Praj Industries, Enersur S.A. Partner to Develop Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
Paraguay-based renewable energy firm Enersur S.A. has partnered with India’s Praj Industries to develop a fully integrated biorefinery project that will produce ethanol and advanced co-products, marking a milestone in Paraguay’s clean energy ambitions and Praj’s South American expansion.
June 12, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
The two companies signed the agreement in the presence of Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay. The President, accompanied by a high-level delegation of ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, was on a State Visit to India from June 2 to 4, 2025. During the visit, the delegation recognised and appreciated India's advancements in indigenous technology and Praj's contribution to strengthen Paraguay's Bioeconomy sector.
This comes on the back of the contract awarded to Praj by Enersur to design, supply, and commission a state-of-the-art 600 m³/day Anhydrous Ethanol plant in Canindeyú, Paraguay. This facility, which will use corn as feedstock, represents a significant step forward in Paraguay's commitment to clean energy and rural development, while also contributing to reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Praj's extensive scope of work includes process technology licensing, full-scale design and engineering, supply of core process equipment, and on-ground supervisory support. The plant is expected to be fully operational by October 2026.
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries said, “We are proud to collaborate with Enersur in shaping Paraguay's bioenergy landscape and accelerating the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy. This partnership goes beyond ethanol; it embodies our shared vision to harness the full potential of bio-based innovations for clean energy, circular economy, and long-term energy resilience across South America."
Omar Bustos, President Enersur S.A. commented, “We chose Praj as our partner because of their proven expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience in delivering large-scale bioenergy projects globally. Their strong track record in South America and commitment to sustainability perfectly align with our vision to develop Paraguay's bioeconomy and drive long-term rural and economic development through this landmark project.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in key sectors. PM Modi emphasised India's readiness to work with Paraguay on enhancing agricultural productivity through advanced techniques and biotechnology, and emphasized the shared commitment to advancing renewable energy partnerships.
As the world accelerates its transition to greener energy, this project represents a major step forward for Paraguay while reinforcing Praj's strong and growing presence in South America.
please contact: contact@energetica-india.net.
Jameson Mendonca
Power Generation Business Leader
Cummins India’s Jameson Mendonca on Innovations in Gensets, Green Fuel, and Emission Compliance
Shilpy Dewan
VP – Markets, Operations & Digital
Digital Innovation and Storage will Drive India’s Green Future: Serentica’s Shilpy Dewan
Er. Neha Sakka
Electrical Engineer
She Matters: Women Remain Severely Underrepresented in EV and Green Workforces
Satish Talmale
CEO
India is Well-placed to Become a Global Leader in Energy Storage: EnerGrid CEO Satish Talmale
Anand Sri Ganesh, CEO, NSRCEL
Sapna Bhawnani
Alstom and NSRCEL on Empowering the Green Mobility Disruptors