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The plant aims to produce bio-based chemicals for coatings and resins, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food and fragrances markets.

Godavari Biorefineries Limited inaugurated its new specialty bio-chemical plant, at Sakarwadi in Maharashtra. The company intends to produce bio-based chemicals at this plant to support the green and net-zero ambitions of its clientele in different markets across the globe.

The ceremony was honoured by the esteemed presence of Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma and Bart De Jong, Consul General of the Netherlands in Mumbai, along with other distinguished guests.

The inauguration marks a significant milestone in our journey towards innovation and excellence in the production of specialty chemicals. This advanced facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology, underscores our commitment to the highest standards of safety and environmental sustainability.

This multipurpose plant intends to produce bio-chemicals such as bio-butanol, bio-based ethers and esters in this plant. Godavari Biorefineries Ltd has the strategy to further develop and scale up its capacity in the coming years in volumes and for new bio-based chemicals. The plant aims to produce bio-based chemicals for coatings and resins, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food and fragrances markets, said the company in the statement.

Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, a luminary in the field of chemical engineering, performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony and delivered an inspiring address. He highlighted the critical role of research and development in the chemical industry and praised our efforts in establishing a plant that represents the future of specialty chemicals manufacturing.

The event was further distinguished by the presence of Bart De Jong, Consul General of the Netherlands in Mumbai. In his address, De Jong emphasized the importance of international cooperation in advancing technological and industrial growth.

 Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. is a biorefining company producing sugar, biofuels, chemicals, power, compost, waxes, and related products, using sugarcane as the primary feedstock.  The company has manufacturing plants at Sameerwadi, Bagalkot district in Karnataka and Sakarwadi, Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra.

The plant aims to produce bio-based chemicals

Holds Bhoomi Poojan for Sakarwadi manufacturing facility

Manufacturer of ethanol-based chemicals Godavari Biorefineries Ltd (GBL) held a Bhoomi Poojan ceremony for its Sakarwadi manufacturing facility at Sakarwadi in Maharashtra. GBL also inaugurated a research laboratory for bio-chemical research and new product development. Subhash Desai, Cabinet Minister of Industries, Maharashtra, presided at the bhoomi poojan while unveiling the research laboratory to augment its pioneering work in biochemical research.

Desai, said, “The advancement in research in bio-chemicals and introductions of new green products will propel the Indian chemical industry to become a global manufacturing hub.”

Samir Somaiya, CMD, GBL said, “We are delighted that the specialty chemicals facility and our ramped up research laboratory will enable us to expand the bio-chemical industry. Our vision is to make green chemicals that reduce the impact on the environment, focus on bio-diversity and the prudent use of scarce resources. Our investments in research and development have been instrumental in our growth and are aimed at creating value as well as optimising resources and processes.”

The manufacturing facility utilises ethanol and rectified spirits and can use ethanol and rectified spirits manufactured by them to manufacture speciality chemicals including bio-ethyl acetate, MPO, 1,3 butylene glycol, crotonaldehyde and paraldehyde and commodity chemical ethyl acetate. The company is in the process of expanding its plant to expand its capacity for existing products and introduce additional ethanol based chemicals.

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