The United Provinces Sugar Company Plans Molasses Based Distillery in Uttar Pradesh

The United Provinces Sugar Company Limited (TUPSL) is planning to set up a 110 KLPD Molasses Based Distillery & 4.0 MW Co-Generation Power Plant at Village Sewrahi, Tehsil Tamakuhi Raj in Kushinagar District, Uttar Pradesh. The project is expected to cost 135 crores.

An increase in the production of ethanol is anticipated as a result of this project. Ethanol is a sustainable fuel that may be utilized to lessen dependency on fossil fuels. The project is anticipated to generate 110 KLPD of ethanol.
Generation of additional electrical power: It is anticipated that the project will create 4.0 megawatts (MW) of electrical power, which will be utilized to power the distillery as well as sold to the grid.
It is anticipated that the project would result in the development of new employment in the region, which will in turn stimulate economic growth there.

Reduced dependency on fossil fuels It is anticipated that the completion of this project will result in a reduction in the region's use of fossil fuels.

Infrastructure enhancements This project will provide infrastructure enhancements to the surrounding region, including improvements to the roads, power, and water supplies.

As on November 2023, The project is now in the stage of construction being started. The completion of the project's work has reached the 60% mark. The work on the project will be finished by December of 2024.        

News by Rahul Yelligetti