Proposed 60 KLPD Grain-Based Ethanol Distillery & 2.5 MW Co-Generation Plant in Kurnool, AP.
As of January 2026, India has successfully operationalized the E20 mandate. The focus has now shifted to sustaining feedstock security and regional capacity balance. Ark Bioenergies proposes a state-of-the-art bio-refinery in the Alur-Aspari belt.
This project is not just a distillery; it is an agro-industrial node integrating the surplus of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, backed by the AP Industrial Development Policy 4.0.
Designed for Maize, Broken Rice, and FCI Surplus Rice.
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) & Biomass Co-generation.
Leveraging the agricultural surplus of two states: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Located just 25-35km from Ballari (Karnataka). Provides access to the Tungabhadra "Rice Bowl" while securing incentives from the AP Industrial Policy.
Maize: Kurnool & Anantapur.
Broken Rice: Raichur & Sindhanur.
FCI Rice: Close proximity to Guntakal logistics hub.
Water: 50,000 KL on-site reservoir + Air Cooled Condensers.
Power: Rice Husk based Co-Gen (Fuel available @ ₹3,500/ton).
Dry Milling Process with Zero Liquid Discharge
Grain cleaning and Hammer Milling to fine flour.
Jet Cooking at 110°C with Alpha-amylase.
SSF process with Yeast to convert starch to alcohol.
Multipressure Distillation & Molecular Sieves for 99.8% purity.
Effluent to MEE & Dryer -> High Protein Cattle Feed.
Robust viability supported by DFPD Interest Subvention & AP Policy 4.0.
*Includes 6% Interest Subvention benefit
Project eligible for 100% Net SGST Reimbursement & ₹1.00/unit Power Subsidy.