UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore

Keeping pace with the clean energy demand, boosting ethanol is key to energy security and enhancing rural incomes

Uttar Pradesh (UP), the nation’s leading ethanol producer with over 1.50 billion litres generated in 2023-24, has logged fresh private investment worth ₹6,772 crore in the sector.

 

"Private investors are setting up facilities worth ₹6,772 crore for creating an additional ethanol capacity of 1.06 billion litres in UP," a senior official said. According to the government data, UP produced more than 1.50 billion litres of ethanol in 2023–24 from 102 active distilleries.

 

Ethanol is mixed with petroleum products as a greener alternative to fossil fuels. The Centre aims to achieve a blending ratio of more than 20 per cent by