2G Ethanol

What is Second Generation (2G) Ethanol?

Second Generation (2G) differs from 1st generation ethanol in terms of feedstock and subsequently, the production process. Second Generation (2G) feed stocks include agri-residues like rice & wheat straw, cane trash, corn cobs & stover, cotton stalk, bagasse, Empty Fruit bunches (EFB), etc.

Our technology brings infinite possibilities to protect the environment and address energy challenges, confronting mankind… by making use of nature’s endless resources. That’s why we proudly call it….Enfinity.
From 1st generation to Second Generation (2G) ethanol technology, we thrive on challenges. We have 1000++ References in 100+ countries across all 5 continents across the globe. Each of these plants carry our signature of technology innovation and integration, delivering lower water and energy footprint.
This knowledge helped us in developing the Second generation (2G) cellulosic ethanol technology “Enfinity”
Praj’s state of the art second generation ethanol pilot plant facility is operational since 2009. This facility has tested more than 450 MT of biomass such as corn cob, cane bagasse, corn Stover, Empty fruit bunches (EFB), Rice straw, etc. Rigorous testing and 8,00,000 man-hours of technology development efforts enabled us to scale the “Enfinity” to 1 Mln litres per annum capacity PRAJ’s End–to-end 2G “Smart Bio refinery” solution based on “Enfinity” technology: The Smart Bio refinery will process multiple feed stocks and shall produce multiple products like bio ethanol, bio butanol, bio chemicals, power, Bio CNG, CO2 etc.

India’s first integrated Second generation (2G) bio-refinery demonstration plant

2G Plant Drone View

Delegates from Europe and South East Asian countries

Dr Anil Kakodkar S Visit to 2G Plant

Dr-Kyriakos-Maniatis-Directorate General for Energy EU at 2G plant

Praj 2G Demo Plant

Material Handling System

Pre-treatment & Solid / Liquid Separation

Hydrolysis and Co-fermentation

Distillation Unit

Waste Water treatment facility

Key Technology Highlights:

  • Operating cost at par with global competition

  • Wastewater management to meet Zero Process Liquid Discharge

  • Complete end to end offering from feedstock processing till end product and wastewater treatment

  • Capability to process multiple feedstock - corn cobs & stover, rice & wheat straw, cane trash, cane bagasse, cotton stalk, Empty fruit bunches (EFB)

  • Multi-product - The plant is designed to produce Bio-ethanol, Bio-gas with provision for set-up of Bio-CNG unit

  • Process integration for optimization of energy & water consumption

  • Capacity – 1 million litre per annum

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