Godavari Biorefineries Limited (BSE: 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), one of India’s leading integrated biorefineries, has commissioned a new 200 KLPD grain and maize-based distillery at its Sameerwadi manufacturing complex in Karnataka. Developed with an investment of Rs 130 crore, the new facility increases the site’s total ethanol production capacity to 800 KLPD and adds 60 million litres of annual ethanol manufacturing capacity.
The expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to build a flexible, multi-feedstock biorefinery capable of maintaining stable production throughout the year. By integrating grain processing with its existing sugarcane-based operations, the Sameerwadi complex can seamlessly switch between feedstocks depending on seasonal availability and market conditions. This dual-feedstock capability enhances operational resilience, reduces dependence on a single agricultural raw material and helps mitigate risks arising from climate variability and crop fluctuations.
The enhanced manufacturing capability is expected to strengthen the company’s ability to meet the growing demand for ethanol from oil marketing companies while supporting the Government of India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP). The expanded capacity also contributes to the country’s efforts to improve energy security by increasing the availability of domestically produced renewable fuel.
Commenting on the commissioning of the new facility, Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Godavari Biorefineries Limited, said, “India’s transition towards cleaner energy will continue to be driven by its agricultural economy. The addition of a grain-based distillery alongside our established sugarcane operations creates a more resilient and sustainable biorefinery model that efficiently utilises multiple feedstocks. This integrated approach enables us to ensure a reliable ethanol supply while strengthening linkages with farming communities that form the foundation of our raw material network. As ethanol blending targets continue to expand, we remain committed to supporting the nation’s renewable energy objectives through consistent production and operational excellence.”
The commissioning of the new distillery further reinforces Godavari Biorefineries’ position as a diversified producer of renewable products. In addition to ethanol, the company manufactures a broad portfolio of bio-based specialty chemicals and renewable energy products using agricultural feedstocks. The expanded Sameerwadi facility is expected to enhance manufacturing efficiency, improve supply reliability and support the company’s long-term growth strategy while contributing to India’s transition towards a more sustainable and self-reliant energy ecosystem.
