New Delhi, Somaiya Group's Godavari Biorefineries Limited has inaugurated a new specialized biochemical plant in Sakarwadi, Maharashtra for the production of bio-based chemicals.
The multi-purpose plant will manufacture bio-based chemicals such as biobutanol, ethers and esters for use in coatings, resins, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and fragrances, the company said in a statement.
Sameer Somaiya, Chairman, Somaiya Group, said, “At Godavari Biorefineries, we create specialty chemicals from renewable resources using green chemistry. We work with farmers to develop sustainable agricultural value chains that support the production of our bio-based chemicals. serve as feedstock for.
According to Godavari Chief Executive Officer Sangeeta Srivastava, the new plant is part of Godavari's strategy to increase its capacity for bio-based chemicals and support companies that use more sustainable materials.
He said, “We work in close relationship and collaboration with our customers to develop and produce new bio-based chemical building blocks…This is a journey towards net zero where we are open to new partnerships. "
Chemical Engineer MM Sharma inaugurated the plant highlighting the importance of research and development. He appreciated Godavari's efforts but said the pace of change needed to be accelerated.
Godavari, which has over eight decades of experience in the sugar industry, works with farmers cultivating sugarcane and other biomass crops as feedstock for its bio-based chemicals.
The multi-purpose plant will manufacture bio-based chemicals such as biobutanol, ethers and esters for use in coatings, resins, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and fragrances, the company said in a statement.
Sameer Somaiya, Chairman, Somaiya Group, said, “At Godavari Biorefineries, we create specialty chemicals from renewable resources using green chemistry. We work with farmers to develop sustainable agricultural value chains that support the production of our bio-based chemicals. serve as feedstock for.
According to Godavari Chief Executive Officer Sangeeta Srivastava, the new plant is part of Godavari's strategy to increase its capacity for bio-based chemicals and support companies that use more sustainable materials.
He said, “We work in close relationship and collaboration with our customers to develop and produce new bio-based chemical building blocks…This is a journey towards net zero where we are open to new partnerships. "
Chemical Engineer MM Sharma inaugurated the plant highlighting the importance of research and development. He appreciated Godavari's efforts but said the pace of change needed to be accelerated.
Godavari, which has over eight decades of experience in the sugar industry, works with farmers cultivating sugarcane and other biomass crops as feedstock for its bio-based chemicals.
