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FOCUS ON RENEWABLES GREEN FUEL
Reliance to commission new energy giga complex Praj opens ethanol-to-SAF demo plant in Pune

this year Oil Minister, Mr. Hardeep Singh
Puri, has inaugurated Praj Industries’
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) will facilities in phases this year,” the com- Energy Giga Complex will be among ethanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
commission a new energy giga com- pany said in a post-third-quarter earn- the largest integrated renewable energy (SAF) demonstration plant in Pune.
plex in Gujarat in the second half of ings call with investors. manufacturing facilities in the world. The pilot project has been set up at the
2024, the company said in an earnings biofuel pioneer’s Research and Deve-
statement and investor call. Post announcement of its third-quar- Reliance has signed an MoU with the lopment unit in Pirangut near Pune.
ter earnings, RIL’s CMD, Mr. Mukesh Gujarat government to set up 100-GW
The company is building a giga Ambani stated the “New Energy Giga renewable power at Rs. 5-lakh-crore Mr. Pramod Choudhari, President
complex spread over 5,000-acres in Complex is all set to be commissioned capex. It has received in-principle of Praj Group, and offi cials of IOC
Jamnagar in Gujarat. The complex in the second half of CY24. I am con- approval for 74,750-hectares of land and other companies were also present
comprises fi ve giga factories for photo- fi dent that Reliance’s New Energy parcels in Kutch for green hydrogen. at the launch event. Interacting with
voltaic panels, fuel cell system, green business will play a pivotal role in the them, Mr. Puri said there is a huge
hydrogen, energy storage and power global movement for adoption of cleaner “Reliance is nearing the commission- demand for biofuels in the international
electronics. fuels.” ing of the fi rst tranche of 5-GW module market, and hence supply of raw agri-
manufacturing capacity in mid-CY24,” cultural materials has become a chal-
“On track to commence new energy The Dhirubhai Ambani Green Nuvama said in a January 17 note. lenging factor. of SAF and is testament to India’s completed its journey using aviation
rising prowess in the global biofuels fuel made from alcohol. Mr. Puri
SECURING SUPPLIES “This facility showcases indi- economy,” he said. Last year, a fl ight had received the aircraft at the Delhi
After Argentina, Govt. looks to tap Chile for lithium genous technology for production from Pune to Delhi had successfully airport.

Post signing a development and ex- Copper and MECL, which has been in the Earlier this month, India announced ACHEMA and IGCC to hold roadshow in Mumbai
ploration agreement with Argentina’s forefront of the country’s efforts to secure acquisition of fi ve lithium blocks in In the run-up to the upcoming global as part of ACHEMA’s Asia-Pacifi c Head of Business Development and
Camyen for lithium sourcing, the Mines critical mineral supplies from overseas, Argentina – its fi rst ever. Under the forum and leading show for the pro- Roadshow, the pre-event presentation Sales; and Mr. Ute Brockmann, Deputy
Ministry is tapping into Chile, eyeing will send a team to conduct technical due agreement, around Rs. 200-crore will be cess industries, ACHEMA 2024 in and networking session is scheduled for Director General, IGCC. It will focus on
similar acquisition opportunities. A team diligence of few brine type lithium blocks invested through KABIL for develop- Frankfurt, Germany, in June, the Indo- January 30, 2024. the pharma and chemical industries in
of Ministry offi cials will be carrying out of Enami. Chile, along with Argentina ment and exploration of these blocks. German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) India, sharing insights on India’s pathways
due diligence for lithium blocks there soon and Bolivia form the world’s ‘Lithium And in case of mineral discovery, the is organising a seminar titled “ACHEMA The two-hour session will feature for industrial growth and sustainable
and discussions in this regard are currently Triangle’, accounting for majority of the state-owned entity will have commercial 2024: Catalysts of Change – Navigating speakers including Mr. Achim Fabig, development in process industries, and
underway, a report in the Hindu Business resources globally. production rights. Industrial Growth and Sustainable Consul General, German Consulate the transformative journey that the
Line said quoting unnamed sources. Development” in Mumbai. Organised General, Mumbai; Mr. Andreas Konert, country is currently undertaking.
Dharmaj Crop. Guard commences
The Ministry, which has signed a
non-disclosure agreement with Chilean production from new facility Aarti Industries secures contract worth Rs. 6,000-crore
state-run company Enami, is now fi nal- Aarti Industries Ltd. (AIL) has sible leading global specialty chemical to transform current relationships into
ising a team of offi cials that will visit the Dharmaj Crop. Guard Ltd., a cial production on January 22, 2024. signed a long-term agreement with a player, this contract showcases AIL’s more enduring, long-term partner-
country to secure offtake agreements. leading agrochemicals producer, has Divided into four blocks – two for multinational conglomerate for the sup- future-ready capabilities and ability ships.”
Acquisition will be for brine-based lithium announced the successful commission- intermediates, one multi-purpose tech- ply of a niche speciality chemical. The Balaji Amines gets BIS certifi cation for morpholine
blocks. ing of its greenfi eld manufacturing nical block, and a recovery block – contract is worth over Rs. 6,000-crore
facility in Sayakha GIDC, Gujarat. it is capable of manufacturing multiple and for a period over four years. Solapur-based Balaji Amines Ltd. from the Bureau of Indian Standards
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) products simultaneously. has announced the receipt of certifi ca- for unit-III of the company situated at
has been signed with Enami, the state- The facility represents a strategic Commenting on the development, tion from the Bureau of Indian Stand- Plot No. E-7 and 8, MIDC, Chincholi,
owned company of Chile, for exchange shift for Dharmaj as it enables a In addition to the production Mr. Rajendra Gogri, Chairman & Man- ards (BIS) for morpholine. The licence Mohol, Solapur, Maharashtra,” the com-
of information and sharing of data in May. foray into the manufacture of technicals blocks, the facility boasts a dedicated aging Director at AIL, said, “We look is valid for one-year. pany said in a release. Balaji Amines
and intermediates. Research and Development (R&D) forward to this alliance, further deepen- is the largest manufacturer of aliphatic
KABIL or Khanij Bidesh India Ltd., Centre and Quality Control (QC) ing our relationship and broadening our “The company received the BIS cer- amines in India. It has over 30 products
a joint venture of NALCO, Hindustan The facility commenced commer- Laboratory. presence in the industry. As a respon- tifi cation for the product ‘morpholine’ and 231-ktpa capacity.

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