Introduction On August 10th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Biofuel Day, a significant occasion that highlights the importance of biofuels in shaping a sustainable future for our planet. This day serves as a reminder of the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and transition towards cleaner and renewable energy […]
Introduction Bioproducts, derived from renewable resources, have emerged as a promising solution to address the environmental challenges associated with conventional products. These sustainable innovations encompass a wide range of materials, chemicals, and fuels that are produced using biomass, agricultural waste, or algae. This article delves into the different aspects of bioproducts, exploring their applications across […]
Earth Hour is a global initiative that was launched by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007. It is an annual event celebrated on the last Saturday of March every year. The event is marked by turning off non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time, as a symbol of […]
Access to clean water and sanitary facilities is a fundamental human right because they are necessary for human survival. Nonetheless, there is still a water and sanitation crisis affecting millions of people worldwide. Emphasis on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis is the focus of World Water Day 2023. This theme emphasizes […]
National Science Day in India is celebrated every year on February 28th to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on that day in 1928. The discovery was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 and since then, National Science Day is celebrated to spread awareness about […]
The government, businesses and individuals around the world have been tackling unprecedented challenges post the COVID -19 outbreak. The unanticipated upsurge of this pandemic has had a sudden impact on our daily lives, forcing us to mend our ways overnight. As individuals, we have been confined to our homes and working remotely since the global […]
A massive increase in energy consumption throughout the world has led to a rise in demand for fuels and energy sources. Conventional energy sources such as fossil fuels are limited and on the verge of getting exhausted. Renewable fuels and technologies, hence, are sustainable solutions. More sustainable fuels that reduce emissions and social impacts such […]
India’s agricultural population is highly dependent on the monsoons. Climate change has altered the patterns of weather, adversely impacting rainfall, the crops, the farmers and consequently, us. While farmers are suffering from drought or excessive rainfall, cities are struggling with their own woes of untreated sewage flowing through open nullahs with the occasional floods only […]
Our dependence on fossil fuels is creating a world-wide turmoil in regards to the sustainability of the human race. Fossils are the primary source of bi-products, energy and resources, and this is having a detrimental effect on our planet. As a result, we are witnessing major geo-political issues and energy security concerns due to the […]
A thick layer of smog shrouds Delhi as the capital lays enveloped in noxious mist with pollution levels now lurking under the severe plus or emergency category. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), the share of stubble-burning accounted for 20% to 25% of Delhi’s pollution in recent times. [1] […]
By developing innovative and sustainable decarbonization solutions using circular bioeconomy, Praj is combatting the evils of climate change across the world. Praj is a name to reckon with not just in the home market of India but in South East Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. Praj has executed more than 240 projects in 45+ […]
Over the years, we have seen an increasing number of areas in India becoming water stressed. This results in lesser water available for everyone, including for human consumption, for the agricultural as well as the industrial sector. Compounded by existing poor conditions of our farmers, water scarcity has been causing additional distress to the rural […]
Climate change is real and happening now, even as we speak! While the summer of 2019 dried out the throats of Chennai, parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Kolhapur, and Sangli were reeling under a deluge. While these extreme disparities may be attributed to improper town planning, another factor prominently at play is ‘climate change’, which […]
Corn, which is the most popular feedstock, is now finding replacements in the form of feedstocks as diverse as waste gases from landfills, wood waste from sawmills, and biomass feedstocks from sugar mills. Praj has been working on consistently developing the bioethanol production technology since the past 35 years. This technology is fueling 100% of […]
Mr. Amol Sheth’s presentation at AIDA seminar on Praj 2nd Gen Ethanol Technology – Feb 2016 Greenhouse Gas emissions have been a significant contributor to the pollution scenario of the world in recent times. This invites an urgent need to adopt an environmentally friendly approach to meet the fuel demands brought by rapid urbanization. The […]
With the increasing problem of water scarcity plaguing the entire nation, a major challenge for industries is to be efficient in use of this vital resource. The mandate for Zero Spent wash Discharge is a manifestation of the growing need for various industries to monitor their resource usage. Praj is one of the few companies […]
Kandla manufacturing unit of Praj Industries has won the “HIGHEST EXPORT AWARD” under the category of Engineering & Metallurgical products for the year 2017-18. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, KASEZ Gandhidham, had organized the award function on 7th March 2019 on the occasion of 55th Foundation Day of KASEZ. Praj has demonstrated […]
Praj Industries has signed a Construction License Agreement (CLA) with Gevo Inc, USA, to commercialize the technology for the production of Isobutanol using sugary-based feedstocks, such as juice, syrup, and molasses. Pursuant to the CLA, Praj will provide Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to 3rd parties using a process design package developed by Praj. […]
Praj features in the May 2019 edition of Asia One Magazine for its exemplary and consistent performance as an environmentally friendly and sustainable bio-energy solution provider. Spanning more than 30 years, Praj has established itself as a global name in Bioethanol plant supplier, Critical Process equipment & skids, and Brewery plants. The company has acquired […]
We are pleased to share yet another safety milestone achieved by Praj. Praj’s site safety practices were recognized by our client Balrampur Chini Mill Ltd., Chemical Division – Balrampur. Praj Team was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for achieving 43,552 safe man-hours without any Lost Time Incident from the period of 08th Nov 2018 […]
It is a matter of great pride & honor for Praj that our CEO & MD Mr. Shishir Joshipura was invited to chair the Sub-Committee on Environmental Sustainability of CII Western Region for the year 2019-20. He has accepted the invite and Consented to Chair sub-committee. The CII Western Region is very vibrant and ever […]
Biofuel digest is a leading US-based global publication house. Every year the Biofuels Digest releases the list of “Top 50 Hottest Companies in Advanced Bio-Economy” globally. This year marks a remarkable rise in rank for Praj ethanol industry from last year’s 34th position. Read More
Mr. Pramod Chaudhari gets candid about how he “dared to dream & persevered through testing times” to make Praj the leader in Bioenergy production. He also talks about second generation ethanol production and his endeavor towards transforming bioenergy into bioeconomy for his stakeholders. Read More
This award serves to prove the expertise of Praj, not just as a prominent player in the Indian ethanol industry but also in Supply Chain Management. Read More
Praj offers Critical process equipment such as pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, columns, and other proprietary equipment as well as Conceptualizing, Engineering and manufacturing of modular process packages Read More
Pramod Chaudhari – The Exec. Chairman of Praj Industries talks about the future of biofuels, technological advancements in the bioenergy plant and the challenges for green technology in India. Read More
Recently the “India – Argentina Business Forum’ was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), & Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Notable world personalities namely his excellency, Mr. Mauricio […]
The ground breaking ceremony of Praj’s integrated demo Bioethanol plant of Compressed bio-Gas (CBG) was initiated at the hands of Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairman – High Level Committee and Chairman- Scientific Advisory Committee on Hydrocarbons of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This ceremony was held at the Shreenath Mhaskoba Surgar Factory, which is adjacent […]
Amidst the public outcry over rising fuel prices, a big developmental step taken by our country may have gone unnoticed. The Central Government of India made official the National Policy on Biofuels on May 16 2018, which allows doping of ethanol produced from damaged food grains, rotten potatoes, corn and sugar beet with petrol and […]
