Enersur S.A. (Caballero, Paraguay) has selected Praj Industries Ltd. (Pune, India) for its next major project. Praj will support the development, assessment, and phased implementation of a fully integrated Biorefinery Project in Paraguay. The Biorefinery aims to produce, in addition to ethanol, co-products such as distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), corn oil, biogas, biobitumen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The two companies signed the agreement to this effect in the august presence of Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay.
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.
This initiative by Enersur is poised to create substantial direct and indirect employment, thereby promoting economic growth in rural Paraguay. It is a strong example of how renewable energy projects can power inclusive development while reducing carbon emissions.