Praj and IndianOil sign MOU to fast track Alcohol to Jet fuels
In India, Praj Industries Limited (Praj) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) have inked an MoU to explore opportunities to fast-track India’s transition to leaner and greener sources of energy by exploring avenues such as the production of Alcohol to Jet (ATJ) fuels, 1G & 2G Ethanol, Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and related opportunities in the biofuels industry. Exploring these green energy horizons will be crucial for India to achieve carbon neutrality by 2070.
In sync with the ambitious economic growth trajectory of the nation, the Indian aviation sector is at the cusp of exponential growth. At the same time, it is also identified as one of the significant sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. This MOU will boost ATJ fuel production capacity and its use in India which will in turn help curb emissions emanating from the airplanes as per IATA’s (The International Air Transport Association) mandate.
As per the MoU, IndianOil and Praj will also collaborate to set up Biofuel production facilities, including CBG, Biodiesel and Ethanol. The two companies would also work together to facilitate the sales and marketing of various co-products and intermediates produced from these facilities. Praj and IndianOil would explore and jointly work towards forming a 50:50 Joint Venture and identify partners to form special purpose vehicles (SPVs) under the proposed alliance. Biofuels is an essential part of India’s flourishing Bioeconomy
and will play a significant role in sustainable climate actions to help India fulfil its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as per COP 21, Paris Summit.
Category: Fuels
