Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant in Golaghat, Assam Inaugurated
Why in the news
The PM opened a bamboo-to-ethanol facility and began a major polypropylene project in Assam, backing energy self-sufficiency, clean energy and rural development.
Bamboo to ethanol
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Collection | Bamboo harvested and brought in |
| Pretreatment | Biomass breaks into cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin |
| Hydrolysis | Enzymes or acids make fermentable sugars |
| Fermentation | Yeast-type microbes produce ethanol |
| Distillation | Ethanol purified to fuel grade |
Uses and by-products
- Blend with petrol (E5, E10 or more).
- Green solvent for industry; possible pharma and cosmetic use.
- Lignin and residues go to energy, compost or industry.
Exam angle
- Location: Golaghat, Assam.
- Refinery: Numaligarh.