State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has flagged off its first-ever tanker lorry carrying domestically produced 1G Bio-Ethanol from the Bargarh Bio-Refinery to the IOTL Raipur Depot. The event was marked by Mr Sanjay Khanna, Director (Refineries) and holding additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL.

BPCL has been actively expanding its bio-refinery capabilities in recent years, as part of the government mandates on renewable fuels. The commissioning of the Bargarh Bio-Refinery and the first shipment of BPCL-produced 1G ethanol mark a significant step in the nation’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat, where domestic renewable energy plays a central role in growth and sustainability.

During his visit, Khanna reviewed the bio-refinery facilities and commended the dedicated efforts of the project and operations teams, whose coordinated execution enabled this milestone. He emphasized BPCL’s continued commitment to innovation, sustainability, and energy security, reinforcing the company’s role in India’s long-term economic and environmental development.

BPCL has been actively expanding its bio-refinery capabilities in recent years, as part of the government mandates on renewable fuels.