75 countries across 5 continents. Praj’s diverse portfolio comprises of Bio-energy solutions, High purity water systems, Breweries, Critical process equipment & skids, and Zero liquid discharge systems. Praj has pioneered the Bio-Mobility that envisages using renewable biological resources to produce carbon-neutral transportation fuels across all modes of mobility i.e. Surface, Air, and Marine. The bio-Mobility platform comprises Biofuels both in liquid, as well as gaseous form and, are derived by processing feedst...