Engineers India Limited (EIL) successfully completed India’s first bamboo-based bio-refinery in September 2025. The bio-refinery is located in a state where the plant will produce bioethanol, acetic acid, and raw bamboo feedstock. In which state is this bio-refinery located?

The correct answer is Assam. In News India's first bamboo-based bio-refinery has been successfully completed by Engineers India Limited (EIL) at Numaligarh, Assam. The bio-refinery will produce bioethanol, acetic acid, and raw bamboo feedstock, contributing to sustainable energy production. The plant will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 14, 2025. The project is executed for Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), with technology provided by Finland's Chempolis Oy. Key Points India’s first bamboo-based bio-refinery is located in Numaligarh, Assam, and was completed by Engineers India Limited (EIL). The bio-refinery will have an annual production capacity of 49,000 TPA of bioethanol, 11,000 TPA of acetic acid, and 19,000 TPA of raw bamboo feedstock. The project is executed for Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), with technology provided by Chempolis Oy from Finland. This bio-refinery is a significant step towards sustainable energy production and boosting the bio-economy in India. Additional Information Engineers India Limited (EIL) A Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), EIL provides engineering solutions for energy and infrastructure sectors. Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL) A company focused on producing bioethanol and other bio-based products using sustainable practices. Chempolis Oy A Finnish company that provides technology for sustainable production processes, including bamboo-based bio-refinery solutions. Bioethanol Production Bioethanol is a renewable energy source derived from biomass like bamboo, and is used as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.