Explained: How Haryana plans to tackle stubble burning with its 2G ethanol plant | Explained News,The Indian Express
Set up in Panipat, the plant will face its first test soon in the approaching winter when the stubble burning season starts.
With an aim to cut pollution caused by stubble burning in Haryana, Delhi region, a new 2nd generation (2G) ethanol plant was recently (August 10) dedicated to the nation by PM Narendra Modi on World Biofuel Day. Set up in Panipat, the plant will face its first test soon in the approaching winter when the stubble burning season starts.
What does this plant aim to achieve?
Built by the Indian Oil Corporation at the cost of over Rs 900 crore, the plant, based on indegenous technology, is located close to the Panipat refinery. It aims to utilise about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw (crop-residue) annually to generate around 3 crore litres of ethanol annually.
“The project will have zero liquid discharge. By reducing the burning of rice straw (crop-residue), the project will reduce greenhouse gases equivalent to about 3 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions per year. Simply put, this is like taking away nearly 63,000 cars annually from the country’s roads,” the government says.
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