List of Biodiesel Plants in India

The below list includes Biodiesel plants in India:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many biodiesel plants are there in India?

India has dozens of biodiesel manufacturing units across different states, though the sector is still developing. Major players include BioD Energy (Haryana, UP, Maharashtra), Emami Agrotech, British Petroleum (India JV), and BPCL-linked plants. The government has set an ambitious target of 5% biodiesel blending in diesel by 2030 under the National Biofuel Policy.

What is biodiesel made from in India?

In India, biodiesel is primarily produced from: Used Cooking Oil (UCO) collected through the RUCO scheme by FSSAI, non-edible oils like Jatropha and Karanja (Pongamia), and increasingly from algae and other waste biomass. UCO-based biodiesel is the fastest-growing segment due to the RUCO aggregation network.

What is the RUCO scheme for biodiesel in India?

RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) is a programme by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) that aggregates used cooking oil from food businesses and converts it into biodiesel. FSSAI has empanelled companies to collect UCO from hotels, restaurants, canteens, and food industries across India for biodiesel production.

Can biodiesel be used directly in diesel engines?

Pure biodiesel (B100) can be used in diesel engines but may require modifications. Most Indian government guidelines recommend blended biodiesel — B5 (5% biodiesel, 95% diesel) to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% diesel) — which can be used in existing diesel engines without modification. Biodiesel blending reduces emissions significantly.