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Godavari Biorefineries holds a Bhoomi Pujan for its plant, inaugurates research lab at Sakarwadi, Maharashtra
May 17, 2022The Sakarwadi Manufacturing Facility manufactures bio-based chemicals
The lab facility is also equipped to undertake advanced bio-chemical research for the development of new products as well as optimize manufacturing processes
We believe that it will also foster the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India.’
Sakarwadi, Maharashtra, 18 April 2022: Godavari Biorefineries Ltd (“GBL” or the “Company”), a pioneer in manufacturing ethanol-based chemicals in India and one of the largest producers of ethanol in India (source: Frost & Sullivan Report), 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. The Hon’ble Shri 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.
The Sakarwadi Manufacturing Facility manufactures bio-based chemicals that find use in a number of applications, while the research facility is equipped to undertake advanced bio-chemical research fostering the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India.’
Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Shri Subash Desai, said: “I congratulate Godavari Biorefineries and Mr. Samir Somaiya on this momentous occasion. I’m confident that the journey of betterment of mankind initiated by his forefathers will get a boost with the new R&D center. The Somaiya group is known for its eco-friendly manufacturing units and its contribution to manufacturing green bio-based chemicals. 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.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Samir Somaiya, chairman and managing director, Godavari Biorefineries, said: “We are delighted that the specialty chemicals facility and our ramped up research laboratory will enable us to expand the bio-chemical industry. India has been increasing its exports of chemical products in recent years, and at Godavari Biorefineries 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. There is a growing demand for sustainable and green chemicals all across the world. Our investments in research and development have been instrumental in our growth and are aimed at creating value as well as optimizing resources and processes.”
Godavari Biorefineries Sakarwadi Manufacturing Facility utilizes ethanol and rectified spirits and can use ethanol and rectified spirits manufactured by them to manufacture specialty 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 their capacity for existing products and introduce additional ethanol based chemicals. We believe that GBL’s new research lab will facilitate development of new products as well as optimizing its manufacturing processes. Godavari Biorefineries has a dedicated team of research scientists who seek to develop new potential marketable products.
We believe that the research lab will also aim to improve manufacturing efficiency on existing products and reduce production costs.
About Godavari Biorefineries
Godavari Biorefineries Limited, established in 1956, is the flagship company of the diversified Somaiya group, which has interests in inter alia, the education, agricultural research, renewable energy and healthcare industries. We utilise sugarcane as a feedstock to manufacture a wide range of products, including sugar, ethanol, bio-based chemicals and power and were among the first few companies in India to utilise sugarcane juice and syrup for the production of ethanol (source: Frost & Sullivan Report). We currently have two manufacturing facilities, one manufacturing facility located in the Bagalkot district in Karnataka (“Sameerwadi Manufacturing Facility”) and another manufacturing facility located in the Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra (“Sakarwadi Manufacturing Facility”).
The molasses from sugarcane is used at the Sameerwadi Manufacturing Facility for the manufacturing of Ethanol. We are one of the largest producers of ethanol in India (source: Frost & Sullivan Report). The chemicals manufactured by us comprise of ethanol-based chemicals such as ethyl acetate, bio-ethyl acetate, MPO, 1,3 butylene glycol, crotonaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, bio- acetic acid and paraldehyde- (“Bio-based Chemicals”). The Bio-based Chemicals manufactured by us find application in various industries, including the agrochemical, cosmetics, flavour and fragrance, food, fuel, paints and coatings and pharmaceutical industries, while the ethanol manufactured are sold to oil marketing companies and also find application in the beverages, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
To learn more about our product portfolio please visit www.godavaribiorefineries.com.
“Godavari Biorefineries Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its equity shares and has filed a draft red herring prospectus (“DRHP”) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The DRHP is available on the website of the SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the websites of the book running lead managers, Equirus Capital Private Limited at www.equirus.com, and JM Financial Limited at www.jmfl.com, and the websites of the stock exchange(s) at www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com, respectively. Investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see "Risk Factors" of the RHP, when available. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for any investment decision.
The Equity Shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any other applicable law of the United States and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. Accordingly, the Equity Shares are being offered and sold outside the United States in offshore transactions as defined in and in compliance with Regulation S and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction where those offers and sales are made. There will be no public offering in the United States.”
