The Indian bioprocess engineering company Praj has been awarded the second phase contract for the wheat and beet based bio-ethanol plant for Biowanze SA, a subsidiary of CropEnergies AG (a Sudzucker Group Company), through De Smet S.A. Engineers & Contractors, EPC contractor engaged by Biowanze for the project. The contract value is in the region of Euro 11.5 million. 

The second phase involves supply of equipment for the core bio-ethanol process plant comprising liquefaction, fermentation, multi-pressure distillation, dehydration and vinasse evaporation.

Euro 5.4 billion Sudzucker Group, with 44 sugar factories spread across Europe, is the largest sugar producer in Europe. CropEnergies AG is also one of the leading producers of bio-ethanol in Europe.

“Europe is experiencing growth in Ethanol Plant installation. Praj has already made headway in the European Ethanol Industry with orders from British Sugar and Suedzucker group in Western Europe as well as from companies in Eastern Europe for technology and critical equipment. Going forward, we see a lot of potential, particularly in light of the recent endorsement of Biofuels Policy by European Council”, said Mr. Anil Deshpande, President, European Operations.