MoPNG approves India's First Private Hybrid 2G Ethanol Project (Uttar Pradesh)

Why in News?

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) approved ₹150 crore assistance.

• India's first private-sector Hybrid Second Generation (2G) Ethanol Biorefinery.

• Location: Wave Sugar, Dhanaura, Uttar Pradesh

• Capacity: 91 KLPD (Kilolitres per day)

Key Facts

• Assistance through:

  • Centre for High Technology (CHT)

  • Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana

    • Jaiv Indhan–Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran

Feedstock

Uses agricultural waste:

• Bagasse

• Crop stalks

• Agricultural residues

Technology

• Biomass gasification

• Advanced gas fermentation

Importance

• Reduces stubble burning

• Clean fuel production

• Circular economy

• Farmer income enhancement

• Supports Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP)

Prelims Facts

• 2G Ethanol = Produced from agricultural waste.

• 1G Ethanol = Produced from sugarcane/molasses.

Mains Value Addition

GS-3

• Biofuel

• Energy Security

• Climate Change

• Sustainable Agriculture