A record of 22.35 lakhs MT of cane crushed at GBL Sameerwadi
May 17, 2022
Godavari Biorefineries Limited , one of the largest producers of ethanol in India achieved a record of 22.35 lakhs MT of cane crushing at GBL Sameerwadi. It’s the result of sheer hard work and commitment of each and every member of Godavari Biorefineries Limited family that we could achieve this.
Godavari has always been at the forefront of making ethanol from sugarcane. The company rapidly increased its ethanol.capacity from 200,000 litres per day to its current ethanol capacity of 400,000 litres per day. We are currently expanding to make 600,000 litres per day from the coming sugarcane cruising season.
Next year, we further plan to add a bolt on capacity for adding grain as a feedstock giving us greater flexibility and resilience in our ethanol capacity.
About Godavari Biorefineries Limited.
Godavari Biorefineries Limited, established in 1956, is the flagship company of the diversified Somaiya group, which has interests in inter alia, the education, agricultural research, renewable energy and healthcare industries. We utilise sugarcane as a feedstock to manufacture a wide range of products, including sugar, ethanol, bio-based chemicals and power and were among the first few companies in India to utilise sugarcane juice and syrup for the production of ethanol (source: Frost & Sullivan Report). We currently have two manufacturing facilities, one manufacturing facility located in the Bagalkot district in Karnataka (“Sameerwadi Manufacturing Facility”) and another manufacturing facility located in the Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra (“Sakarwadi Manufacturing Facility”).
The molasses from sugarcane is used at the Sameerwadi Manufacturing Facility for the manufacturing of Ethanol. We are one of the largest producers of ethanol in India (source: Frost & Sullivan Report). The chemicals manufactured by us comprise of ethanol-based chemicals such as ethyl acetate, bio-ethyl acetate, MPO, 1,3 butylene glycol, crotonaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, bio- acetic acid and paraldehyde- (“Bio-based Chemicals”). The Bio-based Chemicals manufactured by us find application in various industries, including the agrochemical, cosmetics, flavour and fragrance, food, fuel, paints and coatings and pharmaceutical industries, while the ethanol manufactured are sold to oil marketing companies and also find application in the beverages, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
To learn more about our product portfolio please visit www.godavaribiorefineries.com.
Mr Samir Somaiya speaking at Dubai Sugar Conference
May 17, 2022
Speaking at the Dubai Sugar Conference 2022, Chairman, Godavari Biorefineries Limited and President, Somaiya Vidyavihar Mr. Samir Somaiya spoke about the transformation of Indian Sugar Industry to produce Ethanol. He emphasised on how this transformation has led to multifold changes, paving way towards India’s energy security, enhancing farmer’s income and combating climate change.
He showcased the current roadmap to Ethanol announced by the Honourable Prime Minister last June as an energy supplement for India’s growing energy need.
The Government has articulated a blending target of 20% by 2025. This move has encouraged Indian Sugar producers to innovate and diversify. During the conference he quotes.
As an Indian miller, I explained our journey of rising to the occasion by expanding our Ethanol facility and diverting more than 30% of our sugar in cane to Ethanol. Godavari Biorefineries Limited is one illustrative example of Indian mills adapting to this opportunity and challenge. We are all transforming in small ways and large, slowly and fast, but surely so. The current geopolitics reinforces the point that we need to build self sufficiency in food and energy. And this is a way that simultaneously helps farmer’s income and mitigates climate change. The entire programme is being built in a spirit of teamwork with the industry, the Government, Customers (Oil Companies), Workers, and most importantly the Farmers working together to make this vision a reality.
Godavari Biorefineries Limited contributes to Ethanol Blending Program by pioneering the use of sugarcane syrup for making ethanol
Aug 10, 2020
On the occasion of “World Biofuel Day”, we are happy to share that Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. has delivered 38 million litres of ethanol to the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) of the Government of India. Of these, 35 million litres was derived from Sugarcane syrup and B Heavy molasses. Godavari Biorefineries pioneered the use of sugarcane syrup for making ethanol by diverting more than 30% of sugarcane directly following the Brazilian model.
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. manufactured the ethanol in its distillery with a production capacity of 320,000 litres per day. In the coming season, we will be expanding the distillery to manufacture 400,000 litres per day of ethanol. We aim to deliver more than 70 million litres of ethanol to the blending programme during the next sugar season.
Godavari Biorefineries Limited achieves Bonsucro Certification
Apr 27, 2020
Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) has earned Bonsucro certification for the Sameerwadi manufacturing unit located in the state of Karnataka, India.
GBL has demonstrated the operation of a management system that is compliant with the requirements of Bonsucro standards, such as Bonsucro Production standard, Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard and the Bonsucro Smallholder Production Standard. Bonsucro certification allows GBL to assure the customers of getting catered in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Bonsucro is a global multi-stakeholder non-profit organization that exists to promote sustainable sugarcane production, processing, and trade around the world. Bonsucro supports a community of over 280 members in over 50 countries, from all elements of the sugarcane supply chain, including, farmers, millers, traders, buyers, and support organizations. Bonsucro is a full member of ISEAL Alliance, the global membership association for credible sustainability standards, and complies with all of ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice, which provide a globally recognized framework used by leading sustainability standards.
To learn more about the Bonsucro certification please visit http://www.bonsucro.com/
Contact: Godavari Biorefineries Ltd.
Mr. Karan Mengar
91-22-61702100
mengar.karan@somaiya.com
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Launches PAAVAN™ - Ethanol Based Hand Sanitizer
Mar 24, 2020
We at GBL, are happy to share that our Ethanol-based hand sanitizer, PAAVAN™, has been approved and licensed by the FDA. We have started manufacturing it at our Karnataka and Maharashtra Units. PAAVAN™ is a non-sticky hand sanitizer that immediately cleanses hands without water & soap providing effective protection against a variety of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. With the COVID-19 virus threat looming globally, PAAVAN™ will assist in safeguarding public health. PAAVAN™ is available in 500 ml Bottle, 5 Ltr Jerry Can, 35 Ltr Jerry Can & 200 Ltr HDPE Drum.
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for Acetic Acid.
Mar 12, 2019
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label. The product, Acetic Acid Glacial, is now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content. Third-party verification for a product's biobased content is administered through the USDA BioPreferred Program, an initiative created by the 2002 Farm Bill (and most recently expanded by the 2014 Farm Bill). One of the goals of the BioPreferred Program is to increase the development, purchase and use of biobased products. The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content, which is the portion of a product that comes from a renewable source, such as plant, animal, marine, or forestry feedstocks. Utilizing renewable, biobased materials displaces the need for non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals. Biobased products, through petroleum displacement, have played an increasingly important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate global climate change. Biobased products are cost-comparative, readily available, and perform as well as or better than their conventional counterparts.
Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. said, “We have always believed that renewable resources can meaningfully supplement the needs of our planet and help achieve a sustainable future, so necessary for the generations to come after us. Godavari Biorefineries has pioneered the use of agricultural feedstock to make foods, energy, chemicals and biomaterials. We are proud to add acetic acid, made from renewable resources to our portfolio.”
"We applaud Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. for earning the USDA Certified Biobased Product label," said Kate Lewis, USDA BioPreferred Program. "Products from Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. are contributing to an ever expanding marketplace that adds value to renewable agriculture commodities, creates jobs in rural communities, and decreases our reliance on petroleum." According to a report that USDA released in 2016, biobased products contributed $393 billion to the U.S. economy in 2014 and support, directly and indirectly, 4.2 million jobs. In this report, the research team estimate petroleum displacement of up to 6.8 million barrels in 2014. The increased production of renewable chemicals and biobased products contributes to the development and expansion of the U.S. bioeconomy - where society looks to agriculture for sustainable sources of fuel, energy, chemicals, and products.
To learn more about the USDA Certified Biobased Product label please visit www.biopreferred.gov and follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BioPreferred
Contact:
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd.
Mr. Shirish Paranjpe
91-22-61702100
paranjpe.shirish@somaiya.com
USDA BioPreferred ® Program
Vernell Thompson
202.720.4145
Vernell.Thompson@dm.usda.gov
Re-starting business of Bio-based Acetic Acid from October 2018
Jun 06, 2018
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. (GBL) will be re-starting production of Bio-based Acetic Acid from October 2018. GBL will produce acetic acid from ethanol, backed by strong demand from customers as they have expressed the need for renewable raw materials adhering to the 'green chemistry' principles.' GBL has been a pioneer in the use of Sustainable and Renewable Resources to produce chemicals.
